Albion Park Race 4 - Selective Motors Albion Band 4 Pace
TINDER SURPRISE NZ (1) has been coming from wider barriers of late. Forced to work last week but was very good prior when he worked to the front before scoring by 8m at this circuit and distance. Should get every chance from the inside barrier. CONGO LINE (5) came from the back line to win the last time he raced over this distance and has performed well with top-four finishes over further since. Major player. EXCLUSIVE HUSTLER (4) wasn't disgraced from the back line last week. Won two of his previous three starts, coming from wider to score here two back. Contender. CHECKNOUTTHETALENT (8) draws for a trail and could be dangerous if things go his way.

Driver: Narissa Elkins
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1660m after racing wide at this track, beaten 9 m by We Always Have Faith (1:55.90) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on March 7 at $21. Showed ability the run before when he won by 8 m when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (1:55.60) beating Prince Of Pain in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on February 28 at $11. Should get every chance from the ace draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N J Elkins | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N J Elkins | 1:52.1 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | NR 50 or better | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 9.3L | $151.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Jack Chapple
Stats
Comments
Last start by a nose (Fr1) at this track (1:55.90) beating Basilisk Bob in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on March 7 at $26. Can 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.5 | 7 |
| 4.2L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/02/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Jack Chapple | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $41.00 |
| 5/5 | 05/02/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 27.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/01/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 21/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leonard Cain
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Sr2) over 2138m at this track, beaten 17 m by Dashing (2:33.10) in 4yo+ No NR on March 7 at $9. Showed ability the run before when he won by 5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (2:30.60) beating Hold Onto Ya Bling in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on February 28 at $11. Draws for a strong showing.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 17.7L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/02/2026 | 29 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Zachary Butcher | 1:51.8 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $4.40 |
| 1/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $50,000.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Dead | J G Coney | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | NR 60 to 75 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1980m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/5 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.15 |
| 2/6 | 15/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | R Sanderson | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Zac Phillips | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Elkins
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2138m at this track beaten 6 m by Dashing (2:33.10) in 4yo+ No NR on March 7 at $12. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 2138m at this track, beaten 3.5 m by Who's Delight (2:30.40) in 4yo+ NR 60 or better on February 21 at $8.50. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:55.2 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR 60 or better | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Zachary Butcher | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 3.7L | $8.50 |
| 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 |
| 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: Taleah McMullen
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr2) over 2138m at this track, beaten 18 m by Dashing (2:33.10) in 4yo+ No NR on March 7 at $34. Before that was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 2138m at this track, beaten 15 m by Who's Delight (2:30.40) in 4yo+ NR 60 or better on February 21 at $61. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | N J Elkins | 1:55.2 | 2 |
| 18.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Matt Elkins | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR 60 or better | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $61.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/5 | 31/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Matt Elkins | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr1) over 2138m after showing early speed at this track beaten 4.5 m by District Attorney (2:34.10) in No NR MANUAL PACERS on February 7 at $2.40. Showed ability the race before when he won by 1.0 m (10m Fr3) at this track (2:34.30) beating Send It in 4yo+ No NR on January 27 at $6.50 at the bell was 2nd-2.6m 2WNC. Could bounce back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 07/02/2026 | 11 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $2.40 |
| 1/7 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:55.6 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:56.7 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/01/2026 | 7 | NR 70 to 99 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:56.1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.30 |
| 3/7 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:58.0 | 0 |
| 2.4L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/12/2025 | 25 | NR 70 to 99 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:54.6 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $18.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 18.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th (Fr3) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 16 m by Exclusive Hustler (2:30.60) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on February 28 at $14. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 2138m at this track beaten 9 m by Who's Delight (2:30.40) in 4yo+ NR 60 or better on February 21 at $12. Draws for a trail and could be dangerous.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.4 | 3 |
| 16.2L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | NR 60 or better | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 9.9L | $12.00 |
| 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 |
| 4/7 | 20/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 6.4L | $0.00 |