Albion Park Race 8 - Lunchbox Lodge Spelling Farm Mares Qualifying Pace
DRAW A DREAM (6) draws wider so may need some luck but looks close to a win after filling a minor placing in four of her last five appearances. With even luck she could find her winning ways. LULLABY NZ (3) draws better than last week and had been racing consistently with a string of top-four finishes at this venue prior. Should get her chance from a more favourable barrier. KYLOAN QUEEN (7) was in good form before the spell, closing off her last campaign with two wins and a second from her last three starts. Draws wide and tends to need a run to find her best but has been readied with two trials. OUT OF EDEN (5) has been about the mark of late so could be competitive.

Driver: Gary Bond
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 2040m at Redcliffe beaten 21 m by Canadian Lass (2:29.70) in 3yo+ NR 55 to 65 on April 8 at $61. At her previous start 7th (Fr5) over 1780m at Redcliffe beaten 19 m by Welease Woddewick (2:07.60) in 3yo+ NR 53 to 59 on April 1 at $41. May do better from this draw.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Gary Bond | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 21.1L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 19.1L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/03/2026 | 102 | NR 53 to 59 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 18.6L | $71.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 25.9L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 06/12/2025 | 4 | NR 50 to 70 | $9,360.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Deni Roberts | 1:57.3 | 3 |
| 7.4L | $2.60 |
| 1/12 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 57 | $9,360.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Deni Roberts | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.10 |
| 4/10 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | NR 40 to 75 | $9,360.00 | Gloucester Park | 2130m | Neutral | Deni Roberts | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 13.6L | $2.50 |
| 1/4 | 29/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Byford | 2150m | Good | D J Harper | 0 |
| 21.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jayson Finnis
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (30m Fr2) over 2200m at Marburg beaten 13 m by The Harris Hawk (2:47.70) in 4yo+ NR 40 to 70 on April 5 at $7. At the start before solid effort when 3rd (Sr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 9 m by Much Bettor (1:57.70) in 3yo+ NR 51 to 57 on March 27 at $7.50. Could be competitive from this draw.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 05/04/2026 | 9 | NR 40 to 70 | $6,260.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 2:02.7 | 0 |
| 13.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/03/2026 | 4 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 9.9L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 23/03/2026 | 6 | NR 40 to 70 | $4,060.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 2:02.7 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 17/03/2026 | 10 | NR up to 55 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 1.9L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 13/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Jayson Finnis | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $3.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 5.0L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Matt Elkins | 0 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1660m at this track beaten 18 m by Tough Shaz (1:56.10) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on April 4 at $23. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Majorita Jujon (2:33.40) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on March 28 at $2. Has a low draw and is a leading player.
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 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.5 | 6 |
| 18.2L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.5 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nikki Chalk | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 9.0L | $16.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 5.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $14.00 |
| 1/4 | 19/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | M P Chapple | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 05/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | M P Chapple | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adam Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr1) over 2138m at this track beaten 8 m by Majorita Jujon (2:33.40) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on March 28 at $12. At her previous start solid effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track beaten 4.5 m by Seaside Glory (1:56.00) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on March 21 at $12. Consider.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:55.5 | 1 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Alanah Richardson | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 4.4L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.0 | 6 |
| 13.4L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 3.4L | $5.50 |
| 9/9 | 21/02/2026 | 91 | NR 50 or better | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | J G Coney | 1:52.3 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $2.50 |
| 5/5 | 22/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | J B Meikle | 0 |
| 28.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 19/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Elkins
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 16 m by Tough Shaz (1:56.10) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on April 4 at $41. Before that, was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 2138m at this track, beaten 6 m by Majorita Jujon (2:33.40) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on March 28 at $51. Hasn't been far way of late so could get into the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:52.5 | 2 |
| 16.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:55.5 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 7.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 24.3L | $2.90 |
| 5/9 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:55.5 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Matt Elkins | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 21/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Jordan Chibnall | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Layne Dwyer
Stats
Comments
Good performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Majorita Jujon at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on March 28 at $8. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4 m finishing second behind Tough Shaz at this track over 1660m in a 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on April 4 at $4.40. Rates highly. Draws wider but looks close to a win,
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 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 4.2L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:55.5 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $1.65 |
| 3/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:52.0 | 1 |
| 10.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Harrison Ross | 1:52.8 | 9 |
| 8.8L | $1.95 |
| 3/8 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 04/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | James Herbertson | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
First up. At the last run she game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track was leading by 3.4m on the pegs at the bell, beaten a nose by Hell Of A Hand (1:57.30) in No NR M on December 6 at $1.55. Readied with a couple of trials so looking for a good return,
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 49.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | A D Gorman | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 06/12/2025 | 9 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.7 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.55 |
| 1/7 | 27/11/2025 | 21 | NR up to 70 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/10 | 06/11/2025 | 12 | NR up to 65 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $9.50 |
| 8/12 | 25/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 13.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $18.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 1.4L | $10.00 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1660m at this track beaten 17 m by Tough Shaz (1:56.10) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on April 4 at $71. At the start before 7th (Fr2) over 2138m at this track, beaten 13 m by Majorita Jujon (2:33.40) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on March 28 at $13. Building in fitness so could show more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.5 | 2 |
| 17.1L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 13.1L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/03/2026 | 65 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:52.4 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/01/2026 | 12 | NR up to 57 | $9,790.00 | Penrith | 2125m | Fast | Jake Bigeni | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 60 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:54.3 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/12/2025 | 9 | NR up to 53 | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 1646m | Fast | Cooper Griffiths | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 03/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | L E Dawson | 0 |
| 32.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leonard Cain
Stats
Comments
Racing in great heart. Last start by 1.0 m (Fr4) at Redcliffe (2:30.50) beating Bail Denied in 3yo+ NR 47 to 54 on March 25 at $6. Can play a role again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | NR 47 to 54 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 52 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/03/2026 | 14 | NR 47 to 54 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $16.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:57.8 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:58.2 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/02/2026 | 71 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 27.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/5 | 22/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Leonard Cain | 0 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 13/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 23.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brendan Barnes
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr4) over 1660m after racing wide at this track, beaten 22 m by Tough Shaz (1:56.10) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on April 4 at $23. Before that 7th (Fr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 12 m by Great White (1:55.00) in NR up to 75 on March 28 at $3.90. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.5 | 4 |
| 22.2L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:51.5 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $3.90 |
| 5/10 | 21/03/2026 | 11 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Lola Weidemann | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 10.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/03/2026 | 17 | NR up to 75 | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:51.2 | 6 |
| 13.2L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 79 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Jordan Leedham | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 6.4L | $6.50 |
| 8/11 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Will Rixon | 1:51.2 | 1 |
| 14.0L | $151.00 |
| 2/4 | 24/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Ewa Justice | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 13/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Jordan Leedham | 0 |
| 25.7L | $0.00 |