Albion Park Race 3 - Downbytheseaside Standing At Woodlands Stud Junior Ffa
AIR EXPRESS (4) looks close to a win after placing in two of his last three outings. Came from wider for third last start, beaten 3 metres. Has a decent record at this longer distance. Big chance to find the winners' circle. EXCLUSIVE HUSTLER (7) chased some smart ones last start but was going well with a string of placings prior. The driver has some work to do from this wide starting position but this looks a suitable assignment. MIRACLE MOOSE NZ (3) draws much better than last week and was ticking along well with a series of top-four results prior. MOSSDALE TERRY NZ (2) draws much better than when he produced a decent effort from the second line last time.

Driver: Pete McMullen
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Comments
Last start posted a big 6 m win as favourite (Sr3) at this track (2:31.60) beating Goodolboysandbeer in 3yo+ on October 6 at $2.25 at the bell was leading 11.28. Gets the ace draw so worth including.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 06/10/2026 | 3 | NR 52 to 57 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Will Rothwell | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.25 |
| 5/7 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 18.0L | $71.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/09/2026 | 9 | Band 5 NR 55 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:55.8 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Mitchell Cox | 1:59.9 | 6 |
| 19.2L | $4.33 |
| 1/4 | 13/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Good | A D Gorman | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 27/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 7.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR Up to 65 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $3.30 |
| 4/4 | 19/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Good | A D Gorman | 0 |
| 8.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shane Graham
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Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track, at the bell was 5th-14.9 beaten 9 m by Smarter Than You (1:54.80) in 4yo+ on October 3 at $41. Before that, 6th (Fr6) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 6th-7.22 beaten 19 m by Final Deadline (2:31.00) in 4yo+ on September 26 at $151. Better drawn so look for improvement.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:51.2 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 26/09/2026 | 11 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 19.0L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/09/2026 | 10 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:57.5 | 0 |
| 219.4L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | Band 4 NR 60 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $81.00 |
| 8/11 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Kelli Dawson | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | Band 4 NR 60 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $6.50 |
| 99/3 | 19/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | |
| 99/8 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trista Dixon
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Comments
Last start 9th (Sr3) over 1660m at this track, beaten 20 m by Smarter Than You (1:54.80) in 4yo+ on October 3 at $81. Before that, 4th (20m) over 2138m at this track beaten 12 m by Greased Lightnin (2:35.80) in 4yo+ on September 22 at $18. From a low draw he can show more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:51.2 | 3 |
| 20.5L | $81.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:57.3 | 0 |
| 12.2L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/09/2026 | 3 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:57.5 | 0 |
| 4.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:50.0 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $61.00 |
| 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: Grant Dixon
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth after being driven well back, behind Final Deadline at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ on September 26 at $81. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Smarter Than You at this track over 1660m in a 4yo+ on October 3 at $12. Top chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:51.2 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $12.00 |
| 8/11 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 19.4L | $81.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:50.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |
| 6/7 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 20.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/09/2026 | 16 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:50.0 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/08/2026 | 5 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/4 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Chapple
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr6) over 1660m at this track, beaten 85 m by Smarter Than You (1:54.80) in 4yo+ on October 3 at $26. At the start before 10th (Sr4) over 2138m at this track, beaten 21 m by Final Deadline (2:31.00) in 4yo+ on September 26 at $61. No surprise if he turned things around.
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 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:51.2 | 6 |
| 85.0L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 21.6L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/09/2026 | 4 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:50.5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/09/2026 | 10 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:57.5 | 0 |
| 2.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:50.0 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $1.75 |
| 1/6 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rangiora Aw | 2000m | Fast | John Dunn | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Elkins
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr2) over 1660m at this track was 5th-5.68 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Catseye Beach (1:54.00) in 4yo+ on September 19 at $71. Before that 10th (Sr2) over 2138m at this track, at the bell was 10th-5.24 beaten 12 m by Smarter Than You (2:31.10) in 4yo+ on August 29 at $31. Must lift.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:50.5 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $71.00 |
| 10/11 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 10.9L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 26.8L | $61.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/07/2026 | 15 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:50.1 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $34.00 |
| 4/11 | 10/07/2026 | 13 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 25.0L | $61.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Layne Dwyer
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Comments
Last start was well beaten into seventh behind Final Deadline at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ on September 26 at $21. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-0.58 at the bell, beaten a head by Catseye Beach (1:54.00) in 4yo+ on September 19 at $4.20. Draws wide but with luck he can bounce back.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:50.5 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:50.0 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $1.75 |
| 3/11 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/08/2026 | 12 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 7.8L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/08/2026 | 11 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:50.4 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | R Sanderson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Zac Phillips | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leonard Cain
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1660m at this track was 4th-8.97 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Smarter Than You (1:54.80) in 4yo+ on October 3 at $4.80. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2138m at this track was 3rd-4.39 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Final Deadline (2:31.00) in 4yo+ on September 26 at $71. Draws for a trail and is in the mix.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:51.2 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/11 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:50.5 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | Band 5 NR 55 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | Band 4 NR 60 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $4.33 |
| 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 |