Albion Park Race 5 - Ladbrokes Ultimate Driver Heat 15 (Qualifying Pace)
PATH TO GREATNESS (9) finished fifth last start in a Group One over 1609m at Menangle, beaten 12 metres by Double Lou. Quality performer who can win first up in this company. HUXTON NZ (3) has been racing well, filling a top-five position at his last six starts including a second most recently at Menangle over 1609m. Will enjoy a nice run from this favourable starting position. Ideally placed and is sure to prove tough to beat again. STRIKEM NZ (4) disappointed last time when eighth over 1660m at this track. Can bounce back. COUNTY COURT JUDGE (1) is the best of the rest after finishing sixth over 1660m at this track last time out.

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 2138m Up to 3 LTW on January 30. Last time out was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 1660m at this track beaten 10 m by Hold Onto Ya Bling (1:56.30) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on February 14 at $16. This looks a nice assignment so watch for a better run.
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 | 8 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:52.7 | 7 |
| 10.2L | $16.00 |
| 5/12 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:54.8 | 6 |
| 7.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 16/01/2026 | 10 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:55.2 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 06/01/2026 | 18 | Up to 3 LTW | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:52.5 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind French Fries at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ NR 50 or better on February 7 at $14. Then a handy effort when a close second after being driven well back, behind Hold Onto Ya Bling at this track over 1660m in a 4yo+ NR 50 or better on February 14 at $6. Has a low draw and will go well again.
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 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 5/11 | 07/02/2026 | 9 | NR 50 or better | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 24.4L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | W T Rothwell | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | W T Rothwell | 0 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 55 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | W T Rothwell | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 6/10 | 15/01/2026 | 14 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | W T Rothwell | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 15.2L | $2.90 |
| 2/9 | 01/01/2026 | 8 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | W T Rothwell | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Luke Tabone | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Zachary Butcher
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Lenneth at Menangle over 1609m NR up to 75 last start. Before that was beaten 4.5 metres third at Newcastle over 2030m in NR up to 70 on February 6. Sure to measure up again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:51.3 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 06/02/2026 | 34 | NR up to 70 | $11,830.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 4.7L | $1.60 |
| 1/10 | 03/01/2026 | 15 | NR up to 65 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:51.5 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 5/8 | 19/12/2025 | 20 | 2-5 WINs | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:58.1 | 4 |
| 38.8L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 29/11/2025 | 4 | NR 55 to 70 MANUAL PACERS | $52,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Dead | Angus Garrard | 1:49.9 | 2 |
| 11.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/11/2025 | 17 | NR 55 to 70 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:50.7 | 4 |
| 5.6L | $1.85 |
| 1/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 14/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Mathew Neilson | 0 |
| 23.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 8 m by Resilient (1:55.00) in NR up to 75 on January 31 at $1.90. Before that, a solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr6) over 1780m after racing wide at Redcliffe, beaten 3.5 m by Credulous (2:07.70) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on January 21 at $1.75. Best form should see him feature in the finish.
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 | 1660m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 31/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:51.5 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 21/01/2026 | 102 | NR up to 75 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $1.75 |
| 1/5 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 11/10/2025 | 42 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 11.7L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/08/2025 | 18 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 1.7L | $1.40 |
| 2/9 | 12/08/2025 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.10 |
| 2/10 | 05/08/2025 | 17 | NR up to 75 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 1.7L | $1.12 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr3) over 2138m after showing early speed at this track beaten 18 m by Hot Rod Harry (2:32.70) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on January 24 at $6. Before that 6th (Fr6) over 1660m after racing wide at this track beaten 8 m by Fact Finder (1:57.10) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on January 17 at $34. Finds a few better. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | N J Elkins | 1:55.0 | 3 |
| 18.1L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N J Elkins | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
| 9/12 | 10/01/2026 | 21 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | N J Elkins | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 11.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N J Elkins | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | N J Elkins | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N J Elkins | 1:51.4 | 2 |
| 24.6L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 16.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 10.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: James MacDonald
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track beaten 6 m by Captains Pick (1:57.30) in 3yo+ NR 51 to 57 on February 13 at $6. Two runs back 2nd (Fr6) over 1660m after being wide early at this track beaten 5 m by Llanfair Llewellan (1:56.90) in 3yo+ NR 49 to 56 on February 6 at $41. Finding a few ahead of him.
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 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Mitchell Cox | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | NR 49 to 56 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mitchell Cox | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | H M Chalmers | 0 |
| 7.9L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $50,000.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | D A Chapple | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 37.5L | $71.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | D A Chapple | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/01/2026 | 11 | NR up to 55 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | Bryse Mcelhinney | 1:57.1 | 2 |
| 14.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/01/2026 | 10 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Fast | W T Rothwell | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 13.0L | $3.70 |
| 1/4 | 19/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | H M Chalmers | 0 |
| 12.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gary Hall Jnr
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 1660m at this track, beaten 6 m by Udderly Sweet (1:57.60) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on February 14 at $21. Two runs back won by 2.25 m (Fr7) at this track (2:00.40) beating Merry Jewel in 3yo+ NR 42 to 48 on February 6 at $3.20. Might find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | NR 42 to 48 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Hannah Anforth | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 2.2L | $3.20 |
| 3/9 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Hannah Anforth | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 4.9L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | NR 42 to 48 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Hannah Anforth | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 8.2L | $12.00 |
| 11/12 | 10/01/2026 | 31 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 28/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 21.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently with minor placings at his last two starts at this course. Placed last start surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (FT Fr1) over 2138m at this track, beaten 6 m by Dashing (2:35.10) in 4yo+ No NR on February 17 at $2.60. Before that 2nd (FT Fr2) over 2138m at this track beaten a nose by Alby Two Chains (2:32.70) in 4yo+ No NR on February 10 at $3.60. Not as keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | 3 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.9 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 4/11 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $19.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:54.1 | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
| 5/9 | 17/01/2026 | 9 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/6 | 08/01/2026 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 30/12/2025 | 3 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
| 1/4 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 69.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 25/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | L T Cain | 0 |
| 2.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trista Dixon
Stats
Comments
Returns after four months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into fifth after a quick start, behind Double Lou at Menangle over 1609m in a 3yo G1 No NR CG on October 25 at $3.30. Has never missed the frame when resuming and can make a winning return.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 11.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:49.9 | 2 |
| 12.2L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 18/10/2025 | 22 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.65 |
| 2/10 | 26/09/2025 | 20 | No NR | $15,000.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:51.2 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $1.20 |
| 7/10 | 06/09/2025 | 49 | No NR | $1,980,000.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:52.6 | 4 |
| 7.1L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:54.7 | 5 |
| 22.4L | $15.00 |
| 4/12 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $300,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.1 | 1 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |