Albion Park Race 3 - Ladbrokes Ultimate Driver Heat 13 (Band 4 / Band 3 Pace)
DASHING (2) had to call on all reserves to score last start over 2138m at this track, getting home by just a neck. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Finds a tougher race but another win is not out of the question. ATTACHMENT (10) broke in the run and finished a distant seventh when resuming last start over 2138m at this track. No favours expected from this draw. Needs to get it right to beat this field but he is up to the job. CONGO LINE (1) is in the mix following a fourth at his most recent appearance over 2138m at this track. CHECKNOUTTHETALENT (8) is the best of the rest after finishing sixth over 1660m at this track last time out.

Driver: Zachary Butcher
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2138m at this track, beaten 3.5 m by District Attorney (2:34.10) in No NR MANUAL PACERS on February 7 at $19. Two runs back won by a nose (Sr1) at this track (1:56.60) beating Ima Queen Bee in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on January 24 at $5.50. Rates highly. Winning claims.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 3.6L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $13.00 |
| 9/12 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:51.5 | 5 |
| 10.4L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Dead | Matt Elkins | 1:52.6 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/10/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | B D Finnis | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 23/09/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | B D Finnis | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a neck (20m Fr1) at this track (2:35.10) beating Hot And Treacherous in 4yo+ No NR on February 17 at $2.80. Back on track and is assisted by an inside draw.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.6 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | 25 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.9 | 0 |
| 3.9L | $3.40 |
| 1/3 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 28L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 16/01/2026 | 15 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Bruce Harpley | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/01/2026 | 198 | NR up to 100 | $18,360.00 | Leeton | 2582m | Fast | Bruce Harpley | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 32.9L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 17/06/2025 | 17 | 5 0K/5 Starts | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.6 | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 5/10 | 31/05/2025 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $4.20 |
| 5/9 | 24/05/2025 | 35 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.1 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $7.00 |

Driver: Gary Hall Jnr
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (20m Fr2) over 2138m at this track beaten 6 m by Dashing (2:35.10) in 4yo+ No NR on February 17 at $17. At his previous start was well beaten after breaking at this track on February 10. Good signs last start and this looks a suitable contest.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:55.6 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.9 | 0 |
| 57.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/02/2026 | 3 | No NR | $6,200.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:59.0 | 0 |
| 1.7L | $3.20 |
| 4/8 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:51.4 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/12 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 11.1L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/01/2026 | 11 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:50.2 | 3 |
| 33.8L | $71.00 |
| 5/5 | 06/01/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 99 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 14.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 31/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | B W Barnes | 0 |
| 27.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr1) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 60 m by Pinseeker (2:22.80) in C on January 30 at $24.40. Before that 9th (Fr4) over 1609m at Richmond Park well beaten by It's Tough (1:51.50) on January 11 at $36.80. Not going well enough.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 30/01/2026 | 19 | $15,430.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 58.1L | $24.40 | |
| 9/9 | 11/01/2026 | 2 | $20,420.00 | Richmond Park | 1609m | Fast | Jacob J Dunn | 1:51.5 | 4 |
| 114.2L | $36.80 | |
| 7/7 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | $19,670.00 | Richmond Park | 2400m | Fast | Jacob J Dunn | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 33.8L | $31.90 | |
| 6/9 | 02/01/2026 | 77 | $32,670.00 | Omakau | 2000m | E | John R Dunn | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $21.90 | |
| 1/6 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rangiora Aw | 2000m | Fast | John R Dunn | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 17/10/2025 | 12 | $15,660.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Riley Harrison | 1:56.6 | 9 |
| 11.9L | $5.20 | |
| 3/8 | 05/10/2025 | 9 | $33,510.00 | Mt Harding | 3000m | Heavy | Tim Williams | 2:22.3 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $12.90 |

Driver: James MacDonald
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1660m at this track beaten 9 m by So Sirius (1:54.90) in No NR MANUAL PACERS on January 31 at $5. At the run before 4th (Fr2) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track beaten 7 m by Mullum Hank (2:33.00) in No NR MANUAL PACERS on January 24 at $9.50. Better than last start and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Gary Bond | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gary Bond | 1:51.4 | 1 |
| 9.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 24/01/2026 | 11 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Gary Bond | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Gary Bond | 1:56.7 | 0 |
| 34.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/01/2026 | 17 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Gary Bond | 1:59.3 | 0 |
| 2.7L | $7.00 |
| 12/12 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Damon Watson | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 50.9L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | B 4 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gary Bond | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 17 m as favourite (Fr5) at Redcliffe (2:29.00) beating Sir Richard Lee in 3yo+ NR 55 to 65 on February 11 at $2.30. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 11/02/2026 | 5 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | L I Mcelhinney | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $2.30 |
| 1/12 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Bryse Mcelhinney | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $3.60 |
| 6/9 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Bryse Mcelhinney | 1:51.5 | 5 |
| 7.5L | $151.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $12,240.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | Bryse Mcelhinney | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 4/10 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Bryse Mcelhinney | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 6.6L | $2.80 |
| 1/3 | 08/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Bryse Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 119.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Fast | Bryse Mcelhinney | 1:52.5 | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 17/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Bryse Mcelhinney | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr4) over 2138m after being wide early at this track, beaten 10 m by District Attorney (2:34.10) in No NR MANUAL PACERS on February 7 at $41. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 2138m at this track, beaten 30 m by Tiger Band Wagon (2:32.30) in 7yo+ NR 70 to 99 on December 23 at $4. Form not up to scratch.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 07/02/2026 | 46 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | N J Elkins | 1:56.0 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/5 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.6 | 2 |
| 29.1L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/12/2025 | 17 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:51.5 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $19.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Dead | Matt Elkins | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $151.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Matt Elkins | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 106.3L | $23.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/11/2025 | 11 | B 4 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 16.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 31/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Matt Elkins | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
| 99/8 | 24/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Matt Elkins | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Cameron Hart
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track beaten 16 m by Fernco Nel (1:54.00) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on February 7 at $26. Before that, 5th (Fr4) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 3.5 m by Lanai (2:33.10) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on January 31 at $13. Better than last start and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 9.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:50.5 | 2 |
| 16.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/12 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.60 |
| 6/10 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 8.6L | $12.00 |
| 4/12 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | B 4 No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 14.9L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trista Dixon
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 8th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 19 m by Braedos Lad (1:53.10) in No NR on September 7 2024 at $23. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | B 4 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 5.2L | $3.10 |
| 4/8 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:55.4 | 2 |
| 19.4L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Dead | Shane Graham | 1:50.6 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Shane Graham | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | W | Shane Graham | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:56.3 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 99/3 | 19/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | |
| 99/8 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Didn't impress first-up at this course and distance beaten 50 m seventh behind Alby Two Chains in a 4yo+ No NR on February 10. Expect a much better run this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 10/02/2026 | 150 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:53.9 | 0 |
| 52.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Tom Callaghan | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 13/09/2025 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $1.50 |
| 5/10 | 06/09/2025 | 21 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:53.9 | 10 |
| 6.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 16/08/2025 | 14 | No NR | $76,500.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:51.4 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $1.50 |
| 10/12 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $53,040.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Chantal Turpin | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 27.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Tom Callaghan | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 |