Albion Park Race 5 - Lunchbox Lodge Spelling Farm Mares Qualifying Pace
SHES IN LINE NZ (2) was very good last week when she drew wide but worked to the lead then fought on and finished third, beaten 4 metres at this venue. That put the writing on the wall and she is well served by a low draw. VINNIE NITRO (1) continued her consistent form when she came from much wider for fourth here a week ago. She should get her chance from the ace draw. THE LADY DIOR (6) has been ticking along okay and is in the mix if things go her way. DOLLY ROCKET (7) is another capable of featuring with her best form.

Driver: Leonard Cain
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr6) over 1660m at this track, at the bell was 4th-13.18 beaten 7 m by Fear The Pain (1:57.10) in 4yo+ on October 3 at $81. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 2138m at this track was 2nd-4.15 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Golden Shooz (2:34.60) in 4yo+ on September 26 at $41. Should get every chance from the ace draw.
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 | Mares NR 50 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $81.00 |
| 2/11 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | Mares NR 50 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/09/2026 | 11 | Mares NR 50 | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $8.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/09/2026 | 17 | NR 52 to 57 | $8,940.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 59.4L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/08/2026 | 3 | Mares No NR | $76,500.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 13.7L | $71.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/08/2026 | 12 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 3.2L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Leonard Cain | 0 |
| 11.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 01/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Leonard Cain | 0 |
| 32.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taleah McMullen
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into seventh behind Golden Shooz at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ on September 26 at $21. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing third behind Longshot at this track over 2138m in a 3yo+ on October 2 at $9. Draws well and is one of the key runners.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 02/10/2026 | 6 | NR 47 to 52 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | Mares NR 50 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | Mares NR 50 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $18.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | Mares NR 50 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Dannielle Mcmullen | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/09/2026 | 5 | Mares NR 50 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 65 | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | Dannielle Mcmullen | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 21.7L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Showed improvement last start when 2nd (Sr2) over 1660m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-9.92 beaten 4.5 m by Fear The Pain (1:57.10) in 4yo+ on October 3 at $23. Not likely to threaten this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | Mares NR 50 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $23.00 |
| 8/11 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | Mares NR 50 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:56.4 | 6 |
| 18.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | Mares NR 50 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:52.6 | 5 |
| 13.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | NR 50 | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | Mares NR 50 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:55.4 | 4 |
| 10.7L | $21.00 |
| 11/11 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | Mares NR 50 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 9.6L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 79.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Elkins
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Racana at this track over 1660m in a 4yo+ on September 5 at $3.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Fear The Pain at this track over 1660m in a 4yo+ on October 3 at $12. Can play a role in the finish again.
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 | 28 | Mares NR 50 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Graham Dwyer | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/4 | 10/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Zaiden Delangen | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | Mares NR 50 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Greg Bennett | 1:52.1 | 4 |
| 20.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/9 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Graham Dwyer | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 7.1L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Greg Bennett | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | Mares NR 50 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Greg Bennett | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 2.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | Mares NR 50 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 4/7 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Z L Delangen | 0 |
| 28.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1660m at this track was 6th-23.39 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Fear The Pain (1:57.10) in 4yo+ on October 3 at $3.20. At the start before 4th (Sr4) over 2138m at this track was 4th-10.51 at the bell, beaten 15 m by Golden Shooz (2:34.60) in 4yo+ on September 26 at $8.50. Capable of a good showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | Mares NR 50 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $3.20 |
| 4/11 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | Mares NR 50 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:56.4 | 4 |
| 15.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | Mares NR 50 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 6.6L | $2.30 |
| 3/9 | 12/09/2026 | 42 | Mares NR 50 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 2.1L | $3.10 |
| 8/9 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | Mares NR 50 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/07/2026 | 23 | Mares NR 50 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 15.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 02/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brendan Barnes
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 1660m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 8th-12.22 beaten 9 m by Miss Bay King Cole (1:59.50) in 4yo+ on September 12 at $8. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 1660m at this track, at the bell was 4th-12.35 beaten 17 m by Racana (1:55.60) in 4yo+ on September 5 at $7. May feature with some luck.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | Mares NR 50 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:55.8 | 7 |
| 9.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | Mares NR 50 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.1 | 7 |
| 17.7L | $7.00 |
| 7/11 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | Mares NR 50 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 72 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | Mares NR 50 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.1 | 7 |
| 8.4L | $14.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | Mares NR 50 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Paula Sapio | 0 |
| 31.7L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 13/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Paula Sapio | 0 |
| 26.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Layne Dwyer
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr7) over 1660m after racing wide at this track was 5th-18.57 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Fear The Pain (1:57.10) in 4yo+ on October 3 at $34. Two runs back came from midfield and won by 1.2 m (Sr2) at Redcliffe (2:50.50) beating Stormtide in 3yo+ on September 23 at $8 at the bell was leading 7.62. May find this tough.
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 | 10 | Mares NR 50 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:53.5 | 7 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | NR 52 to 58 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 2:00.3 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | NR 54 to 60 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 15.4L | $3.90 |
| 1/9 | 09/09/2026 | 6 | NR 52 to 58 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 03/09/2026 | 13 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/08/2026 | 8 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 23.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/4 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Leonard Cain | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Chloe Butler | 0 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trent Dawson
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr3) over 1660m at this track, beaten 30 m by Fear The Pain (1:57.10) in 4yo+ on October 3 at $41. Two runs back was well back in the run when 9th (Fr7) over 2138m at this track beaten 20 m by Golden Shooz (2:34.60) in 4yo+ on September 26 at $61. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | Mares NR 50 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 29.2L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | Mares NR 50 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:56.4 | 7 |
| 20.1L | $61.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | Mares NR 50 | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.90 |
| 6/8 | 05/09/2026 | 28 | Mares NR 50 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.1 | 5 |
| 20.5L | $31.00 |
| 10/10 | 08/08/2026 | 246 | Mares NR 50 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 48.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/7 | 28/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Trent Dawson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Blake Jones | 1:52.2 | 7 |
| 14.7L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Ky Bloomfield | 0 |
| 37L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shane Graham
Stats
Comments
Resuming after 12 weeks off the scene. Finished off last preparation recording on from midfield and won by 1.4 m when quickly away, (Fr2) at Riverina Paceway (2:03.80) beating Shades Of Miki in on July 17 at $4.80 at the bell was 4th-6m 2WWC. Market watch fresh.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 02/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 25.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/06/2026 | 21 | NR 56 to 63 | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Harry O'neill | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $5.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/05/2026 | 13 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Harry O'neill | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 19.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/4 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Harry O'neill | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |