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Albany hosts the third meeting of Boxing Day with seven races to find a winner.

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Race 1: W&R RESIDENTIAL SALES HANDICAP (1940m)

BENTLEY BEAU (3) should be hitting his top now fourth-up into the campaign following a gutsy effort from back in the pack here last time out. Now out to this trip where he's won 3/5 a d he maps to get the run of the race. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks the one to beat. ODDONEOUT (4) hasn't been far away this campaign, including an eye-catching performance last time out when beaten 1.9L. She should be better again out to this trip for the first time and if she can improve on recent efforts, she'll be hard to beat. SPANISH KAT (6) led them up over 2200m at Bunbury and was only gunned down late just four days ago. He's a tough horse who can take up the running once again and if he gets it all his own way, he'll prove tough to run down. RUDHYAR (1) can improve on the fresh run where he held his ground fairly. HEAR ME SING (2) is in the mix on his best form.

Race 2: W&R RURAL SALES HANDICAP (1240m)

MAKE YOUR POINT (2) was only 1.8L away in a close finish at this track last time out when sitting on the speed. He draws a much better fate this time around and won't have to do as much work to find his position. Looks beautifully placed and he can get the job done. SONG CYCLE (6) resumed for the new barn in top order when closing off well to finish 2.5L off the winner over 1000m here. His record at the trip isn't ideal, but he maps to get all the favours in a race that lacks depth. Can improve now and go close to winning again. STORMY'S SHOW (4) was very good on debut here a fortnight ago when leading throughout. Yuill hops in the saddle now and with the added fitness and experience on her side, she'll take some beating. BEST OF THE GODS (5) has trialled well coming into this, winning his most recent outing. Worth including off the inside gate. WILEY GIRL (1) is best of the rest.

Race 3: W&R RESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT MAIDEN (1240m)

I LOVE LUCY A LOT (10) stuck on well in front last time out and was only collared late, beaten 2.3L at this track. She'll be better for that effort and while the draw is sticky, she's shown versatility in her career to date. Finds a nice race to shed the maiden tag. BRANDBERG (3) drops right back in trip following a 2.5L defeat here most recently over the mile. He rises in weight, but he ticks plenty of boxes and can put his best foot forward. BATTER UP (11) can improve out in trip now in what is a very open race. Can be there in the finish. FOXMANIA (2) turned in a bold effort first-up and can build on that effort now. BULLS EYE PERFECT (1) well appreciate this easier company first-up today and has claims.

Race 4: W&R COMMERCIAL MANAGEMENT MAIDEN (1500m)

OPTIMAL (1) is inching closer to a win following a 0.5L defeat over the mile here most recently. Back slightly in trip won't be an issue and he has the speed to cross from a sticky barrier. Can shed the maiden tag this time. ELEGANT PEAK (8) showed improvement last start over the mile journey when running on gamely finishing only 0.7L off the winner. Tash Faithfull hops in the saddle now and she has a lot more upside than a lot of her rivals. Expecting her to put her best foot forward. ARAFISIO (5) ran on strongly over 1230m and steps out to this trip once again. Fitter now and can play a role from back in the pack. PARC IT IN HERE (2) steps out in trip which looks to suit and he can make his presence felt. MISSIJAY (7) disappointed last start but can bounce back.

Race 5: W&R COMMERCIAL SALES HANDICAP (1500m)

MAKIN PROPHETS (4) rattled home from the back in eye-catching fashion last time out to just miss out by 1.1L. That was a nice platform to launch off and he's won 2/4 second-up. Can sit a little closer this time and land the knockout blow. SIR BEAR A LOT (1) bumped into a smart one last time out at this track and drops back to the 1500m journey where he was a winner two back as favourite. He should get every chance from the barrier and if he runs up to his recent efforts, he'll be hard to hold out. SECRET STONES (2) steps right up in distance today though he is a winner over this trip previously. He maps to get his chance from the draw and he won't be far away if he improves out in trip. THE MIGHTY BUTCH (3) is better than he showed last time out and can improve. FIGHT IN FLIGHT (6) is next best.

Race 6: W&R MIER MOIR PANIZZA HANDICAP (1000m)

FLICK THE SWITCH (1) has been very impressive this time in work, running away to score dominantly as a short favourite last time out. This shapes similarly to last start and if she continues on her current trajectory, she'll be hard to beat. AUDREY GRACE (4) looks the main danger following a good win in a CL2 here most recently when running over the top from the back. Dropping back in trip is a slight niggle, but she has to be included on her latest win and the ratings say she's good enough. HOT CHATTER (6) finished behind Flick The Switch last time out and gets plenty of favours again today. Won't be far away. FRANTIC WAR (2) can feature if he returns to his best form. DYNAMITE BAY (5) finished behind Hot Chatter and Flick The Switch last time out and has to be included.

Race 7: WELLINGTON & REEVES REAL ESTATE HANDICAP​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ (1240m)

PEDAL POWER (3) was good on the 7-day turnaround last time out when only 0.7L off the winner at this track over 1230m. He draws better today and drops plenty of weight as he finds himself back up in grade. Just missed here two back and looks the one to beat this time. EEVALINA (4) was no match for the winner here 14 days ago when sticking on well over 1100m. Now back out in trip which looks to suit and Faithfull hopping on board is a big tick. Can lob in a handy spot and land the knockout blow. MADAM KISSES (1) disappointed at Ascot last time out following a strong effort two back. She'll find this a lot easier and should go close with the aid of an inside barrier. SACRED OATH (6) was no match for the winner last time out but still ran a good figure in defeat there. Has claims. MORGS FREEMAN (2) is next best off a handy last start win.