Albion Park Race 6 - Stu Valentine For Bloodstock Insurance Band 4 Pace
MARVELLOUS MAC (1) made it two wins from his last three starts when he overcame a wide draw on the back row here last week, getting home by 4.7 metres after racing parked. This is stronger but the inside draw gives him the chance to back that up. IN EXCESS NZ (2) had a tough draw last time but was going very well prior, putting together a string of top-two finishes from back row draws. The favourable barrier could see him back in the winners' list. CHECKNOUTTHETALENT (9) has been very consistent of late, adding to a string of wins or placings when third behind a smart one last time. Came from this barrier when winning here prior. Contender. ROYAL SPEECH (4) must be considered having placed in both outings since winning from this barrier.

Driver: Shane Graham
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 4.5 m (Sr5) at this track (2:32.90) beating Ellis Street in B 5 No NR on October 25 at $71. The ace draw gives him the chance to win again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $71.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:51.0 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.3 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $1.70 |
| 4/10 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:51.8 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
| 9/10 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.7 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Turnbull | 0 |
| 36.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 8th (Sr3) over 2138m at this track beaten 10 m by Marvellous Mac (2:32.90) in B 5 No NR on October 25 at $3.90. Showed ability the outing before when he won by 1.75 m (Sr1) at this track (1:54.50) beating Ellis Street in B 5 No NR on October 18 at $7. Big chance from a good draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $3.90 |
| 1/10 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:51.0 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | B 5 No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $3.30 |
| 9/12 | 13/09/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 20.1L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 06/09/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.6 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Darrel Graham | 0 |
| 5.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paige Bevan
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 2138m at this track beaten 6 m by Marvellous Mac (2:32.90) in B 5 No NR on October 25 at $23. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr4) over 2138m at this track, beaten 11 m by Birkirkara (2:35.00) in B 4 No NR on October 18 at $26. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Paige Bevan | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | B 4 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Paige Bevan | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Paige Bevan | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/10/2025 | 7 | B 4 No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Paige Bevan | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/12 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Paige Bevan | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Paige Bevan | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 28.4L | $151.00 |
| 1/5 | 31/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Jonah Hutchinson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 12/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | W H Rixon | 0 |
| 10.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Elkins
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 5 m third behind Congo Line at this track over 2138m No NR last start. Before that was beaten a head second again at this track over 1660m in NR up to 95 on October 14. Can be in the finish again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 14/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 1/6 | 30/09/2025 | 10 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:50.3 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 20/09/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 23.0L | $18.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:51.7 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/08/2025 | 18 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 17.6L | $51.00 |
| 1/5 | 31/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Matt Elkins | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 99/8 | 24/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Matt Elkins | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Rothwell
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 2138m at this track, beaten 6 m by Birkirkara (2:35.00) in B 4 No NR on October 18 at $21. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (20m Fr2) over 2138m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Mighty Jolt (2:35.40) in No NR on October 7 at $4.40. One of the exotic contenders.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 18/10/2025 | 11 | B 4 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/10/2025 | 3 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:57.0 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.40 |
| 2/7 | 04/10/2025 | 7 | B 4 No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/09/2025 | 105 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $51.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Chloe Butler | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 9/12 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:56.0 | 0 |
| 28.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Chloe Butler | 0 |
| 19.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adam Richardson
Stats
Comments
Was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track beaten 5.5 m by Marvellous Mac (2:32.90) in B 5 No NR on October 25 at $126. Before that 8th (Sr2) over 2138m at this track beaten 11 m by Birkirkara (2:35.00) in B 4 No NR on October 18 at $101. Not here.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $126.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/10/2025 | 11 | B 4 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/10/2025 | 10 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:57.0 | 0 |
| 56.1L | $51.00 |
| 11/11 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | D M Brown | 0 |
| 326.6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 18.2L | $101.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | D M Brown | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 13/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 25.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 1:51.7 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $101.00 |

Driver: Chloe Butler
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr6) over 2138m at this track, beaten 9 m by Congo Line (2:30.50) in No NR on October 21 at $21. Before that was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 1660m at this track, beaten 9 m by Our Sunset Delight (1:56.00) in NR up to 95 on October 14 at $15. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/10/2025 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 9.2L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/09/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:50.3 | 6 |
| 24.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/09/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:51.1 | 6 |
| 2.6L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/09/2025 | 14 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 26/08/2025 | 8 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.5 | 7 |
| 4.1L | $3.40 |
| 6/6 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 14.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 25/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brendan Barnes
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 10th (Sr4) over 2138m at this track beaten 14 m by Marvellous Mac (2:32.90) in B 5 No NR on October 25 at $41. Showed ability the race before when he won by a neck when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (1:55.90) beating Studleigh Punter in B 5 No NR on October 4 at $5.50. Tough draw last start so go on the win two back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 25/10/2025 | 21 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/10/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gemma Hewitt | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gemma Hewitt | 1:50.8 | 3 |
| 20.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/09/2025 | 11 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gemma Hewitt | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 09/09/2025 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gemma Hewitt | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/11 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | B W Barnes | 0 |
| 27.9L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 17/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | G C Hewitt | 0 |
| 22.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Last start game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 2.75 m by Birkirkara (2:35.00) in B 4 No NR on October 18 at $2.50. Two runs back won by 2.75 m as favourite (Sr2) at this track (2:32.50) beating In Excess in B 5 No NR on October 11 at $3. Going well enough to overcome the tricky draw so is among the leading chances.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | B 4 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/11 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $1.80 |
| 3/9 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/12 | 13/09/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/09/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:51.6 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete McMullen | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 10/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | P J McMullen | 0 |
| 19.2L | $0.00 |