Albion Park Race 1 - Ladbrokes Mates Mode Pots Band 5 Pace
BIRKIRKARA (6) had to work when midfield last start but he is a progressive pacer who had kicked off his campaign with a win from this barrier prior. His strike rate is impressive and he is building in fitness so with even luck will be hard to stop. STILL ROLLIN (9) relished the step up to this distance when scoring easily at this circuit last week. Draws on the back row this time but is going well. SHEER ARTISTRY (3) has been good from the back row of late, winning two back and placing last week. She draws to play a role again. OUR BENSON (11) may need some luck from this draw but he'll enjoy stepping up to a distance where he has been successful in four of six attempts.

Driver: Matt Elkins
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4 m third behind Chamonix at this track over 2138m B 5 No NR last start. Before that was beaten 1.3 metres third again at this track over 1660m same class on May 10. From a low draw could 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/11 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $11,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $14.00 |
3/9 | 10/05/2025 | 14 | B 5 No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Matt Elkins | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
7/10 | 26/04/2025 | 21 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $34.00 |
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 |
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 |

Driver: Brendan Barnes
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr4) over 2138m at this track beaten 24 m by Lochinvar Jag (2:33.90) in B 5 No NR on May 17 at $151. Two runs back won by a head (Fr1) at this track (1:58.80) beating Monsieur Delacour in B 5 No NR on May 10 at $5.50. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 24.0L | $151.00 |
1/9 | 10/05/2025 | 8 | B 5 No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Pete McMullen | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
2/10 | 02/05/2025 | 19 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $51.00 |
8/8 | 13/04/2025 | 9 | NR 40 to 70 | $4,060.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 49.8L | $3.50 |
7/10 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Pete McMullen | 0 |
| 14.4L | $0.00 | |
8/12 | 04/04/2025 | 35 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Paige Bevan | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 15.7L | $41.00 |
6/10 | 28/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Fast | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $6.50 |
4/5 | 03/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | T J Dawson | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shane Graham
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1660m at this track beaten 3.5 m by Fact Finder (1:56.60) in NR up to 75 on May 24 at $16. Two runs back won by 3 m (Sr2) at this track (1:58.00) beating Royal Gamble in NR up to 75 on May 16 at $4.60. Contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 24/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 3.6L | $16.00 |
1/9 | 16/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $4.60 |
5/9 | 10/05/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Shane Graham | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $151.00 |
9/11 | 02/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $17.00 |
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 |
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: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Soho Casablanca at this track over 1660m in a NR 56 to 64 on May 6 at $13. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind The Vicar Of Dibley at this track over 1660m in a No NR M on May 24 at $7.50. Include.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 24/05/2025 | 18 | No NR | $16,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $7.50 |
2/9 | 06/05/2025 | 10 | NR 56 to 64 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:52.6 | 6 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
8/8 | 26/04/2025 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:51.3 | 2 |
| 37.1L | $14.00 |
7/10 | 15/04/2025 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $14.00 |
1/8 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $1.28 |
1/10 | 29/03/2025 | 8 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $1.35 |
2/4 | 27/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | W P Trembath | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
2/3 | 20/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | W P Trembath | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gary Whitaker
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr4) over 1660m after racing wide at this track beaten 1.5 m by The Vicar Of Dibley (1:56.40) in No NR M on May 24 at $9. Two runs back won by 6 m when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (1:56.30) beating Vindicate in B 5 No NR M on May 10 at $5.50. Can feature again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $16,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gary Whitaker | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $9.00 |
1/10 | 10/05/2025 | 4 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Gary Whitaker | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $5.50 |
6/10 | 06/05/2025 | 3 | NR up to 75 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gary Whitaker | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $18.00 |
6/11 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Gary Whitaker | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $23.00 |
5/10 | 26/04/2025 | 9 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gary Whitaker | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $3.40 |
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 |
4/6 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Gary Whitaker | 0 |
| 21.5L | $0.00 | |
1/7 | 20/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Layne Dwyer | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1660m after being wide early at this track beaten 12 m by Regazzo Di Tilly (1:55.50) in B 5 No NR on May 24 at $3.80. Showed ability the run before when he posted a big 7 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr6) at this track (2:34.30) beating Royal Gamble in NR up to 75 on May 2 at $1.90. Progressive and looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 24/05/2025 | 22 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.0 | 6 |
| 12.0L | $3.80 |
1/11 | 02/05/2025 | 69 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $1.90 |
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 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 9th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 35 m by Pacifico Dream (1:54.70) in B 5 on September 7 at $21. Recent trials will help bring him on but a lack of race-fitness might work against.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/6 | 02/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Trent Dawson | 0 |
| 24.5L | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 25/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 18.6L | $0.00 | |
9/10 | 07/09/2024 | 98 | B 5 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Ricky Thurlow | 1:51.2 | 2 |
| 34.4L | $21.00 |
5/12 | 01/06/2024 | 14 | B 5 | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $3.00 |
3/9 | 18/05/2024 | 7 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | A R Garrard | 1:50.7 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 | |
2/10 | 11/05/2024 | 7 | B 5 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | G W Dixon | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
11/12 | 04/05/2024 | 28 | B 5 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | A F J Sanderson | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 17.8L | $5.50 |
4/11 | 06/04/2024 | 14 | B 5 | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | A R Garrard | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $10.00 |

Driver: Leigh Sutton
Stats
Comments
Last start won a big 9 m win (Fr2) at this track (2:34.20) beating In Excess in No NR on May 24 at $4.20. In form and looks a serious player again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 24/05/2025 | 39 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $4.20 |
6/10 | 15/04/2025 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $6.00 |
8/10 | 05/04/2025 | 10 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Leigh Sutton | 1:50.9 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $5.00 |
1/9 | 26/03/2025 | 13 | NR up to 75 | $12,440.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
4/8 | 13/03/2025 | 12 | NR up to 68 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $4.20 |
10/10 | 01/03/2025 | 16 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Leigh Sutton | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 31.3L | $2.00 |
1/4 | 27/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 05/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | D R Standen | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Butler
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr3) over 1660m at this track beaten 16 m by Regazzo Di Tilly (1:55.50) in B 5 No NR on May 24 at $151. Two runs back 10th (Sr2) over 2138m after being wide early at this track beaten 45 m by Lochinvar Jag (2:33.90) in B 5 No NR on May 17 at $61. Hard to make a case.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 16.0L | $151.00 |
10/12 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 44.2L | $61.00 |
4/9 | 10/05/2025 | 21 | B 5 No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Chloe Butler | 1:50.7 | 5 |
| 28.2L | $101.00 |
6/10 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Fast | Chloe Butler | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 |
1/9 | 12/04/2025 | 14 | B 5 No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Chloe Butler | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
6/11 | 29/03/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
1/7 | 08/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Layne Dwyer | 0 |
| 9.9L | $0.00 | |
3/4 | 18/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Layne Dwyer
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 1660m after showing early pace at this track beaten 6 m by Regazzo Di Tilly (1:55.50) in B 5 No NR on May 24 at $17. Nice effort last time. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah McMullen | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $17.00 |
9/12 | 17/05/2025 | 14 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Taleah McMullen | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 43.4L | $12.00 |
1/10 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah McMullen | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
3/8 | 26/04/2025 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:51.3 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $4.60 |
6/9 | 17/04/2025 | 12 | NR up to 75 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $2.90 |
2/10 | 05/04/2025 | 4 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:51.6 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |

Driver: Taleah McMullen
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 2138m at this track, beaten 9 m by Miracle Moose (2:32.00) in B 5 No NR on April 19 at $10. Two runs back posted a big 5.5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:33.80) beating Bid For Stardom in No NR on April 12 at $2.30. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 20/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Taleah McMullen | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
5/10 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Fast | Taleah McMullen | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 9.0L | $10.00 |
1/10 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | W | Taleah McMullen | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $2.30 |
3/10 | 05/04/2025 | 35 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah McMullen | 1:51.6 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $23.00 |
4/10 | 01/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Dannielle McMullen | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
5/10 | 22/02/2025 | 21 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | C J Dalgety | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
1/10 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah McMullen | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.70 |
2/6 | 28/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | T J McMullen | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |