Albion Park Race 7 - Nutrien Equine Mares Qualifying Pace
COASTAL BABE (1) made a winning start for Luke McCarthy when resuming after seven months, leading from a few spots wider and getting home by 2 metres at this circuit. That was her first outing in Australia since she won last year's Victoria Oaks. Four from four when second-up and looks the winner from the inside draw. GOTTA HAV ME (10) draws on the back row but is ultra consistent with a string of top-three finishes to her name, finishing second to Coastal Babe last start. Can be in the finish. SWEET ADDITION (7) draws wider but is worth including after getting within a nose of the winner last start. TICK A LOCH (5) was a beaten favourite last start but the prior NSW form had merit so may be worth another chance. Something for the Multiples: COASTAL BABE NZ (1) SWEET ADDITION NZ (7) GOTTA HAV ME NZ (10)

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Resumed from a 217-day break with a strong win by 2 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (2:32.90) beating Gotta Hav Me in No NR on July 4 at $1.07. Smart mare who will be hard to stop form this draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 04/07/2025 | 217 | No NR | $11,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $1.07 |
1/5 | 27/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
5/14 | 29/11/2024 | 14 | $211,700.00 | Addington | 2600m | Fast | Matthew White | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $4.90 | |
7/10 | 15/11/2024 | 34 | $454,550.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Matthew White | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $13.70 | |
1/12 | 12/10/2024 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
1/7 | 05/10/2024 | 85 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $2.40 |
6/6 | 12/07/2024 | 15 | $16,420.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Fast | Taitlyn Hanara | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 22.1L | $2.10 |

Driver: Leonard Cain
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1780m at Redcliffe beaten 30 m by Rylee Rhayne Bow (2:06.10) in No NR M on June 28 at $41. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 2090m after showing early speed at Hobart, beaten 7 m by Watermelon Sugar (2:34.30) in NR 70 to 79 on May 4 at $3.50. Not keen.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 28/06/2025 | 55 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 30.1L | $41.00 |
1/5 | 19/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
3/8 | 04/05/2025 | 43 | NR 70 to 79 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $3.50 |
7/8 | 22/03/2025 | 15 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 29.7L | $17.00 |
3/8 | 07/03/2025 | 33 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $14.00 |
1/5 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Paul Hill | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
1/9 | 02/02/2025 | 183 | NR 68 to 74 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Ricky Duggan | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $2.30 |
6/7 | 03/08/2024 | 13 | No NR | $80,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Mark Yole | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 40.2L | $31.00 |

Driver: Adam Richardson
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Coastal Babe, a rival who she faces again; when 20 metres ninth at this track over 2138m in a No NR race on July 4. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 09/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Adam Richardson | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
9/10 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $11,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 20.2L | $126.00 |
10/10 | 27/06/2025 | 6 | No NR | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $5.00 |
3/7 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:57.0 | 5 |
| 8.3L | $16.00 |
5/9 | 14/06/2025 | 4 | No NR | $16,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $12.00 |
6/8 | 10/06/2025 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $4.60 |
7/10 | 30/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 67 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:55.6 | 8 |
| 23.1L | $9.50 |
2/6 | 17/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Jack Laugher | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
2/4 | 16/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Liam Older | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Riverina Paceway over 2270m 4yo+ NR up to 70 on May 16. Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 1660m after being wide early at this track, beaten 6 m by Miss Idaho (1:58.10) in No NR M on June 27 at $3.60. Among the trifecta chances.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 27/06/2025 | 34 | No NR | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 6.4L | $3.60 |
3/4 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
9/12 | 24/05/2025 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 19.6L | $11.00 |
1/12 | 16/05/2025 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $3.90 |
2/9 | 06/05/2025 | 11 | NR up to 70 | $14,500.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Bruce Harpley | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
3/10 | 25/04/2025 | 40 | NR 65 to 80 | $14,280.00 | Coolamon | 2210m | Neutral | Bruce Harpley | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
7/10 | 16/03/2025 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $25,000.00 | Canberra | 2570m | Neutral | Bruce Harpley | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 26.0L | $13.00 |
1/7 | 21/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M Pitt | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Elkins
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 2138m at this track, beaten 9 m by Mikis Joe (2:35.10) in NR 50 to 56 on July 4 at $34. Two runs back 6th (Fr2) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track beaten 5 m by Miss Idaho (1:58.10) in No NR M on June 27 at $41. Hard to have.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/12 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $34.00 |
6/10 | 27/06/2025 | 13 | No NR | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 4.9L | $41.00 |
6/8 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 17.3L | $41.00 |
7/10 | 07/06/2025 | 8 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 24.9L | $16.00 |
1/10 | 30/05/2025 | 6 | No NR | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $4.00 |
6/9 | 24/05/2025 | 28 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $9.50 |
2/6 | 12/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | B T Jones | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 23/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | B T Jones | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track, beaten a nose by Miss Idaho (1:58.10) in No NR M on June 27 at $4. Can feature.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 27/06/2025 | 13 | No NR | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
7/8 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 23.1L | $10.00 |
4/6 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Amanda Turnbull | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $71.00 |
2/10 | 24/05/2025 | 31 | No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
3/8 | 28/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 | |
6/7 | 23/04/2025 | 168 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 25.7L | $12.00 |
6/6 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mitch Turnbull | 0 |
| 22.6L | $0.00 | |
6/8 | 06/11/2024 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 22.4L | $3.30 |

Driver: Chloe Butler
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1609m at Tamworth, at the bell was 5th-8 beaten 7 m by Racing Paula (1:57.80) in NR up to 63 on June 12 at $8.50. Before that, 7th (Sr4) over 1609m at Tamworth, beaten 22 m by Bee Seventeen (1:59.60) in NR up to 57 on May 22 at $4.80. Exotic player.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 12/06/2025 | 21 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $8.50 |
7/10 | 22/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 22.1L | $4.80 |
1/8 | 15/05/2025 | 42 | NR up to 55 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Cooper Griffiths | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
1/5 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
8/10 | 03/04/2025 | 14 | NR up to 65 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 76.3L | $7.00 |
1/10 | 20/03/2025 | 82 | NR up to 60 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Neutral | Blake Hughes | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
1/4 | 11/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A J Missen | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
8/10 | 28/12/2024 | 8 | NR up to 50 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Neutral | Michael Formosa | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $4.20 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1660m at this track, beaten 21 m by Post Painter (1:55.10) in NR up to 70 on July 4 at $10. Two runs back 4th (Fr5) over 1660m after being wide early at this track beaten 4 m by Miss Idaho (1:58.10) in No NR M on June 27 at $5. Not keen.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:51.6 | 3 |
| 21.4L | $10.00 |
4/10 | 27/06/2025 | 6 | No NR | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
2/7 | 21/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
5/8 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $51.00 |
5/10 | 07/06/2025 | 8 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 19.3L | $10.00 |
1/11 | 30/05/2025 | 6 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
2/5 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 | |
2/3 | 31/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | A F J Sanderson | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Solid run when a close second after a quick start, behind Jazzy Melea at Melton over 1720m in a NR up to 79 M on June 7 at $19. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2 m finishing second behind Coastal Babe at this track over 2138m in a No NR on July 4 at $14. Go well again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 04/07/2025 | 27 | No NR | $11,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $14.00 |
5/5 | 19/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
2/12 | 07/06/2025 | 8 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
3/8 | 30/05/2025 | 14 | NR 53 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.75 |
2/10 | 16/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $2.00 |
2/9 | 09/05/2025 | 5 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
1/10 | 04/05/2025 | 18 | NR 52 to 58 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $3.40 |
2/5 | 20/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |