Albion Park Race 9 - Ladbrokes Ultimate Driver Heat 19 (Mares Open Pace)
POST PAINTER NZ (10) continued a strong run of recent form and registered another success last time out, scoring by a neck over 2138m at this track. May just need a bit of luck at some point from this difficult draw. Meets a similar line up so she is capable of getting the job done again. TREMENDOUS SENSATION NZ (7) is in good form with top-five finishes at her last 14 starts, most recently recording a second over 1660m at this track. Tactics will be crucial from this wide draw. Recent efforts are good enough to take out a race like this. ZAHRA LOU (5) ended last prep with a win at this track over 1660m three-and-a-half months ago. Capable of a forward showing while fresh. PLATINUM JEWEL (6) is worth some thought based on her victory over 1660m at this track two runs ago.

Driver: Gary Hall Jnr
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 9 m by Cash And Bling (1:53.30) in NR up to 75 on February 14 at $18. Two runs back 2nd (Fr2) over 1720m at Penrith, beaten 1.75 m by Palatino (2:04.90) in NR up to 57 on February 12 at $3.90. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/02/2026 | 2 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.3 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $18.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.90 |
| 9/10 | 07/02/2026 | 2 | NR up to 95 | $20,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 23.3L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/01/2026 | 2 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.2 | 1 |
| 32.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/01/2026 | 5 | NR 54 to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/4 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | T D Williams | 0 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Blake Fitzpatrick | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr1) over 2138m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 7 m by Post Painter (2:33.70) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better M on February 14 at $12. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 1660m at this track beaten 7 m by Platinum Jewel (1:55.60) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better M on February 7 at $21. Has the job ahead.
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 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.0 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 7.4L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $2.25 |
| 4/7 | 17/01/2026 | 18 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $1.33 |
| 3/9 | 30/12/2025 | 3 | NR 54 to 60 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 28/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Amanda Turnbull | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Mitch Turnbull | 0 |
| 22.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: James MacDonald
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 9th (Fr3) over 1660m at this track beaten 12 m by Chezz Dale (1:57.40) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on February 13 at $41. Before that 5th (Fr1) over 1660m at this track, beaten 30 m by Soap Opera (1:57.90) in 4yo+ No NR M on February 7 at $61. Hard to have.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 13/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Adam Richardson | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:54.3 | 1 |
| 28.1L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 11.7L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/01/2026 | 55 | NR up to 75 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $71.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 20/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $81.00 |
| 2/4 | 27/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | W P Trembath | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 20/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | W P Trembath | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Meets Post Painter again; was restrained, when 16 metres fifth at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better M race on February 14. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 16.4L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/02/2026 | 17 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 75 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/7 | 17/01/2026 | 9 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 55 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 01/01/2026 | 6 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/10 | 12/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | T R Moffat | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 24/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | T R Moffat | 0 |
| 68.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she posted a big 10 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (1:56.30) beating Brookfields Beauty in No NR M on November 8 at $1.60 at the bell was leading 2m on the pegs. Has a strong first-up record with two wins to her name and is sure to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 22L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.7 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 01/11/2025 | 50 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $10.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr5) over 1660m after racing wide at this track beaten 14 m by Reely Nauti (1:56.40) in 4yo+ No NR MANUAL PACERS M on February 14 at $4.40. Showed ability the race before when she posted a big 5 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (1:55.60) beating Tilly Jayne in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better M on February 7 at $1.22. It will pay to forgive the latest effort.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 14.1L | $4.40 |
| 1/9 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.22 |
| 1/8 | 30/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 4.1L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
| 5/7 | 17/01/2026 | 37 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 06/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 41.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 24/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Paula Sapio | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind Lux Aeterna at this track over 1660m in a G3 No NR M on December 6 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second after being driven well back, after a quick start, behind Ima Queen Bee at this track over 1660m in a 4yo+ No NR M on January 31 at $1.80. One of the main contenders.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 31/01/2026 | 56 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:51.0 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $1.80 |
| 3/10 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $52,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:51.1 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $25,970.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Dead | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:50.8 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $1.95 |
| 1/10 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $2.15 |
| 1/10 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | W | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 1/9 | 25/10/2025 | 15 | NR up to 75 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |

Driver: Zachary Butcher
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3.5 m fourth behind Reely Nauti at this track over 1660m 4yo+ No NR MANUAL PACERS M last start. Before that was beaten 2.75 metres third again at this track in 4yo+ No NR M on February 7. Leading contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 1.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | G C Hewitt | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 08/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | B J Hewitt | 0 |
| 23.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trista Dixon
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when a close second after showing early speed, behind Soap Opera at this track over 1660m in a 4yo+ No NR M on February 7 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.75 m finishing third behind Reely Nauti at this track over 1660m in a 4yo+ No NR MANUAL PACERS M on February 14 at $7. Expected to go well.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:51.0 | 2 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/01/2026 | 42 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 20.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:52.5 | 3 |
| 266.7L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $52,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:51.1 | 6 |
| 19.0L | $126.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start won by a neck when driven back in the field, (Fr7) held up early, at this track (2:33.70) beating Daisy Diana in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better M on February 14 at $2.80. Awkward draw but in-form and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 4/9 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:51.5 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 24/01/2026 | 22 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Fast | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.25 |
| 1/8 | 23/12/2025 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:51.4 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/2 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | L R Sutherland | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | L R Sutherland | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $4.00 |
| 1/4 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |