Albion Park Race 1 - Somerset Farms Qualifying Pace
TYSON NZ (1) is racing well with five successive top-finishes since crossing from NZ including a win three back. Came from wider and raced deep when placed behind a multiple Group 1 winner last week. Should get every chance from the ace draw. STRIKEM NZ (2) came from wider when winning here in February and has been competitive since. Kept the ball rolling last time when fourth from the widest barrier. Should enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. ARRIVE (7) ended her last campaign by winning three of her last four starts at this venue including the G1 Triad Final when last seen in August. Cops a wide draw for her return but has won two of three fresh attempts and and has been readied with two trials. GEM PUNTER PETE (3) came from this barrier when runner-up here last week. Can be competitive.

Driver: Adam Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into third after being driven well back, behind Fate Awaits at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ NR 50 or better on April 4 at $10. Raced better the start before that with a game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1660m at this track beaten 4 m by Applied (1:56.00) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on March 28 at $3.30. The ace draw may see him hard to stop.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 17.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/03/2026 | 11 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $2.15 |
| 2/8 | 10/03/2026 | 17 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.55 |
| 1/7 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 21/02/2026 | 29 | NR 50 or better | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 |
| 6/6 | 23/01/2026 | 23 | $11,570.00 | Alexandra Park | 1700m | SS | M W Mckendry Mnzm | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 18.4L | $5.60 |

Driver: Shane Graham
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr7) over 1660m after racing wide at this track beaten 6 m by The Rascal (1:56.10) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on April 7 at $3.80. Before that, a good run when 2nd (FT Fr1) over 2647m at this track, beaten 3 m by Fate Awaits (3:11.80) in 4yo+ No NR on March 24 at $7.50. Should get his chance from this draw.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 07/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/6 | 24/03/2026 | 10 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2647m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:56.6 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 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 |
| 1/5 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Chapple
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Applied at this track over 1660m in a 4yo+ NR 50 or better on March 28 at $19. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second after a quick start, behind Fate Awaits at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ NR 50 or better on April 4 at $26. Draws well so can 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.5 | 3 |
| 12.8L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/03/2026 | 11 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/03/2026 | 10 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/02/2026 | 4 | NR 50 or better | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $15.00 |
| 1/4 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 69.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 25/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | L T Cain | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leonard Cain
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by a nose (Sr1) at this track (1:55.00) beating Amami in NR up to 75 on March 28 at $13. Two runs back 2nd (Sr2) over 1780m at Redcliffe, beaten a neck by Sweet Agenda (2:09.30) in 3yo+ NR 55 to 65 on March 25 at $4.40. Will find this a lot tougher.
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 | 28/03/2026 | 3 | NR up to 75 | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:51.5 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/9 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 11/03/2026 | 6 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/03/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 25/02/2026 | 20 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Leonard Cain | 0 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Alanah Richardson
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Redcliffe over 1780m 3yo+ NR up to 75 on March 18. Last time out 9th (Sr2) over 2138m at this track, beaten 35 m by Fate Awaits (2:30.10) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on April 4 at $23. Capable of more than he has shown recently. Worth including.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 35.4L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/03/2026 | 89 | NR up to 75 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $13.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/12/2025 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:52.7 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | James Rattray | 1:50.6 | 8 |
| 14.7L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | James Rattray | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 8.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/5 | 14/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Good | Alanah Richardson | 0 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 28/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Mitch Ford | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Elkins
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Fr2) over 1780m after showing early speed at Redcliffe, beaten 3.5 m by Sweet Agenda (2:06.10) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on April 1 at $12. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr4) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 7 m by Chezz Dale (1:57.10) in 3yo+ NR up to 70 on March 24 at $2.80. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/04/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/03/2026 | 73 | NR up to 70 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Matt Elkins | 0 |
| 33L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 10/01/2026 | 5 | NR 51 to 60 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.6 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/01/2026 | 9 | NR 58 to 69 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 20.7L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 74 | $25,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/12/2025 | 12 | No NR | $35,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:56.9 | 6 |
| 13.7L | $41.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | K E Manning | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Resuming after eight months off the scene. Finished off last campaign recording by a neck after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:30.10) beating Ruby Rules in 3yo G1 No NR F on August 16 at $3.40 at the bell was 3rd-5.4m 2WNC. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 12 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (1:57.50) beating Sii Sempre Tilly in NR 49 to 53 on April 15 at $1.15. Draws wide but is talented and races well fresh.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 20/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 18.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 16/08/2025 | 8 | No NR | $153,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/12 | 08/08/2025 | 20 | No NR | $9,920.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 10/12 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 15.9L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/07/2025 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $31,160.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:51.1 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/06/2025 | 28 | No NR | $52,000.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 11.9L | $17.00 |

Driver: Layne Dwyer
Stats
Comments
Last start a big 6 m win as favourite (Fr5) at Redcliffe (2:28.00) beating Hes Sweet in 3yo+ NR 55 to 65 on April 2 at $1.65. Consider.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 6.9L | $1.65 |
| 9/10 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 19.2L | $23.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/12 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/02/2026 | 18 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 15.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Anthony Varga | 0 |
| 6.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2138m at this track beaten 21 m by Fate Awaits (2:30.10) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on April 4 at $31. Two runs back 3rd (Fr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 9 m by Applied (1:56.00) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on March 28 at $19. Might find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 21.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.5 | 2 |
| 9.4L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:51.1 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 60 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 16.7L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/02/2026 | 11 | NR 50 or better | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 9.9L | $101.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Mathew Neilson | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 17/09/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | S R Graham | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Eight-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. 2nd (Fr3) over 2040m at Redcliffe beaten 6 m by Tralee Snickas (2:28.00) in 3yo+ NR 55 to 65 on April 2 at $12. The race before was not as impressive when beaten by 4 m finishing fifth behind Seaside Glory at this track over 1660m in a NR up to 75 on March 28 at $71. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Tamara Battle | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/03/2026 | 4 | NR up to 75 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | E R Lyons | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/03/2026 | 21 | NR up to 75 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | E R Lyons | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/02/2026 | 4 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | E R Lyons | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 21/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 70 | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 20.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/4 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 7.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | E R Lyons | 0 |
| 39.7L | $0.00 |