Albion Park Race 3 - Racing & Sports.com Divided Open Pace
SPEAK THE TRUTH (7) was terrific through the Inter Dominion series, winning his second round heat before chasing Leap To Fame as runner-up in the final. There are no rivals of that quality in this and while he draws wide he owns a good strike rate at this circuit and distance. JIMARTEE (6) was midfield in his two Inter Dominion heats before getting home in the consolation. Draws wider but should still make an impact. TIMS A TROOPER (9) was down the track from this barrier in the Inter Dominion final but had placed in his prior heat. He is much better off in this line-up. ROYAL CRUISER (2) draws well and could be close to another win after placing at his last couple. FRANKIE FEROCIOUS (3) did better when placed last week and draws to be competitive.

Driver: Matt Elkins
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Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 1660m at this track beaten 13 m by Ever Art (2:) in B 5 No NR M on July 26 at $26. Before that 6th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 14 m by Arrive (1:54.60) in NR 60 to 75 on July 12 at $81. Tested.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Matt Elkins | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
1/8 | 15/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | T J Battle | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 | |
6/10 | 12/07/2025 | 4 | NR 60 to 75 | $31,160.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Dannielle McMullen | 1:51.1 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $81.00 |
7/10 | 08/07/2025 | 18 | NR up to 75 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $18.00 |
4/8 | 04/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Matt Elkins | 0 |
| 34.1L | $0.00 | |
2/7 | 20/06/2025 | 6 | No NR | $6,380.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $4.20 |
8/9 | 14/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $16,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $15.00 |
2/10 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | W | Matt Elkins | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 6.1L | $19.00 |

Driver: Brendan Barnes
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing third behind The Janitor at this track over 2138m in a 4yo G3 No NR on July 19 at $71. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.2 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Regazzo Di Tilly at this track over 1660m in a No NR on July 26 at $7. Each way player from a good draw.
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 | 26/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Brendan Barnes | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $7.00 |
3/12 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $53,040.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $71.00 |
6/12 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $26,580.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 10.9L | $16.00 |
9/11 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $53,040.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 13.3L | $31.00 |
3/6 | 24/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 25.3L | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 21/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Doug Hewitt | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 157.8L | $151.00 |
8/10 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Bernie Hewitt | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 24.7L | $23.00 |
1/4 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Good | Mat Rue | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Sure Thing Captain at this track over 2680m in a No NR on July 12 at $81. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Regazzo Di Tilly at this track over 1660m in a No NR on July 26 at $4. Nice effort last time. Can play a role in the finish again.
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 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 5.4L | $4.00 |
7/12 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $81.00 |
10/12 | 05/07/2025 | 8 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 18.9L | $51.00 |
3/11 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $11,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.5 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $31.00 |
5/7 | 20/06/2025 | 146 | No NR | $6,380.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:56.9 | 0 |
| 14.2L | $7.50 |
5/5 | 10/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 30.6L | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 02/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Nikki Chalk | 0 |
| 21.7L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 25/01/2025 | 182 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 38.0L | $1.65 |

Driver: Shane Graham
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 25 m by Regazzo Di Tilly (1:55.50) in No NR on July 26 at $34. Two runs back 3rd (FT Fr3) over 2613m at Redcliffe, beaten 6 m by Free Thinker (3:11.90) in G2 No NR on June 28 at $21. Not here.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 26/07/2025 | 28 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Shane Graham | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 25.6L | $34.00 |
3/12 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $106,070.00 | Redcliffe | 2613m | Neutral | Kelli Dawson | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
4/13 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $32,380.00 | Albion Park | 2647m | Neutral | Kelli Dawson | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $101.00 |
10/12 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:56.0 | 0 |
| 30.4L | $51.00 |
5/10 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | W | Kelli Dawson | 1:58.8 | 0 |
| 11.2L | $34.00 |
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 |
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: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 2680m after being wide early at this track beaten 9 m by Jimartee (3:09.80) in G3 No NR on July 19 at $34. Before that, 8th (Fr6) over 2680m after racing wide at this track beaten 15 m by Sure Thing Captain (3:13.70) in No NR on July 12 at $81. Among the chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $34.00 |
8/12 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:56.3 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $81.00 |
8/12 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 17.2L | $16.00 |
5/12 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $106,070.00 | Redcliffe | 2613m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:58.2 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
9/13 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $32,380.00 | Albion Park | 2647m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:57.6 | 0 |
| 24.7L | $19.00 |
6/12 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:56.0 | 0 |
| 22.2L | $16.00 |
2/7 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Tom Callaghan | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
1/8 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Pete McMullen | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ricky Thurlow
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Comments
Last start won by a neck after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (3:09.80) beating Nyack in G3 No NR on July 19 at $34. Big chance again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Ricky Thurlow | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |
6/11 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Ricky Thurlow | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 19.6L | $101.00 |
6/12 | 05/07/2025 | 8 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Ricky Thurlow | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $18.00 |
7/11 | 27/06/2025 | 6 | No NR | $11,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Ricky Thurlow | 1:52.5 | 7 |
| 8.2L | $9.00 |
5/10 | 21/06/2025 | 21 | No NR | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Ricky Thurlow | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 26.9L | $101.00 |
3/9 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $31,770.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | W | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $23.00 |
2/5 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Ricky Thurlow | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 24/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | L J Weidemann | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adam Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Back in form at the last couple of outings, two starts back won by 3 m after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (3:13.30) beating Captains Knock in No NR on July 12 at $3.90. Last start just missed, game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 3157m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 7 m by Leap To Fame (3:51.00) in No NR on July 19 at $31. Last-start Inter Dominion runner-up who has strong claims.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $1,000,000.00 | Albion Park | 3157m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $31.00 |
1/11 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 3.1L | $3.90 |
9/12 | 05/07/2025 | 8 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 18.6L | $4.80 |
1/11 | 27/06/2025 | 27 | No NR | $11,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:52.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
5/9 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $31,770.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | W | Adam Sanderson | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $10.00 |
2/11 | 24/05/2025 | 70 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 1.4L | $10.00 |
1/7 | 20/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 12.2L | $0.00 | |
1/6 | 02/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Chloe Butler
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 10th (Fr2) over 2680m at this track, beaten 30 m by Leap To Fame (3:09.40) in No NR on July 12 at $101. Before that 9th (Sr4) over 2138m at this track, beaten 25 m by Don Hugo (2:29.30) in No NR on July 5 at $61. Not going well enough.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/11 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 31.3L | $101.00 |
9/12 | 05/07/2025 | 203 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 25.4L | $61.00 |
2/6 | 25/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 | |
2/3 | 21/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
11/12 | 14/12/2024 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 132.7L | $8.50 |
7/11 | 07/12/2024 | 3 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Seaton Grima | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 14.4L | $7.00 |
8/11 | 04/12/2024 | 5 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:51.4 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $11.00 |
8/12 | 29/11/2024 | 13 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 19.1L | $15.00 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Sr2) over 3157m at this track beaten 17 m by Leap To Fame (3:51.00) in No NR on July 19 at $51. At his previous start good run when 3rd (Fr2) over 2680m at this track, beaten 7 m by Sure Thing Captain (3:13.70) in No NR on July 12 at $15. Contender.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $1,000,000.00 | Albion Park | 3157m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $51.00 |
3/12 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 7.2L | $15.00 |
5/12 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 11.7L | $61.00 |
7/12 | 28/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $106,070.00 | Redcliffe | 2613m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:58.2 | 0 |
| 13.7L | $21.00 |
10/13 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $32,380.00 | Albion Park | 2647m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:57.6 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $12.00 |
4/7 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:49.9 | 3 |
| 11.7L | $5.50 |
1/4 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Trista Dixon | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
2/6 | 21/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | M P Neilson | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |