Albion Park Race 7 - Lunchbox Lodge Spelling Farm Mares Qualifying Pace
Smart mare COASTAL BABE NZ (4) was beaten as a hot favourite when resuming but had to work when racing parked and only went under by a neck so was far from disgraced. Flies second-up with four wins and a placing from five attempts so is sure to be improved. Can atone. ZAHRA LOU (2) suffered atrial fibrillation when pulled up last time but has placed in a trial since. Came from the back row to win here prior so will enjoy this more favourable draw. OUR PRINCESS DI (1) didn't do a bad job when fifth from wider last time out. Winner here prior and has the gate speed to take advantage of the inside draw. OUT OF EDEN (3) draws a couple of spots wider than last time but there was merit in that effort to place.

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr6) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 11 m by Platinum Jewel (2:33.10) in No NR M on October 25 at $11. Showed ability the outing before when she won by a head as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (1:57.70) beating Rock Hammer in NR 49 to 53 on October 14 at $3.90. From the inside can play a major role.
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 | 11 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/10/2025 | 12 | NR 49 to 53 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |
| 6/10 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/09/2025 | 13 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 11.4L | $6.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/09/2025 | 27 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 16.1L | $3.70 |
| 8/9 | 16/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | David Miles | 1:55.7 | 6 |
| 22.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 36L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | David Miles | 0 |
| 38.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brendan Barnes
Stats
Comments
Started favourite last start but was retired at this track on September 12 and has trialled since. Won the start before at this track on August 28. Draws to make an impact.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 23/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Leonard Cain | 0 |
| 32L | $0.00 | |
| 0/10 | 12/09/2025 | 15 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 99.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/11 | 28/08/2025 | 14 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/08/2025 | 5 | No NR | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/08/2025 | 12 | No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.60 |
| 10/10 | 28/07/2025 | 5 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J B Meikle | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $7.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/07/2025 | 12 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | J B Meikle | 1:57.3 | 8 |
| 18.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Elkins
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into tenth after showing early speed, behind Reely Nauti at this track over 1660m in a No NR M on September 13 at $15. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Bettors Moon at this track over 1660m in a No NR M on October 18 at $3.80. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 18/10/2025 | 35 | No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $3.80 |
| 10/10 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 41.1L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/08/2025 | 7 | No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:54.3 | 7 |
| 18.2L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/08/2025 | 76 | No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Matt Elkins | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 25/05/2025 | 23 | No NR | $12,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 32.1L | $71.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Reely Nauti at this track over 1660m No NR M last start. Before that was beaten 3.5 metres third again at this track same class on July 11. Classy mate who will be fitter second up and very hard to stop.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 18/10/2025 | 99 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.25 |
| 3/5 | 09/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 30/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $1.10 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Gary Whitaker
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Sr2) over 2138m at this track beaten 12 m by Platinum Jewel (2:33.10) in No NR M on October 25 at $11. Before that was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 1660m at this track, beaten 8 m by Reely Nauti (1:55.90) in No NR M on October 18 at $101. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Gary Whitaker | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gary Whitaker | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 19.2L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:51.2 | 3 |
| 12.7L | $151.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 20/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 50.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Rothwell
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2138m at this track beaten 10 m by Platinum Jewel (2:33.10) in No NR M on October 25 at $9. Two runs back 5th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 6 m by Reely Nauti (1:55.90) in No NR M on October 18 at $101. Unlikely to threaten.
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 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 6.2L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/10/2025 | 5 | No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 29/09/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 54 | $4,060.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.15 |
| 2/9 | 20/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | N R Rothwell | 0 |
| 18.8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 03/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | N R Rothwell | 0 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Ben Battle
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was well back in the run when 8th (Fr6) over 1660m at this track, beaten 13 m by Bettors Moon (1:57.60) in No NR M on October 18 at $13. Before that 9th (Fr4) over 1660m at this track beaten 11 m by Sky Fawkes (1:56.00) in No NR M on October 11 at $81. Tested.
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 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $11,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 11.5L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/10/2025 | 140 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $126.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | B M Battle | 0 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 03/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 17/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | B M Battle | 1:58.8 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $2.50 |
| 4/10 | 26/04/2025 | 15 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete McMullen | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $4.40 |

Driver: Shane Graham
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of four months. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into sixth behind Thee Old Bomb at Hobart over 2090m in a NR 57 to 64 on June 29 at $13. Market watch fresh.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 23/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 32.4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 29/06/2025 | 14 | NR 57 to 64 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 25.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/06/2025 | 21 | NR 60 or better | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:01.5 | 3 |
| 21.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 25/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $14,000.00 | Launceston | 2200m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 2:03.3 | 6 |
| 2.7L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 18/05/2025 | 23 | NR 58 to 62 | $9,700.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jacob Duggan | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/04/2025 | 12 | NR 53 to 56 | $8,000.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 33.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 13/04/2025 | 16 | NR 55 to 59 | $8,000.00 | Launceston | 1680m | Neutral | Jordan Chibnall | 1:57.3 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $7.00 |
| 3/4 | 23/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Jacob Duggan | 0 |
| 23.5L | $0.00 |