Albion Park Race 7 - Garrards Horse & Hound Pace
MAJOR CRUNCH (5) is going well with two wins and two seconds from four starts this campaign. Kept the ball rolling last time when he came from the back row and scored at this circuit and distance, getting home by 1.7 metres. Stepping up a level this time but can continue the strong form. SWEET DIOR NZ (1) drew wide last start but produced a strong effort, racing parked but boxing on into third. That made it back-to-back placings from tough draws since coming from this barrier for a fresh win. Should enjoy an economical run so that gives her every chance. GREAT ACHIEVER (9) hasn't been far away of late so is on the radar. MOOPS (2) was beaten only 4.3m last week and should get his chance from another favourable draw.

Driver: Narissa Elkins
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third behind Bubba Nay at this track over 2138m in a Up to 3 LTW on February 27 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Alwaysbjoy at this track over 1660m in a 2-3yo+ wins on March 24 at $8. In form and should get every chance 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 24/03/2026 | 25 | wins | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N J Elkins | 1:50.6 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | N J Elkins | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 20/02/2026 | 98 | Up to 3 LTW | $13,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | N J Elkins | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 14/11/2025 | 15 | $14,650.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 28.9L | $21.40 | |
| 1/6 | 30/10/2025 | 7 | $6,280.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 1700m | Neutral | Zachary Butcher | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 | |
| 1/10 | 23/10/2025 | 13 | $6,770.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2200m | Neutral | Zachary Butcher | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $1.70 |

Driver: Matt Elkins
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1660m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Chezz Dale (1:57.10) in 3yo+ NR up to 70 on March 24 at $5.50. At the run before 10th (Fr2) over 2138m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 50 m by Ozzie Punta (2:31.40) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on March 6 at $34. Among the chances aided by a good draw.
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 | 24/03/2026 | 18 | NR up to 70 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N J Elkins | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 10/12 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 48.9L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 7.7L | $4.40 |
| 4/10 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | NR up to 70 | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $12.00 |
| 8/10 | 31/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 75 | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 11.4L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N J Elkins | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $14.00 |
| 3/4 | 27/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Charli Masotti | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/7 | 14/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gary Bond
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2138m at this track, beaten 22 m by Cardlesfromheaven (2:32.30) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on March 27 at $26. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 2138m at this track beaten 4 m by Major Crunch (2:35.80) in 3yo+ NR 48 to 55 on March 24 at $10. Drawn to advantage and is among the chances.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 27/03/2026 | 3 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Gary Bond | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 22.2L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/03/2026 | 6 | NR 48 to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:57.2 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/03/2026 | 4 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Gary Bond | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR 50 or better | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gary Bond | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/03/2026 | 3 | NR 49 to 56 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | W T Rothwell | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/03/2026 | 3 | NR 49 to 55 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | W T Rothwell | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 11.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gary Bond | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $81.00 |
| 5/5 | 31/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Good | A D Gorman | 0 |
| 137.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 10/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | A D Gorman | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr5) over 1660m at this track, beaten 13 m by Chezz Dale (1:57.10) in 3yo+ NR up to 70 on March 24 at $41. Two runs back was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1780m after racing wide at Redcliffe beaten 16 m by Pumpkin Pat (2:07.50) in 3yo+ NR 54 to 62 on March 12 at $21. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 24/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 70 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/03/2026 | 8 | NR 54 to 62 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 16.6L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/03/2026 | 12 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $1.25 |
| 9/10 | 20/02/2026 | 9 | Up to 3 LTW | $13,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Zachary Butcher | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 11.6L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 11/02/2026 | 8 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 29.1L | $1.04 |
| 2/7 | 03/02/2026 | 12 | wins | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Byford | 2150m | Good | Deni Roberts | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 | |
| 99/5 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Good | Deni Roberts | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adam Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Going well. Last start by 1.75 m as favourite (Sr1) at this track (2:35.80) beating Barrett in 3yo+ NR 48 to 55 on March 24 at $1.85. Strong contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:57.2 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $1.85 |
| 2/5 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/03/2026 | 17 | NR 51 to 60 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.45 |
| 1/10 | 21/02/2026 | 78 | NR up to 60 | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $2.20 |
| 7/8 | 05/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | G F Webster | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 33.4L | $126.00 |
| 4/12 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | G F Webster | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $101.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | G F Webster | 0 |
| 36.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 09/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | D J Drury | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zac Chappenden
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing seventh behind Betterthan Popsy at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on March 14 at $31. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Chezz Dale at this track over 1660m in a 3yo+ NR up to 70 on March 24 at $11. Has claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Zac Chappenden | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $11.00 |
| 7/11 | 14/03/2026 | 11 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 8.1L | $31.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/02/2026 | 12 | NR up to 70 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/02/2026 | 15 | NR 54 to 62 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Zac Chappenden | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $18.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Zac Chappenden | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 15.0L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Kelli Dawson | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 19/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | N M Dawson | 0 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (FT Fr3) over 2647m at this track beaten 25 m by Fate Awaits (3:11.80) in 4yo+ No NR on March 24 at $26. Two runs back 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. Draws wide so looking to others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2647m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 25.5L | $26.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Shane Graham
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 2138m at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Major Crunch (2:35.80) in 3yo+ NR 48 to 55 on March 24 at $16. Before that was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr4) over 2138m at this track beaten 19 m by Cotchinellie (2:30.70) in 3yo+ NR up to 70 on March 17 at $41. Improvement needed.
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 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | W T Rothwell | 1:57.2 | 7 |
| 5.6L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 19.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/03/2026 | 110 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 13.1L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 24.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/11/2025 | 15 | No NR | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 11.5L | $2.30 |
| 5/10 | 23/10/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:50.0 | 3 |
| 50.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 22.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 01/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Chapple
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1660m at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Chezz Dale (1:57.10) in 3yo+ NR up to 70 on March 24 at $7. At the start before 4th (Fr5) over 2138m after being wide early at this track, beaten 2.75 m by Buddy Perfect (2:33.00) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on March 21 at $6. A better run is on the cards.
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 | 24/03/2026 | 3 | NR up to 70 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/03/2026 | 11 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 6.3L | $101.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 6/7 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 |