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Expert tips: Albany - 16/05/25

Racing & Sports expert selections.

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RACE 1 - ELEGANT PEAK (11) ended last campaign in good style despite a beaten favourite here back on Boxing Day. She'll be fitter for a trial coming into this and the mile first-up doesn't seem an issue. Campbell sticks from the trial and it wouldn't surprise to see her make a winning debut. BULLS EYE PERFECT (1) was only 3.3L off the winner at this track and trip 8 days ago and looks to be thereabouts judging on recent efforts. The inside draw can see him well positioned and while he's had a few goes now, he strikes a suitable race and won't be far away. QUICK COOKIE (10) hit her straps when up over this trip last campaign at Bunbury and this course to end last campaign. She was well beaten fresh, but she'll be better for that run and can get back to her best now. MEGAMERIT (7) finished behind Bulls Eye Perfect last start and that form looks good for this. Include. ONLY BY THE NIGHT (4) can play a role first-up.

RACE 2 - LADY COCO (7) is knocking on the door of a maiden victory, finishing 1.3L off the winner over 1000m most recently at this track. Rising in trip looks to suit this filly who had been performing well over further prior to her last start. Has the speed to offset the wide draw and can get the job done this time. SANSANEE (5) finished well back two starts ago before a 1.5L defeat last time out over 1000m, hitting the line with Lady Coco. Up in trip does seem to suit her as well and while she's had a few goes, she looks to map well and won't be far away. FOUR SEAS (9) is inching toward her maiden win after a 0.7L defeat on the quick back-up last start. Can sit on the speed again and give a bold sight. COCOON GIRL (8) can make an impact on resumption. AREDUET (6) is better than what she showed last start and can go close.

RACE 3 - LORDGIVEMESTRENGTH (3) bolted in last start over the mile and looks suited by the step up in trip for the first time. She's a 3YO on the rise and the way she ran away with the victory last start was very impressive. Can lead again this time and bring up back-to-back wins. SIR BEAR A LOT (1) steps straight up to this trip third-up into the campaign following a 3.1L defeat as a $20 at this track last start. He's only been tried at the track and trip once, but he did place on that occasion. Maps to get his chance and can feature in the finish. WHERE'S MY LUNCH (2) disappointed last start in the Jericho Cup Qualifier and is better suited getting back to this distance. He was strong here prior as favourite and a return to that form will see him go close. SECRET DEPLOY (4) will be suited by the rise in trip and the booking of Faithfull is a good push. Can be in the finish again. PRAY FOR LUCY (6) is better than he showed last start and can bounce back.

RACE 4 - GIFT OF THE HEART (2) brought up the hat-trick with a 1.6L victory over 1500m here last start as favourite and now drops back o 1230m. He's likely to lead as he did two back at this track and trip and he's nicely weighted after the claim of Webster. In fine form and can extend his winning streak. HANG GLIDER (4) comes back from Saturday grade and looks well placed on his best form. He disappointed two back and was just fair 6 days ago, but he was in better touch prior. Can bounce back to his best. BLUE LINE (5) was well behind the winner last start but returns to the scene of his last victory. Up in trip should suit and he can be in a good position from the draw. Expecting him to be right in the finish. AGENT JAY (3) was behind Blue Line first-up and will be better for that effort. Can feature in the finish again. BEAU ZOOM (1) has won 2/7 fresh and looked good in a recent Lark Hill trial. Include.

RACE 5 - KAMIKAZE FIGHTER (6) was beaten 6.1L last start over 1500m here in what was a dip in his recent form. The starts prior were much better and now he gets up to the mile again. Right down in the weights this time and with a change in gear, he can land the knockout blow. MAGIC MIKEY (8) was 6.5L off the winner last start over 1900m here and drops back to the mile again today. He's placed 4/5 at this trip and the booking of Faithfull is a positive sign. Maps to get every chance and should be right in the finish. THE MIGHTY BUTCH (9) went under narrowly last start at this track and trip, beaten in a photo finish. He remains right down in the weights and he draws a better gate this time. Can sit close to the speed again and be tough to run down. COUSIN IVAN (2) may not have run out the extra trip last start and comes back to the mile now. Can bounce back. ALBERICH (3) couldn't match the winner last start but was best of the rest. Worth including.

RACE 6 - MONEY TREES (6) showed enough in his debut campaign, jumping favourite in his run prior to a spell. Winkers come off for his return now and he trialled nicely at Lark Hill coming into this. Maps to be up on the pace and should give his rivals something to chase. REAL DELUXE (2) just missed last start when favourite over 1000m at this track and gets a host of gear changes for her third-up tilt today. She was only caught late last start and should be fitter again for that effort. Expecting her to give a bold sight once more. GOD HAS DRIFTED (3) just missed last start when favourite over 1230m here and turned in a strong rating on that occasion. Back in trip today is a slight niggle, but his form is hard to knock and he won't be far away. IMPERIALIZE (5) will be fitter for a recent trial coming in behind Money Trees and he's not to be discounted. DYNAMITE BAY (4) just missed last start and has claims.

RACE 7 - KAMAKAZI SHOOTER (1) dropped back to 1000m last start and proved too strong, getting over the top late in the race to score by 0.4L. Faithfull remains in the saddle as he stretches back to 1230m where he has run well prior. Maps for a cosy run and can bring up back-to-back wins. DODGE 'EM (3) steps up in trip for the first time this campaign and he's a winner at this distance previously. He can put himself close to the speed from a good gate and Campbell sticks with him. Can put his best foot forward. GASPARDO (4) won well fresh before taking on stronger company at Ascot 16 days ago. Back to this level looks ideal and he still has plenty of upside. Looks poised to strike third-up and with some luck, he can bounce back to winning form. PURO (5) got the job done impressively here last start as favourite and there's no reason why she couldn't go back-to-back.