Albion Park Race 3 - Stu Valentine For Bloodstock Insurance Pacers Band Handicap
TYSON NZ (3) has been racing very well and deserved his win on Saturday, coming from the back row to score by 3 metres. Switches to a standing start but won the last time he attempted it so can deliver again. STRIKEM NZ (4) turned in a good run last time out when second at this venue, beaten 1.6 metres. His last standing start attempt resulted in a second to multiple Group 1 winner Fate Awaits. Suited up to a distance where he has recorded two wins and a placing from three attempts. GEM PUNTER PETE (2) has been thereabouts of late and is a chance to break through after a good effort last time out for second at Redcliffe. SEND IT (8) will enjoy the return to standing start racing having won his last attempt.

Driver: Mathew Neilson
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 3.5 m fourth behind Jekamias at this track over 2138m 4yo+ NR 50 or better last start. Before that was beaten a neck second at Redcliffe over 2280m in 3yo+ NR up to 70 on April 14. Can be about the money.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 18/04/2026 | 4 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $10,500.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 17.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 6.1L | $34.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/4 | 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: Jack Chapple
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing fifth after showing early speed, behind Arrive at this track over 1660m in a 4yo+ NR 50 or better on April 11 at $12. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Cool And Classy at Redcliffe over 2280m in a 4yo+ No NR on April 14 at $5.50. Chance to go one better.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 14/04/2026 | 3 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $12.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Grant Dixon
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Comments
Brings the right form to the table. Won by 3 m as favourite when driven back in the field, (Sr4) held up early, at this track (2:36.20) beating La Cavalletta in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on April 18 at $1.50. Two runs back solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1660m at this track beaten 2 m by Arrive (1:55.70) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on April 11 at $2.20. Likely to measure up again.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
| 3/9 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:52.1 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $2.20 |
| 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 |

Driver: Shane Graham
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind The Rascal at this track over 1660m in a 3yo+ NR up to 75 on April 7 at $3.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.5 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Arrive at this track over 1660m in a 4yo+ NR 50 or better on April 11 at $3.70. Close to a win.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 1.6L | $3.70 |
| 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 | |
| 1/5 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
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Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 9th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track beaten 16 m by We Always Have Faith (1:56.80) in B 5 No NR on January 25 2025 at $26. Has only trialled once and might need this pipe-opener.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $61.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/02/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/02/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/11 | 01/02/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:55.8 | 5 |
| 12.6L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/01/2025 | 294 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/3 | 17/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 06/04/2024 | 7 | B 5 | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | N R Rothwell | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $13.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
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Comments
Last start 6th (10m Fr2) over 2280m at Redcliffe well beaten by Cool And Classy (2:45.30) in 4yo+ No NR on April 14 at $21. Two runs back 10th (Fr5) over 2138m after being wide early at this track, beaten 35 m by Dashing (2:29.90) in 4yo+ No NR on March 21 at $71. Prefer others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 14/04/2026 | 24 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:56.7 | 0 |
| 239.1L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $26,580.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 34.4L | $71.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/03/2026 | 35 | B 4 NR 60 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.5 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 07/02/2026 | 11 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:55.6 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:56.7 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 18.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adam Sanderson
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Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 2138m at this track, beaten 9 m by Ozzie Punta (2:30.80) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on March 28 at $14. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1660m at this track, beaten 7 m by Cool Night (1:54.50) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on March 21 at $34. Can do better.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $14.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:51.0 | 7 |
| 7.2L | $34.00 |
| 1/11 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jonah Hutchinson | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $31.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $3.90 |
| 6/9 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:51.8 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $8.50 |
| 1/4 | 20/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 22/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 31.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trent Dawson
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr2) over 2138m at this track, beaten 15 m by Speak The Truth (2:31.20) in No NR on February 28 at $41. Two runs back 7th (Fr4) over 1660m after being wide early at this track beaten 9 m by Tims A Trooper (1:54.60) in 4yo+ No NR on February 21 at $71. Suited returning to a standing start.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 15.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Zachary Butcher | 1:51.1 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $71.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/02/2026 | 11 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $61.00 |
| 1/5 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $6,200.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:59.0 | 0 |
| 1.7L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:55.6 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:57.6 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |
| 2/4 | 18/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 32.8L | $0.00 |