The opening meeting of the Albany Race Club was held on Sunday, with keen racing on the seven event card, where the runners had to contend with a strong head wind in the straight. Former Victorian Jockey David Chipman again booted home a double for the strong Steve Wolfe stable, and last seasons leading Jockey Shaun Meeres also rode a double.
Race One: Trainer Dixie Solly and Apprentice Talia Maor continued on their great association when Weekly Express was ridden to perfection to open the days racing. Weekly Express took the lead at the 200m and held off a late charge from Carbineer, who was held up at a cruicial stage, with Secret Courier close up third. Well backed Tidal Storm had a hard run outside the leader and faded , whilst The Tax Man was a nice effort first up.
Race Two: Movie World went out a clear cut favourite and quickly went to the lead on straightening, but Shaun Meeres had to get to work on her racing into the headwind, but in the end won comfortably over Billyaintsilly and Commandeer. Movie World will be looking for more ground at her next start. Radio Pleasure was a good run first up and didn't have a lot of luck, whilst Trochee will improve after his first run in over 2 years.
Race Three: Enigmatic galloper Carrallen Steel put his best foot forward when coming from last on the turn to just beat St Peregrine, who was a big improvement on his first up run. Favourite Raunchy Business moved up to challenge at the 200m, and had every chance in the straight.
Race Four: A good ride from Takhide Ikenushi paved the way for Boundary Street to win nicely over Eternal Advice who finished on well from the near the rear on the corner. Boundary Street sat just behind the leaders and took the lead on straightening. Silver Business battled away fairly, and Midnight Touch was not too far away. Favourite My Equine Friend did not get any favours in the run, and was not disgraced in finishing 5th.
Race Five: In a thrilling finish debutant Briello, who was worse than mid field on the corner, was weaved through the field by Jockey David Chipman to snatch victory in the last two strides. Favourite Jeneviv, grabbed second but took awhile to wind up and was just getting into top gear near the line. Designer Diva ran an honest race, with Dainty's Fury and Octane Molly close up. Money came for Competitive Street who finished just behind the placegetters, with stablemate Gotanygoss.
Race Six: All Spots, though racing outside the leader, proved too good and came away to win easily over leader Cummings who battled on well, with Mr Magnificent doing his best work at the finish. The Mighty Boosh finished fourth but never looked a winning chance after having a good run in transit.
All Spots (Kyra Yuill)
Race Seven: Canny Besain always travelled well in the run and raced away to win easily from Maiden Key To Target and Chaddie who ran on well. Favourite Tiga Romano was under pressure at the 250m and battled away, but will now more than likely go for a spell. Texas To Maine missed the kick badly and was coming home late to just miss the placings.
The Shaun Meeres Fan Club HQ
Trials: Heat 1 1000m: Lady Lavenham continued on with her good trial form with a solid win by 5 1/4 lengths in 59.05. Adams Time and Glowing Vain filled the placings.
Heat 2 1000m: Noble Steed was classes above his opponents and won accordingly by 10 1/2 lengths in 58.85 with Chilli Mussels and Secula heading the remainder.
Heat 3 600m: Stockmans Dream came away to win from All Class who was doing its best work at the finish, by 1/2 length in 34.66.
Heat 4 600m : He's Smokin is close to resuming after a win here by a length over King Point who trialled well again in 34.79. Close up in the finish were Laurie's Dream and Marshall Jensan.


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