Albion Park Race 2 - Ladbrokes Ultimate Driver Heat 12 (Open Pace)
TIMS A TROOPER (6) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 2.25 metres from the winner in second over 2138m at this track. This is a nice drop in grade so he is a major player. IM THE FALCON NZ (10) showed plenty of fight to salute last time out over 1660m at this track, getting home by just 1.3 metres. Will need an ounce of luck to slot in from this tricky draw. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a major role again. JIMARTEE (8) disappointed last time when seventh over 1660m at this track. Can bounce back. ALBY TWO CHAINS (1) is the next elect off a last-start win by a nose at this track over 2138m.

Driver: James MacDonald
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Comments
Last start won by a nose (20m Fr1) at this track (2:32.70) beating Gem Punter Pete in 4yo+ No NR on February 10 at $6.50. Will make his presence felt.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | 17 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.9 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 10/12 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 17.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:50.2 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 10/01/2026 | 18 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $18,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:56.3 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 7.7L | $2.15 |
| 2/6 | 16/12/2025 | 10 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:51.5 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $1.35 |
| 1/2 | 14/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Adam Shaw | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/3 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Taylor Ford | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gary Hall Jnr
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Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Sr1) over 1660m at this track beaten 9 m by Cheerstolou (1:54.70) in No NR on February 14 at $16. Decent effort last start. Overdue and expected to be prominent.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.2 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 7.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:51.4 | 5 |
| 6.7L | $12.00 |
| 5/12 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:50.2 | 6 |
| 31.6L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $18,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:56.3 | 4 |
| 6.9L | $15.00 |
| 3/4 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Leonard Cain | 0 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 11/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Leonard Cain | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Fr1) over 2138m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 8 m by Speak The Truth (2:30.40) in No NR on February 14 at $11. Two runs back was well back in the run when 4th (Fr6) over 1660m at this track, beaten 5 m by Im The Falcon (1:54.60) in No NR on February 7 at $101. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | N J Elkins | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N J Elkins | 1:51.1 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N J Elkins | 1:51.2 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $61.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | N J Elkins | 1:54.2 | 6 |
| 11.2L | $71.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/01/2026 | 18 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $18,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | N J Elkins | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/5 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:54.6 | 4 |
| 7.2L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Matt Elkins | 0 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 16/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Luke Dunne | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zachary Butcher
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Comments
Last start 9th (Fr4) over 2138m at this track beaten 14 m by Speak The Truth (2:30.40) in No NR on February 14 at $61. Two runs back won by 1.75 m as favourite (20m Fr2) at this track (2:39.60) beating Amami in 4yo+ No NR on February 3 at $1.90. Has the job ahead.
Last Starts 6 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 | 11 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 14.0L | $61.00 |
| 1/5 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $6,200.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:59.0 | 0 |
| 1.7L | $1.90 |
| 2/7 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:55.6 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:57.6 | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:56.7 | 0 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:59.3 | 0 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |
| 2/4 | 18/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 32.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
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Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.25 m second behind Speak The Truth at this track over 2138m No NR last start. Before that was beaten 5 metres fifth again at this track over 1660m same class on February 7. Will be right in the thick of things.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:51.1 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:52.2 | 6 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:51.2 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/4 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Trista Dixon | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 21/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | M P Neilson | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
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Comments
Didn't do much last time out, was well beaten after breaking at Penrith on February 12. Before that 9th (Fr5) over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 80 m by Captain Bellasario (1:51.00) in NR up to 95 on February 7 at $26. Others preferred.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 12/02/2026 | 5 | NR up to 80 | $11,830.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 144.5L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:51.0 | 5 |
| 77.5L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 90 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Kerryann Morris | 1:50.8 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.9 | 4 |
| 27.8L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | W | Chris Geary | 1:54.5 | 1 |
| 51.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 14.6L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 02/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Good | T D Williams | 0 |
| 6.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 17/01/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | S M Grima | 0 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track beaten 6 m by Im The Falcon (1:54.60) in No NR on February 7 at $10. The run before 6th (Fr3) over 2138m at this track beaten 9 m by Speak The Truth (2:29.10) in No NR on January 31 at $6.50. Heading the right way and should play a big role.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | G W Bennett | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Ricky Thurlow | 1:51.1 | 2 |
| 6.4L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Ricky Thurlow | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Ricky Thurlow | 1:51.2 | 6 |
| 12.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Ricky Thurlow | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $3.30 |
| 3/5 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Ricky Thurlow | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 27/12/2025 | 119 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Ricky Thurlow | 1:52.7 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/2 | 16/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Ricky Thurlow | 0 |
| 4.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Ricky Thurlow | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trista Dixon
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was well back in the run when 6th (Fr5) over 2138m after being wide early at this track beaten 7 m by Speak The Truth (2:30.40) in No NR on February 14 at $41. Showed ability the run before when he won by 2.5 m (Sr1) at this track (2:34.10) beating Turn It Up in No NR MANUAL PACERS on February 7 at $3. Will make his presence felt.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 7.1L | $41.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:51.4 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/12 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $4.40 |
| 3/9 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:50.2 | 3 |
| 27.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $18,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/3 | 02/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Chloe Butler | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Chloe Butler | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.3 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (1:54.60) beating Hector in No NR on February 7 at $1.22. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:51.1 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.22 |
| 2/6 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 17/01/2026 | 168 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Tom Callaghan | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 02/08/2025 | 63 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:53.9 | 6 |
| 22.1L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Cameron Hart | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 31/05/2025 | 14 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:50.2 | 9 |
| 16.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/05/2025 | 7 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Jack Callaghan | 1:53.8 | 4 |
| 10.9L | $4.40 |