Albion Park Race 1 - Vale Greg Sugars - Thanks For The Memories Candyman Pace
Good clash between two smart four-year-olds. BIRKIRKARA (6) makes his first appearance since scoring at Menangle in February, his sixth win from just seven starts. Unbeaten both here and when fresh and should be ready to go off a trial win. CHARGE AHEAD (10) came from this row for a win when back from a let-up last week, continuing a string of top-two finishes that included a 1.5m second in the G1 Chariots of Fire in Sydney two back. Unbeaten second-up so has strong claims. MASTER CHARLES (11) hit peak fitness and returned to winning form here last start. Can go well again with even luck from the second line. ROYAL GAMBLE (3) hasn't been too far away of late and draws to play a role.

Driver: Jack Chapple
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2138m at this track was 4th-5m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 9 m by Master Charles (2:31.90) in NR up to 70 on April 25 at $18. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 2138m at this track, beaten 15 m by Targaryen (2:34.10) in B 5 No NR on April 19 at $31. Form not up to scratch.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $18.00 |
7/10 | 19/04/2025 | 9 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Fast | Jack Chapple | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $31.00 |
1/5 | 10/04/2025 | 8 | NR 53 to 58 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $2.20 |
1/7 | 02/04/2025 | 7 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | W | Jack Chapple | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $2.80 |
3/9 | 26/03/2025 | 7 | NR 54 to 65 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | W | Grant Dixon | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
5/9 | 19/03/2025 | 63 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 16.9L | $41.00 |
2/9 | 14/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
7/8 | 22/03/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brendan Barnes
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Fr3) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track was leading by.7m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 9 m by Master Charles (2:31.90) in NR up to 70 on April 25 at $11. Before that 10th (Sr2) over 2138m at this track, beaten 17 m by Miracle Moose (2:32.00) in B 5 No NR on April 19 at $10. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $11.00 |
10/10 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Fast | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 17.9L | $10.00 |
7/9 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Doug Hewitt | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |
7/10 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $11,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $7.50 |
6/10 | 29/03/2025 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
4/9 | 19/03/2025 | 4 | NR up to 75 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Doug Hewitt | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 10.1L | $14.00 |
1/7 | 30/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | D P Hewitt | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 23/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | D P Hewitt | 0 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1660m at this track beaten 9 m by Cheer Leader (1:54.90) in NR up to 75 on April 26 at $34. At the run before 5th (Sr1) over 1660m at this track, beaten 5 m by Apollo Dreamz (1:57.30) in NR up to 75 on April 15 at $34. Draws to 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 26/04/2025 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:51.3 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $34.00 |
5/10 | 15/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $34.00 |
9/10 | 01/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 15.2L | $2.90 |
4/7 | 18/03/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $51.00 |
7/8 | 04/03/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $19.00 |
7/9 | 25/02/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $10.00 |
3/7 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Tom Callaghan | 0 |
| 17.7L | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 03/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M A Callaghan | 0 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leonard Cain
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr4) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 24 m by Chynchilla (1:54.90) in No NR M on April 26 at $81. Two runs back won by 1.2 m after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (1:56.30) beating Sergios Rocket in B 5 No NR M on April 19 at $16. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 26/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $16,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:51.4 | 4 |
| 24.7L | $81.00 |
1/8 | 19/04/2025 | 11 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Fast | Chloe Butler | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $16.00 |
4/7 | 08/04/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:52.7 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $71.00 |
5/10 | 01/04/2025 | 32 | NR up to 75 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 9.7L | $26.00 |
7/10 | 28/02/2025 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Fast | Chloe Butler | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $16.00 |
5/10 | 22/02/2025 | 4 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | C J Dalgety | 1:51.7 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $16.00 |
2/9 | 15/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | L S Manzelmann | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 | |
3/7 | 25/08/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | A R Delosa | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adam Richardson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr1) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was leading 4.2m on the pegs beaten 65 m by Targaryen (1:56.40) in 7yo+ NR 70 to 99 on March 4 at $101. Before that was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 1780m after showing early pace at Redcliffe beaten 35 m by Bell River Boy (2:10.30) in NR 55 to 65 on February 12 at $34. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Doug Hewitt | 0 |
| 24.1L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 04/03/2025 | 20 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Doug Hewitt | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 66.3L | $101.00 |
8/9 | 12/02/2025 | 18 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 36.5L | $34.00 |
10/10 | 25/01/2025 | 17 | NR up to 75 | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Doug Hewitt | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 46.6L | $31.00 |
5/5 | 08/01/2025 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Doug Hewitt | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 59.0L | $12.00 |
7/10 | 31/12/2024 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | D P Hewitt | 1:53.1 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $81.00 |
7/10 | 21/12/2024 | 11 | No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | D P Hewitt | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $8.00 |
1/8 | 21/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Good | D P Hewitt | 0 |
| 20.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Butler
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Comments
Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign recording by a neck as favourite (Fr3) at Menangle (1:50.00) beating Dashing in 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on February 22 at $1.35 at the bell was 3rd-6.2m 2WNC. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (1:58.10) beating Charge Ahead in NR 54 to 60 on January 21 at $1.80. Promising pacer who was readied with a trial win so can make winning return.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
1/9 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:50.0 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.35 |
3/10 | 15/02/2025 | 11 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:49.6 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
1/11 | 04/02/2025 | 14 | NR 54 to 60 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $1.90 |
1/8 | 21/01/2025 | 252 | NR 54 to 60 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $1.80 |
1/6 | 14/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Adam Richardson | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | ||
1/10 | 14/05/2024 | 7 | NR 49 to 53 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | A P Richardson | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 16.0L | $1.45 |
1/10 | 07/05/2024 | 11 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | A P Richardson | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.40 |

Driver: Gemma Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Thesunandthemoon at this track over 2138m in a No NR M on April 19 at $81. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Chynchilla at this track over 1660m in a No NR M on April 26 at $51. Include.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 26/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $16,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:51.4 | 3 |
| 11.3L | $51.00 |
5/6 | 19/04/2025 | 21 | No NR | $17,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Fast | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 21.1L | $81.00 |
1/9 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
7/7 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $5.50 |
2/7 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 3.6L | $51.00 |
8/8 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $61.00 |
3/10 | 02/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | G C Hewitt | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
3/7 | 08/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | B J Hewitt | 0 |
| 23.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shane Graham
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 1660m at this track beaten 19 m by Chynchilla (1:54.90) in No NR M on April 26 at $41. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 1660m at this track beaten 8 m by Rylee Rhayne Bow (1:56.00) in No NR M on March 29 at $10. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | No NR | $16,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:51.4 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $41.00 |
4/7 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $16,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:52.5 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $10.00 |
3/6 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $17,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $21.00 |
1/7 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $1.60 |
1/10 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
2/10 | 22/02/2025 | 11 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Kate Gath | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
5/6 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 76.5L | $0.00 | ||
1/7 | 23/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | L T Cain | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lola Weidemann
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (30m Fr1) over 2200m at Marburg beaten 55 m by Letterkenny Boy (2:44.90) in NR 40 to 70 on April 20 at $10. Two runs back 5th (FT Fr2) over 2200m at Marburg, beaten 5 m by Betting Origin (2:43.30) in NR 40 to 70 on April 13 at $15. Will not find this easy. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 20/04/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 70 | $6,260.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | Lola Weidemann | 2:00.1 | 0 |
| 53.0L | $10.00 |
5/7 | 13/04/2025 | 14 | NR 40 to 70 | $4,060.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | Lola Weidemann | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $15.00 |
3/6 | 30/03/2025 | 12 | NR 40 to 70 | $4,060.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | Julie Weidemann | 2:00.3 | 0 |
| 6.9L | $4.80 |
5/7 | 18/03/2025 | 16 | NR up to 75 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Lola Weidemann | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $34.00 |
2/8 | 02/03/2025 | 2 | NR 40 to 70 | $4,060.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:58.6 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
10/10 | 28/02/2025 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Fast | Lola Weidemann | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 21.4L | $71.00 |
2/7 | 02/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Lola Weidemann | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
3/12 | 05/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | L J Weidemann | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently. Last start won by 1.5 m as favourite (Sr1) at this track (2:36.20) beating Our Indifference in No NR on April 26 at $2.80. Runner-up in the Chariots of Fire two back and has strong claims.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 26/04/2025 | 56 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
2/10 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:49.1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $19.00 |
2/10 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:49.8 | 7 |
| 0.2L | $34.00 |
2/10 | 15/02/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:49.6 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $7.50 |
1/10 | 07/02/2025 | 17 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $3.20 |
2/8 | 21/01/2025 | 7 | NR 54 to 60 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $2.80 |
3/7 | 20/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
2/13 | 01/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Last start won a big 4.5 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (2:31.90) beating Cool And Classy in NR up to 70 on April 25 at $19 at the bell was 7th-13.6m 2WWC. Go well again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $19.00 |
9/10 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Fast | Pete McMullen | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 20.7L | $13.00 |
9/9 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Pete McMullen | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
9/10 | 05/04/2025 | 149 | B 5 No NR | $11,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $8.50 |
5/10 | 21/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete McMullen | 0 |
| 22.6L | $0.00 | |
6/7 | 07/11/2024 | 5 | B 5 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $7.00 |
6/10 | 02/11/2024 | 8 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $18.00 |
4/8 | 25/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | P J McMullen | 0 |
| 14.1L | $0.00 |