Albion Park Race 8 - Garrards Horse & Hound Mares Open Pace
SALLY BIGTIME (6) made it two wins on the trot when she led from a similar draw and dug deep to get home narrowly last week. Drops to a distance where she owns a good strike rate. Big chance to land the hat trick. GOLDEN FIRE NZ (3) had a much wider barrier when she got close to SALLY BIGTIME last week. Put three wins together at this circuit and distance earlier in the campaign and a better draw could see her back in that form. TREMENDOUS SENSATION NZ (1) came from this barrier when only 2m behind Sally Bigtime as runner-up two weeks ago and beat that rival when winning at this circuit and distance prior. The ace draw sees her right in contention again. LUVARESCHS (2) gets a better draw this week so has first four claims.

Driver: Taleah McMullen
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Comments
Last start solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 1660m at this track beaten 2 m by Sally Bigtime (1:57.10) in 4yo+ on September 5 at $2.70. Two runs back won by 1.5 m after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (1:56.10) beating Sally Bigtime in 4yo+ on August 29 at $8. Right in this from the ace draw.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | Mares No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | Mares No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 1.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/12 | 20/08/2026 | 12 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | Mares No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:52.1 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | Mares No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:51.5 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 13.0L | $126.00 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 2138m at this track, beaten 11 m by Sally Bigtime (2:33.00) in 4yo+ on September 12 at $13. Before that, a good run 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. Drawn favourably so can play a role.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | Mares No NR | $17,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 11.4L | $13.00 |
| 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 |
| 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
Improved last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr7) over 2138m after showing early speed at this track beaten a neck by Sally Bigtime (2:33.00) in 4yo+ on September 12 at $4.60. Draws lower so is a big chance to go one better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | Mares No NR | $17,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Meets Sally Bigtime again; when 17 metres seventh at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ race on September 12. Tested.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 12/09/2026 | 10 | Mares No NR | $17,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 17.1L | $151.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Adam Sanderson
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Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following September 5 run. Last start won by 2.5 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (1:57.10) beating Pretty Little Liar in 4yo+ on September 12 at $1.90. This race will be harder than that win. Place best here.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | Mares Band 5 NR 55 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $1.90 |
| 6/9 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | Band 5 NR 55 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.7 | 2 |
| 16.6L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | Mares No NR | $76,500.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 7.7L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | Mares Band 5 NR 55 | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | Mares Band 5 NR 55 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $23.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | Band 5 NR 55 | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.4 | 7 |
| 13.4L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Mitchell Cox | 0 |
| 20.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 02/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Layne Dwyer | 0 |
| 20.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Callaghan
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Comments
Six-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at this track. Last start won by a neck as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr5) at this track (2:33.00) beating Golden Fire in 4yo+ on September 12 at $2.25. Can land the hat trick.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | Mares No NR | $17,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.25 |
| 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 |
| 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 |