Albion Park Race 8 - Ladbrokes Ultimate Driver Heat 8 (Up To Nr40)
BEACH MAGIC (4) turned in yet another strong performance last start when he battled on bravely to just miss out over 1660m at this track, adding to a string of recent minor placings. Meeting a deeper field this time but he good enough to play a major role. PRINCESS ARNA (3) was unplaced two starts ago then things went amiss last start when she broke and finished 14 metres away in fifth over 1720m at Melton. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Must improve her manners but a much better run is on the cards. BETTING BARON (8) must be considered after he finished runner-up over 2040m at Redcliffe three-and-a-half weeks ago. MISS HATTIE (1) is in the mix following a respectable second at her most recent appearance over 2040m at Redcliffe.

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2.25 m finishing fourth behind Beau Steele at this track over 2138m in a 3yo+ NR up to 41 on February 6 at $12. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Malibu Dream at Redcliffe over 2040m in a 3yo+ NR up to 39 on February 12 at $8. Can play a role in the finish again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,660.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Clint Sneddon | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 41 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Clint Sneddon | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Clint Sneddon | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 15.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 41 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Clint Sneddon | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brett Bates | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/12 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 41 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Clint Sneddon | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 19.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gatton | 1620m | Good | Clint Sneddon | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gary Hall Jnr
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2040m at Redcliffe, beaten 16 m by Gracenava (2:34.00) in 3yo+ NR up to 39 on February 12 at $7.50. At her previous start 6th (Sr3) over 1780m at Redcliffe, beaten 12 m by One Chain Road (2:13.50) in 3yo+ NR up to 40 on February 5 at $34. Has a low draw this time and she can find winning form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,660.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Zac Chappenden | 2:01.5 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 05/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 40 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Zac Chappenden | 2:00.7 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $34.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/01/2026 | 2 | NR up to 41 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Zac Chappenden | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Zac Chappenden | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Zac Chappenden | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $61.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 39 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Zac Chappenden | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | N M Dawson | 0 |
| 10.9L | $0.00 | |
| 99/9 | 28/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | L T Cain | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 5th (Sr4) over 1720m at Melton, at the bell was 10th-14.45 beaten 14 m by Zu Hoffen (2:07.30) in NR up to 39 on January 30 at $4.80. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 1680m after showing early pace at Terang, beaten 6 m by Wingate Guy (2:02.70) in NR up to 44 on January 26 at $1.35. Hard to beat from the low draw.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 30/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 39 | $4,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $4.80 |
| 4/9 | 26/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 44 | $4,000.00 | Terang | 1680m | Fast | Jason Lee | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $1.35 |
| 2/7 | 15/01/2026 | 17 | NR up to 45 | $4,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | S J P O'sullivan | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/12 | 29/12/2025 | 28 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $3.50 |
| 1/4 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Sean O'sullivan | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 01/12/2025 | 6 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $7.00 |
| 9/12 | 25/11/2025 | 6 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 13.9L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Jamie Egan | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Solid run when a close second after being driven well back, behind Beau Steele at this track over 2138m in a 3yo+ NR up to 41 on February 6 at $2.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Explanation Noted at this track over 1660m in a 3yo+ NR up to 40 on February 13 at $2.80. Expected to go well again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Alanah Richardson | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $2.80 |
| 2/12 | 06/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 41 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 02/02/2026 | 10 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $2.80 |
| 7/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 41 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $4.40 |
| 7/10 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $23.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | NR 42 to 48 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 25.7L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Doug Hewitt | 0 |
| 17.4L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/12 | 13/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | L T Cain | 0 |
| 27.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1660m at this track, beaten 17 m by Explanation Noted (1:59.40) in 3yo+ NR up to 40 on February 13 at $34. Two runs back 5th (Fr3) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track beaten 7 m by Royal Princess (2:36.40) in 3yo+ NR up to 42 on February 3 at $16. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 13/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 40 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Zac Chappenden | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 17.2L | $34.00 |
| 5/12 | 03/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/9 | 20/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 14/01/2026 | 19 | NR up to 40 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 08/06/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | C J Butler | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 29/05/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Marburg | 1850m | R J Gordon | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trista Dixon
Stats
Comments
Finding it hard to put a couple of good runs together. Last start was was driven from back in the field when 3rd (Fr4) over 1780m after being wide early at Redcliffe, beaten 8 m by Tackas Last Dance (2:12.70) in 3yo+ NR up to 40 on February 11 at $34. Before that beaten 25 metres, fifth at Redcliffe over 1780m 3yo+ NR 38 to 42 on February 2. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 40 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | D S Weller | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | D S Weller | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 25.5L | $61.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Neutral | D S Weller | 2:01.1 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
| 8/10 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,660.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | D S Weller | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 29.9L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | D S Weller | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/12/2025 | 13 | NR up to 40 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | D S Weller | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $151.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | J F Kerr | 0 |
| 28.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 04/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | N M Dawson | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 2nd (Fr5) over 1780m at Redcliffe beaten 1.4 m by Courageous Leo (2:13.20) in 3yo+ NR up to 40 on February 11 at $18. Two runs back won by a nose when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Redcliffe (2:13.70) beating Copy Writer in 3yo+ NR up to 37 on February 2 at $15. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 11/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 40 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Jonah Hutchinson | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $18.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Jonah Hutchinson | 2:00.8 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 39 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 29.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Jonah Hutchinson | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Jonah Hutchinson | 1:59.2 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $61.00 |
| 2/4 | 01/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | J J Hutchinson | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/8 | 01/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | J J Hutchinson | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: James MacDonald
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Well Said Nugget at Redcliffe over 1780m in a 3yo+ NR up to 40 on January 22 at $5. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Last Call at Redcliffe over 2040m in a 3yo+ NR up to 40 on January 28 at $7. Capable of featuring.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 28/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $4,660.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 2:01.3 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:59.0 | 5 |
| 32.9L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/9 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 4.4L | $3.90 |
| 6/7 | 01/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 19.1L | $4.60 |
| 2/9 | 24/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:59.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 4/7 | 27/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | M P Neilson | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 22/10/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | N M Dawson | 0 |
| 11.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zachary Butcher
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1780m after showing early speed at Redcliffe, beaten 8 m by Mister Delwin (2:14.00) in 3yo+ NR 40 to 45 on February 12 at $11. Before that, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr6) over 1780m at Redcliffe beaten 10 m by One Chain Road (2:13.50) in 3yo+ NR up to 40 on February 5 at $26. Can make amends.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Tamara Battle | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Tamara Battle | 2:00.7 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,660.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Tamara Battle | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Tamara Battle | 2:00.3 | 5 |
| 22.7L | $2.10 |
| 5/9 | 14/01/2026 | 6 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Tamara Battle | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 29.6L | $71.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | wins | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Tamara Battle | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | T J Battle | 0 |
| 42.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 01/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | T J Battle | 0 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Seven-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. 2nd (Sr3) over 1660m at this track beaten 8 m by Explanation Noted (1:59.40) in 3yo+ NR up to 40 on February 13 at $23. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into eighth behind Dipped In Silver at Redcliffe over 2040m in a 3yo+ NR 40 to 45 on January 29 at $18. Might find this beyond him.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 13/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 40 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | B M Battle | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,660.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | B M Battle | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 17.8L | $18.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 47 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | B M Battle | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 25.0L | $71.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | B M Battle | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 15.7L | $23.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/01/2026 | 13 | NR up to 40 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | B M Battle | 1:59.3 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $1.90 |
| 4/9 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Tamara Battle | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 10/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | T J Battle | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 04/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | N M Dawson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |