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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.

Race Time:4:17 AM
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Track:Good
Weather:N/A
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:2647m
1
Silk
Arkin Wicked (1)5314457524
Trainer: Grant Dixon (Tamborine)12 mths 108: 16-12-12

Driver: Mathew Neilson

6 yo BR H
Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)
Dam: ARK DE JEANNE (AUS)

Stats

Career108: 16-12-12
LTS$139,420.00
BMR1:54.38
TS88: 12-9-9
Win %14.81%
Place %37.04%

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

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/1018/04/20264NR 50 or better$14,980.00Albion Park2138mNeutralTrista Dixon1:58.25
  • 1. Jekamias NZ
  • 2. Studleigh Mark
  • 3. Great White NZ
3.5L$10.00
2/914/04/20266NR up to 70$10,500.00Redcliffe2280mNeutralJack Chapple1:57.95
  • 1. A Perfect Dance
  • 2. Arkin Wicked
  • 3. Welease Woddewick
0.3L$15.00
5/908/04/20268NR 55 to 65$6,260.00Redcliffe2040mNeutralJack Chapple1:58.14
  • 1. Canadian Lass NZ
  • 2. Ideal Assassin
  • 3. Great Achiever
17.5L$12.00
7/931/03/20267NR up to 70$10,620.00Albion Park2138mNeutralGrant Dixon1:55.87
  • 1. Moops
  • 2. Sweet Dior NZ
  • 3. Great Achiever
6.1L$34.00
5/624/03/20267No NR$9,120.00Albion Park2647mNeutralMathew Neilson1:56.63
  • 1. Fate Awaits
  • 2. Strikem NZ
  • 3. Targaryen NZ
25.5L$26.00
4/817/03/20267No NR$9,120.00Albion Park2138mNeutralJack Chapple1:55.01
  • 1. Tyson NZ
  • 2. French Fries
  • 3. Targaryen NZ
7.9L$19.00
4/810/03/20267No NR$9,120.00Albion Park2138mNeutralMathew Neilson1:58.21
  • 1. Gem Punter Pete
  • 2. Tyson NZ
  • 3. Targaryen NZ
5.2L$10.00
1/410/06/2025-Trial$0.00Albion Park2138mGoodGrant Dixon0
  • 1. Arkin Wicked
  • 2. Mcequalizer
  • 3. Duke Of Brighton
209.2L$0.00
5/726/07/2022-Trial$0.00Albion Park1660mG W Dixon0
  • 1. Torque Like Motion
  • 2. Empress Byeline
  • 3. Waterline
20.6L$0.00
2
Silk
Gem Punter Pete (2)2336175252
Trainer: Grant Dixon (Tamborine)12 mths 72: 12-13-11

Driver: Jack Chapple

5 yo CH H
Sire: OHOKA PUNTER (NZ)
Dam: JESSICA AMBER (AUS)

Stats

Career72: 12-13-11
LTS$117,798.00
BMR1:53.50
TS63: 9-10-10
Win %16.67%
Place %50.00%

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

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/614/04/20263No NR$9,120.00Redcliffe2280mNeutralJack Chapple1:56.71
  • 1. Cool And Classy
  • 2. Gem Punter Pete
  • 3. Great Achiever
7.0L$5.50
5/911/04/20267NR 50 or better$20,770.00Albion Park1660mNeutralJack Chapple1:52.13
  • 1. Arrive
  • 2. Strikem NZ
  • 3. Tyson NZ
7.0L$12.00
2/904/04/20267NR 50 or better$14,980.00Albion Park2138mNeutralJack Chapple1:53.03
  • 1. Fate Awaits
  • 2. Gem Punter Pete
  • 3. Tyson NZ
13.9L$26.00
5/1028/03/20267NR 50 or better$14,500.00Albion Park1660mNeutralGrant Dixon1:52.53
  • 1. Applied NZ
  • 2. Tyson NZ
  • 3. Soho Casablanca
12.8L$19.00
7/821/03/202611NR 50 or better$14,980.00Albion Park2138mNeutralTrista Dixon1:55.27
  • 1. Buddy Perfect
  • 2. Mikis Joe
  • 3. Deebo
8.4L$7.00
1/810/03/202610No NR$9,120.00Albion Park2138mNeutralJack Chapple1:58.23
  • 1. Gem Punter Pete
  • 2. Tyson NZ
  • 3. Targaryen NZ
0.3L$5.50
1/420/11/2025-Trial$0.00Albion Park2138mGoodJack Chapple0
  • 1. Gem Punter Pete
  • 2. You Really Got Me NZ
  • 3. Lochinvar Son
69.9L$0.00
2/825/04/2023-Trial$0.00Albion Park1660mL T Cain0
  • 1. Saint Louis Beat
  • 2. Gem Punter Pete
  • 3. Fieldofficer Jujon
2.3L$0.00
3
Silk
Tyson Nz (3)1962212331
Trainer: Grant Dixon (Tamborine)12 mths 44: 7-8-8

Driver: Grant Dixon

4 yo B H
Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)
Dam: HELENA JET (NZ)

Stats

Career44: 7-8-8
LTS$104,938.00
BMR1:55.00
TS7: 2-3-2
Win %15.91%
Place %52.27%

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

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/1118/04/20267NR 50 or better$14,980.00Albion Park2138mNeutralTrista Dixon1:57.64
  • 1. Tyson NZ
  • 2. La Cavalletta
  • 3. My Ultimate Cossie
3.0L$1.50
3/911/04/20267NR 50 or better$20,770.00Albion Park1660mNeutralAdam Sanderson1:52.11
  • 1. Arrive
  • 2. Strikem NZ
  • 3. Tyson NZ
2.1L$2.20
3/904/04/20267NR 50 or better$14,980.00Albion Park2138mNeutralTrista Dixon1:53.06
  • 1. Fate Awaits
  • 2. Gem Punter Pete
  • 3. Tyson NZ
17.5L$10.00
2/1028/03/202611NR 50 or better$14,500.00Albion Park1660mNeutralTrista Dixon1:52.51
  • 1. Applied NZ
  • 2. Tyson NZ
  • 3. Soho Casablanca
4.1L$3.30
1/817/03/20267No NR$9,120.00Albion Park2138mNeutralGrant Dixon1:55.02
  • 1. Tyson NZ
  • 2. French Fries
  • 3. Targaryen NZ
3.4L$2.15
2/810/03/202617No NR$9,120.00Albion Park2138mNeutralAdam Sanderson1:58.22
  • 1. Gem Punter Pete
  • 2. Tyson NZ
  • 3. Targaryen NZ
0.3L$1.55
1/703/03/2026-Trial$0.00Albion Park2138mGoodGrant Dixon0
  • 1. Tyson NZ
  • 2. Call To Order
  • 3. Gaz Man NZ
0.2L$0.00
2/1021/02/202629NR 50 or better$16,000.00Albion Park2138mNeutralTrista Dixon1:53.54
  • 1. Always Dancing
  • 2. Tyson NZ
  • 3. Applied NZ
0.2L$3.60
4
Silk
Strikem Nz (4)6x28136242
Trainer: Shane Graham (Birnam)12 mths 28: 5-5-6

Driver: Shane Graham

4 yo B G
Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)
Dam: IMA SINGLE GIRL (NZ)

Stats

Career28: 5-5-6
LTS$84,044.00
BMR1:52.00
TS12: 3-4-2
Win %17.86%
Place %57.14%

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

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/911/04/20264NR 50 or better$20,770.00Albion Park1660mNeutralShane Graham1:52.12
  • 1. Arrive
  • 2. Strikem NZ
  • 3. Tyson NZ
1.6L$3.70
4/1007/04/202614NR up to 75$10,500.00Albion Park1660mNeutralShane Graham1:52.67
  • 1. The Rascal NZ
  • 2. Major Crunch
  • 3. Mister Reactor
6.1L$3.80
2/624/03/202610No NR$9,120.00Albion Park2647mNeutralShane Graham1:56.61
  • 1. Fate Awaits
  • 2. Strikem NZ
  • 3. Targaryen NZ
3.0L$7.50
6/1014/03/20264NR 50 or better$20,770.00Albion Park1660mNeutralShane Graham1:52.41
  • 1. Thetorque Majority
  • 2. Applied NZ
  • 3. Buddy Perfect
4.6L$4.60
3/1010/03/202617NR up to 75$10,500.00Albion Park1660mNeutralShane Graham1:51.27
  • 1. Cotchinellie
  • 2. Seaside Glory
  • 3. Strikem NZ
7.1L$2.40
1/921/02/202621NR 50 or better$16,000.00Albion Park2138mNeutralJames Herbertson1:54.64
  • 1. Strikem NZ
  • 2. Huxton NZ
  • 3. Gem Punter Pete
1.3L$3.60
1/413/02/2026-Trial$0.00Albion Park1660mGoodShane Graham0
  • 1. Strikem NZ
  • 2. Blacksadance
  • 3. Rock Hammer
1.7L$0.00
1/516/01/2026-Trial$0.00Albion Park1660mGoodShane Graham0
  • 1. Strikem NZ
  • 2. My Ultimate Franco NZ
  • 3. Tactical Illusion
0.2L$0.00
5
Silk
Argyle Nz (1)215x98528x
Trainer: Mark Dux (Woongoolba)12 mths 53: 8-13-5

Driver: Angus Garrard

7 yo B H
Sire: BETTOR'S DELIGHT (USA)
Dam: ROYAL GEM (NZ)

Stats

Career53: 8-13-5
LTS$104,143.00
BMR1:51.85
TS38: 3-10-5
Win %15.09%
Place %49.06%

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

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/607/04/2026-Trial$0.00Albion Park2138mGoodAngus Garrard0
  • 1. Argyle NZ
  • 2. I Got Chills NZ
  • 3. Valley Star NZ
0.2L$0.00
8/1022/02/20257No NR$14,500.00Albion Park2138mNeutralAngus Garrard1:54.26
  • 1. Bretts Red
  • 2. Aroda NZ
  • 3. Firestorm Red
9.1L$61.00
2/1015/02/20257B 5 No NR$14,980.00Albion Park2138mNeutralLayne Dwyer1:55.52
  • 1. Bretts Red
  • 2. Argyle NZ
  • 3. Mossdale Terry NZ
5.4L$9.00
5/608/02/20257No NR$20,770.00Albion Park1660mNeutralAngus Garrard1:52.05
  • 1. Hiranya NZ
  • 2. Firestorm Red
  • 3. Watermelon Sugar NZ
15.5L$21.00
8/1101/02/20257B 5 No NR$14,980.00Albion Park2138mNeutralLayne Dwyer1:55.85
  • 1. Commodore Jujon
  • 2. My Rocky Romance NZ
  • 3. Our Major Day
12.6L$81.00
9/925/01/2025294B 5 No NR$14,500.00Albion Park1660mNeutralAlanah Richardson1:53.22
  • 1. We Always Have Faith NZ
  • 2. Little Bolt
  • 3. Our Major Day
16.8L$26.00
3/317/01/2025-Trial$0.00Albion Park1660mGoodGrant Dixon0
  • 1. Frankie Ferocious
  • 2. Manila Playboy
  • 3. Argyle NZ
13L$0.00
5/1106/04/20247B 5$21,380.00Albion Park2138mNeutralN R Rothwell1:54.22
  • 1. Wisper A Secret
  • 2. Bombadier Jujon
  • 3. Mossdale Terry NZ
2.2L$13.00
6
Silk
Quaddie Vc Nz (2)7231416406
Trainer: Jason Carkeet (Buaraba)12 mths 86: 15-11-8

Driver: Pete McMullen

7 yo BL G
Sire: WASHINGTON VC (USA)
Dam: C J GALLEON (NZ)

Stats

Career86: 15-11-8
LTS$129,957.00
BMR1:52.50
TS9: 3-1-1
Win %17.44%
Place %39.53%

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

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
6/614/04/202624No NR$9,120.00Redcliffe2280mNeutralNathan Dawson1:56.70
  • 1. Cool And Classy
  • 2. Gem Punter Pete
  • 3. Great Achiever
239.1L$21.00
10/1021/03/20267No NR$26,580.00Albion Park2138mNeutralJack Chapple1:52.85
  • 1. Dashing
  • 2. Attachment
  • 3. Mossdale Terry NZ
34.4L$71.00
4/714/03/202635B 4 NR 60 or better$14,500.00Albion Park1660mNeutralNathan Dawson1:52.56
  • 1. Congo Line
  • 2. Checknoutthetalent
  • 3. Tinder Surprise NZ
4.5L$31.00
1/706/03/2026-Trial$0.00Albion Park2138mGoodNathan Dawson0
  • 1. Quaddie Vc NZ
  • 2. Im Boo NZ
  • 3. Jekamias NZ
4L$0.00
6/1007/02/202611No NR MANUAL PACERS$18,100.00Albion Park2138mNeutralPete Mcmullen1:56.01
  • 1. District Attorney
  • 2. Turn It Up
  • 3. Targaryen NZ
4.4L$2.40
1/727/01/202614No NR$9,120.00Albion Park2138mNeutralPete Mcmullen1:55.60
  • 1. Quaddie Vc NZ
  • 2. Send It
  • 3. Fact Finder
1.0L$6.50
4/713/01/20267No NR$9,120.00Albion Park2138mNeutralPete Mcmullen1:56.70
  • 1. Final Deadline NZ
  • 2. Send It
  • 3. Betterthan Popsy
25.0L$11.00
1/719/12/2025-Trial$0.00Albion Park2138mGoodNathan Dawson0
  • 1. Quaddie Vc NZ
  • 2. Majestic Breeze NZ
  • 3. Squamish
18.5L$0.00
7
Silk
Betterthan Popsy (3)1724684167
Trainer: Grant Dixon (Tamborine)12 mths 150: 19-22-18

Driver: Adam Sanderson

7 yo B H
Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)
Dam: STEDA GEM (AUS)

Stats

Career150: 19-22-18
LTS$184,346.00
BMR1:52.90
TS104: 6-12-14
Win %12.67%
Place %39.33%

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

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
7/1228/03/20267B 5 NR 55 or better$14,980.00Albion Park2138mNeutralJack Chapple1:53.51
  • 1. Ozzie Punta
  • 2. Buddy Perfect
  • 3. Charge Ahead
9.4L$14.00
6/1021/03/20267B 5 NR 55 or better$14,500.00Albion Park1660mNeutralJack Chapple1:51.07
  • 1. Cool Night
  • 2. Ozzie Punta
  • 3. Checknoutthetalent
7.2L$34.00
1/1114/03/20267B 5 NR 55 or better$14,980.00Albion Park2138mNeutralJonah Hutchinson1:53.53
  • 1. Betterthan Popsy
  • 2. Hot Rod Harry
  • 3. Cool Night
2.0L$31.00
4/907/03/20267B 5 NR 55 or better$20,770.00Albion Park1660mNeutralJack Chapple1:52.41
  • 1. We Always Have Faith NZ
  • 2. Basilisk Bob
  • 3. Sir Richard Lee
0.3L$26.00
8/1228/02/20267B 5 NR 55 or better$14,980.00Albion Park2138mNeutralTrista Dixon1:53.41
  • 1. Exclusive Hustler
  • 2. Hold Onto Ya Bling
  • 3. Basilisk Bob
14.8L$3.90
6/921/02/20267B 5 NR 55 or better$16,000.00Albion Park1660mNeutralRobert Morris1:51.82
  • 1. Resilient NZ
  • 2. Commodore Jujon
  • 3. O B Legal NZ
13.1L$8.50
1/420/10/2023-Trial$0.00Albion Park2138mGoodG W Dixon0
  • 1. Betterthan Popsy
  • 2. Global Flight NZ
  • 3. Allanon
3.2L$0.00
5/722/11/2022-Trial$0.00Albion Park1660mGoodG W Dixon0
  • 1. Borella NZ
  • 2. Lookat Mee
  • 3. Borsellino
31.4L$0.00
8
Silk
Send It (1)6542221976
Trainer: Shane Graham (Birnam)12 mths 145: 24-24-15

Driver: Trent Dawson

9 yo B BR G
Sire: WESTERN TERROR (USA)
Dam: MY SUNDAY GIRL (NZ)

Stats

Career145: 24-24-15
LTS$409,026.00
BMR1:50.60
TS84: 15-11-6
Win %16.55%
Place %43.45%

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

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
6/628/02/20267No NR$21,380.00Albion Park2138mNeutralShane Graham1:53.82
  • 1. Speak The Truth
  • 2. Tims A Trooper
  • 3. District Attorney
15.0L$41.00
7/921/02/20267No NR$16,000.00Albion Park1660mNeutralZachary Butcher1:51.14
  • 1. Tims A Trooper
  • 2. Deus Ex NZ
  • 3. Tiger Band Wagon
9.0L$71.00
9/914/02/202611No NR$21,380.00Albion Park2138mNeutralShane Graham1:53.24
  • 1. Speak The Truth
  • 2. Tims A Trooper
  • 3. Darin NZ
14.0L$61.00
1/503/02/20267No NR$6,200.00Albion Park2138mNeutralShane Graham1:59.00
  • 1. Send It
  • 2. Amami
  • 3. Great Achiever
1.7L$1.90
2/727/01/20267No NR$9,120.00Albion Park2138mNeutralShane Graham1:55.60
  • 1. Quaddie Vc NZ
  • 2. Send It
  • 3. Fact Finder
0.3L$2.00
2/620/01/20267No NR$9,120.00Albion Park2138mNeutralShane Graham1:57.60
  • 1. Betterthan Popsy
  • 2. Send It
  • 3. Arkin Wicked
0.1L$1.60
2/418/03/2025-Trial$0.00Albion Park1660mGoodShane Graham0
  • 1. Jungle Baby
  • 2. Send It
  • 3. Sir Brigadoon
0.2L$0.00
1/304/03/2025-Trial$0.00Albion Park2138mGoodShane Graham0
  • 1. Send It
  • 2. Subtle Kimba
  • 3. Its All Right Now
32.8L$0.00

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