Albion Park Race 6 - Selective Motors Albion Pacers Band Handicap
FATE AWAITS (2) was one of the leading three-year-olds of last season and ended his campaign with a trip across the Tasman to place in the rich The Velocity in November. Won the Group 1 Rising Sun here earlier in the year. Goes straight to the 2647m and a standing start first up but has won three of four fresh attempts and has plenty of class. STRIKEM NZ (1) drew on the back row and was held up when midfield last time but had recorded a win and a placing in his previous two outings. Suited up to a distance where he has won both attempts. TARGARYEN NZ (4) could be close to a win having come from this mark to place in his last three outings here. ARKIN WICKED (3) has been solid in two starts from this mark since a win here and he is proven at this longer distance.

Driver: Shane Graham
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1660m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Thetorque Majority (1:55.90) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on March 14 at $4.60. Before that, a game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr7) over 1660m after racing wide at this track, beaten 7 m by Cotchinellie (1:54.70) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on March 10 at $2.40. Winning hope from the front mark.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 14/03/2026 | 4 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 10/03/2026 | 17 | NR up to 75 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:51.2 | 7 |
| 7.1L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | NR 50 or better | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/4 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 31/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:51.5 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 21/01/2026 | 102 | NR up to 75 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $1.75 |
| 1/5 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 11/10/2025 | 42 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $26.00 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
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Comments
Resuming after a spell of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into third behind Got The Chocolates at Addington over 1980m in a 3yo on November 14 at $13.80. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr6) at this track (1:56.80) beating Thetorque Majority in 3yo No NR on June 7 at $1.30. Rates highly. Smart pacer who will be ready to go off a trial win.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 47.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 14/11/2025 | 13 | $421,050.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | G W Dixon | 1:51.8 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $13.80 | |
| 3/8 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | NR up to 105 | $17,500.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:51.4 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/12 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.9 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | 14 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 2/6 | 27/09/2025 | 21 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 2.6L | $1.35 |
| 9/10 | 06/09/2025 | 14 | No NR | $1,980,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 12/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mathew Neilson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (FT Fr1) over 2138m at this track beaten 7 m by Tyson (2:32.80) in 4yo+ No NR on March 17 at $19. Before that, 4th (FT Fr1) over 2138m at this track, beaten 5 m by Gem Punter Pete (2:37.00) in 4yo+ No NR on March 10 at $10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 7.9L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/02/2026 | 21 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/5 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $6,200.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 15.6L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 10/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 209.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 26/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 20.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leonard Cain
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind Gem Punter Pete at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ No NR on March 10 at $9.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Tyson at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ No NR on March 17 at $7.50. Likely to be there at the business end.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:55.0 | 0 |
| 6.2L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:58.2 | 0 |
| 2.4L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:58.9 | 0 |
| 5.1L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:56.6 | 0 |
| 10.8L | $3.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/02/2026 | 3 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:55.6 | 0 |
| 18.6L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:51.2 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $18.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Chloe Butler | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Chloe Butler | 0 |
| 19.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Chapple
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Comments
Returns after 11 weeks in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into fifth after a quick start, behind Cheerstolou at this track over 1660m in a 4yo+ B 4 NR 60 or better on January 3 at $14. Keep safe fresh.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | B 4 NR 60 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:51.0 | 1 |
| 24.4L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | B 4 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/12 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 17.9L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | B 4 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $8.50 |
| 7/11 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 13.4L | $18.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/11/2025 | 11 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Dead | Jack Chapple | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $16.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 28/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Good | N A Turvey | 0 |
| 29.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adam Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (20m Fr1) over 2138m at this track beaten 13 m by Tyson (2:32.80) in 4yo+ No NR on March 17 at $13. Two runs back game effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1660m at this track, at the bell was 5th-10.9m 2WWC beaten 4 m by Hot And Treacherous (1:54.40) in No NR on January 3 at $4. Open to improvement.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 17/03/2026 | 73 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:55.0 | 0 |
| 13.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:50.9 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | B 4 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $1.28 |
| 1/12 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 16.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:51.5 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $2.90 |
| 2/11 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
| 3/4 | 11/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |