Albion Park Race 10 - Ladbrokes Ultimate Driver Heat 20 (Up To Nr60 Pace)
MAJOR CRUNCH (1) resumes after finishing seventh at his latest appearance at Melton on December 5. Has the benefit of a good draw. It doesn't get any easier but he is capable of playing a significant role. KING HIT NZ (2) resumes from a spell of nine weeks after closing off last campaign in good form, scoring at his last appearance over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway. Has the benefit of a good draw. Well-placed to take this out. COTCHINELLIE (4) is on the radar after his last-start sixth over 1750m at Wedderburn four weeks ago. FRANCO MACHO NZ (3) has been about the mark of late and must be respected, the latest offering a sound fifth at this track over 1660m.

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 2240m at Melton beaten 35 m by Captain Perfect (2:41.60) in 3yo No NR CG on December 5 at $126. Will be hard to beat despite the layoff.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | G F Webster | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 33.4L | $126.00 |
| 4/12 | 26/11/2025 | 6 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | G F Webster | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/11/2025 | 13 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 2200m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $4.20 |
| 9/9 | 07/11/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Fast | Michael Bellman | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 35.5L | $126.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 25.4L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/10/2025 | 9 | No NR | $8,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Michael Bellman | 1:58.3 | 5 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | G F Webster | 0 |
| 36.4L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 09/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | D J Drury | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run he won by 3.5 m (Fr5) at Ascot Park Raceway (2:44.40) beating Turn N Burn in 3yo+ on December 19 at $4.70 at the bell was 3rd-3.7m on the pegs. Low draw and expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 19/12/2025 | 5 | $16,620.00 | Ascot Park Raceway | 2200m | E | Brent Barclay | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.70 | |
| 2/7 | 14/12/2025 | - | $9,610.00 | Central Southland Raceway | 2400m | Fast | Brent Barclay | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 | |
| 1/4 | 21/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Central Southland Raceway | 2400m | SS | Brent Barclay | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 1660m at this track, beaten 5 m by Captains Pick (1:57.30) in 3yo+ NR 51 to 57 on February 13 at $51. At his previous start 5th (Fr1) over 2138m at this track, beaten 14 m by Commodore Jujon (2:35.60) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on January 23 at $7. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Tamara Battle | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tamara Battle | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 14.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tamara Battle | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 09/01/2026 | 13 | NR 49 to 56 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tamara Battle | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 13.9L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 16.9L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tamara Battle | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Tamara Battle | 0 |
| 9.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 31/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 13.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
Recent efforts haven't been up to his best. Last start 6th (Fr3) over 1750m after showing early pace at Wedderburn beaten 20 m by Nosweetsforyou (2:06.20) in NR 55 to 64 on January 25 at $17. The run before 9th (Sr2) over 1750m at Swan Hill was 9th-16.4 at the bell, beaten 19 m by Miki B (2:03.50) in NR 56 to 64 on January 13 at $51. Major player on best efforts.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 25/01/2026 | 12 | NR 55 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Wedderburn | 1750m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:56.1 | 3 |
| 20.9L | $17.00 |
| 9/11 | 13/01/2026 | 14 | NR 56 to 64 | $7,000.00 | Swan Hill | 1750m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 19.5L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | E M Adams | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | NR 50 to 61 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 2:02.8 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $7.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 59 | $7,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Ellen Tormey | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 25.7L | $6.00 |
| 1/2 | 22/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Echuca | 2160m | J P Cotchin | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 01/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | J P Cotchin | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zachary Butcher
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr6) over 2030m after showing early pace at Newcastle, beaten 21 m by Obadiah Dragon (2:28.00) in NR up to 63 on February 13 at $17. Two runs back 7th (Fr4) over 1609m after showing early speed and racing wide at Tamworth was 2nd-0.55 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Mack Pack (1:56.80) in NR up to 55 on February 5 at $4. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 21.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/02/2026 | 13 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | Jemma Coney | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 12.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Jemma Coney | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.40 |
| 10/10 | 16/01/2026 | 20 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $12.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | NR up to 70 | $25,500.00 | Maitland | 2044m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 22.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/12/2025 | 13 | 2-5 WINs | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:58.1 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | M P Chapple | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 06/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 18.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 9 m by Hold Onto Ya Bling (1:56.30) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on February 14 at $34. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr7) over 2138m at this track beaten 35 m by French Fries (2:30.90) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on February 7 at $101. Certainly up to this and he is a major player.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gary Bond | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 9.2L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 07/02/2026 | 3 | NR 50 or better | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Gary Bond | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 34.6L | $101.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/02/2026 | 4 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gary Bond | 1:52.1 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $15.00 |
| 6/11 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Gary Bond | 1:55.0 | 1 |
| 20.7L | $16.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/01/2026 | 6 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | A D Gorman | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 62.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 31/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Good | A D Gorman | 0 |
| 137.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 10/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | A D Gorman | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gary Hall Jnr
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at Redcliffe over 1780m 3yo+ NR up to 65 on February 2. Last time out 9th (Fr6) over 1660m after being wide early at this track, beaten 19 m by Littlelioneljames (1:56.50) in 3yo+ NR up to 55 on February 17 at $9.50. Better than recent form suggests; great chance to bounce back.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 17/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 55 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | E R Lyons | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 19.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/4 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | H M Chalmers | 0 |
| 4.4L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 11/02/2026 | 9 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | E R Lyons | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 26.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 02/02/2026 | 10 | NR up to 65 | $4,000.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 6.2L | $1.95 |
| 4/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $50,000.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Blake Hughes | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Joshua Gallagher | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 2/9 | 13/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Blake Hughes | 1:57.1 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
| 7/9 | 03/01/2026 | 8 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 19.4L | $61.00 |
| 5/5 | 24/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | J J Sharp | 0 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: James MacDonald
Stats
Comments
Been racing well and showed plenty of improvement following February 3 run. Last start won by 4.5 m (Sr1) at this track (1:57.40) beating Warrawee Flyer in 3yo+ NR 43 to 50 on February 10 at $15. This race will be harder than that win. Others preferred at this stage.
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 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 50 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | NR 49 to 55 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/01/2026 | 13 | NR 43 to 48 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 54 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:56.6 | 4 |
| 6.1L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/01/2026 | 21 | NR 45 to 52 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 14.4L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 17/12/2025 | 8 | NR 40 to 43 | $4,660.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 1/5 | 13/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 02/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 12.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trista Dixon
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr4) over 1660m at this track beaten 6 m by Ohana Dancer (1:59.10) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on February 14 at $31. Before that 7th (Fr4) over 1660m at this track, beaten 11 m by Daisy Diana (1:57.00) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on February 7 at $15. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 11.1L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $2.70 |
| 4/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 65 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1230m | Dead | Michael Formosa | 6 |
| 11.3L | $9.00 | |
| 10/10 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 113.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Michael Formosa | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Matt Elkins | 0 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Layne Dwyer | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Sr4) over 2040m at Redcliffe beaten 30 m by Rock Supreme (2:29.00) in 3yo+ NR 55 to 65 on February 11 at $18. Two runs back won by 3.5 m as favourite when driven back in the field, when quickly away, (Fr4) held up early, at Redcliffe (2:08.50) beating My Ultimate Cossie in 3yo+ NR 53 to 59 on February 4 at $2.60. Not keen.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 28.8L | $18.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/02/2026 | 11 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $2.60 |
| 7/8 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 14.3L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:54.8 | 4 |
| 15.1L | $41.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $41.00 |
| 6/12 | 03/01/2026 | 8 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 21.1L | $101.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | J J Hutchinson | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 15/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | J J Hutchinson | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |