Albion Park Race 8 - Nutrien Equine Qualifying Pace
LA CAVALLETTA (8) put the writing on the wall with a much better effort for second last time out, beaten 3 metres. Race fit now and should enjoy a pretty soft run from this draw, with the sprint lane in play. Has winning claims. MIKIS JOE (7) had to work when midfield over further last start. Came from the back row when scoring at the previous appearance at this circuit and distance. Must overcome a very wide draw but is a leading hope with even luck. GREAT ACHIEVER (4) has to come into calculations on the back of some strong recent form, clocking in fifth from the back row last week and placing in his previous three outings. LOCHINVAR CAMARO (9) is in the mix if he gets the gaps from his second line draw.

Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Marburg over 2200m 4yo+ NR 40 to 70 on March 23. Last time out 7th (Sr2) over 2138m at this track, beaten 11 m by Jekamias (2:37.00) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on April 18 at $21. Drawn well and may improve.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 18/04/2026 | 13 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 11.1L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/04/2026 | 13 | NR 40 to 70 | $35,970.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 2:01.0 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/03/2026 | 8 | NR 40 to 70 | $4,060.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 2:02.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 15/03/2026 | 193 | Up to 3 LTW | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Neutral | Tim Gillespie | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 24.0L | $1.95 |
| 5/7 | 06/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Tim Gillespie | 0 |
| 18.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Tim Gillespie | 0 |
| 15.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 03/09/2025 | 26 | No NR | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Fast | Tim Gillespie | 2:00.2 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $7.00 |
| 11/12 | 08/08/2025 | 8 | No NR | $9,920.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 36.0L | $61.00 |

Driver: Zac Chappenden
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr2) over 1660m at this track beaten 6 m by Imani (2:00.60) in 3yo+ NR 49 to 56 on April 17 at $21. Before that 6th (Fr4) over 1660m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Mikis Joe (1:56.00) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on April 11 at $151. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 17/04/2026 | 6 | NR 49 to 56 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Zac Chappenden | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/04/2026 | 9 | NR 50 or better | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Zac Chappenden | 1:52.5 | 4 |
| 4.3L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | NR 48 to 55 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Zac Chappenden | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 20.6L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/03/2026 | 9 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Zac Chappenden | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/03/2026 | 6 | NR 45 to 52 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Zac Chappenden | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $18.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Zac Chappenden | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 17.7L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Taleah Mcmullen | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 21/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mitch Cox
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr7) over 1660m at this track, beaten 8 m by Jeffcoate (2:00.60) in 3yo+ NR 43 to 48 on April 21 at $31. Before that 8th (Sr3) over 2138m at this track beaten 11 m by Jekamias (2:37.00) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on April 18 at $81. Form not up to scratch.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 21/04/2026 | 3 | NR 43 to 48 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mitchell Cox | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/04/2026 | 4 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mitchell Cox | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 70 | $10,500.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Mitchell Cox | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 9.8L | $61.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/04/2026 | 5 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mitchell Cox | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/04/2026 | 5 | NR 49 to 54 | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Neutral | Gary Bond | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 21.4L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 48 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mitchell Cox | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/03/2026 | 29 | NR 47 to 54 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | W T Rothwell | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 32.7L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Marburg | 1850m | A D Gorman | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | A D Gorman | 0 |
| 14.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 2138m at this track, beaten 12 m by Tyson (2:36.20) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on April 18 at $15. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (FT Fr3) over 2280m at Redcliffe, beaten 7 m by Cool And Classy (2:45.30) in 4yo+ No NR on April 14 at $19. Rates highly and is a player on best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 18/04/2026 | 4 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 12.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/04/2026 | 6 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 7.9L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/03/2026 | 3 | NR up to 70 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 34.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taleah McMullen
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Jekamias at this track over 2138m 4yo+ NR 50 or better last start. Before that was beaten a nose second again at this track over 1660m same class on April 11. Can be in the finish again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/04/2026 | 4 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 31.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/03/2026 | 10 | NR 49 to 55 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:52.3 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 4.6L | $101.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 02/11/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | J R Davis | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr2) over 2138m after being wide early at this track, beaten 12 m by Tyson (2:36.20) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on April 18 at $6. Showed ability the race before when he won by a nose as favourite (Sr2) at this track (1:56.00) beating Studleigh Mark in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on April 11 at $2.60. Can bounce back to form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.5 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 6/9 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 24.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.5 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.1 | 6 |
| 1.4L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | W T Rothwell | 0 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 23/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | L Tabone | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trista Dixon
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after a quick start, behind Buddy Perfect at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ NR 50 or better on March 21 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Tyson at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ NR 50 or better on April 18 at $8.50. Heading the right way and is a leading player.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 12.7L | $6.50 |
| 10/10 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 6.9L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 07/03/2026 | 69 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 3.8L | $31.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 36.9L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 28/12/2025 | 9 | 0W/15 0K stake | $15,000.00 | Cobram | 2678m | Neutral | Jackson Painting | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 34.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/12/2025 | 20 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jackson Painting | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 01/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Rodney Coelli | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Elkins
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 2138m after showing early speed at this track beaten 6 m by Amami (2:35.30) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on April 17 at $11. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr2) over 2230m after showing early pace at Globe Derby Park, beaten 17 m by Springfield Affair (2:42.80) in NR 63 to 73 on February 21 at $13. Look for improvement on last start. Can play a role.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/04/2026 | 55 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR 63 to 73 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 65 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 16.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 72 or better | $11,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 31/01/2026 | 3 | NR 60 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/01/2026 | 3 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 21.7L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R P Morris | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 29/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R P Morris | 0 |
| 22.7L | $0.00 |