Albion Park Race 7 - Ladbrokes Popular Srm Pace
CHARGE AHEAD (6) is back from a spell of six months after his form tapered off last campaign but he is well performed having placed in last year's Chariots of Fire in Sydney. Looks to be right up to the mark following a placing in a recent trial. His best form wins this. Manners let MOONSHINER NZ (4) down when back from a let-up last start but he was racing well prior including back-to-back wins here in January so is worth another chance. AMAMI (9) was solid last start when midfield from this row after he worked but stuck on to finish 6.5m away. BARNSTORMER NZ (2) must be considered after he came from this barrier and missed by a head as runner-up at Redcliffe last week.

Driver: Adam Richardson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 1660m after being wide early at this track, beaten 9 m by Son Of The Shark (1:56.50) in 3yo+ NR 49 to 56 on March 6 at $34. Two runs back was well back in the run when 9th (Fr6) over 2138m at this track beaten 30 m by Just A Cool Dude (2:36.30) in 3yo+ NR 51 to 57 on February 27 at $8. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR 49 to 56 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 28.4L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | NR 54 to 62 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | NR 49 to 56 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | L R Thirgood | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $18.00 |
| 10/12 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/01/2026 | 9 | NR 49 to 56 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | L R Sutherland | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $4.80 |
| 2/3 | 12/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | K T Newman | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Damon Watson
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Glenledi Boy at Redcliffe over 1780m 3yo+ NR 53 to 59 last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres fourth again at Redcliffe in 3yo+ NR 55 to 65 on February 25. Draws well so can play a role in the finish again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 4/8 | 25/02/2026 | 4 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 20.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/02/2026 | 8 | NR 54 to 62 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 9.6L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 04/02/2026 | 27 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Hannah Anforth | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 08/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.4 | 5 |
| 13.2L | $18.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J L Daskalovski | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 28/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | J L Daskalovski | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leonard Cain
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 2138m after being wide early at this track beaten 5.5 m by Ozzie Punta (2:31.40) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on March 6 at $26. Before that was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1660m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Buddy Perfect (1:57.10) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on February 27 at $13. Form not up to scratch.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Leonard Cain | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $14.00 |
| 2/12 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:54.1 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 5.4L | $3.10 |
| 6/6 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | K M Mercieca | 0 |
| 20.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 09/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | S R Graham | 0 |
| 17.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Last start broke when 11th (Sr1) over 2138m at this track, beaten 70 m by Ozzie Punta (2:31.40) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on March 6 at $6.50. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 1660m at this track beaten 6 m by Final Deadline (1:54.50) in 4yo No NR on January 24 at $3.50. Manners let him down last start but he was racing well prior so is worth another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 06/03/2026 | 41 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 68.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | No NR | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:51.0 | 3 |
| 5.9L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 16/01/2026 | 10 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 06/01/2026 | 17 | Up to 3 LTW | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.5 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $1.30 |
| 2/5 | 20/12/2025 | 11 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $4.40 |
| 2/9 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:51.8 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adam Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 2040m after being wide early at Redcliffe beaten 1.4 m by Rocksngems (2:28.60) in 3yo+ NR 55 to 65 on March 5 at $3.80. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 05/03/2026 | 5 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $3.80 |
| 6/12 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 10.4L | $61.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:51.8 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:50.5 | 4 |
| 19.9L | $101.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 09/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 16.4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 06/10/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 20.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Chapple
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 10th (Fr3) over 2300m after showing early speed at Menangle, at the bell was 6th-19.8m on the pegs beaten 12 m by Royal Cruiser (2:42.80) in 3-4yo No NR on September 6 at $21. His best would win this.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 27.2L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 06/09/2025 | 29 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 08/08/2025 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $2.60 |
| 9/10 | 29/07/2025 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 19.9L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $53,040.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $26,580.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 12.8L | $81.00 |
| 8/12 | 05/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $300,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 10.2L | $151.00 |

Driver: Tom Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr6) over 2138m at this track beaten 35 m by Dashing (2:33.10) in 4yo+ No NR on March 7 at $151. Before that 7th (Sr5) over 2138m at this track, beaten 11 m by Exclusive Hustler (2:30.60) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on February 28 at $101. This will fully test.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Bryse Mcelhinney | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 35.2L | $151.00 |
| 7/12 | 28/02/2026 | 84 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 11.5L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Layne Dwyer | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $71.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Dead | N T Rothwell | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 65.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Leonard Cain | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 263.0L | $81.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Aaron Dunn | 0 |
| 14.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taleah McMullen
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 1.75 m fourth behind Ozzie Punta at this track over 2138m 3yo+ NR up to 75 last start. Before that was beaten 3.5 metres second again at this track over 1660m same class on February 27. Could make his presence felt.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 27/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $3.80 |
| 7/9 | 21/02/2026 | 8 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:51.8 | 6 |
| 16.7L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Tom Callaghan | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 11.8L | $19.00 |
| 12/12 | 06/02/2026 | 125 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 115.5L | $16.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Tom Callaghan | 0 |
| 29.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 04/10/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Tom Callaghan | 0 |
| 22.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brendan Barnes
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr4) over 2138m at this track, beaten 6 m by Ozzie Punta (2:31.40) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on March 6 at $5. At the start before was well beaten after breaking at this track on February 24. Can feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 06/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/02/2026 | 3 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:56.6 | 0 |
| 49.4L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 21/02/2026 | 4 | NR 60 or better | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Gary Hall Jnr | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 14.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:55.6 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.9 | 0 |
| 57.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/02/2026 | 3 | No NR | $6,200.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:59.0 | 0 |
| 1.7L | $3.20 |
| 2/5 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 31/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | B W Barnes | 0 |
| 27.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 10th (Sr3) over 1660m at this track, beaten 18 m by Chezz Dale (1:57.40) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on February 13 at $41. Before that 8th (Fr2) over 1660m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 30 m by So Sirius (1:54.90) in No NR MANUAL PACERS on January 31 at $8. Must do more.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 13/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | L R Thirgood | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 18.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:51.4 | 2 |
| 30.9L | $8.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:50.2 | 1 |
| 37.9L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/01/2026 | 203 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gary Bond | 1:50.9 | 2 |
| 33.2L | $151.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Gary Bond | 0 |
| 52.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 10/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 47.4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 14/06/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 43.4L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/06/2025 | 147 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:49.9 | 2 |
| 21.9L | $19.00 |