Albion Park Race 6 - 2026 Wondais Mate Open
Star Kiwi MARKETPLACE NZ (2) looks well placed to atone for a defeat as favourite in his Australian debut when he drew the widest barrier at Menangle and worked but stuck on for a 3.3m third. That was his first outing for five weeks so it should have improved him and he races well over this shorter distance. The good draw gives him every chance to show what he can do. SEASIDER (1) has claimed some good scalps in winning both the Riverina and TAB Regional Championship finals this time in. He was just behind Marketplace when fourth in Sydney last start and the inside draw could see him make a race of it. CHEERSTOLOU (9) draws on the back row but he is a two-time second-up winner so should be improved and has a phenomenal record at this circuit and distance, winning 10 of 11 attempts. KANENA PROVLIMA (8) draws for a trail. That could see him competitive.

Driver: Amanda Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2300m at Menangle beaten 3.5 m by Ubetcha Tigerpie (2:40.20) on June 13 at $23. At his previous start surrendered the lead and finished 5th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle was 4th-6.05 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Captains Mistress (1:49.10) on May 23 at $19. The ace draw can see him competitive again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:49.1 | 1 |
| 14.4L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:49.4 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $19.00 |
| 1/12 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/9 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:50.6 | 8 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/12 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Fast | Amanda Turnbull | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Isobel Ross | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Isobel Ross | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when third at Menangle on June 13. Won the start before at Addington on May 8. Star Kiwi who will take some stopping from this draw.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 13/06/2026 | 36 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.1 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/5 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | FFA | $44,880.00 | Addington | 2600m | Neutral | Craig Ferguson | 2:03.40 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $1.10 |
| 1/5 | 24/04/2026 | 154 | R70 TO R120 | $14,630.00 | Addington | 2600m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 2:01.1 | 0 |
| 9.2L | $1.04 |
| 5/5 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ashburton Raceway | 2400m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | $244,740.00 | Addington | 2600m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 1:56.9 | 5 |
| 1.4L | $3.30 | |
| 2/9 | 14/11/2025 | 18 | $421,050.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Craig Ferguson | 1:51.8 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 | |
| 2/7 | 27/10/2025 | 17 | MOBILE | $24,010.00 | Ashburton Raceway | 1700m | Neutral | Craig Ferguson | 1:51.7 | 7 |
| 1.9L | $2.10 |

Driver: Leonard Cain
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (10m Fr2) over 2613m at Redcliffe, beaten 24 m by Final Deadline (3:08.80) in G2 on June 20 at $41. Two runs back was well back in the run when 6th (Fr4) over 2138m at this track, beaten 15 m by Leap To Fame (2:30.30) in 4yo+ on June 6 at $61. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $106,070.00 | Redcliffe | 2613m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:55.8 | 0 |
| 24.1L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.1 | 4 |
| 15.2L | $61.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 3.9L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:49.8 | 7 |
| 14.1L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 14.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/3 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Chloe Butler | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Chloe Butler | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Narissa Elkins
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 2138m at this track beaten 25 m by The Janitor (2:30.40) in 4yo+ on May 30 at $71. Two runs back 2nd (Fr4) over 2138m after showing early speed at this track beaten 1.1 m by District Attorney (2:30.00) in 4yo+ on May 23 at $23. Others rate better.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $31,770.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $71.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:49.8 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 16.4L | $101.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:51.5 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Matt Elkins | 0 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 16/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Sr1) over 2138m at this track beaten 25 m by Leap To Fame (2:28.20) on June 19 at $101. Before that was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr3) over 2138m at this track beaten 13 m by Leap To Fame (2:30.30) in 4yo+ on June 6 at $31. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 19/06/2026 | 13 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Chantal Turpin | 1:51.6 | 1 |
| 25.4L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/06/2026 | 182 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $31.00 |
| 2/3 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 14L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Tom Callaghan | 0 |
| 7.7L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $250,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 26.2L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Dead | Chantal Turpin | 1:49.3 | 6 |
| 32.2L | $126.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Angus Garrard | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $8.50 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (10m Fr3) over 2647m at this track, beaten 9 m by Regazzo Di Tilly (3:13.50) in 4yo+ LR on June 13 at $18. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track beaten 12 m by The Janitor (2:30.40) in 4yo+ on May 30 at $19. Wait until the form picks up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $32,380.00 | Albion Park | 2647m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:57.6 | 0 |
| 9.2L | $18.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $31,770.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 12.1L | $19.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.9 | 7 |
| 7.6L | $16.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:49.8 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 25/04/2026 | 21 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $1.25 |
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.5 | 4 |
| 4.1L | $2.60 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
4th (20m Fr2) over 2613m at Redcliffe, beaten 8 m by Final Deadline (3:08.80) in G2 on June 20 at $41. Before that 4th (20m Fr2) over 2647m at this track beaten 5.5 m by Regazzo Di Tilly (3:13.50) in 4yo+ LR on June 13 at $19. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $106,070.00 | Redcliffe | 2613m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:55.8 | 0 |
| 8.7L | $41.00 |
| 4/14 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $32,380.00 | Albion Park | 2647m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:57.6 | 0 |
| 5.4L | $19.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 16.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $31,770.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 1/4 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Trista Dixon | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 21/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | M P Neilson | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2138m after showing early speed at this track beaten 9 m by Leap To Fame (2:28.20) on June 19 at $126. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Sr3) over 2138m at this track, beaten 19 m by Minos (2:28.60) in 4yo+ on June 13 at $51. Draws for a trail and may make his presence felt.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 19/06/2026 | 6 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:51.6 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $126.00 |
| 3/11 | 13/06/2026 | 4 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 19.6L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:49.4 | 8 |
| 29.9L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/05/2026 | 4 | 7 5K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.0 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $2.60 |
| 2/9 | 15/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 12.9L | $4.80 |
| 5/6 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 8.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/3 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Layne Dwyer
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr5) over 2138m at this track, beaten 19 m by Leap To Fame (2:28.20) on June 19 at $51. Two runs back won by 6 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr7) at this track (1:54.80) beating District Attorney in 4yo+ on March 21 at $2.10 at the bell was leading 4.1m on the pegs. Has an impressive strike rate at this circuit and distance so can improve enough to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 19/06/2026 | 90 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:51.6 | 5 |
| 19.9L | $51.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Layne Dwyer | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:51.3 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $2.10 |
| 10/10 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Layne Dwyer | 1:49.3 | 7 |
| 77.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Layne Dwyer | 1:48.6 | 7 |
| 8.9L | $126.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/02/2026 | 13 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Layne Dwyer | 1:50.5 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:51.2 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $1.08 |
| 3/5 | 31/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Stawell | 1785m | J Ainsworth | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Elkins
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 1660m at this track beaten 6 m by Ten Da Touch (1:57.50) in 3yo+ on June 16 at $3. Two runs back won by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, at this track (1:55.10) beating Birkirkara in 4yo+ on June 6 at $17. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/06/2026 | 10 | NR 70 to 99 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:51.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:50.2 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/10 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:51.1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 7.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 15.4L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/10/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | B D Finnis | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 23/09/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | B D Finnis | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |