Albion Park Race 8 - Garrards Horse & Hound Pace
SWEET DIOR NZ (2) is racing well having yet to miss the top three in six starts at this venue since switching from NZ. Chased the multiple Group 1 winner Cool And Classy when runner-up last start and came from wider than this to win prior. Strong claims. I OF THE HURRIKANE (1) has been producing some encouraging results this time in work. Should enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. HOT ROD HARRY (4) could be ready to win after a strong showing last time out, coming from this barrier to miss narrowly at this venue. RATATATTAT (3) was a Redcliffe winner two back and got close to the placings here last week. Must be respected.

Driver: Matt Elkins
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2 m fourth behind The Rizzler at this track over 2138m 3yo+ NR 51 to 60 last start. Before that was beaten a nose second again at this track over 1660m in 3yo+ NR 51 to 57 on March 27. Rates highly and expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 0 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 24/04/2026 | 17 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR 51 to 60 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 27/03/2026 | 35 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:54.1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 3/9 | 20/02/2026 | 9 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 11/02/2026 | 11 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 2.7L | $4.20 |
| 4/9 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 59 | $10,000.00 | Cranbourne | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | NR 55 to 62 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/4 | 19/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | L A Dakin | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 07/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | R L Hillier | 0 |
| 5.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Narissa Elkins
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort despite hanging in on scoring up, when 2nd (Fr2) over 1660m at this track beaten 11 m by Cool And Classy (1:57.80) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on April 18 at $13. Two runs back won by 2.25 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (1:57.80) beating Im Busted in Up to 3 LTW on April 10 at $1.20. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/04/2026 | 10 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $1.20 |
| 2/9 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $1.65 |
| 3/7 | 24/03/2026 | 25 | wins | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:50.6 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 20/02/2026 | 98 | Up to 3 LTW | $13,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leonard Cain
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 4 m by Merge Right (1:58.20) in 3yo+ NR up to 70 on April 21 at $6.50. Two runs back won by 2 m when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at Redcliffe (2:08.50) beating Jeffcoate in 3yo+ NR up to 55 on April 14 at $13. Drawn well and can do much better.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 4.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 14/04/2026 | 27 | NR up to 55 | $8,940.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:56.2 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Anthony Frisby | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $16.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Olivia Frisby | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Anthony Frisby | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 28.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/02/2026 | 189 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Neutral | Olivia Frisby | 1:58.2 | 8 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 16/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Anthony Frisby | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 03/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Anthony Frisby | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trent Dawson
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 3.5 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Amami at this track over 2138m in a 3yo+ NR up to 75 on April 17 at $4.20. Then a handy effort when a close third behind Merge Right at this track over 1660m in a 3yo+ NR up to 70 on April 21 at $2.80. Rates highly.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 21/04/2026 | 4 | NR up to 70 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 17/04/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $4.20 |
| 8/9 | 11/04/2026 | 4 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:50.9 | 7 |
| 6.6L | $41.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Tom Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 1660m at this track beaten 18 m by Merge Right (1:58.20) in 3yo+ NR up to 70 on April 21 at $9.50. Two runs back 10th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 12 m by The Rascal (1:56.10) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on April 7 at $11. Hard to have.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 21/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 18.5L | $9.50 |
| 10/10 | 07/04/2026 | 11 | NR up to 75 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 16.8L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Paige Bevan | 1:51.0 | 2 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/11 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Paige Bevan | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $31.00 |
| 12/12 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Paige Bevan | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 93.2L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Gemma Hewitt | 0 |
| 17.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 11/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | A F J Sanderson | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Elkins
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 2138m 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better M on March 21. Last time out 5th (Sr1) over 1660m at this track, beaten 6 m by The Rascal (1:56.10) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on April 7 at $16. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 6.6L | $16.00 |
| 6/12 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | T J Battle | 0 |
| 39.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Stacie Carbone | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brendan Barnes
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 10th (Sr3) over 1660m at this track, beaten 6 m by Charge Ahead (1:58.20) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on April 18 at $34. Before that was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr4) over 1660m at this track beaten 4 m by Exclusive Hustler (1:54.40) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on April 11 at $18. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:50.9 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $18.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Brendan Barnes
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 10 m by Reason To Shine (1:57.40) in 4yo+ No NR M on April 18 at $26. Before that was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1660m at this track, beaten 5 m by Post Painter (1:54.70) in 4yo+ No NR M on April 11 at $151. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:51.2 | 6 |
| 5.1L | $151.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 15.6L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 11.2L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:51.2 | 4 |
| 10.4L | $101.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | G C Hewitt | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 08/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | B J Hewitt | 0 |
| 23.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adam Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr6) over 1660m at this track, beaten 20 m by Merge Right (1:58.20) in 3yo+ NR up to 70 on April 21 at $7.50. At the start before game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2280m at Redcliffe, beaten 3.5 m by Charge Ahead (2:43.40) in 4yo+ 5 0K/4 Starts on April 2 at $3.20. Rates highly and can atone.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 21/04/2026 | 19 | NR up to 70 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:54.6 | 6 |
| 20.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | 5 0K/4 Starts | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.20 |
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 8.2L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $26,580.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 14.7L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:50.8 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/12 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Alanah Richardson | 0 |
| 24.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 20/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | S R Graham | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |