Albion Park Race 2 - Catch The Fire At Somerset Farms Band 5 Pace
ROYAL SPEECH (8) was beaten favourite last week but did have to work so was far from disgraced when fourth. Had won three of his previous four outings here so has been racing well. Draws for a trail. Strong claims. WATERMELON SUGAR NZ (6) has been solid in two outings since switching from NZ, showing improvement for third last week. Draws wider but is building in fitness. BETTER SHUSH (1) continued a string of wins and placings when he scored from the back row last week. He is right in contention from the ace draw. SAINT VERAN (3) draws well and cannot be left out after solid recent performances, the latest a sound third at this venue.
Driver: Leonard Cain
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start won by a neck (Sr2) at this track (2:33.90) beating Hasty Bid in No NR on September 7 at $5. Can go back-to-back.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 07/09/2024 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
3/10 | 31/08/2024 | 17 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $13.00 |
1/10 | 14/08/2024 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | A J Turnbull | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
3/10 | 07/08/2024 | 7 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $2.25 |
5/9 | 31/07/2024 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $2.60 |
2/10 | 24/07/2024 | 371 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
3/7 | 15/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | J G Coney | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | ||
2/6 | 08/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J G Coney | 0 |
| 12.9L | $0.00 |
Driver: John Stariha
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 19 m by Betting Star (1:58.50) in NR 43 to 46 on September 6 at $23. Two runs back 8th (Fr4) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 10 m by Convinced (2:00.10) in NR 45 to 49 on August 30 at $26. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 06/09/2024 | 7 | NR 43 to 46 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | John Stariha | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $23.00 |
8/10 | 30/08/2024 | 7 | NR 45 to 49 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Anna Payne | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $26.00 |
1/10 | 23/08/2024 | 9 | NR 43 to 46 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Anna Payne | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
6/9 | 14/08/2024 | 112 | NR 44 to 48 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Anna Payne | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 15.3L | $61.00 |
5/8 | 09/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Anna Payne | 0 |
| 21.4L | $0.00 | ||
1/6 | 31/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Leonard Cain | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
2/9 | 24/04/2024 | 7 | NR 40 to 43 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | J Stariha | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
3/9 | 17/04/2024 | 7 | NR 40 to 44 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | J Stariha | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $11.00 |
Driver: Adam Richardson
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 4 m finishing fourth behind Old Luke at Gatton over 1850m in a NR up to 105 on August 25 at $5.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Stormtide at this track over 1660m in a NR Up to 90 on September 3 at $19. Contender.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 03/09/2024 | 9 | NR Up to 90 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | M B Turnbull | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 4.9L | $19.00 |
4/7 | 25/08/2024 | 5 | NR up to 105 | $6,200.00 | Gatton | 1850m | Good | M B Turnbull | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
5/10 | 20/08/2024 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | M B Turnbull | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $7.00 |
5/10 | 13/08/2024 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | M B Turnbull | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $61.00 |
7/8 | 06/08/2024 | 7 | NR Up to 90 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | M B Turnbull | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $16.00 |
2/11 | 30/07/2024 | 10 | NR up to 90 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | M B Turnbull | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $18.00 |
1/13 | 29/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | M B Turnbull | 0 |
| 57.9L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 12/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | M B Turnbull | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Driver: Mitch Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start was 5th (Fr5) over 2138m at this track beaten 9 m by Rocktagonal (2:31.70) in NR up to 90 on September 6 at $5.50. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 5th- beaten 8 m by Alta Magacian (1:55.50) in B 5 on August 24 at $5.50. Can play a role.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 06/09/2024 | 13 | NR up to 90 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | M B Turnbull | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $5.50 |
3/10 | 24/08/2024 | 8 | B 5 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | M B Turnbull | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $5.50 |
3/9 | 16/08/2024 | 6 | B 5 No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | M B Turnbull | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $21.00 |
10/10 | 10/08/2024 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | M B Turnbull | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 26.6L | $3.80 |
4/12 | 03/08/2024 | 11 | B 5 | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | M B Turnbull | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $51.00 |
1/12 | 23/07/2024 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | M B Turnbull | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
3/8 | 29/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | A S Turnbull | 0 |
| 30.5L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 22/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | M B Turnbull | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 |
Driver: Layne Dwyer
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 9th (Fr3) over 1660m at this track beaten 11 m by Whata Roller (1:58.10) in NR up to 70 on September 10 at $126. Before that was 6th (Fr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 11 m by Stormtide (1:56.40) in NR Up to 90 on September 3 at $34. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 10/09/2024 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Bryse McElhinney | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $126.00 |
6/8 | 03/09/2024 | 7 | NR Up to 90 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
4/10 | 27/08/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $10.00 |
5/11 | 20/08/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $41.00 |
3/10 | 13/08/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
8/8 | 06/08/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 31.5L | $7.50 |
2/10 | 30/07/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $34.00 |
2/7 | 31/08/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | A R Garrard | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
2/3 | 24/08/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | A R Garrard | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |
Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Wasa Heat Seeker at this track over 1660m in a NR up to 70 on August 23 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Wasa Heat Seeker at this track over 1660m in a NR up to 70 on August 31 at $14. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 31/08/2024 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:52.1 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $14.00 |
4/10 | 23/08/2024 | 112 | NR up to 70 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:51.5 | 7 |
| 14.1L | $8.50 |
3/5 | 15/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 03/05/2024 | 28 | $15,220.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | J W Cox | 1:57.5 | 8 |
| 15.7L | $10.30 | |
8/10 | 05/04/2024 | 6 | $22,130.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | C J Dalgety | 1:56.8 | 10 |
| 10.8L | $11.90 | |
1/11 | 30/03/2024 | 15 | $22,960.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | C J Dalgety | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $9.20 | |
9/12 | 15/03/2024 | 15 | $17,760.00 | Addington | 1980m | E | K A Butt | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $18.50 |
Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1660m at this track, beaten 6 m by Arkin Wicked (1:58.10) in NR up to 70 on September 6 at $14. Two runs back 2nd (Sr2) over 1780m at Redcliffe beaten 2 m by Raging Sea (2:07.50) in NR up to 70 on August 29 at $13. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 06/09/2024 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 |
2/9 | 29/08/2024 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | A P Richardson | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $13.00 |
10/12 | 22/08/2024 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | M B Turnbull | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |
5/9 | 16/08/2024 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Paula Sapio | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $51.00 |
1/8 | 07/08/2024 | 7 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | B W Barnes | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 |
8/9 | 31/07/2024 | 13 | NR 55 to 60 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $19.00 |
1/4 | 17/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Chloe Butler | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 27/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | B J Hewitt | 0 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |
Driver: Matt Elkins
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when fourth at this track on September 7. Proved too good the start prior at this track on August 31. Top chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 07/09/2024 | 7 | B 5 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:51.2 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $2.50 |
1/10 | 31/08/2024 | 15 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:52.6 | 5 |
| 6.1L | $1.40 |
1/10 | 16/08/2024 | 6 | No NR | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:51.1 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $1.80 |
6/12 | 10/08/2024 | 8 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $7.00 |
1/9 | 02/08/2024 | 111 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $2.30 |
1/6 | 19/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Matt Elkins | 0 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 13/04/2024 | 13 | NR 70 | $25,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2530m | Neutral | D A Smith | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 401.9L | $21.00 |
2/4 | 06/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | J Finnis | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Driver: Jack Chapple
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 7th (Fr1) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 3.5m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 17 m by Betterthanarocket (1:55.70) in B 5 on June 22 at $2.50. Could make his presence felt.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 22/06/2024 | 8 | B 5 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | T Dixon | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $2.50 |
1/10 | 14/06/2024 | 6 | NR 55 to 61 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $3.40 |
7/10 | 08/06/2024 | 7 | B 5 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | T Dixon | 1:50.1 | 4 |
| 40.5L | $12.00 |
1/9 | 01/06/2024 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | T Dixon | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $1.65 |
2/12 | 25/05/2024 | 9 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | T Dixon | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 |
2/12 | 16/05/2024 | 12 | NR up to 70 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | G W Dixon | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
3/4 | 24/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 14.3L | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 25/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | M P Neilson | 0 |
| 22.2L | $0.00 |
Driver: Paige Bevan
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr4) over 1660m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track beaten 21 m by Pacifico Dream (1:54.70) in B 5 on September 7 at $17. At the run before game effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 2138m at this track, beaten 3.5 m by Dangerzone (2:32.60) in B 5 on August 31 at $17. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 07/09/2024 | 7 | B 5 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jonah Hutchinson | 1:51.2 | 4 |
| 21.9L | $17.00 |
3/8 | 31/08/2024 | 7 | B 5 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jonah Hutchinson | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $17.00 |
7/10 | 24/08/2024 | 15 | B 5 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jonah Hutchinson | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $61.00 |
1/10 | 09/08/2024 | 13 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
2/9 | 27/07/2024 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | A J Turnbull | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $3.60 |
6/10 | 20/07/2024 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | A J Turnbull | 1:52.5 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $2.30 |
1/9 | 12/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | W H Rixon | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 | |
6/7 | 05/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J B Meikle | 0 |
| 15.2L | $0.00 |
Driver: Chloe Butler
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 7th (Sr1) over 1660m at this track, beaten 25 m by Stormtide (1:56.40) in NR Up to 90 on September 3 at $6. Before that was 10th (Fr5) over 1660m at this track beaten 8 m by Smiffys Terror (1:57.20) in NR up to 95 on August 20 at $31. Finds a few better. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 03/09/2024 | 14 | NR Up to 90 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 25.9L | $6.00 |
10/10 | 20/08/2024 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $31.00 |
10/10 | 13/08/2024 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $13.00 |
6/8 | 06/08/2024 | 14 | NR Up to 90 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $31.00 |
9/12 | 23/07/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $12.00 |
8/12 | 09/07/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $19.00 |
2/5 | 15/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | N M Dawson | 0 |
| 4.7L | $0.00 | ||
2/8 | 10/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | B D McElhinney | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |