Albion Park Race 8 - Ladbrokes Popular Srm Pace
ROYAL PRINCESS (2) was a beaten favourite when fourth last start but gave a decent sight, leading from a couple of spots wider than this before boxing on to beaten less than 5 metres. Overcame a second row draw to win at this circuit and distance last month. Has the the speed to take advantage of the low draw so could return to the winners' list. MERGE RIGHT (6) has been good in placing in her two starts since a spell, missing narrowly on Friday. Draws wider but should be close to her peak now. CULLECTINGCARDLES (8) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third at this venue. Draws for a trail so could threaten. TEACHERS PET (1) had a tough draw last time but won the last time she started from the ace draw so could be a big improver.

Driver: Leonard Cain
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track beaten 10 m by Tommy Bligh (1:59.20) in NR 40 to 45 on February 20 at $21. Before that, 7th (Fr2) over 1660m at this track beaten 22 m by Punters Jewel (1:58.30) in 3yo+ NR 43 to 50 on February 10 at $31. Can improve sharply from the ace draw.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 20/02/2026 | 10 | NR 40 to 45 | $13,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 10.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 50 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 22.7L | $31.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/02/2026 | 28 | NR up to 48 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $31.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 42 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 40 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Fast | Leonard Cain | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $1.60 |
| 8/10 | 23/12/2025 | 11 | NR up to 43 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 35.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Leonard Cain | 0 |
| 49.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 22/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | P J Greig | 0 |
| 69.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr4) over 1660m after being wide early at this track, beaten 8 m by Ideal Desire (1:58.80) in 3yo+ NR 43 to 48 on February 24 at $23. Before that, a game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr4) over 1660m at this track beaten 10 m by Ideal Desire (1:57.90) in 3yo+ NR 40 to 45 on February 13 at $13. Forward performance expected.
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 | 24/02/2026 | 11 | NR 43 to 48 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $23.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 40 to 45 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Shane Graham | 1:54.3 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/02/2026 | 15 | NR 42 to 48 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/01/2026 | 6 | NR 41 to 47 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/01/2026 | 51 | NR 40 to 45 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $19.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 26/11/2025 | 12 | NR 41 to 45 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 14.4L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Kelli Dawson | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Paige Bevan
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr5) over 1660m at this track, beaten 16 m by Ideal Desire (1:58.80) in 3yo+ NR 43 to 48 on February 24 at $17. Two runs back 3rd (Sr1) over 2138m at this track beaten 13 m by Hatties Jewel (2:33.70) in 3yo+ NR 43 to 48 on February 17 at $3.90. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jonah Hutchinson | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 16.7L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jonah Hutchinson | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $3.90 |
| 4/9 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 50 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Paige Bevan | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Paige Bevan | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $7.50 |
| 9/10 | 27/01/2026 | 5 | NR 43 to 48 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jonah Hutchinson | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $4.60 |
| 6/9 | 22/01/2026 | 22 | NR 41 to 47 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Paige Bevan | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 15.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | K L Langelaar | 0 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 15/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J P Gallagher | 0 |
| 16.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Damon Watson
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1660m at this track beaten 10 m by Ideal Desire (1:58.80) in 3yo+ NR 43 to 48 on February 24 at $10. At the run before 4th (Fr4) over 2138m at this track, beaten 15 m by Hatties Jewel (2:33.70) in 3yo+ NR 43 to 48 on February 17 at $31. Place best.
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 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Damon Watson | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Damon Watson | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $31.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 50 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Damon Watson | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $4.60 |
| 4/9 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Damon Watson | 1:54.8 | 5 |
| 9.9L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Damon Watson | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 11.4L | $4.80 |
| 2/10 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Damon Watson | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $17.00 |
| 4/4 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Damon Watson | 0 |
| 17.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 29/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Damon Watson | 0 |
| 10.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter Greig
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into third after showing early speed, behind Jekamias at this track over 1660m in a NR 50 to 56 on February 20 at $11. Then a handy effort when a close second after a quick start, behind Sporty Zara at this track over 1660m in a 3yo+ NR 45 to 50 on February 27 at $8. Racing well and could be ready to strike.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Peter Greig | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/02/2026 | 63 | NR 50 to 56 | $13,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/12/2025 | 5 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 14/12/2025 | 49 | NR 48 to 54 | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | Peter Greig | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/10/2025 | 59 | NR 48 to 54 | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | Peter Greig | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $11.00 |
| 10/11 | 28/08/2025 | 4 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Peter Greig | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 31.8L | $81.00 |
| 5/5 | 24/08/2025 | 5 | No NR | $6,200.00 | Gatton | 1850m | Good | Matt Elkins | 2:07.9 | 1 |
| 30.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Peter Greig | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 28/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | L T Cain | 0 |
| 66.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Will Rothwell
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2138m after showing early speed at this track beaten 4.5 m by Hatties Jewel (2:34.70) in 3yo+ NR 48 to 55 on February 24 at $15. Two runs back 8th (Fr3) over 1660m at this track, beaten 25 m by Son Of The Shark (1:55.50) in NR 50 to 56 on February 20 at $4.20. Not easy from this draw.
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 | 24/02/2026 | 4 | NR 48 to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | W T Rothwell | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 20/02/2026 | 3 | NR 50 to 56 | $13,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 25.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 17/02/2026 | 3 | NR 43 to 48 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | W T Rothwell | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 14/02/2026 | 4 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gary Bond | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 12.1L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/02/2026 | 4 | NR 43 to 50 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/02/2026 | 3 | NR 42 to 48 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Damon Watson | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | A D Gorman | 0 |
| 14.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 12/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | J L Coney | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shane Graham
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 5.5 m finishing fifth after being driven well back, behind Martin Magic at this track over 1660m in a 3yo+ NR 40 to 45 on February 13 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Ideal Desire at this track over 1660m in a 3yo+ NR 43 to 48 on February 24 at $9.50. Likely to be in the mix.
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 | 24/02/2026 | 11 | NR 43 to 48 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | NR 40 to 45 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Shane Graham | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $8.50 |
| 7/9 | 23/01/2026 | 30 | NR 49 to 56 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $14.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/12/2025 | 10 | NR 46 to 51 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $3.80 |
| 8/8 | 14/12/2025 | 7 | NR 48 to 54 | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 41.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/9 | 07/12/2025 | 26 | NR 48 to 54 | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 9.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 43.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Sr1) over 2138m at this track beaten 4 m by Martin Magic (2:33.90) in NR 45 to 50 on February 20 at $34. Before that was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 2040m after racing wide at Redcliffe beaten 7 m by Lenny Lincoln (2:31.40) in 3yo+ NR 41 to 46 on February 11 at $17. Improvement needed.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 20/02/2026 | 9 | NR 45 to 50 | $13,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Zachary Butcher | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/02/2026 | 8 | NR 41 to 46 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 22.4L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 50 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 14.2L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 9.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 11/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jett Turnbull | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 2138m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 8 m by Martin Magic (2:33.90) in NR 45 to 50 on February 20 at $3.90. Before that, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1660m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, beaten 8 m by Boston Bronski (1:57.40) in 3yo+ NR 43 to 50 on February 10 at $3.60. May do better.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 20/02/2026 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $13,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Gary Hall Jnr | 1:55.8 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $3.90 |
| 5/9 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 50 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $3.60 |
| 2/9 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 48 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:56.8 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $8.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 50 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 19.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 06/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 5.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/7 | 14/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |