Albion Park Race 7 - Benstud Standardbreds Trotters Mbl
PINNIE (4) has been very consistent since switching form Victoria, adding to a string of top-four results when she came from the back row for third last week. Her strike rate at this distance stands at 50 per cent and she should get her chance from this barrier. HIDE AND SEEK (3) made an encouraging return after 10 weeks on the sidelines, coming from a 30m handicap and going under narrowly. Tends to improve second-up and draws well so looks a danger. MUFASA METRO NZ (6) was solid enough in finishing midfield from a similar barrier when resuming. Has only once missed a place in eight second-up attempts so can progress. GET USED TO IT (2) will be fitter for recent racing and draws much better than last week so look for improvement.

Driver: Jack Chapple
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Eight-year-old entire showed improvement last start. Won by 18 m (Sr2) at this track (2:36.20) beating Instant Delight in on October 27 at $6 at the bell was leading 3.7. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into eleventh behind Pinnie at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ on October 10 at $31. Might find this tough.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 27/10/2026 | 17 | NR up to 75 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 18.5L | $6.00 |
| 11/11 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:57.7 | 0 |
| 84.1L | $31.00 |
| 5/5 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/09/2026 | 25 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:59.4 | 0 |
| 9.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/09/2026 | 28 | NR up to 90 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/08/2026 | 17 | NR up to 85 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $1.60 |
| 1/5 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 22.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 18/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
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Comments
Last start 6th (Sr3) over 2138m at this track, at the bell was 6th-10.16 beaten 15 m by Keayang Stuka (2:33.70) in 4yo+ on October 31 at $41. Before that, 9th (20m) over 2647m at this track beaten 80 m by Gus (3:14.80) in 4yo+ on October 24 at $23. Draws well and may be ready to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2647m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:56.3 | 0 |
| 80.6L | $23.00 |
| 8/11 | 10/10/2026 | 238 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:57.7 | 0 |
| 20.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 31.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 110.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2647m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |

Driver: Mathew Neilson
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Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Game effort when 2nd (30m) over 2138m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.06 beaten a nose by Golden Sunset (2:40.90) in 4yo+ on September 26 at $7. Fitter and aided by a low draw so looks a threat.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 26/09/2026 | 70 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:59.4 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Mathew Neilson | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 | |
| 8/13 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $500,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 22.2L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $61.00 |
| 4/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $23.00 |
| 1/12 | 20/06/2026 | 35 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Redcliffe | 2613m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:59.0 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Mathew Neilson | 0 |
| 23.6L | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:54.9 | 5 |
| 18.2L | $8.00 |

Driver: Tom Callaghan
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Comments
Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Gus at this track over 2647m in a 4yo+ on October 24 at $9.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Keayang Stuka at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ on October 31 at $3.60. Strong claims.
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 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/10 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2647m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:56.3 | 0 |
| 7.6L | $9.50 |
| 1/11 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:57.7 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/5 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $2.20 |
| 4/6 | 26/09/2026 | 35 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:59.4 | 0 |
| 5.9L | $2.15 |
| 2/7 | 15/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Tom Callaghan | 0 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 22/08/2026 | 56 | 4& No NR | $25,500.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:58.2 | 6 |
| 32.6L | $1.18 |
| 3/5 | 14/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Tom Callaghan | 0 |
| 51.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shane Graham
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Comments
Last start 9th (Sr1) over 2138m at this track beaten 20 m by Keayang Stuka (2:33.70) in 4yo+ on October 31 at $81. At the run before 8th (30m) over 2647m at this track, beaten 60 m by Gus (3:14.80) in 4yo+ on October 24 at $61. No surprise to see him 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 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 20.5L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/10/2026 | 98 | No NR Discretionary Handicap | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2647m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:56.3 | 0 |
| 58.3L | $61.00 |
| 10/13 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $500,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:57.7 | 4 |
| 36.8L | $151.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:56.4 | 2 |
| 11.8L | $31.00 |
| 8/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:56.2 | 3 |
| 20.8L | $151.00 |
| 6/12 | 20/06/2026 | 21 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Redcliffe | 2613m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:59.0 | 0 |
| 31.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | N M Dawson | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 17/02/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | A F J Sanderson | 0 |
| 56.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Elkins
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Promising type show didn't do much at the end of his last preparation. Fair return to racing first up was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 2138m at this track was 5th-18.23 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Keayang Stuka (2:33.70) in 4yo+ on October 31 at $61. Rarely out of the money when second-up so watch for a spike in form.
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 | 31/10/2026 | 105 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $61.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Matt Elkins | 0 |
| 25.9L | $0.00 | |
| 13/13 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $500,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:57.7 | 5 |
| 238.1L | $126.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $18.00 |
| 10/12 | 04/07/2026 | 49 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 24.4L | $151.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Matt Elkins | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:54.9 | 1 |
| 19.1L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 21.0L | $13.00 |