Albion Park Race 8 - Somerset Farms Mares Qualifying Pace (B Div)
SHES CRYSTAL NZ (8) is a newcomer to the Jack Butler yard from NZ. Last raced when successful by 2.7 metres at Rangiora four months ago and has been readied for this with two nice trials here. Can travel in a nice spot from this draw and the sprint lane is in play. Could kick off in Queensland with a win. MISS BAY KING COLE (4) worked to the front and proved too good last time out by 1.7 metres in a strong performance at this circuit and distance. She finds another suitable assignment so could back that up. TWO TICKS NZ (2) has been racing well at Redcliffe and a good draw could see her competitive again. WARRAWEE FLYER (5) deserves respect having won the last two times she raced here.

Driver: Gary Bond
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Comments
Two back was well beaten into eighth behind Canadian Lass at Redcliffe over 2040m in a 3yo+ NR 55 to 65 on April 8 at $61. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Kyloan Queen at this track over 1660m in a 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on April 11 at $41. Go well from the ace draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 11/04/2026 | 3 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gary Bond | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $41.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/4 | 29/10/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Byford | 2150m | Good | D J Harper | 0 |
| 21.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Narissa Elkins
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Comments
Looks well placed in this tougher race, but she was impressive winning two starts back [-+] won by 10 m as favourite (Fr5) at Redcliffe (2:09.00) beating The Torque Effect in 2-3yo+ wins on March 26 at $1.75. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NR 55 to 65 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Gary Bond | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | wins | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Gary Bond | 1:56.6 | 5 |
| 10.0L | $1.75 |
| 2/10 | 19/03/2026 | 27 | wins | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Gary Bond | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 8.4L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | Up to 3 LTW | $13,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Gary Hall Jnr | 1:52.9 | 2 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 54 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | Will Rixon | 1:53.2 | 7 |
| 23.7L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/02/2026 | 9 | NR up to 58 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | J G Coney | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 51.4L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | G K Chapple | 0 |
| 27L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 27/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 1648m | Good | Leigh Sutton | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taleah McMullen
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Miss Bay King Cole, a rival who she faces again; was restrained, when 25 metres ninth at this track over 1660m in a 3yo+ NR 45 to 50 race on April 10. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 10/04/2026 | 5 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:53.0 | 6 |
| 25.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/04/2026 | 15 | NR 49 to 54 | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:58.2 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 21/03/2026 | 36 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 12.0L | $18.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/02/2026 | 6 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Dannielle Mcmullen | 1:55.7 | 7 |
| 3.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:53.5 | 3 |
| 10.6L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/01/2026 | 6 | NR 51 to 57 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 4.2L | $18.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
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Comments
Last start by 1.75 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (1:56.50) beating B Mac C in 3yo+ NR 45 to 50 on April 10 at $1.45. In fine form and looks a serious player again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 10/04/2026 | 6 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.0 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $1.45 |
| 9/9 | 04/04/2026 | 9 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 26.4L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/03/2026 | 5 | NR 46 to 53 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Greg Bennett | 1:56.0 | 5 |
| 22.3L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Hannah Anforth | 1:52.4 | 7 |
| 12.2L | $126.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:53.2 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Greg Bennett | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 19.1L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Matt Elkins | 0 |
| 6.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Layne Dwyer | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Adam Richardson
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Comments
Backs up 4 days after failing to impress last start; 6th (Sr4) over 2040m at Redcliffe beaten 30 m by Merge Right (2:28.00) in 3yo+ NR 43 to 48 on April 14 at $17. Showed ability the run before when she won by 2.25 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:57.50) beating Western Bill in 3yo+ NR 43 to 50 on April 7 at $3. Could bounce back.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $7,880.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 28.4L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 50 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 18.2L | $1.75 |
| 2/9 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 9.1L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/03/2026 | 10 | NR 43 to 50 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | NR 50 or better | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:52.8 | 4 |
| 35.1L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | E G Turnbull | 0 |
| 9.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 23/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | Daniel Carmody | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr1) over 1660m at this track, beaten 11 m by Kyloan Queen (1:55.80) in 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on April 11 at $26. Two runs back 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. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |
| 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 |
| 2/6 | 03/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | L E Dawson | 0 |
| 32.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Layne Dwyer
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Comments
First up. At the last run she won by 2.75 m (Fr1) at Rangiora (2:26.70) beating Mighty Flying Lou in 3yo+ on December 14 at $6.40 at the bell was 4th-5.2m on the pegs. Former Kiwi who has been trialling well so could kick off with a win.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Layne Dwyer | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Layne Dwyer | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/13 | 14/12/2025 | 8 | $11,160.00 | Rangiora | 1950m | Good | Seth Hill | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $6.40 | |
| 13/14 | 06/12/2025 | 15 | $12,710.00 | Geraldine | 1850m | Good | Robert Butt | 1:58.4 | 5 |
| 24.6L | $13.90 | |
| 10/14 | 21/11/2025 | 19 | $22,700.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Seth Hill | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 17.6L | $16.00 | |
| 1/9 | 02/11/2025 | 11 | $10,390.00 | Kaikoura | 1900m | Neutral | Seth Hill | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.10 | |
| 4/11 | 22/10/2025 | 21 | $6,890.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Seth Hill | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $8.00 | |
| 1/9 | 01/10/2025 | 19 | $8,540.00 | Addington | 1980m | Neutral | Seth Hill | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.20 |

Driver: Jayson Finnis
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into sixth behind The Harris Hawk at Marburg over 2200m in a 4yo+ NR 40 to 70 on April 5 at $7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind Kyloan Queen at this track over 1660m in a 4yo+ NR 50 or better M on April 11 at $12. Could make her presence felt.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/04/2026 | 6 | NR 50 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 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 |
| 1/8 | 29/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Matt Elkins | 0 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 |