Albion Park Race 4 - Lunchbox Lodge Spelling Farm Mares Qualifying Pace
Smart mare COOL AND CLASSY (5) backs up off a winning return four days ago, getting home by 7 metres at Redcliffe. Has recorded four wins and a placing from five second-up attempts so should only be improved and showed her class by winning last season's NSW Oaks. Has a phenomenal record at this circuit and distance, winning 10 of 12. The one to beat. SWEET DIOR NZ (2) has been racing very well and added to a string of wins and placings when scoring by 2.2 metres at this circuit and distance last time. Should enjoy a nice run from this lower starting position so could challenge. SEASIDE GLORY (6) is flying at present with two successive wins at this circuit and distance. Draws wider but could keep the ball rolling. GOLDEN SHOOZ (7) draws wider but is open to improvement off a third when resuming here two weeks ago.

Driver: Matt Elkins
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1660m at this track, beaten 2.5 m by Kyloan Queen (1:55.80) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on April 11 at $19. At the start before 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. Has the inside draw which can see her competitive.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:52.2 | 5 |
| 2.6L | $19.00 |
| 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 |
| 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: Narissa Elkins
Stats
Comments
Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start by 2.25 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (1:57.80) beating Im Busted in Up to 3 LTW on April 10 at $1.20. Will benefit from inside draw. Drawn favourably and expected to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/04/2026 | 10 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 2.2L | $1.20 |
| 2/9 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $1.65 |
| 3/7 | 24/03/2026 | 25 | wins | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:50.6 | 7 |
| 13.9L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | Up to 3 LTW | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:54.9 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 20/02/2026 | 98 | Up to 3 LTW | $13,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Cameron Hart | 1:52.9 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Narissa Elkins | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 14/11/2025 | 15 | $14,650.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 28.9L | $21.40 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. At the latest first-up run 9th (Fr8) over 1609m at Menangle beaten 35 m by The Answer (1:51.40) in NR up to 75 M on July 26 at $3.60. Recent trials will help bring her on but a lack of race-fitness might work against.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 25.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 20/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 31.3L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 26/07/2025 | 210 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.4 | 8 |
| 33.1L | $3.60 |
| 9/9 | 28/12/2024 | 8 | 5 WINs | $30,600.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:59.3 | 4 |
| 51.4L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/12/2024 | 6 | 2-5 WINs | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | Robert Morris | 2:00.0 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.33 |
| 5/10 | 14/12/2024 | 14 | No NR | $25,500.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:51.1 | 6 |
| 10.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 30/11/2024 | 4 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:53.3 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 26/11/2024 | 4 | NR up to 60 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Neutral | Seaton Grima | 1:53.2 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $1.25 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1660m at this track beaten 6 m by Kyloan Queen (1:55.80) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on April 11 at $9.50. Two runs back 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. Facing a tough assignment.
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 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $9.50 |
| 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 |
| 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: Trista Dixon
Stats
Comments
Resumed from a 144-day break with a strong win a big 7 m win as favourite (FT Fr2) at Redcliffe (2:45.30) beating Gem Punter Pete in 4yo+ No NR on April 14 at $1.20. Smart mare with a great record at this circuit and distance and will be hard to beat again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 14/04/2026 | 144 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Redcliffe | 2280m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 35.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 24/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:51.8 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $1.05 |
| 1/8 | 07/11/2025 | 83 | No NR | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 8.6L | $1.25 |
| 3/12 | 16/08/2025 | 8 | No NR | $153,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $1.65 |
| 1/12 | 08/08/2025 | 20 | No NR | $9,920.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 10.8L | $1.25 |
| 2/12 | 19/07/2025 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:55.1 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 6/12 | 05/07/2025 | 7 | No NR | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:55.3 | 4 |
| 3.4L | $2.90 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Having her second run back from a spell. Game effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 1660m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 16 m by Tough Shaz (1:56.10) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on April 4 at $1.35. Draws wider but will be fitter can play a role.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 04/04/2026 | 112 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.5 | 3 |
| 16.2L | $1.35 |
| 1/7 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 20/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 19.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 18.5L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 2:05.2 | 3 |
| 16.6L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/11/2025 | 13 | NR 60 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Geelong | 1609m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 4.2L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | NR 67 to 75 | $15,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Soft | James Herbertson | 1:53.8 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.00 |
| 10/12 | 18/10/2025 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.8 | 3 |
| 24.0L | $9.50 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Last start broke when 10th (Fr3) over 1660m at this track, well beaten by Kyloan Queen (1:55.80) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on April 11 at $1.60. Before that, 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. Can be in the finish with better manners.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 156.4L | $1.60 |
| 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 |
| 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: Alanah Richardson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 5th (Sr3) over 1660m at this track, beaten 5 m by Kyloan Queen (1:55.80) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on April 11 at $26. Before that was well back in the run 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. Must do a lot more.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $26.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |

Driver: Tom Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock. Her previous first-up run was successful when she posted a big 5.5 m win (Sr4) at Newcastle (2:26.10) beating Captain Groove in 3yo+ NR up to 70 on November 21 at $6. Maybe later.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Tom Callaghan | 0 |
| 24.2L | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | George Lee | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 8.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jack Callaghan | 1:50.2 | 7 |
| 10.4L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | NR up to 85 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | W | Cameron Hart | 1:51.7 | 8 |
| 9.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 10/01/2026 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | George Lee | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $3.20 |
| 4/6 | 27/12/2025 | 22 | No NR | $9,790.00 | Maitland | 2422m | Fast | Chloe Formosa | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 7.2L | $4.20 |
| 8/12 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | NR up to 70 | $75,000.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Brad Hewitt | 1:56.3 | 8 |
| 10.7L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | C D R Carroll | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |