Albion Park Race 8 - Nutrien Equine Mares Band 5 Pace
INDI AIR TONIGHT (3) found winning form last time out over 2138m at this track, leading and getting home by 2 metres. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Leading hope again. ELEGANT GROOVES (2) drew a wide gate and worked last start when midfield at Tamworth. Tends to do her best work at this circuit and distance and from a good draw she is capable of a big performance. BONNIES DANCE (7) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish just over a metre away when third at this venue. BRADNESS JUNE (9) is worth some thought based on her victory from this row two back.

Driver: Layne Dwyer
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 2040m after racing wide at Redcliffe, beaten 5 m by War Club (2:30.90) in NR 49 to 54 on April 23 at $7. Two runs back 3rd (Sr2) over 1780m at Redcliffe beaten 6 m by Take A Chance (2:08.40) in NR 46 to 51 on April 16 at $7.50. Leaning to others.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 23/04/2025 | 7 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $7.00 |
3/8 | 16/04/2025 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
5/9 | 09/04/2025 | 7 | NR 49 to 54 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Fast | Layne Dwyer | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $8.50 |
1/10 | 02/04/2025 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | W | Layne Dwyer | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 2.1L | $10.00 |
5/9 | 26/03/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | W | Jack Chapple | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $11.00 |
1/9 | 19/03/2025 | 21 | NR 46 to 51 | $11,440.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Jordan Topping | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $12.00 |
1/10 | 26/02/2025 | 7 | NR 44 to 48 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:59.1 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $2.00 |
2/9 | 30/04/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | P J McMullen | 0 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 | ||
5/6 | 05/09/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | C J Slater | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gary Whitaker
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1980m after being wide early at Tamworth, at the bell was 9th-11.6m 3WWC beaten 13 m by Onehandonebounce (2:26.60) in NR up to 70 on April 17 at $6.30. Before that, 4th (Fr1) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 6 m by The Vicar Of Dibley (1:56.90) in B 5 No NR M on April 12 at $7.50. Finds the right race this time and draws well.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 17/04/2025 | 5 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Gary Whitaker | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $6.30 |
4/10 | 12/04/2025 | 42 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Gary Whitaker | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 6.3L | $7.50 |
4/6 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Gary Whitaker | 0 |
| 21.5L | $0.00 | |
7/8 | 01/03/2025 | 4 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gary Whitaker | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $6.50 |
1/10 | 25/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gary Whitaker | 1:52.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
3/10 | 18/02/2025 | 3 | NR 54 to 60 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gary Whitaker | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
2/9 | 15/02/2025 | 4 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gary Whitaker | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $31.00 |
1/7 | 20/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Layne Dwyer | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shane Graham
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:36.70) beating Most Triumphant in No NR M on April 19 at $3. Draws to advantage and expected to go close again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/11 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Fast | Adam Sanderson | 1:58.0 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
6/10 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $8.50 |
4/10 | 05/04/2025 | 21 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
4/6 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 15.3L | $16.00 |
2/10 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
3/10 | 22/02/2025 | 11 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $8.00 |
5/7 | 30/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | D M Miles | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leonard Cain
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track beaten 7 m by Bettor Romance (1:56.30) in B 5 No NR M on April 19 at $41. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 1660m at this track beaten 18 m by The Vicar Of Dibley (1:56.90) in B 5 No NR M on April 12 at $41. Can do better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Fast | Leonard Cain | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $41.00 |
9/10 | 12/04/2025 | 14 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Leonard Cain | 1:53.3 | 7 |
| 18.6L | $41.00 |
2/9 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $1.60 |
4/7 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $2.90 |
7/9 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $16,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:51.1 | 1 |
| 24.4L | $26.00 |
2/8 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $3.80 |
3/4 | 16/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | D J McCall | 0 |
| 85.1L | $0.00 | |
5/10 | 29/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | D J McCall | 0 |
| 22.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Doug Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Backs up 4 days after failing to impress last start; was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1660m at this track, at the bell was 9th-21m + 2WWC beaten 11 m by Burns Bay (1:58.90) in NR 44 to 49 on April 22 at $14. Showed ability the race before when she posted a big 3 m win when driven back in the field, (Fr5) held up early, at this track (2:34.80) beating Goodtime Cracker in NR 43 to 48 on April 15 at $5. Can be thereabouts.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 22/04/2025 | 7 | NR 44 to 49 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Doug Hewitt | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $14.00 |
1/11 | 15/04/2025 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Doug Hewitt | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $5.00 |
8/10 | 08/04/2025 | 10 | NR 44 to 49 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Doug Hewitt | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $2.60 |
4/9 | 29/03/2025 | 14 | B 5 No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $34.00 |
6/7 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Doug Hewitt | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $51.00 |
5/8 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Doug Hewitt | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |
5/9 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | B Goop | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 12.2L | $34.00 |
2/5 | 05/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 3.6L | $0.00 | ||
2/11 | 19/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1609m | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 17.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr3) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 20 m by The Vicar Of Dibley (1:56.90) in B 5 No NR M on April 12 at $7. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track beaten 5.5 m by Lulu Mae (2:32.30) in B 5 No NR M on April 5 at $11. Among the chances on best form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Mathew Neilson | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 20.0L | $7.00 |
2/8 | 05/04/2025 | 147 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $11.00 |
2/6 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Mathew Neilson | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
7/12 | 09/11/2024 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
2/8 | 02/11/2024 | 8 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $26.00 |
1/10 | 25/10/2024 | 13 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Heavy | Narissa Elkins | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $12.00 |
1/10 | 12/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $4.60 |
1/8 | 16/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 17.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trista Dixon
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fifth behind The Vicar Of Dibley at this track over 1660m in a B 5 No NR M on April 12 at $16. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.4 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Bettor Romance at this track over 1660m in a B 5 No NR M on April 19 at $12. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Fast | Grant Dixon | 1:52.7 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $12.00 |
5/10 | 12/04/2025 | 8 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Trista Dixon | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $16.00 |
8/10 | 04/04/2025 | 13 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Paige Bevan | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $41.00 |
6/7 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $5.00 |
3/7 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $14.00 |
3/8 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
1/9 | 08/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | T Dixon | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
2/9 | 17/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | M P Neilson | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Chapple
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1660m at this track beaten 4 m by Bettor Romance (1:56.30) in B 5 No NR M on April 19 at $10. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1660m at this track, beaten 7 m by The Vicar Of Dibley (1:56.90) in B 5 No NR M on April 12 at $61. Prefer others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Fast | Jack Chapple | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $10.00 |
6/10 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Jack Chapple | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $61.00 |
4/8 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 20.9L | $13.00 |
3/9 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $15.00 |
1/8 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
3/7 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $3.40 |
3/7 | 17/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
1/5 | 03/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Butler
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 6 m by Bettor Romance (1:56.30) in B 5 No NR M on April 19 at $26. Showed ability the outing before when she won by 1.5 m (Sr1) at this track (1:58.70) beating Missed Consequences in No NR M on April 12 at $9. One of the chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Fast | N T Rothwell | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $26.00 |
1/10 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Chloe Butler | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
2/10 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
4/10 | 29/03/2025 | 44 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $19.00 |
4/10 | 13/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $11,830.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Emma Ison | 2:00.0 | 6 |
| 16.5L | $11.00 |
8/10 | 06/02/2025 | 28 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 10.4L | $8.50 |
1/7 | 23/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | G M Young | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 | |
5/7 | 19/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | A M Lincoln | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adam Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1660m at this track, beaten 16 m by Fact Finder (1:56.40) in NR 54 to 60 on April 15 at $34. Two runs back 5th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Aurora Joy (1:57.90) in B 5 No NR M on March 29 at $23. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 15/04/2025 | 17 | NR 54 to 60 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:52.9 | 5 |
| 16.8L | $34.00 |
5/9 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $23.00 |
3/7 | 22/03/2025 | 28 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $18.00 |
9/9 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brad Hewitt | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $81.00 |
7/9 | 15/02/2025 | 106 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:54.0 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $19.00 |
2/7 | 07/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 31/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
7/10 | 01/11/2024 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $7.00 |