Albion Park Race 7 - Garrards Horse & Hound Mares Open Pace
EYE KEEP SMILING (5) has cemented her place at the top of the tree of mares in this country by winning seven in a row, highlighted by a tough victory from a wide barrier in the Queen Elizabeth II Mile two back at Menangle. Again came from wide to score when back from a let-up there last time. Has strong records both here and at the distance. The one to beat. STENO (9) has been terrific in finishing second in all three starts of her eastern mission, the last two behind EYE KEEP SMILING. Tricky draw but she'll be fitter for the last outing and got within a head of the top pick rival after racing wide in the QE II. CHYNCHILLA (8) is a reliable mare who added to a string of top-two finishes when she led and toughed it out last time. Owns a good strike rate at the circuit and distance and draws for a trail. THE VICAR OF DIBLEY (3) got within a head of Chynchilla last start and won her previous two here so respect from the good draw.

Driver: Brendan Barnes
Stats
Comments
Was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1660m at this track, beaten 3.5 m by Golden Fire (1:57.20) in No NR M on June 14 at $41. Before that 5th (Fr5) over 1660m at this track, beaten 10 m by Chynchilla (1:56.20) in No NR M on June 7 at $151. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $16,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $41.00 |
5/8 | 07/06/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.6 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $151.00 |
8/10 | 30/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 22.9L | $9.00 |
3/10 | 24/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gemma Hewitt | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $41.00 |
4/9 | 16/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gemma Hewitt | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $17.00 |
8/9 | 10/05/2025 | 8 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $151.00 |
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: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track beaten 5 m by Golden Fire (1:57.20) in No NR M on June 14 at $4.60. Two runs back was well back in the run when 3rd (Fr6) over 1660m at this track beaten 11 m by Golden Fire (1:57.80) in B 5 No NR M on June 7 at $3.30. This looks a tough task.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $16,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $4.60 |
3/9 | 07/06/2025 | 182 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $3.30 |
4/6 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete McMullen | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
3/9 | 07/12/2024 | 7 | No NR | $16,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
4/10 | 30/11/2024 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:50.5 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $101.00 |
4/6 | 23/11/2024 | 14 | No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Fast | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $9.50 |
2/8 | 09/11/2024 | 7 | No NR | $31,770.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 12.7L | $9.50 |
1/12 | 13/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | P J McMullen | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Last start good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1660m at this track beaten a head by Chynchilla (1:56.20) in No NR M on June 7 at $3.70. Two runs back won by 1.5 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (1:56.40) beating Elegant Grooves in No NR M on May 24 at $1.45. Decent effort last start. Draws to make an impact again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.70 |
1/8 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $16,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 1.6L | $1.45 |
1/9 | 10/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Angus Garrard | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 2.0L | $23.00 |
7/8 | 26/04/2025 | 14 | No NR | $16,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:51.4 | 2 |
| 20.3L | $6.50 |
1/10 | 12/04/2025 | 154 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Angus Garrard | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $1.70 |
1/6 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
5/10 | 09/11/2024 | 18 | No NR | $52,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:51.3 | 6 |
| 8.0L | $101.00 |
3/11 | 03/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | A R Garrard | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leonard Cain
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after two weeks. Lacklustre first-up performance when 11th (10m Fr1) over 2138m at this track, beaten 45 m by Leap To Fame (2:36.30) in No NR on June 7 at $81. Hard to have in this line-up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 07/06/2025 | 280 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:56.0 | 0 |
| 44.3L | $81.00 |
3/9 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Leonard Cain | 0 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 | |
1/9 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Leonard Cain | 0 |
| 16.4L | $0.00 | |
2/7 | 31/08/2024 | 14 | No NR | $16,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
1/12 | 17/08/2024 | 14 | No NR | $76,500.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
2/10 | 03/08/2024 | 11 | No NR | $17,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $14.00 |
10/12 | 23/07/2024 | 11 | NR 54 to 60 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 21.7L | $3.50 |
4/10 | 12/07/2024 | 10 | NR 55 to 61 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $17.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
On a seven-race winning streak. Won by 7 m as favourite (Fr10) at Menangle (1:51.20) beating Steno in LR No NR M on June 7 at $1.60. Two runs back won by a nose as favourite (Fr8) at Menangle (1:49.30) beating Steno in G1 No NR M on May 10 at $1.90. Star mare who will be hard to stop.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 07/06/2025 | 28 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.2 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $1.60 |
1/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.3 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
1/10 | 03/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.8 | 8 |
| 3.9L | $1.90 |
1/10 | 19/04/2025 | 4 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $1.15 |
1/10 | 15/04/2025 | 18 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 2.9L | $1.07 |
1/7 | 28/03/2025 | 20 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.3 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $1.28 |
3/4 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 | |
2/7 | 16/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Ricky Thurlow | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adam Richardson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1660m at this track beaten 25 m by Sweet On Lexy (1:54.80) in NR up to 75 on June 17 at $21. Two runs back won by a neck after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (2:34.30) beating Compete in NR up to 75 on June 10 at $15. Others read better. Tested.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 17/06/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:51.3 | 4 |
| 27.0L | $21.00 |
1/8 | 10/06/2025 | 3 | NR up to 75 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
8/8 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gary Whitaker | 1:52.6 | 6 |
| 19.9L | $151.00 |
8/10 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | W | Gary Whitaker | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 21.4L | $34.00 |
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 |
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: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 1660m at this track beaten a nose by Golden Fire (1:57.20) in No NR M on June 14 at $9.50. Decent effort last start. Rough exotic hope.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $16,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
7/9 | 07/06/2025 | 8 | B 5 No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 20.0L | $41.00 |
7/10 | 30/05/2025 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 18.4L | $25.00 |
1/9 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $1.55 |
8/10 | 10/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Grant Dixon | 1:51.2 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $26.00 |
9/10 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Grant Dixon | 1:49.8 | 1 |
| 38.9L | $61.00 |
4/4 | 10/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
2/8 | 09/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start won by a neck as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (1:56.20) beating The Vicar Of Dibley in No NR M on June 7 at $1.75. Reliable mare who should go well again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 07/06/2025 | 28 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.75 |
2/9 | 10/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Adam Sanderson | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
1/8 | 26/04/2025 | 7 | No NR | $16,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:51.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
2/6 | 19/04/2025 | 28 | No NR | $17,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Fast | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 11.9L | $1.30 |
1/6 | 22/03/2025 | 7 | No NR | $17,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.1 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $1.05 |
2/9 | 15/03/2025 | 126 | No NR | $16,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.1 | 7 |
| 8.8L | $2.50 |
1/3 | 27/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 | |
2/7 | 18/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M Pitt | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jocelyn Young
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when a close second after being driven well back, behind Eye Keep Smiling at Menangle over 1609m in a G1 No NR M on May 10 at $17. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Eye Keep Smiling at Menangle over 1609m in a LR No NR M on June 7 at $5. Continues to perform well and can be in the finish again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 07/06/2025 | 28 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jocelyn Young | 1:51.2 | 9 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |
2/10 | 10/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jocelyn Young | 1:49.3 | 9 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
2/10 | 26/04/2025 | 40 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jocelyn Young | 1:50.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
2/9 | 17/03/2025 | 24 | No NR | $35,000.00 | Pinjarra | 1684m | Neutral | Jocelyn Young | 1:50.6 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.26 |
1/11 | 21/02/2025 | 14 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Jocelyn Young | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
1/8 | 07/02/2025 | 49 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Gloucester Park | 1730m | Neutral | Jocelyn Young | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $1.20 |
2/5 | 25/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Good | J A Young | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
1/4 | 03/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Good | J A Young | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Layne Dwyer
Stats
Comments
Registered three wins at her last three starts. Last start won by a nose as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (1:57.20) beating Cheer Leader in No NR M on June 14 at $2.70. Hard to leave out on current form. Up in grade but winning form is hard to knock.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $16,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
1/9 | 07/06/2025 | 8 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
1/10 | 30/05/2025 | 6 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $4.00 |
3/9 | 24/05/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $34.00 |
7/9 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $4.60 |
1/10 | 10/05/2025 | 50 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Layne Dwyer | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
2/4 | 14/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
3/8 | 28/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 |