Albion Park Race 5 - Racing & Sports.com Trotters Up To Nr55 Mobile
Manners were letting NORTHERN HEIGHTS (11) down at the end of his last campaign but he is capable when right. Readied with two trials so banking on him producing his best first up. SOUTHERN DIAMOND NZ (10) has been racing well including a win at this circuit and distance two starts back. Can measure up again if things his his way from the second line. INSTANT DELIGHT NZ (6) broke when off a 50m handicap last start. May better off back behind the mobile here so could produce her best. CROOKWELL EYES (2) is aided by a favourable draw and can be competitive from there.

Driver: Matt Elkins
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 1660m at this track beaten 70 m by Tunbridge (2:03.50) in 3yo+ NR up to 60 on April 17 at $34. At the start before 12th (10m Fr4) over 2138m at this track, well beaten by Natty Pagger (2:43.60) in 3yo+ NR up to 45 on April 10 at $14. Draws the pegs but needs to lift.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:59.7 | 1 |
| 71.9L | $34.00 |
| 12/12 | 10/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 2:02.0 | 0 |
| 151.4L | $14.00 |
| 11/12 | 31/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 73.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/03/2026 | 29 | NR up to 45 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 51.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/02/2026 | 15 | NR up to 50 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Justice | 0 |
| 39.1L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 04/02/2026 | 6 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 107.7L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ewa Justice | 1:59.9 | 5 |
| 32.5L | $9.50 |

Driver: Layne Dwyer
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (20m Fr1) over 2280m at Redcliffe, beaten 9 m by Aladdin Sane (2:56.30) in 3yo+ NR up to 55 on April 14 at $10. Before that, 7th (Fr6) over 2138m at this track, beaten 20 m by Ivanka (2:38.90) in 3yo+ NR up to 55 on April 7 at $31. Rates highly. Draws for a good showing.
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 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 2:02.8 | 0 |
| 9.1L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:59.6 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $31.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 2:03.5 | 0 |
| 1.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 2:01.3 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 2:00.2 | 1 |
| 30.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 13.4L | $12.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 65.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 27/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 39.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leonard Cain
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 21 m by Tunbridge (2:03.50) in 3yo+ NR up to 60 on April 17 at $6.50. A good run would not surprise.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 21.6L | $6.50 |
| 11/12 | 10/04/2026 | 3 | NR up to 45 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | G F Dwyer | 2:02.0 | 0 |
| 148.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/04/2026 | 25 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | H M Chalmers | 0 |
| 23.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Greg Bennett | 0 |
| 64.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Greg Bennett | 2:01.6 | 0 |
| 231.2L | $6.50 |
| 12/12 | 27/02/2026 | 56 | NR up to 45 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 2:01.8 | 0 |
| 256.6L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Fast | Nathan Dawson | 2:02.5 | 0 |
| 18.1L | $7.00 |
| 11/11 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 2:00.0 | 0 |
| 191.8L | $7.00 |

Driver: Jonah Hutchinson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (30m Fr4) over 2280m at Redcliffe beaten 35 m by Aladdin Sane (2:56.30) in 3yo+ NR up to 55 on April 14 at $21. Two runs back 6th (Fr5) over 2138m at this track beaten 15 m by Ivanka (2:38.90) in 3yo+ NR up to 55 on April 7 at $9. Not on current form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Jonah Hutchinson | 2:02.8 | 0 |
| 33.7L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jonah Hutchinson | 1:59.6 | 5 |
| 15.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jonah Hutchinson | 2:03.4 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/03/2026 | 21 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jonah Hutchinson | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 186.4L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/02/2026 | 4 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Gary Bond | 2:00.6 | 0 |
| 25.1L | $41.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Good | Leonard Cain | 0 |
| 9.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 16/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | Vaughan Duncan | 0 |
| 67.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Graeme Harris
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (FT Fr2) over 2138m at this track beaten 30 m by Majestic Breeze (2:43.30) in 3yo+ NR up to 45 on February 27 at $26. Two runs back 11th (FT Fr1) over 2138m at this track, well beaten by Ignite (2:43.90) in 3yo+ NR up to 55 on February 3 at $21. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | G Harris | 0 |
| 312L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 27/02/2026 | 24 | NR up to 45 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | G Harris | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 31.4L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 03/02/2026 | 171 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | G Harris | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 148.1L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | G Harris | 0 |
| 91.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 16/08/2025 | 16 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 2:06.0 | 3 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/07/2025 | - | No NR | $7,700.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | G Harris | 2:07.8 | 1 |
| 39.0L | $71.00 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (50m Fr1) over 2280m at Redcliffe, well beaten by Aladdin Sane (2:56.30) in 3yo+ NR up to 55 on April 14 at $6.50. Before that, 4th (Sr2) over 2138m at this track, beaten 9 m by Southern Diamond (2:37.30) in 3yo+ NR up to 55 on April 7 at $2.80. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 2:02.8 | 0 |
| 126.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:58.4 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $2.80 |
| 5/12 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 9.9L | $3.40 |
| 2/10 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 17/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 2:01.3 | 0 |
| 2.2L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 41 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 13.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/5 | 07/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | D G Weeks | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 20/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | A R Garrard | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mathew Neilson
Stats
Comments
Last start broke in score up and was out of position at the start 8th (Fr3) over 2138m at this track well beaten by Ivanka (2:38.90) in 3yo+ NR up to 55 on April 7 at $11. At her previous start was well beaten after breaking at this track on March 27. Can do better.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 93.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 73.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Greg Bennett | 2:03.5 | 0 |
| 168.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/03/2026 | 119 | NR up to 45 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Greg Bennett | 1:58.9 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Greg Bennett | 0 |
| 30.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $31,160.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 25.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 14/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 2:02.9 | 4 |
| 9.5L | $2.50 |
| 5/12 | 06/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 45 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:59.0 | 0 |
| 48.5L | $10.00 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Having his second run back from a spell. Game effort when 3rd (10m Fr1) over 2138m at this track, beaten 15 m by Natty Pagger (2:43.60) in 3yo+ NR up to 45 on April 10 at $11. Likely to be there at the business end.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 10/04/2026 | 227 | NR up to 45 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 2:02.0 | 0 |
| 15.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 17.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 13/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 118.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 26/08/2025 | 10 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 2:03.8 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $4.40 |
| 7/7 | 16/08/2025 | 8 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 2:06.0 | 5 |
| 39.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 08/08/2025 | 8 | No NR | $7,700.00 | Albion Park | 1628m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 2:06.2 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 31/07/2025 | - | No NR | $7,700.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 2:07.8 | 4 |
| 103.4L | $19.00 |

Driver: Adam Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2280m after being wide early at Redcliffe beaten 9 m by Nellie Joy (2:52.20) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on April 14 at $5.50. Two runs back won by 2 m (Fr4) at this track (2:37.30) beating Laydownluna in 3yo+ NR up to 55 on April 7 at $4. Contender.
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 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,000.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 2:01.5 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:58.4 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $4.00 |
| 12/12 | 31/03/2026 | 39 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 157.6L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $13,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Zachary Butcher | 1:59.3 | 0 |
| 216.9L | $5.00 |
| 4/14 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 to 70 | $27,190.00 | Albion Park | 2647m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 2:01.2 | 0 |
| 20.4L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 to 70 | $6,500.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 2:01.4 | 0 |
| 27.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/9 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he 8th (30m Fr1) over 2138m at this track beaten 65 m by Natty Pagger (2:41.40) in 3yo+ NR up to 55 on January 20 at $1.95. Sure to be primed for a big run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 21.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 54.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 2:00.9 | 0 |
| 65.8L | $1.95 |
| 8/8 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 97.1L | $1.35 |
| 4/5 | 06/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 32.2L | $2.90 |
| 8/8 | 30/12/2025 | 24 | NR up to 75 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 2:01.2 | 0 |
| 166.3L | $8.00 |
| 10/12 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 71.6L | $101.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/11/2025 | 23 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Dead | Pete Mcmullen | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |