Albion Park Race 1 - Burwood Stud 2Yo Trotters Handicap
SMOKEY BEAR (2) has yet to miss the top-four and looks close to a maiden win after seconds in his last three outings at this circuit and distance, last time leading and sticking on well to go under by 2.7m. From the front mark he gets his chance to break through. BLACK VIPER (3) resumes from a spell of 11 weeks after placing in both starts of the maiden campaign. Broke in both of those so is still learning but may have developed since last seen. ICONIC IMAGE (4) is a newcomer to the Shawn Grimsey yard from Victoria. Fitter for a recent trial and can measure up. HYPNOTIZE ME (6) has made mistakes in recent outings but kicked off his career with back-to-back wins here so is capable with manners.
Driver: Angus Garrard
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Two-year-old filly by Wishing Stone out of Hips having her first start. Finished seventh in a trial on July 8 at Albion Park over 2138m. This run will do her the world of good.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 96.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 04/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 234L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 83.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R A Hunt | 0 |
| 95L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 11/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |
Driver: Tim Gillespie
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Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.75 m second behind Kyokushin Bear at this track over 2138m 2yo No NR last start. Before that was beaten 4 metres second again at this track same class on June 13. Strong claims.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 27/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $7,700.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tim Gillespie | 2:08.7 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $3.10 |
| 2/6 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $7,700.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tim Gillespie | 2:07.3 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $7,700.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tim Gillespie | 2:05.8 | 2 |
| 9.1L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/05/2025 | 21 | No NR | $7,700.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tim Gillespie | 2:08.7 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/5 | 09/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $7,700.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tim Gillespie | 2:11.8 | 4 |
| 43.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/4 | 02/05/2025 | - | No NR | $7,700.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tim Gillespie | 2:15.1 | 4 |
| 35.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/11 | 25/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Tim Gillespie | 0 |
| 210L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | T D Gillespie | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |
Driver: Layne Dwyer
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First up. At the last run he then did a good job to finish in the money over 2138m at this track last start. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 09/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $7,700.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 2:11.8 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 02/05/2025 | - | No NR | $7,700.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 2:15.1 | 2 |
| 25.8L | $3.60 |
| 7/11 | 25/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 237.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 137L | $0.00 |
Driver: Nathan Dawson
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Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into fifth behind Unclad at Melton over 1720m in a 2yo No NR on April 19 at $12. Can measure up.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 33.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 19/04/2025 | 17 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:03.4 | 6 |
| 12.6L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/04/2025 | 7 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:01.6 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/03/2025 | 21 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:06.1 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $2.90 |
| 8/8 | 05/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | David Miles | 2:04.6 | 3 |
| 205.0L | $2.15 |
| 1/4 | 22/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | D Miles | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
Driver: Gary Whitaker
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Two-year-old gelding by Propulsion out of Ushaka Bromac on debut. Finished third in a trial on July 4 at Albion Park over 2138m. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 04/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Layne Dwyer | 0 |
| 234.8L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 377.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 10/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Layne Dwyer | 0 |
| 88L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Layne Dwyer | 0 |
| 331.2L | $0.00 |
Driver: Graham Dwyer
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Broke last start when 4th (20m Fr1) over 2138m at this track beaten 35 m by Kicking Horse (2:50.70) in 2yo No NR on June 13 at $14. Before that broke when 5th (20m Fr1) over 2138m at this track beaten 70 m by Kicking Horse (2:47.90) in 2yo No NR on June 6 at $7.50. Major player with manners.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 08/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | G F Dwyer | 0 |
| 86.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Layne Dwyer | 0 |
| 121.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $7,700.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 2:07.3 | 0 |
| 34.1L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $7,700.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 2:05.8 | 0 |
| 67.6L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 30/05/2025 | 21 | No NR | $7,700.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 2:08.7 | 0 |
| 19.4L | $4.60 |
| 1/5 | 09/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $7,700.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 2:11.8 | 0 |
| 6.7L | $2.90 |
| 1/4 | 02/05/2025 | - | No NR | $7,700.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 2:15.1 | 1 |
| 25.8L | $2.00 |