Albion Park Race 4 - Benstud Standardbreds Open Pace
IM THE FALCON NZ (1) has been coming from wider or second line barriers since landing a win at this circuit and distance back in February. The ace draw gives him the chance to find winning form. DASHING (4) made it three wins from his last four starts at this venue when he led and kept going to salute by 4.6m last time out. Tries this shorter distance for the first time but winning form is hard to knock. TIMS A TROOPER (5) came from this barrier for a win at this circuit and distance in February and this looks winnable with his A-game. WHOS DELIGHT NZ (3) is better drawn than in his last couple and scored twice in a row here prior so must be respected.

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 2138m at this track, beaten 20 m by Leap To Fame (2:29.60) in 4yo+ No NR on March 28 at $26. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 1660m at this track beaten 9 m by Cheerstolou (1:54.80) in 4yo+ No NR on March 21 at $13. In the mix from the inside draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.6 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:51.3 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:50.1 | 4 |
| 18.1L | $2.70 |
| 6/9 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:51.1 | 3 |
| 7.6L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:51.1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.22 |
| 2/6 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Tom Callaghan | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brent Livingstone
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr4) over 2138m at this track, beaten 18 m by Leap To Fame (2:29.60) in 4yo+ No NR on March 28 at $126. Before that 8th (Fr2) over 1660m at this track beaten 16 m by Cheerstolou (1:54.80) in 4yo+ No NR on March 21 at $41. Others make more appeal.
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 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | B J Livingstone | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 18.9L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/03/2026 | 4 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | B J Livingstone | 1:51.3 | 2 |
| 16.9L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | B J Livingstone | 1:55.0 | 0 |
| 11.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/03/2026 | 10 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | B J Livingstone | 1:58.2 | 0 |
| 7.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/02/2026 | 11 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | B J Livingstone | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 14.1L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/02/2026 | 3 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | B J Livingstone | 1:55.6 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | B J Livingstone | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 28/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | B J Livingstone | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 4 m by Attachment (1:55.60) in 4yo+ No NR on March 28 at $8. Before that, 6th (Fr6) over 2138m after racing wide at this track beaten 12 m by Dashing (2:29.90) in 4yo+ No NR on March 21 at $4.40. Sure to be about the mark.
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 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | No NR | $26,580.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 12.4L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.55 |
| 1/10 | 21/02/2026 | 22 | NR 60 or better | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 3.7L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/01/2026 | 19 | $15,430.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 58.1L | $24.40 | |
| 9/9 | 11/01/2026 | 2 | $20,420.00 | Richmond Park | 1609m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 1:51.5 | 4 |
| 114.2L | $36.80 | |
| 1/6 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rangiora Aw | 2000m | Fast | John Dunn | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old entire is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 2138m. Last start posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:29.90) beating Attachment in 4yo+ No NR on March 21 at $1.55. Recent form hard to fault and is again a strong contender.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $26,580.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $1.55 |
| 1/8 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 1/3 | 27/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 17.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 21/02/2026 | 4 | NR 60 or better | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.6 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | 25 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.9 | 0 |
| 3.9L | $3.40 |
| 1/3 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 16/01/2026 | 15 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Bruce Harpley | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |

Driver: Trista Dixon
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr3) over 2138m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 19 m by Leap To Fame (2:29.60) in 4yo+ No NR on March 28 at $26. The start before 7th (Fr6) over 1660m at this track beaten 15 m by Cheerstolou (1:54.80) in 4yo+ No NR on March 21 at $7. Finds a nice race to rediscover his best form.
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 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 19.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:51.3 | 6 |
| 15.7L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:50.1 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/6 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:51.1 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Trista Dixon | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 21/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | M P Neilson | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leonard Cain
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start 2nd (Sr1) over 2138m at this track, beaten 5 m by Leap To Fame (2:29.60) in 4yo+ No NR on March 28 at $34. Before that 2nd (Fr1) over 1660m at this track, beaten 6 m by Cheerstolou (1:54.80) in 4yo+ No NR on March 21 at $26. Would rather see in something easier.
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 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:51.3 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:50.1 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:51.1 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $41.00 |
| 2/3 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Chloe Butler | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Chloe Butler | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Narissa Elkins
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 2138m at this track beaten 12 m by Leap To Fame (2:29.60) in 4yo+ No NR on March 28 at $71. Two runs back won by 1.5 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (1:53.60) beating Frankie Ferocious in 4yo+ No NR on March 7 at $9. Hard to leave out.
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 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:52.6 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $71.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:50.1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.1 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:51.1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:51.2 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $61.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Matt Elkins | 0 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 16/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adam Richardson
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 1660m at this track, beaten 15 m by Cheerstolou (1:54.80) in 4yo+ No NR on March 21 at $34. Showed ability the outing before when he won by a neck (Fr5) at this track (1:54.30) beating Attachment in 4yo+ No NR MANUAL PACERS on March 14 at $6. Cannot be left out of calculations.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:51.3 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:50.8 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:50.1 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.1 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 25/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 |