Albion Park Race 6 - Garrards Horse & Hound Mares Open Pace
SALLY BIGTIME (5) put the writing on the wall with back-to-back placings before returning to the winners' list here last week, leading to score by 2m. Draws a couple of spots wider but is proven at this longer distance so could go on with it. Manners let GOLDEN FIRE NZ (7) down last week but she was going well prior with a placing two back and three straight wins prior. She came from this barrier in two of those so is good enough with her A-game. ISLA ROCHELLE (2) had been racing consistently before coming from a wider barrier for a last-start win by 1.5 metres at this circuit and distance. The low draw could see her strike again. LUVARESCHS (6) can be competitive again having continued her solid form with a placing last week.

Driver: Mathew Neilson
Stats
Comments
Has been mixing her form of late, most recently 4th (Fr2) over 1660m at this track beaten 6 m by Sally Bigtime (1:57.10) in 4yo+ on September 5 at $12. Before that 6th (Fr1) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track beaten 10 m by Fernco Nel (2:29.80) in 4yo+ on August 20 at $10. Prefer others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 05/09/2026 | 16 | Mares No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $12.00 |
| 1/4 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Mathew Neilson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 20/08/2026 | 12 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/08/2026 | 42 | Mares No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Mathew Neilson | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 27/06/2026 | 483 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:49.4 | 7 |
| 17.5L | $151.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/03/2025 | 11 | No NR | $16,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:52.1 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/02/2025 | 10 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $1.50 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Hard to fault of late. Last start won by 1.5 m (Fr6) at this track (2:31.90) beating Mossdale Terry in 4yo+ on September 5 at $12. Has winning claims again from a good draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | Band 4 NR 60 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | Band 5 NR 55 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 10.6L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | Mares No NR | $76,500.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.0 | 8 |
| 5.4L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:51.3 | 6 |
| 8.1L | $8.50 |
| 9/10 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Harrison Ross | 1:52.8 | 7 |
| 18.0L | $18.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Neil Day | 0 |
| 69L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | Brad Hewitt | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2138m at this track beaten 2 m by Isla Rochelle (2:31.90) in 4yo+ on September 5 at $31. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 1660m at this track, beaten 14 m by Golden Fire (1:55.60) in 4yo+ on August 8 at $71. Must improve sharply.
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 | 05/09/2026 | 28 | Band 4 NR 60 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 2.1L | $31.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | Mares No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Harrington | 1:52.1 | 6 |
| 14.7L | $71.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | Mares Band 5 NR 55 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.1 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $4.33 |
| 4/6 | 16/07/2026 | 9 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.2 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 07/07/2026 | 24 | NR up to 70 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Harrington | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 8.7L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.7 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 2/4 | 16/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | David Hewitt | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 08/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Greg Sugars | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adam Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Sr2) over 1780m at Redcliffe, beaten 21 m by Buddy Perfect (2:08.40) in 3yo+ on September 2 at $41. Before that 9th (Sr1) over 1780m at Redcliffe, beaten 30 m by Alta Sensation (2:06.90) in 3yo+ on August 21 at $21. Improvement needed.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 02/09/2026 | 12 | NR up to 75 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 21.5L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 72 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 29.3L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/08/2026 | 12 | NR up to 75 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 34.1L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | Mares No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 35.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | Mares No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:51.5 | 7 |
| 27.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 35.9L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Dead | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 19/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Callaghan
Stats
Comments
In good form recently. Last start won by 2 m (Fr3) at this track (1:57.10) beating Tremendous Sensation in 4yo+ on September 5 at $4. Leading contender again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | Mares No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | Mares No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:52.5 | 4 |
| 1.6L | $1.90 |
| 3/12 | 20/08/2026 | 33 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 12.1L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:51.3 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:49.4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Tom Callaghan | 0 |
| 24.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | C D R Carroll | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 1660m at this track beaten 5 m by Sally Bigtime (1:57.10) in 4yo+ on September 5 at $23. Solid top-four prospects.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | Mares No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 4.9L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | Mares No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.5 | 2 |
| 6.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/9 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | Mares No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | Mares No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | Mares No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:51.5 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/07/2026 | 5 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.65 |
| 5/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Last start broke and was well beaten into sixth behind Sally Bigtime at this track over 1660m in a 4yo+ on September 5 at $2.30. Performed better the start before with a good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1660m at this track beaten 2.25 m by Tremendous Sensation (1:56.10) in 4yo+ on August 29 at $2.70. Can bounce back with manners.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | Mares No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 140.8L | $2.30 |
| 3/6 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | Mares No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.5 | 6 |
| 2.2L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | Mares No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Greg Bennett | 1:52.1 | 7 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | Mares No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.0 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $1.95 |
| 1/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | Mares No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.5 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.95 |
| 3/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Greg Bennett | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $61.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Greg Bennett | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Greg Bennett | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 |