Albion Park Race 2 - Racing & Sports.com Band 5 Pace
HESITATE (4) broke gear when resuming behind multiple Group 1 winner Don Hugo in Sydney so prepared to forgive that result. He was a G3 winner last campaign and was runner-up in last year's Queensland Derby at this venue so he is a talent. Has won three of four second-up attempts so expect big improvement. JUNGLE DRAGON (10) may need some luck from the back row but looks suited back in trip and was an easy winner here three back. CREDULOUS (1) has been coming from wider or second row barriers but was a close second here the last time he had the ace draw. Can be competitive. FIRE RAISER (3) hasn't been far away since recording back-to-back wins, one of them here when off this barrier. Include.

Driver: Matt Elkins
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2138m at this track, beaten 18 m by Reds Ablaze (2:31.00) in 3yo+ on June 11 at $4. At the run before was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 2138m at this track, beaten 16 m by My Ultimate Flynn (2:36.20) in 4yo+ on June 6 at $26. May play a role from this draw.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 11/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $4.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/06/2026 | 9 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 16.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
| 2/12 | 22/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | B 4 NR 60 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/11 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 7.1L | $19.00 |
| 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: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 2040m at Redcliffe beaten 4.5 m by Always Dancing (2:26.00) on June 20 at $23. Before that 4th (Fr4) over 2138m at this track beaten 18 m by Reds Ablaze (2:31.00) in 3yo+ on June 11 at $4.80. Not keen on her chances in this field.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 20/06/2026 | 9 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 4.7L | $23.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $4.80 |
| 8/10 | 02/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 70 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Olivia Frisby | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 14.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | B 5 No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Olivia Frisby | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 10.1L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/05/2026 | 134 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $18.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $9,790.00 | Bathurst | 2260m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 35.9L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Anthony Frisby | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 15/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Redcliffe over 947m 3yo+ on May 20. Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2040m at Redcliffe beaten 4.5 m by Always Dancing (2:26.00) on June 20 at $26. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 20/06/2026 | 23 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/05/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 9.2L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 20/05/2026 | 4 | NR up to 70 MANUAL PACERS | $7,000.00 | Redcliffe | 947m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 | |
| 1/7 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:55.3 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 4.2L | $9.00 |
| 10/12 | 02/05/2026 | 8 | NR 50 or better | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 31.4L | $101.00 |
| 4/5 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Broke gear first-up beaten 20 m eighth behind Don Hugo at Menangle over 1609m in a on June 20. Will come on from that run and looks very well placed.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 20/06/2026 | 77 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:49.2 | 7 |
| 20.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 17.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 27/03/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.0 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $1.95 |
| 4/10 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.7 | 7 |
| 9.4L | $2.90 |
| 4/10 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.8 | 9 |
| 8.6L | $51.00 |
| 1/11 | 14/02/2026 | 119 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.2 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $3.00 |

Driver: Tom Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 11th (10m Fr2) over 2613m at Redcliffe beaten 17 m by Ten Da Touch (3:12.60) on June 20 at $101. Before that 10th (Fr2) over 1660m at this track beaten 30 m by Sweet On Lexy (1:53.90) in 4yo+ on June 6 at $31. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Redcliffe | 2613m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:58.2 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $101.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Dead | Gary Bond | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | B 4 NR 60 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:50.5 | 2 |
| 29.0L | $31.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/05/2026 | 11 | B 4 NR 60 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:51.8 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $19.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:55.9 | 0 |
| 22.2L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Greg Bennett | 1:56.0 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:55.5 | 0 |
| 8.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brendan Barnes
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start posted a big 4 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr1) at Redcliffe (2:07.30) beating Two Ticks in on June 20 at $1.60. Draws wider but racing well and must be considered.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 06/06/2026 | 9 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mitchell Cox | 1:51.6 | 5 |
| 16.9L | $61.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/05/2026 | 5 | NR 50 or better | $11,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mitchell Cox | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 22.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | D G Weeks | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Rothwell
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Fr5) over 2138m at this track beaten 12 m by Xpress Party (2:31.40) in 4yo+ on June 13 at $26. Before that 8th (Fr3) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track beaten 21 m by Sweet On Lexy (1:53.90) in 4yo+ on June 6 at $23. Tested.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | B 4 NR 60 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/06/2026 | 9 | B 4 NR 60 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:50.5 | 3 |
| 21.6L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/05/2026 | 5 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Will Rothwell | 1:50.6 | 1 |
| 16.6L | $41.00 |
| 3/11 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:51.9 | 2 |
| 27.2L | $10.00 |
| 5/12 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | B 4 NR 60 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:54.4 | 5 |
| 7.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/11 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:55.0 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Georgia Hayward | 0 |
| 27.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shane Graham
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 2138m at this track, beaten 17 m by Sweet On Lexy (2:28.60) in 4yo+ on May 23 at $18. Shapes as one to consider.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 17.1L | $18.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.1 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $12.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $1.90 |
| 4/12 | 02/05/2026 | 70 | NR 50 or better | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $81.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 24.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.5 | 7 |
| 17.7L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.7 | 6 |
| 7.6L | $2.30 |

Driver: Jack Chapple
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (10m Sr2) over 2613m at Redcliffe beaten 7 m by Ten Da Touch (3:12.60) on June 20 at $41. Before that 4th (Sr3) over 2138m at this track, beaten 6 m by Xpress Party (2:31.40) in 4yo+ on June 13 at $71. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Redcliffe | 2613m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:58.2 | 0 |
| 7.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | B 4 NR 60 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 6.6L | $71.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | B 4 NR 60 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:50.5 | 4 |
| 19.1L | $71.00 |
| 10/11 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 66.2L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | B 4 NR 60 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | B 4 NR 60 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $19.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 28/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Good | N A Turvey | 0 |
| 29.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bernie Hewitt
Stats
Comments
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 7th (Fr5) over 2040m after racing wide at Redcliffe, beaten 8 m by Always Dancing (2:26.00) on June 20 at $2.30. The run prior 6th (Fr5) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track beaten 17 m by Final Deadline (1:54.40) in 4yo+ on June 13 at $21. A return to form is on the cards.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $2.30 |
| 6/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:50.9 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/06/2026 | 11 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:51.6 | 4 |
| 13.4L | $1.20 |
| 2/7 | 26/05/2026 | 213 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Bernie Hewitt | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 8.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Bernie Hewitt | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 11/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Jason Hewitt | 0 |
| 13.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J T Hewitt | 1:49.9 | 3 |
| 17.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 18/10/2025 | 24 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | J T Hewitt | 1:50.8 | 8 |
| 6.8L | $2.60 |