Albion Park Race 1 - Ladbrokes Mates Mode Pots Band 5 Pace
LOCHINVAR JAG (5) came to Brisbane off four successive placings in NSW and continued the trend when beaten 1.4m into second after racing parked here last week. Owns a decent record at this shorter distance. Deserves a win and this could be his chance. RISK TAKER (6) continued his impressive run of recent efforts last start when runner-up at this venue, beaten 1.4 metres. Scored a hat trick of wins here earlier in the preparation. Major player. MY ROCKY ROMANCE NZ (4) came from wider for fourth last time. Goes well at this shorter distance and will enjoy a lower draw. MIRACLE MOOSE (3) must be respected after beating LOCHINVAR JAG to win here last week. Something for the Multiples: MIRACLE MOOSE NZ (3)

Driver: Gemma Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2138m at this track beaten 7 m by Targaryen (2:34.10) in B 5 No NR on April 19 at $23. At the run before was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1660m after racing wide at this track was 8th-13.1m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 13 m by Rock Supreme (1:57.50) in NR up to 70 on April 11 at $19. Draws the inside so worth another chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Fast | Gemma Hewitt | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $23.00 |
5/9 | 11/04/2025 | 27 | NR up to 70 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $19.00 |
10/10 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Gemma Hewitt | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 16.5L | $34.00 |
12/12 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Gemma Hewitt | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 19.0L | $151.00 |
7/10 | 22/02/2025 | 36 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Dexter Dunn | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
8/8 | 17/01/2025 | 13 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 18.1L | $7.00 |
1/9 | 31/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | B W Barnes | 0 |
| 27.9L | $0.00 | ||
4/8 | 17/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | G C Hewitt | 0 |
| 22.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Layne Dwyer
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 2138m at this track, beaten 6 m by Dele Row (2:31.70) in No NR on April 19 at $81. At the run before 6th (Fr3) over 1660m at this track, beaten 14 m by Free Thinker (1:57.20) in B 5 No NR on April 12 at $41. Consider.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Fast | Taleah McMullen | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 6.3L | $81.00 |
6/10 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Layne Dwyer | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 14.5L | $41.00 |
10/11 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 21.4L | $101.00 |
1/10 | 29/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
5/9 | 21/03/2025 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:54.6 | 7 |
| 4.4L | $41.00 |
7/8 | 15/03/2025 | 11 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $101.00 |
4/9 | 06/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 13.4L | $0.00 | |
4/7 | 06/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 14.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Chapple
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.4 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (2:32.00) beating Lochinvar Jag in B 5 No NR on April 19 at $4. Drawn favourably and expected to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Fast | Grant Dixon | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $4.00 |
6/9 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Grant Dixon | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
8/11 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | B 5 No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 20.6L | $126.00 |
5/9 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.5 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $26.00 |
4/10 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $19.00 |
6/12 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $81.00 |
1/6 | 21/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | ||
5/8 | 28/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Good | N A Turvey | 0 |
| 29.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr7) over 2138m at this track beaten 8 m by Miracle Moose (2:32.00) in B 5 No NR on April 19 at $7. Before that, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 1660m at this track beaten 15 m by Free Thinker (1:57.20) in B 5 No NR on April 12 at $14. Winning claims.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Fast | Pete McMullen | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |
8/10 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Pete McMullen | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 15.4L | $14.00 |
2/6 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Tom Callaghan | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
6/11 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $31.00 |
2/11 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:54.7 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
4/10 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:51.6 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $1.50 |
3/10 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
1/8 | 24/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Barnstormer at Newcastle over 2030m in a NR up to 80 on April 11 at $3. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Miracle Moose at this track over 2138m in a B 5 No NR on April 19 at $5. Bursting to win one and gets his chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Fast | Tom Callaghan | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $5.00 |
3/8 | 11/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 80 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.8 | 8 |
| 11.1L | $3.00 |
2/9 | 03/04/2025 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
3/10 | 28/03/2025 | 6 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:54.4 | 10 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
3/10 | 22/03/2025 | 8 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:50.2 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $12.00 |
5/9 | 14/03/2025 | 10 | NR up to 100 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:50.1 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
1/3 | 29/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Mark Callaghan | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 15/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M A Callaghan | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Sr1) over 2138m at this track beaten 1.4 m by Targaryen (2:34.10) in B 5 No NR on April 19 at $5. Big chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 19/04/2025 | 21 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Fast | Grant Dixon | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $5.00 |
5/8 | 29/03/2025 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:51.6 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $21.00 |
1/9 | 21/03/2025 | 20 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
1/10 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $2.60 |
1/10 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Dexter Dunn | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $2.90 |
2/10 | 15/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |
2/8 | 06/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 | |
1/11 | 24/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brendan Barnes
Stats
Comments
Returns after ten weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Sheza Bonny Sheila at this track over 1660m in a 7yo+ NR 70 to 99 on February 18 at $11. Best figures should see him go well.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
3/8 | 18/02/2025 | 21 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
9/9 | 28/01/2025 | 31 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 30.3L | $11.00 |
2/8 | 28/12/2024 | 14 | B 5 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $5.00 |
6/9 | 14/12/2024 | 10 | B 5 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 8.6L | $2.30 |
1/8 | 04/12/2024 | 14 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $1.33 |
1/8 | 20/11/2024 | 7 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 9.4L | $2.30 |
5/10 | 15/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | R P Butt | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 2138m at this track beaten 15 m by Targaryen (2:34.10) in B 5 No NR on April 19 at $41. Two runs back 4th (Sr3) over 1660m at this track, beaten 16 m by French Fries (1:55.70) in NR up to 60 on April 12 at $34. Has the task ahead.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Fast | Angus Garrard | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 15.7L | $41.00 |
4/10 | 12/04/2025 | 8 | NR up to 60 | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Angus Garrard | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $34.00 |
5/12 | 04/04/2025 | 6 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $9.50 |
1/8 | 29/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
2/10 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $14.00 |
4/10 | 14/03/2025 | 13 | NR 45 to 49 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
1/10 | 15/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | J J Hutchinson | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
4/5 | 15/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | J J Hutchinson | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shane Graham
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr7) over 2138m after racing wide at this track beaten 16 m by Stormtide (2:32.80) in B 5 No NR on April 5 at $41. Before that 5th (Fr1) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 7 m by Air Express (2:31.10) in NR up to 80 on March 28 at $23. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 05/04/2025 | 8 | B 5 No NR | $11,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $41.00 |
5/9 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | W | Leonard Cain | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |
6/10 | 21/03/2025 | 6 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | K T Newman | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $34.00 |
8/10 | 15/03/2025 | 36 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 14.8L | $101.00 |
6/8 | 07/02/2025 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 29.8L | $14.00 |
7/11 | 28/01/2025 | 7 | NR 56 to 64 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $34.00 |
2/4 | 23/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | S R Graham | 0 |
| 32.4L | $0.00 | |
2/6 | 22/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W T Graham | 0 |
| 13.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Elkins
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr3) over 2138m at this track beaten 11 m by Stormtide (2:32.80) in B 5 No NR on April 5 at $5.50. At the start before game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr5) over 1660m at this track beaten a neck by Last Time Joe (1:57.20) in NR up to 75 on March 29 at $23. Rates highly and can do much better.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $11,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $5.50 |
2/10 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $23.00 |
10/10 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:51.6 | 3 |
| 43.5L | $8.00 |
7/10 | 15/03/2025 | 11 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $19.00 |
5/9 | 04/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $18.00 |
3/10 | 25/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:52.5 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
3/4 | 27/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Charli Masotti | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | ||
5/7 | 14/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |