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Race 3 — Solomons Floorings (Bm58+) 1100m · jumps Sun 1 Nov, 6:30 pm AEDT

Race preview

Welcome to Albany for a cracking 1100m sprint on a Soft 7 surface with showers overhead. It is the Solomons Floorings Benchmark 58+ Handicap, and the punters have been sizing up a fascinating field. Looking at the win market order, Caladan holds the mantle as the shortest-priced runner, closely followed by Fantaxtic, Diablo Lad, Niccy's Affair, My Lovely Pet, Shooting Spirit, and Secret Stones rounding out the pack. The stage is set for a proper tactical battle on a rain-affected track.

Taking a closer look at the form behind those at the head of the market, Caladan comes into this first-up after a 42-week spell for trainer Roy Rogers, carrying 56.5kg with Rosie Mahony in the saddle from barrier 1. This former city winner and ex-R & C Jolly galloper cruised through a recent barrier trial win here at Albany and showed plenty of mettle in stronger company last campaign. Right alongside in the market is Fantaxtic for trainer P B Hunter and jockey Bailey Webster from barrier 2, sporting the equal top-weight of 60kg. Formerly with Mitchell Pateman, Fantaxtic is very fit and is proven first-up with two wins from five attempts, making this fresh configuration quite appealing.

For punters searching for further angles, the speed map shows Caladan and Niccy's Affair holding down the leader roles, which could dictate how this 1100m affair is run. Niccy's Affair also hails from the Roy Rogers stable, returning first-up after a 23-week break with Amy Jo Hayes aboard from barrier 4, boasting a handy recent trial win on this very track to suggest readiness. Meanwhile, Diablo Lad maps nicely on the pace for Samantha and Natasha Faithfull, though a lengthy winning drought suggests caution. It should be a great yarn once they jump.

Race notes

3UP RTG 58+ HCP,3yo+,BenchMark 58+,RTG 58+
SOFT7
Showers
7 runners

Shortest win price

Caladan (2)

2.80

Most career wins

Fantaxtic and Secret Stones

5 each

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

4Shooting Spirit

Offmidfield

7My Lovely Pet
5Secret Stones

Midfield

1Fantaxtic

Onpace

6Diablo Lad

Leader

3Niccy's Affair
2Caladan

Fantaxtic · Negative
Jockey Booking
Less suitable jockey engaged
Caladan · Negative
Cold J/T Combo
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Niccy's Affair · Positive
Hot J/T Combo
Combo are out performing market expectations by 55%
Shooting Spirit · Negative
Jockey Booking
Lisa Staples current POT is 25% below Career Avg.

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1FantaxticJ: Bailey Webster·T: P B Hunter260kg5 1 2 10 822: 5-3-2$3.70$1.90

Career

22: 5-3-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey20%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating80%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
5: 2-0-1
Second-up
4: 1-0-1
Third-up
4: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-1-0
Track Northam
3: 0-0-0
Track Pinjarra
1: 0-0-1
Track Albany
4: 2-1-0
Distance 1230m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1300m
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1400m
3: 0-0-0
Going Soft
9: 1-1-1
Going Good
13: 4-2-1

Last starts

8Ascot1200m24 Oct 2026 · 4UP 0MWLY SC 58+ · GOOD44.75L
10Ascot1100m10 Oct 2026 · 4UP 0MWLY HCP 57+ · SOFT52.84L
2Belmont1000m19 Sept 2026 · 4UP 0MWLY HCP 58+ · SOFT50.09L
1Belmont1200m5 Sept 2026 · 4UP 57+ 0MWLY HCP · SOFT5-0.8
5Belmont1200m19 Aug 2026 · 0MWLY · SOFT54.9L
9Northam1100m6 Aug 2026 · 3UP CL5 58+ HCP · GOOD47.2L
1Belmont1000m20 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(6)-0.9
8Ascot1100m1 Apr 2026 · 4UP 0MWLY SPEC COND 58+ HCP · SOFT54.7L

Insights

Jockey Booking
Negative
Less suitable jockey engaged
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 795%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
Form At Track
Positive
2 time winner here at Albany
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

Ex Mitchell Pateman. Trained here now. Didn't finish it off over 1200m 4yo+ (Rs0ly) at Ascot. Drawn favourably. Very fit, worth a look.

ILB

On a short back up. Odds of $18.00 and weakened to finish 8th last run at Ascot. Looking past the last run and drawn nicely. Racing for a new trainer. Attracts support.

Useful in this grade; not disgraced when eighth at Ascot over 6f (handicap) last Saturday; representing new yard today; plenty of appeal as shown he can win fairly recently.

RSIS

Backing up quickly for this race. Started 17/1 and lost ground in the run home when 8th last time at Ascot. Has the ability to turn things around. Will go very close.

2CaladanJ: Rosie Mahony·T: Roy Rogers156.5kg3 8 2 10 18: 2-1-2$2.80$1.55

Career

8: 2-1-2

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating100%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
3: 0-1-1
Second-up
2: 1-0-0
Third-up
1: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-1
Track Balaklava
1: 1-0-0
Track Morphettville
2: 0-0-0
Track Murray Bridge
5: 1-1-2
Distance 1000m
5: 0-1-2
Distance 1050m
1: 1-0-0
Distance 1100m
2: 1-0-0
Going Good
5: 1-1-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
2: 1-0-1

Last starts

1Albany600m20 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)-1.7
10Murray Bridge1000m10 Jan 2026 · 0-70 · GOOD48.9L
2Murray Bridge1000m20 Dec 2025 · BM64 · GOOD40.4L
8Morphettville1100m26 July 2025 · 0 - 64 · HEAVY97.5L
3Murray Bridge1000m12 July 2025 · 3Y BM66 HCP · SOFT56.2L
1Morphettville800m3 July 2025 · Barrier Trial-1
1Murray Bridge1100m14 June 2025 · CL1 HCP · SOFT7-1.6
1Balaklava1050m4 June 2025 · 2UP MDN SW · GOOD4-5.2

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 10% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 24%
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low
Increased Dist
Positive
Distance rise from last start
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

First-up (42-weeks). Ex R & C Jolly. Trained here now. City winner. Nearly won in Benchmark 64 company at Murray Bridge Gh first-up last campaign while cruising through a winning trial at Albany.

ILB

First up from a break of 42 weeks and was agonizingly close first up last preparation at Murray Bridge. First race for a new trainer. Should come to hand quickly. Winning potential.

Finished tenth of 12 over 5f at Murray Bridge Gh (handicap) in January; useful at this level; first start for new trainer; brings winning form to the table and entitled to respect.

RSIS

Resuming and just missed resuming last preparation at Murray Bridge. Shows good early pace. First start for a new trainer and will find this grade more suitable. Highly respected.

3Niccy's AffairJ: Amy Jo Hayes·T: Roy Rogers456.5kg2 2 4 16 124: 4-4-2$5.50$2.50

Career

24: 4-4-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed80%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 1-0-0
Track Belmont
1: 0-0-0
Track Northam
1: 0-0-0
Track Pinjarra
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1900m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1230m
2: 0-2-0
Going Good
16: 2-1-2
Going Soft
8: 2-3-0

Last starts

1Albany600m20 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)-0.8
16Belmont1400m23 May 2026 · 2UP RTG 60+ · GOOD415.4L
4Albany1600m7 May 2026 · 2UP RTG 57+ HCP · SOFT72.2L
2Albany1230m26 Apr 2026 · 2yo+ · SOFT50.6L
2Albany1240m16 Apr 2026 · 2UP RTG 58+ HCP · SOFT52.1L
1Albany1000m5 Apr 2026 · 2UP RTG 58+ HCP · SOFT5-0.4
1Albany1000m26 Mar 2026 · 2yo+ · SOFT5-2
2Albany1230m19 Mar 2026 · 2UP CL2 50+ HCP · SOFT50.5L

Insights

Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 55%
Trainer ROI
Positive
Runners from this stable currently going at 10% POT in L100 Runners
Ideal Map
Positive
Map position exceeding market by 1%
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Up In Dist
Positive
Racing at a more suitable distance
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

First-up (23-weeks). Competitive at this level last prep. Recent trial win at Albany suggests ready to go. Tested against better opposition last prep.

ILB

First up and picked up late ground when 2nd first up last preparation at the track. Expecting to settle positively. Competing at a lower level of competition. Back in trip. Prefer in a much weaker race.

Finished last of 16 over 7f at Belmont Park (handicap) in May; a four-time course winner; could be in the mix.

RSIS

Resuming and picked up late ground when 2nd beaten by 1/2L resuming last preparation at this venue. Should come to hand quickly. Up against a less competitive field.

4Shooting SpiritJ: Lisa Staples·T: Alan L Smith656.5kg4 7 10 7 1128: 3-2-4$14.00$4.40

Career

28: 3-2-4

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed80%
Rating40%
Closing Speed20%

Record

First-up
5: 2-0-0
Second-up
4: 0-1-0
Third-up
3: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Albany
4: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
4: 0-0-0
Track Pinjarra Scarpside
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
6: 2-0-2
Distance 1100m
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1200m
14: 1-1-2
Going Good
22: 3-2-4
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
5: 0-0-0

Last starts

11Albany1230m26 Apr 2026 · 2yo+ · SOFT59.4L
7Albany1240m16 Apr 2026 · 2UP RTG 58+ HCP · SOFT56.6L
10Albany1000m5 Apr 2026 · 2UP RTG 58+ HCP · SOFT56.9L
7Albany1100m26 Mar 2026 · 2UP RTG 70+ HCP · SOFT57L
4Ascot1200m10 Jan 2026 · 2UP 1MW 60+ HCP · GOOD41.8L
7Pinjarra1400m3 Jan 2026 · 2UP CL3 HCP 54+ · GOOD45L
6Ascot1200m29 Nov 2025 · 3UP 1MW SC 60+ HCP · GOOD42.5L
4Belmont1300m19 Nov 2025 · 3UP CL3 C&G 54+ HCP · GOOD43.9L

Insights

Jockey Booking
Negative
Lisa Staples current POT is 25% below Career Avg.
Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 165%
Stable In Form
Positive
Stable going well. Out performing market by 36%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 14% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 18%
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Form At Track
Negative
Yet to win here

Comments

AAP

Resuming (27-weeks). Long losing streak. Went to the paddock after a lean run last prep. Likely to need the run.

ILB

First up after a 27 week break. Started at $51.00 and couldn't maintain the pace when 11th last run at the track. Likely to settle back in the field. Possible place chance.

Last of 11 over 6f here (handicap, behind Niccy's Affair) six months ago; generally been out of sorts of late; he can be taken on.

RSIS

First run back from a 27 week break. Started 50/1 and struggled with the pace when 11th last time at this track. Might have to make up considerable ground.

5Secret StonesJ: Jason Whiting·T: Ashleigh Woollett356kg4 8 9 6 339: 5-7-7$20.00$5.50

Career

39: 5-7-7

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo100%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
5: 0-1-2
Second-up
4: 0-2-1
Third-up
4: 0-1-2
Fourth-up
4: 1-0-1
Track Mount Barker
3: 1-0-0
Track Pakenham Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Track Belmont
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1107m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1240m
3: 0-1-0
Distance 1306m
1: 0-0-1
Going Synthetic
2: 0-0-0
Going Good
24: 3-6-5
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-1

Last starts

3Albany600m20 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)1L
6Albany1240m16 Apr 2026 · 2UP RTG 58+ HCP · SOFT55.3L
9Albany1000m5 Apr 2026 · 2UP RTG 58+ HCP · SOFT56.8L
8Albany1230m19 Mar 2026 · 2UP RTG 58+ HCP · SOFT512.9L
4Albany1230m8 Mar 2026 · 2UP RTG 70+ HCP · SOFT51.3L
14Ascot1400m21 Feb 2026 · 2UP 1MW SPEC COND GRAD HCP 60+ · GOOD47.2L
4Mount Barker1300m8 Feb 2026 · 2UP CL5 58+ HCP · GOOD33.4L
1Mount Barker1300m18 Jan 2026 · 2UP RTG 58+ HCP · GOOD3-0.2

Insights

Hot J/T Combo
Positive
Combo are out performing market expectations by 53%
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 10% POT in L100 Runners
Fast Early
Positive
Sectionals suggest goes hard early
Increased Dist
Positive
Distance rise from last start
Better for last start
Positive
Improved with last few runs
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up

Comments

AAP

First-up (28-weeks). Solid form at this level last campaign. Just denied in BenchMark 58+ company first-up last time in while fitted with a Albany trial. Seen in stronger company last campaign.

ILB

First up after 28 weeks and narrowly denied a win first up last preparation here. Facing a difficult task today.

Knows this place inside out (three course wins); beaten a fair way when sixth splitting Niccy's Affair and Shooting Spirit in April upped to 6f.

RSIS

Resuming and close up resuming last preparation here.

6Diablo LadJ: Natasha Faithfull·T: Samantha Faithfull555kg11 3 2 3 525: 2-3-3$4.80$2.25

Career

25: 2-3-3

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey100%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo60%
Early Speed100%
Rating40%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
4: 1-0-0
Second-up
3: 0-1-1
Third-up
3: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
2: 0-1-0
Track Ascot
8: 1-2-0
Track Albany
8: 0-1-2
Track CurrentTrack
8: 0-1-2
Distance 1110m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
4: 0-1-0
Distance 1500m
3: 0-0-2
Going Good
15: 2-2-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-1
Going Soft
9: 0-1-1

Last starts

5Belmont1600m30 May 2026 · 2UP 1MW GRAD HCP 60+ · SOFT62.6L
3Albany1500m15 May 2026 · 2UP CL2 50+ HCP · HEAVY102.6L
2Albany1600m26 Apr 2026 · 2UP CL2 48+ HCP · SOFT50.9L
3Albany1500m16 Apr 2026 · 2yo+ · SOFT50.6L
11Albany1230m5 Apr 2026 · 2UP CL2 50+ HCP · SOFT59.6L
4Albany1500m19 Mar 2026 · 2UP CL2 50+ HCP · SOFT53.1L
7Albany1232m21 Feb 2026 · 2UP CL2 50+ HCP · GOOD47.8L
11Albany1230m29 Jan 2026 · 2UP CL2 50+ HCP · GOOD411.9L

Insights

Key Jockey
Positive
Natasha Faithfull winning at 5% POT in last 100 rides
Map Suits
Positive
Suitable Map, where runners in this position outperform market by 1%
Slow Early LS
Negative
Speed data from recent runs suggests slower early splits on avg
Back in Dist
Negative
Dropping back to a less suitable distance range
Form At Track
Negative
Yet to win here
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class
Win Drought
Negative
Not won for a while

Comments

AAP

First-up (22-weeks). Long winning drought. Usually prominent. Can't enthuse.

ILB

Resuming after a break. At $81.00 lost momentum when 5th last time at Belmont and up against a less competitive field. Should muster plenty of early speed. Can't leave out of your calculations.

Beaten 2½l five months ago when sent off 80-1 (Belmont Park) over 1m (handicap); a long time since his last win; others more appealing.

RSIS

Fresh today. At 80/1 couldn't maintain the pace throughout when 5th last time at Belmont and dropping in grade. Likely to be well placed early. Back to a shorter distance.

7My Lovely PetJ: Patrick Carbery·T: Bronwyn Mathieson754kg4 7 9 8 941: 4-2-2$11.00$3.90

Career

41: 4-2-2

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer100%
Jockey/Trainer Combo20%
Early Speed100%
Rating20%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
7: 1-0-0
Second-up
6: 0-0-1
Third-up
5: 0-2-0
Fourth-up
3: 1-0-0
Track Belmont
9: 0-0-0
Track Northam
1: 0-0-1
Track Ascot
12: 1-0-1
Distance 1003m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1014m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1016m
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
11: 0-0-1
Going Good
29: 4-2-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

9Belmont1200m30 May 2026 · 4yo+ · SOFT611.4L
8Belmont1200m16 May 2026 · 4UP 0MWLY 58+ · SOFT56.6L
9Ascot1100m2 May 2026 · 4UP 0MWLY HCP 57+ · GOOD46.6L
7Ascot1000m11 Apr 2026 · 4UP 55+ HCP · GOOD44.2L
4Ascot1100m1 Apr 2026 · 4UP 0MWLY SPEC COND 58+ HCP · SOFT51.3L
5Albany1100m4 Dec 2025 · 3UP RTG 58+ HCP · GOOD46.9L
8Bunbury1000m13 Nov 2025 · 3UP CL5 HCP 58+ · GOOD43.5L
7Ascot1100m11 Oct 2025 · 4UP 0MWLY 58+ HCP · GOOD42L

Insights

Cold J/T Combo
Negative
Combo are losing -100% POT in their L100 Races
Profitable Trainer
Positive
Stable runners going at 11% POT in L100 Runners
Maps Poorly
Negative
Map position not suited at this track, under performing market expectations by 18%
Early Splits
Negative
Out of races with slow early tempos
Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Dist S/R
Negative
Poor performer at the distance
Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up
Well Placed
Positive
Drops back to a suitable class

Comments

AAP

First-up (22-weeks). Went close in Rst 0 Met Win-LY company at Ascot first-up last campaign. Raced in stiffer company last prep. Remote place hope at best fresh in this affair.

ILB

First up. Started $101.00 and folded up in the straight when 9th last time at Belmont but competing in an easier class. Would be more keen on the chance of others.

Held when ninth beaten 11l over 6f at Belmont Park (handicap) in May; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.

RSIS

First run back after a break. Odds of 100/1 and faded away to finish 9th last start at Belmont but matched against less formidable competition.

Odds correct as at Sun 1 Nov, 6:30 pm AEDT. Odds can change.