Last start raced on speed throughout when 3rd of 7 at Sale Bm66 on October 26 over 1600m, on a wet track; 1.3 len behind Acelum carrying 58.5kg at $4. The race before that 5th of 12 at Sandown-Hillside Bm66 on September 24 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Shiny New Deel carrying 59kg at $20. Best form measures up and he looks a huge chance.
8. 8. Albanian I Am
J: JETT STANLEYT: PAUL KOUMIS
F: 05072
Price History:
3.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
At the latest run set the pace for much of the race 2nd of 10 at Geelong Bm70 on October 23 over 1700m, slow going 1.75 len behind Sigiriya Rock with 55kg at $21. The race before that 7th of 9 at Kyneton C&G Bm62 on October 9 over 1454m, 5.5 len behind Magick Media carrying 60kg at $3.50. Gave a sight last time and big chance on his best form.
10. 10. Jackand
J: RHYS MCLEODT: PATRICK KEARNEY
F: 37x22
Price History:
5.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 12 at Geelong 0 - 62 on September 25 over 1340m, 2 len behind Tagline with 59kg at $12. Last start 2nd of 14 at Warrnambool Bm62 on October 16 over 1700m, slow going 1.3 len behind Aristonous carrying 59kg at $9.50. Close to a win and not the worst.
1. 1. Eskimo
J: WILL GORDONT: CHARLES CASSAR
F: 29181
Price History:
8.50
Age:
5
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
23
Verdict
Most recently favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at Manangatang Bm56 October 11 over 1550m defeating Play On Words with 61.5kg at $2.80. Before that did the work up front then tired ran last of 8 at Geelong 0 - 62 on September 25 over 1540m, 8 len behind Barbie'sdreamworld with 60kg at $8. Will find this assignment tougher but has good recent form and will give a sight.
6. 6. Verifier
J: BRAD RAWILLERT: NIGEL BLACKISTON
F: 070x5
Price History:
8.50
Age:
6
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
20
Verdict
Second-up. First-up after 10 months 5th of 7 at this track Bm66 on October 14 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Roussillon with 59kg at $16. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Geelong Bm70 on October 23 2024 over 1700m, 4 len behind Autumn Storm with 60kg at $12. Fitter and expected to improve sharply.
15. 15. Nile Crocodile
J: NADIA DANIELST: MELISSA WELLS
F: x6651
Price History:
13.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
15
Verdict
Last start came from midfield and won by 4 len at Moe Mdn-Sw October 19 over 1600m defeating Tensile with 54.5kg at $13. The race before that 5th of 9 at Kilmore Mdn-Sw on October 13 over 1450m, 6 len behind Dancing Juice carrying 54.5kg at $71. Easy maiden winner last time but has a big task ahead.
16. 16. Way Up High
J: ALANA KELLYT: DAN O'SULLIVAN
F: 09050
Price History:
26.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
58
Days Since Last Run:
51
Verdict
Returns from a 51-day let-up. Last start ran last of 11 at Donald Bm56 on September 13 over 2200m, 9 len behind Larryoctane with 60kg at $6. Before that 5th of 9 at Bendigo Bm64 on August 28 over 2400m, on heavy track; 11 len behind Perfetto with 57kg at $6. Tough to beat if near her best but this trip short of ideal.