Albion Park Race 2 - Ladbrokes Popular Srm Band 5 Pace
COOL NIGHT (1) drew on the back row last week so was far from disgraced when clocking in fourth last start. Had recorded two wins and a placing from his previous three outings here and is well served by the ace draw. EXCLUSIVE HUSTLER (5) drew wide on the back row and had to work last start so was solid in finishing fifth. Gets a better draw and missed by just a head when runner-up at this shorter distance two back. XPRESS PARTY (3) draws better than in her last couple of attempts so could be more competitive. TINDER SURPRISE NZ (8) had to race up to four wide last start but draws for a trail this time so could play a role.

Driver: Jack Chapple
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Last start was well beaten into fourth behind Attachment at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ No NR on April 4 at $19. Performed better the start before where he won by 1.0 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (1:54.50) beating Ozzie Punta in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on March 21 at $1.60. Strong claims aided by 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.0 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 3/11 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/10 | 21/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 or better | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M P Chapple | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 09/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adam Sanderson
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2280m at Redcliffe, beaten 11 m by Charge Ahead (2:43.40) in 4yo+ 5 0K/4 Starts on April 2 at $17. Two runs back 3rd (Fr5) over 1780m after being wide early at Redcliffe, beaten 2.25 m by Calling Buddy (2:08.90) in 4yo+ 5 0K/4 Starts on March 26 at $4.80. Facing a tough assignment.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | 5 0K/4 Starts | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 11.7L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/03/2026 | 5 | 5 0K/4 Starts | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/10 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:51.0 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:51.3 | 5 |
| 16.3L | $17.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Angus Garrard
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 1660m at this track, beaten 11 m by Great White (1:55.00) in NR up to 75 on March 28 at $9.50. At the start before 7th (Sr3) over 1660m at this track, beaten 13 m by Sir Richard Lee (1:54.60) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on March 20 at $26. Draws for a better showing.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:51.5 | 5 |
| 11.2L | $9.50 |
| 7/10 | 20/03/2026 | 27 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:51.1 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gary Hall Jnr | 1:51.8 | 2 |
| 34.5L | $2.90 |
| 5/9 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:55.1 | 7 |
| 31.3L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.1 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $1.65 |
| 2/11 | 24/01/2026 | 28 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $3.60 |
| 4/6 | 02/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | K T Newman | 0 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brendan Barnes
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Comments
Began his campaign last start running 5th (Sr2) over 2138m at this track beaten 13 m by Path To Greatness (2:30.60) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on April 4 at $151. Might need more time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 04/04/2026 | 119 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $151.00 |
| 11/11 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 19.7L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/11/2025 | 15 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Dead | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 4.9L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 15.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/11/2025 | 14 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | W | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 08/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Gemma Hewitt | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Layne Dwyer
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into fifth behind Attachment at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ No NR on April 4 at $34. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track beaten a head by Attachment (1:55.60) in 4yo+ No NR on March 28 at $14. Winning claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 18.4L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $26,580.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | B 4 NR 60 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:52.5 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 17.7L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | R Sanderson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Zac Phillips | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Callaghan
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Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1660m 3yo+ NR up to 75 on March 20. Last start was driven from back in the field when 11th (Fr6) over 2138m after racing wide at this track beaten 30 m by Path To Greatness (2:30.60) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on April 4 at $101. Can do better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 31.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/03/2026 | 13 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:51.1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
| 3/9 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 6.1L | $18.00 |
| 1/10 | 21/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Gary Hall Jnr | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Tom Callaghan | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 15/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Good | J B Mitchell | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trent Dawson
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Comments
Last start broke when 8th (Fr3) over 1660m at this track beaten 10 m by The Rascal (1:56.10) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on April 7 at $5.50. At his previous start 10th (Fr4) over 1660m after racing wide at this track, beaten 11 m by Cool Night (1:54.50) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on March 21 at $6.50. Not out of it.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 07/04/2026 | 17 | NR up to 75 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $5.50 |
| 10/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:51.0 | 4 |
| 11.9L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 10/12 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $3.10 |
| 6/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:55.1 | 3 |
| 31.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Trent Dawson | 0 |
| 25.6L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/6 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Trent Dawson | 0 |
| 14.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Narissa Elkins
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 2138m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, beaten 19 m by Path To Greatness (2:30.60) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on April 4 at $71. Before that, 9th (Sr3) over 2138m at this track beaten 14 m by Ozzie Punta (2:30.80) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on March 28 at $14. Draws for a trail and could be competitive.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:53.4 | 5 |
| 19.5L | $71.00 |
| 9/12 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 14.6L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | B 4 NR 60 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.85 |
| 8/9 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:52.1 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | NR 50 or better | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 16.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after being driven well back, behind Ozzie Punta at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on March 28 at $81. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing second after being driven well back, behind Punters Jewel at Redcliffe over 1780m in a 3yo+ NR 48 to 55 on April 2 at $6. Forward performance expected.
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 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | NR 48 to 55 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Tamara Battle | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 8/12 | 28/03/2026 | 4 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 11.5L | $81.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/03/2026 | 5 | NR 48 to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | E R Lyons | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 19/03/2026 | 28 | NR 48 to 55 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | E R Lyons | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/02/2026 | 8 | NR 48 to 55 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | E R Lyons | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/9 | 11/02/2026 | 8 | NR 47 to 54 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | E R Lyons | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.85 |
| 3/5 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | K M Mercieca | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | K M Mercieca | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |