Albion Park Race 1 - Ladbrokes Ultimate Driver Heat 1 (Nr50-56)
MERGE RIGHT (2) resumes after finishing eighth at her latest appearance at this track on December 19. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Meets some better types this time but a win is not out of the question. JEKAMIAS NZ (9) finished ninth last start over 1660m at this track, beaten 15 metres, after a modest sixth at this track the run prior. Primary contender if anywhere near his best. FLO RYDA NZ (3) was responsible for a better effort last time out when third over 1720m at Penrith. Should run a big race. STORMTIDE (8) is in the mix following a sixth at his most recent appearance over 2125m at Penrith.

Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Sr1) over 1980m at Tamworth was 6th-7.32 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Tasmans Delight (2:28.80) in NR up to 45 on January 13 at $17. Before that 5th (Fr2) over 1980m at Tamworth beaten 35 m by Sweet Rocky (2:26.00) in NR up to 45 on January 8 at $23. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 13/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 45 | $6,940.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 32.7L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | NR 45 to 47 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/12/2025 | 158 | NR 48 to 52 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 23.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | Sam Ison | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 11/07/2025 | 10 | NR 46 to 50 | $6,940.00 | Dubbo | 1720m | Fast | K L Langelaar | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 15.7L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/07/2025 | 6 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Young | 2100m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 43.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | G M Young | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trista Dixon
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Comments
Resuming after a spell of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into eighth after being driven well back, behind Ultimate Ark at this track over 2138m in a NR 47 to 51 on December 19 at $3.90. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 19/12/2025 | 5 | NR 47 to 51 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 12.2L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 14/12/2025 | 49 | NR 48 to 54 | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | Peter Greig | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/10/2025 | 59 | NR 48 to 54 | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | Peter Greig | 2:01.7 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $11.00 |
| 10/11 | 28/08/2025 | 4 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Peter Greig | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 31.8L | $81.00 |
| 5/5 | 24/08/2025 | 5 | No NR | $6,200.00 | Gatton | 1850m | Good | Matt Elkins | 2:07.9 | 1 |
| 30.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/08/2025 | 5 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:56.5 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $31.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Peter Greig | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 28/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | L T Cain | 0 |
| 66.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into tenth after being driven well back, behind Sinaloa at Menangle over 1609m in a 4-020yo+ 0W/20K Stakes on January 31 at $151. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third behind The Best Of You at Penrith over 1720m in a NR up to 53 on February 5 at $7.50. Progressing well. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 05/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $7.50 |
| 10/10 | 31/01/2026 | 2 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:52.6 | 10 |
| 25.0L | $151.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 31.4L | $8.50 |
| 9/9 | 24/01/2026 | 2 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Neutral | Joshua Gallagher | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 47 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | J L Daskalovski | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 01/02/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 49.8L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/8 | 16/04/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | C A Petroff | 0 |
| 41.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: James MacDonald
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Comments
Backs up three days after he failed to impress 6th (Fr1) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track beaten 17 m by Hatties Jewel (2:33.70) in 3yo+ NR 43 to 48 on February 17 at $5.50. Before that was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1660m after being wide early at this track beaten 12 m by Udderly Sweet (1:57.60) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on February 14 at $81. This will fully test.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 17/02/2026 | 3 | NR 43 to 48 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tamara Battle | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 17.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 12.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/02/2026 | 4 | NR 42 to 48 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tamara Battle | 1:54.9 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 65 | $4,000.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Paige Bevan | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/01/2026 | 4 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 25.0L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/01/2026 | 17 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.8 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/3 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | L K Limpus | 0 |
| 29.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR 49 to 53 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/9 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | L K Limpus | 0 |
| 3.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
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Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 8th (Sr1) over 2138m at this track beaten 50 m by Final Deadline (2:32.90) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on February 14 at $71. Before that 5th (Fr1) over 1660m at this track beaten 7 m by Llanfair Llewellan (1:56.90) in 3yo+ NR 49 to 56 on February 6 at $6. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jonah Hutchinson | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 51.8L | $71.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR 49 to 56 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Paige Bevan | 1:53.3 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Paige Bevan | 1:54.3 | 5 |
| 9.2L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR 49 to 56 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jonah Hutchinson | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 3.1L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 09/01/2026 | 10 | NR 49 to 56 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 13.9L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | B L Mcdonough | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 1660m after racing wide at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Captains Pick (1:57.30) in 3yo+ NR 51 to 57 on February 13 at $12. Two runs back failed to finish when he ran at this track on September 4 over 2138m. Can improve enough to feature.
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 | 13/02/2026 | 162 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 4.6L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 27/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Layne Dwyer | 0 |
| 58.7L | $0.00 | |
| 0/8 | 04/09/2025 | 7 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 99.0L | $2.60 |
| 8/11 | 28/08/2025 | 12 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 27.0L | $9.50 |
| 8/11 | 16/08/2025 | 8 | No NR | $76,500.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 17.4L | $101.00 |
| 7/12 | 08/08/2025 | 8 | NR 52 to 57 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $4.60 |
| 5/10 | 31/07/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 56 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 3.9L | $23.00 |

Driver: Zachary Butcher
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2125m at Penrith, beaten 30 m by Cerise Rainbow (2:33.70) in NR up to 62 on February 12 at $11. At the run before was well back in the run when 7th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle was 9th-17.14 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Surf Ace (1:52.70) in 3yo+ 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 on February 10 at $41. Winning chance on his best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 12/02/2026 | 2 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 27.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/02/2026 | 5 | 2LTW so eligible 3yo+ NR55 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:52.7 | 8 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Neutral | Vaughan Duncan | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 20.9L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 31/01/2026 | 2 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:51.8 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/01/2026 | 5 | NR up to 52 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Vaughan Duncan | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/01/2026 | 2 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | L R Thirgood | 0 |
| 31.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 12/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | L R Thirgood | 0 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gary Hall Jnr
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Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 9th (Fr2) over 1660m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 15 m by Hold Onto Ya Bling (1:56.30) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on February 14 at $8. The start before 6th (Sr3) over 2138m at this track beaten 30 m by French Fries (2:30.90) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on February 7 at $101. Capable of a lot more.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Lola Weidemann | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 15.1L | $8.00 |
| 6/11 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Lola Weidemann | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 31.4L | $101.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/01/2026 | 4 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Lola Weidemann | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/01/2026 | 3 | NR 48 to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Lola Weidemann | 1:56.3 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Lola Weidemann | 1:55.0 | 6 |
| 16.2L | $71.00 |
| 4/6 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Lola Weidemann | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | L A Primmer | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Day Jr | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr3) over 2040m after showing early speed at Redcliffe, beaten 23 m by Rock Supreme (2:29.00) in 3yo+ NR 55 to 65 on February 11 at $17. Two runs back won by 2.5 m (Sr1) at Redcliffe (2:32.20) beating Absolutely Stoked in 3yo+ NR 45 to 52 on February 4 at $4.40. Not keen.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 23.9L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 52 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Hannah Anforth | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $4.40 |
| 7/8 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 54 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Hannah Anforth | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 115.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 52 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Hannah Anforth | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 54 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Hannah Anforth | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 52 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Hannah Anforth | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 22.7L | $6.50 |
| 4/5 | 14/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 26/10/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 41L | $0.00 |