Albion Park Race 7 - Stu Valentine For Bloodstock Insurance Pacers Band Handicap
CAPTAIN HAMMERHEAD (10) has joined the Dixon camp since winning both rounds of the Riverina Championships, drawing deep on the back row and racing wide without cover but proving too strong in the final. Has had six weeks off but was readied with a trial win here. Goes very well at this distance with two wins and a placing from three attempts. Top chance. BLACKSADANCE (9) only beat a couple home first-up but did have to work when parked. Has only once missed a place in seven second-up attempts so can improve. FREE THINKER (5) galloped out when last seen in a standing start race but won his previous attempt at it so is a player with manners. TARGARYEN (8) is worth plenty of thought off a win from the 30m mark last start at Redcliffe.

Driver: Shane Graham
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (FT Fr1) over 2138m at this track, beaten a neck by Aroda (2:35.80) in No NR on May 17 at $8. At the start before 4th (FT Fr1) over 2138m at this track beaten 8 m by Free Thinker (2:39.00) in No NR on May 10 at $4.80. Respect.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/10 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
4/9 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | W | Shane Graham | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $4.80 |
6/8 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $14.00 |
6/11 | 26/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 3.7L | $51.00 |
3/7 | 19/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Fast | Leonard Cain | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $15.00 |
3/6 | 05/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $2.60 |
1/4 | 30/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Kelli Dawson | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 22/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Kelli Dawson | 0 |
| 34L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Elkins
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 1660m at this track beaten 12 m by Our Indifference (1:56.90) in NR up to 75 on May 24 at $6.50. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (FT Fr2) over 2138m at this track beaten a nose by Aroda (2:35.80) in No NR on May 17 at $41. Consider.
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 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 12.9L | $6.50 |
2/10 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $41.00 |
2/9 | 10/05/2025 | 5 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | W | Matt Elkins | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
2/10 | 05/05/2025 | 4 | NR 40 to 70 | $4,060.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 2:01.3 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $2.30 |
3/9 | 01/05/2025 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $51.00 |
5/9 | 20/04/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 70 | $6,260.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 2:00.1 | 0 |
| 16.1L | $3.00 |
1/8 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | L R Thirgood | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | ||
4/7 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | L R Thirgood | 0 |
| 33.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Chapple
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr3) over 1660m at this track beaten 9 m by Fact Finder (1:56.60) in NR up to 75 on May 24 at $51. Two runs back won by 3.5 m (Fr4) at Redcliffe (2:07.80) beating Gem Punter Pete in NR up to 75 on May 14 at $4.40. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 24/05/2025 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
1/9 | 14/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | W | Jack Chapple | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $4.40 |
6/8 | 07/05/2025 | 4 | NR 55 to 65 | $9,000.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:57.5 | 6 |
| 12.9L | $5.00 |
7/12 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
6/8 | 26/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:52.5 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $13.00 |
3/10 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Fast | Jack Chapple | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
1/4 | 20/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
5/7 | 22/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 31.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leonard Cain
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 2nd (Fr3) over 2138m at this track, beaten a head by O B Legal (2:32.70) in NR up to 90 on August 13 at $4.20. Might need some time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 23/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Leonard Cain | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
2/6 | 16/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Chloe Butler | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
6/6 | 22/02/2025 | 21 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Y Gingras | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
7/9 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:50.1 | 7 |
| 22.2L | $81.00 |
7/8 | 25/01/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $34.00 |
9/11 | 18/01/2025 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 41.7L | $61.00 |
6/7 | 11/01/2025 | 14 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $31.00 |
4/10 | 28/12/2024 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | A K Richardson | 1:49.1 | 2 |
| 24.0L | $41.00 |

Driver: Trista Dixon
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 7th (Sr4) over 2138m at this track beaten 12 m by Dele Row (2:30.90) in No NR on May 24 at $51. At the previous start 6th (10m Fr3) over 2138m at this track beaten 11 m by Aroda (2:35.80) in No NR on May 17 at $5. Will be in the finish if he shows his best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 12.7L | $51.00 |
6/10 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:56.7 | 0 |
| 11.1L | $5.00 |
1/9 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | W | Adam Sanderson | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $2.40 |
3/8 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
7/11 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 5.2L | $4.80 |
1/10 | 12/04/2025 | 21 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Trista Dixon | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $1.50 |
1/5 | 31/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 18.2L | $0.00 | |
1/7 | 28/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kelli Dawson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (10m Fr6) over 2138m at this track beaten 14 m by Aroda (2:35.80) in No NR on May 17 at $34. Before that 7th (20m Fr1) over 2138m at this track, beaten 15 m by Free Thinker (2:39.00) in No NR on May 10 at $17. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:56.7 | 0 |
| 14.6L | $34.00 |
7/9 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | W | Kelli Dawson | 1:59.7 | 0 |
| 15.0L | $17.00 |
6/7 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 8.9L | $34.00 |
7/7 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Fast | Kelli Dawson | 1:49.7 | 5 |
| 19.7L | $41.00 |
9/10 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Adam Sanderson | 1:51.2 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $61.00 |
9/9 | 05/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Kelli Dawson | 1:52.0 | 6 |
| 16.6L | $101.00 |
2/4 | 18/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
1/3 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 32.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Layne Dwyer
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (10m Fr1) over 2280m at Redcliffe, beaten 6 m by Targaryen (2:48.30) in No NR on May 22 at $5.50. Two runs back 10th (10m Fr5) over 2138m at this track beaten 30 m by Aroda (2:35.80) in No NR on May 17 at $51. Place best.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 22/05/2025 | 5 | No NR | $6,380.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:57.3 | 0 |
| 6.7L | $5.50 |
10/10 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:56.7 | 0 |
| 32.4L | $51.00 |
7/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Angus Garrard | 1:51.6 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $61.00 |
4/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Layne Dwyer | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 | |
7/7 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 13.8L | $23.00 |
1/11 | 26/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $71.00 |
5/7 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Fast | Layne Dwyer | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
4/8 | 11/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | G A Craven | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Butler
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 6 m (30m Fr2) at Redcliffe (2:48.30) beating Luvbite in No NR on May 22 at $5. Bold showing expected again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 22/05/2025 | 12 | No NR | $6,380.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:57.3 | 0 |
| 6.7L | $5.00 |
6/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Chloe Butler | 1:51.6 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $126.00 |
5/8 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $23.00 |
4/11 | 26/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $51.00 |
1/10 | 19/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Fast | N T Rothwell | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $1.75 |
10/10 | 12/04/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | N T Rothwell | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 15.4L | $19.00 |
4/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Chloe Butler | 0 |
| 19.2L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 31/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | C J Butler | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Resumed when beaten 17 m sixth behind Wisper A Secret over 1660m in a No NR on May 17. Watch for a big spike in form.
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 | 17/05/2025 | 154 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:52.1 | 4 |
| 17.2L | $8.50 |
1/5 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete McMullen | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 | |
6/12 | 14/12/2024 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $9.00 |
5/12 | 07/12/2024 | 3 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $21.00 |
5/11 | 04/12/2024 | 5 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:51.4 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $3.50 |
9/11 | 29/11/2024 | 20 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 21.1L | $2.70 |
1/9 | 09/11/2024 | 7 | No NR | $53,040.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.55 |
1/7 | 25/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete McMullen | 0 |
| 21.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old entire racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at Riverina Paceway both over 2270m. Last start posted a big 5.5 m win (Sr5) at Riverina Paceway (2:40.10) beating Sweetheart Bart in 4-5yo LR No NR GH on April 19 at $2.70. Strong claims.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 23/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
1/12 | 19/04/2025 | 4 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | David Moran | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $2.70 |
1/9 | 15/04/2025 | 31 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $1.95 |
6/10 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Penrith | 2525m | Fast | David Moran | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 43.5L | $8.50 |
8/10 | 08/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:52.9 | 9 |
| 13.2L | $8.50 |
5/10 | 01/03/2025 | 15 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:48.6 | 8 |
| 9.8L | $19.00 |
1/9 | 14/02/2025 | 13 | No NR | $60,000.00 | Albury | 2570m | Neutral | David Moran | 1:57.1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
1/5 | 26/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ben Gledhill | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |