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By Jack Webster

Going with 10. Bessie La Belle to start the day at Albury. She was impressive in all three runs during her debut campaign, finishing runner-up in her last two starts at her home track. The awkward draw is a concern, but she has overcome a wide gate before. The drop back in distance suits, and she looks primed to strike first up.

Dangers: 3. Sargent Stan has finished runner-up in both career starts at this track and was unlucky to go down in a photo last time out. Gets another chance here and is sure to be in the finish. 12. Christmas Star has been showing natural improvement and finding her rhythm in recent runs. Draws the inside gate and benefits from a 2kg claim, giving her every chance to be competitive. 5. Group Chat makes his debut after a trial win in preparation. One to keep an eye on.

How To Play It: Bessie La Belle WIN ($6.00 TAB Fixed Odds)

11. O’Hell Yeah has been consistently in the mix with a win and three placings from six starts so far. She hit the line strongly at Wagga last time out, displaying an impressive turn of foot but narrowly missing the win. Handles these conditions well and looks suited by the step up in distance. Should go close again.

Dangers: 4. Sea Strike shapes as the main threat in this field. Previously trained by John O’Shea, he has been consistent across five starts, always in the mix. Right in this again. 1. Pennine Way makes his Australian debut after some strong performances on the New Zealand circuit. The awkward draw presents a challenge, but he has shown promise and will be looking to make an impact. 6. The Kilmorian broke through for a maiden win at this track last start in a hard-fought effort. Has been improving with each run and, with a favorable draw, can back it up here.

How To Play It: O’Hell Yeah WIN ($9.00 TAB Fixed Odds)

2. Rose Aye looks to be a strong contender in a race with some serious threats. She’s been consistent in all her starts, with her best form coming this campaign. A convincing winner first up, she was narrowly beaten in a photo finish last time out. Can handle the rise in distance and is primed to give another solid performance here.

Dangers: 10. Spicy Lu was a winner on debut at Cowra, claiming the race with a strong late surge. Enters off a quick one-week turnaround and draws the inside, giving her every chance to replicate that performance and be competitive here. 9. Bon Holler also won on debut at her home track and was well tested in preparation. However, she will need to overcome a wide draw to be in the mix. 1. Ghost Walker returns to country level and looks to be the next best in this field.

How To Play It: Rose Aye WIN ($2.30 TAB Fixed Odds)

3. Eclair Awesome put in an impressive runner-up performance on debut at Nowra before running home well in a tougher race at Newcastle last showing. Drops back to country level here and comes up with the inside draw to support her case here. Expected to put up another on-pace effort and make an impact.

Dangers: 4. Breezy Bon has shown promise but just fell short last time out, having been knocking on the door in all three starts so far. With a two-week turnaround, she gets another chance to be in the finish here. 2. Qismah ran third on debut at Sandown Hillside and steps into an easier race here. Should be right in the mix and can improve on that debut performance. 6. Madam Doesfly returns to her home track after a solid debut effort here before a spell. First-up and lightly tested in preparation, she has the potential to show up and be competitive.

How To Play It: Eclair Awesome WIN ($4.20 TAB Fixed Odds)

1. Quamby showed mixed form early in Victoria but has found sharp improvement since switching to the NSW country circuit. Produced a solid first-up effort at Cowra, where the winner was simply too strong. Better for that run and well-placed here with an inside draw and a suitable distance. Expect another competitive showing.

Dangers: 14. Southern Dancer has been inconsistent in recent form, appearing to have too much to do at Wagga last time out after being caught wide, but finishing off well. Was a winner here in her last campaign and can bounce back with a stronger performance. 5. Wings Of Carmen showed promise in her initial appearances and trialled well in the lead-up to the SDRA Championship but didn’t perform first-up. Can rediscover her earlier form and give a fresh account here. 3. Extravagant Choice was unlucky to miss out narrowly at Cowra last start, finishing runner-up but comfortably beating the rest of the field. Should be fitter for that run and looks well-placed for the one-week turnaround.

How To Play It: Quamby WIN ($11.00 TAB Fixed Odds)

10. Villasaurus shapes as the one to beat in this race having been in the mix across all ten starts. He resumed with a strong on-pace run in the Wagga Country Championships, finding the front before being run down in the dying moments. Fitter second up and back on his home track, he’s sure to be highly competitive again.

Dangers: 13. Bravissima has started her campaign in strong form, winning her first three starts. She was boxed in at a crucial moment in the closing stages last time but showed resilience to fight back for third. Will need to overcome the wide draw here but remains a strong contender. 3. Bianco Vilano has struggled to show competitive form in recent outings but boasts a positive record when racing on his home track. Can make an impact here if he finds his best. 6. This Is The Moment has had difficulty making an impact at city level but drops back to country level, where he faces an easier challenge. This could be the right setup for him to give a better showing.

How To Play It: Villasaurus WIN ($4.00 TAB Fixed Odds)

4. Asgarda has been in strong form recently and tuned up for return with a promising trial in preparation. Produced some impressive performances in the city toward the end of her last campaign and has a solid first-up record. The wide draw is a challenge, but if she can overcome it, she’ll be right in the finish.

Dangers: 9. Canny Hell took out the SDRA Country Championships last start and has an excellent record at this track, winning three of four attempts. Proven performer here and sure to make an impact again. 18. Burrandana has been in top form recently, finding a strong rhythm and making an impressive start to this campaign. Runner-up in the SDRA Championship and should be right in the finish again. 12. Acappella Sun has been racing well of late, and excuses can be made for her last start at Warwick Farm. Capable of bouncing back and featuring in the finish.

How To Play It: Asgarda WIN ($4.80 TAB Fixed Odds)

All the fields, form and replays for Thursday's Albury meeting