Albion Park Race 8 - Outkast National Design & Construction Mares Band 5 Pace
ILOVEACALENDERGIRL (4) has been most impressive of late and made it two wins in a row at this circuit and distance when she led from this barrier and got home by close 10 metres. Can take the next step and land the hat trick. CREDULOUS (3) recorded another strong performance last start when she battled on bravely for a 2.6m third at this circuit and distance, adding to a string of top-four finishes. Should enjoy an economical run from this draw so could grab a well-deserved win. OHANA DANCER (2) has been coming from wider draws of late but is better served having started from this barrier when she scored at this circuit and distance last month. A PERFECT DANCE (1) can be competitive from the inside draw.

Driver: Leonard Cain
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr3) over 1660m at this track beaten 14 m by Zahra Lou (1:56.40) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better M on February 28 at $41. At the run before 7th (Fr2) over 2138m at this track, beaten 19 m by Post Painter (2:33.70) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better M on February 14 at $101. Draws the pegs so expect a better effort.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:55.7 | 2 |
| 19.0L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:51.0 | 1 |
| 13.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:52.7 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | N T Rothwell | 1:53.9 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | N R Rothwell | 0 |
| 18.8L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 03/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | N R Rothwell | 0 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1660m at this track, beaten 10 m by Daisy Diana (1:55.90) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better M on March 7 at $101. Before that, 6th (Fr4) over 1660m at this track beaten 5 m by Zahra Lou (1:56.40) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better M on February 28 at $14. Has a low draw this time and can make an impact.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.3 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:52.9 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $6.50 |
| 9/10 | 07/02/2026 | 11 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | NR 48 to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 20/01/2026 | 69 | NR up to 55 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $3.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | B M Battle | 0 |
| 12.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 03/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Elkins
Stats
Comments
Good run when beaten by 3.5 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Zahra Lou at this track over 1660m in a 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better M on February 28 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third after showing early speed, behind Daisy Diana at this track over 1660m in a 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better M on March 7 at $6.50. Winning claims from a good draw.
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 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:52.3 | 4 |
| 2.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:52.9 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 10/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 28.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:52.0 | 7 |
| 8.7L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/01/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:51.5 | 4 |
| 7.6L | $71.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | T J Battle | 0 |
| 39.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Stacie Carbone | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
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Comments
Four-year-old mare is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at this track both over 1660m. Last start won by 9 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (1:55.60) beating Tiger Shirl in 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on March 7 at $1.28. Can land the hat trick.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.0 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $1.28 |
| 1/10 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 or better | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $1.95 |
| 2/10 | 20/02/2026 | 24 | Up to 3 LTW | $13,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $3.20 |
| 7/9 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 15.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Goulburn | 2240m | Fast | S M Arvidsson | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/01/2026 | 28 | NR up to 53 | $6,940.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 34.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 11/12/2025 | 10 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 1720m | Fast | B L Mcdonough | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | D Aiken | 0 |
| 11.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shane Graham
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 1660m at this track, beaten 8 m by Daisy Diana (1:55.90) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better M on March 7 at $26. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 2nd (Fr2) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track beaten 2.5 m by Zahra Lou (1:56.40) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better M on February 28 at $23. Will find this tough.
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 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.3 | 7 |
| 8.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:51.4 | 4 |
| 8.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.7 | 5 |
| 16.4L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/02/2026 | 17 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.0 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/01/2026 | 4 | NR up to 75 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 15.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 12/05/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | T R Moffat | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 24/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | T R Moffat | 0 |
| 68.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Bennett
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 1660m at this track, beaten 7 m by Daisy Diana (1:55.90) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better M on March 7 at $51. Two runs back 5th (Sr1) over 1660m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Zahra Lou (1:56.40) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better M on February 28 at $26. Hard to have.
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 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Greg Bennett | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 15.4L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/02/2026 | 4 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:55.7 | 3 |
| 24.7L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | NR 51 to 60 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 03/02/2026 | 11 | NR 49 to 55 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:53.8 | 6 |
| 6.9L | $12.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | H M Chalmers | 0 |
| 8.3L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 20/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | H M Chalmers | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brendan Barnes
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr5) over 1660m at this track, beaten 8 m by Platinum Jewel (1:57.10) in 4yo+ No NR MANUAL PACERS M on March 7 at $61. Two runs back 6th (Fr2) over 1660m after showing early pace at this track beaten 35 m by Platinum Jewel (1:55.80) in 4yo+ No NR M on February 28 at $6.50. Must do a lot more.
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 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.6 | 5 |
| 8.2L | $61.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.3 | 2 |
| 36.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/02/2026 | 21 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 3.6L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | No NR MANUAL PACERS | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:49.8 | 4 |
| 26.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.9 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $23.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 03/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 2090m | Good | Paul Hill | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |