Albion Park Race 8 - 2026 Benstud Protostar (Group 1)
Terrific field but a good draw gives promising Victorian filly COMEANDSEE (2) her chance to maintain an unbeaten record. She has led to score easily in each start so far, the latest when coming from this barrier to beat the boys in the Rising Star at Ballarat. Expect her to push forward so she could be hard to catch. HAVTIMEMAJOR NZ (4) comes into this with just a single run under the belt but it was an ultra impressive win by 43m at this circuit and distance. Much more depth here but he has won a trial since and his potential is untapped. DON HUNTER (5) may need a little luck from this draw but he has been showing plenty of ability in Sydney and has been set for this. CARDIGAN JEM (1) has been kept fresh since catching the eye in charging home for second in the Nutrien Final at Wagga. He is better served by the ace draw. IDEAL FRANKIE (6) draws wide and faces her biggest test but has created a huge impression by spanking her rivals in her three Victorian starts to date.

Driver: Cameron Hart
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Comments
Solid run when beaten by 2.75 m finishing second behind Smack Bang Bart at Riverina Paceway over 1740m in a 2yo CG on May 22 at $1.28. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing second behind Smack Bang Bart at Riverina Paceway over 1740m in a 2yo LR CG on May 30 at $4.20. The ace draw brings him right into contention.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Mark Pitt | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 22/05/2026 | 23 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Mark Pitt | 1:53.5 | 7 |
| 2.8L | $1.28 |
| 1/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 16.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 29/04/2026 | 19 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $1.04 |
| 1/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | No NR | $8,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $1.15 |
| 1/6 | 17/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Ryan Sanderson | 0 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mark Pitt
Stats
Comments
Unbeaten filly. Won by 6 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Ballarat (2:01.90) beating Baystyle in 2yo on June 11 at $1.40 at the bell was leading 1.4. Two runs back posted a big 14 m win as favourite when quickly away, (Fr5) at Maryborough (2:40.00) beating Kings Gallery in 2yo on May 31 at $1.05. Rates highly. The good draw could see her maintain her perfect record.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 11/06/2026 | 11 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $14,000.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 14.9L | $1.05 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | No NR | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:54.3 | 3 |
| 27.9L | $1.07 |
| 1/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 8.8L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 14/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: James Herbertson
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Comments
Broke in score up and was out of position at the start 8th (Fr1) over 1710m at Ballarat, well beaten by Comeandsee (2:01.90) in 2yo on June 11 at $4.80. Showed ability the run before when she posted a big 14 m win as favourite (Sr2) at Riverina Paceway (2:02.20) beating Decoupage in 2yo LR F on May 30 at $1.40. Got it wrong last start so manners are a worry but she draws well and has talent.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 23/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/5 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 11/06/2026 | 12 | No NR | $20,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | Ryan Sanderson | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 589.4L | $4.80 |
| 1/11 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Mark Pitt | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 14.5L | $1.40 |
| 2/12 | 22/05/2026 | - | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Mark Pitt | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $1.65 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
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Comments
Won on debut won by 45 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at this track (1:59.30) beating Fit And Ready in 2yo on June 23 at $1.04. Won trial since the impressive debut and has plenty of upside.
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 | 02/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 23/06/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:55.6 | 4 |
| 43.1L | $1.04 |
| 1/8 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
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Comments
Finished up last campaign with a win at Bathurst, started this campaign won by 1.0 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr2) at Menangle (1:54.40) beating Wicked Motion in 2yo CG on June 2 at $1.10 at the bell was leading 1.69. Then last start won by 9 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr6) at Menangle (1:53.40) beating Revvin Reynard in 2yo on June 13 at $1.22 at the bell was leading 5.11. May need a little luck from this barrier but he is a talent.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 30.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 13/06/2026 | 11 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 9.1L | $1.22 |
| 1/6 | 02/06/2026 | 66 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.10 |
| 1/7 | 20/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 28/03/2026 | 8 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:55.2 | 3 |
| 11.9L | $1.22 |
| 3/9 | 20/03/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.9 | 1 |
| 24.8L | $1.33 |
| 1/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.2 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $1.20 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
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Comments
Has won all three outings so far. Last start won by 45 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr4) at Melton (2:03.80) beating Sweetsuccess in 2yo LR F on June 27 at $1.04 at the bell was leading 15.28. Hard to leave out on current form. This is her biggest test but it is hard to knock what she has done do far.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 9 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.9 | 4 |
| 42.6L | $1.04 |
| 1/8 | 18/06/2026 | 22 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | W | Mark Pitt | 1:57.7 | 7 |
| 46.9L | $1.07 |
| 1/5 | 09/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | Mark Pitt | 0 |
| 45L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 27/05/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | W | Mark Pitt | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 21.8L | $1.40 |
| 1/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Allan Mcdonough | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Robert Morris
Stats
Comments
Having her second run back from a spell. Solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track beaten 4 m by Jacwill Kid (1:57.60) in G3 on July 4 at $2.90. Capable filly but the draw makes it tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 04/07/2026 | 98 | 2YO | $52,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Robert Morris | 1:54.0 | 2 |
| 3.9L | $2.90 |
| 1/9 | 24/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Kerryann Morris | 0 |
| 21.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 28/03/2026 | 10 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.4 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 18/03/2026 | 14 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 23.1L | $1.25 |
| 1/8 | 04/03/2026 | 21 | 1 WIN | $15,300.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 10.1L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 11/02/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $11,830.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:55.8 | 6 |
| 17.3L | $4.40 |

Driver: Jason Grimson
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Comments
Won on debut won by 1.2 m (Fr3) at this track (1:57.40) beating Harry The Hat in 2yo on June 30 at $2.20. Strips fitter and draws for a trail so keep him safe.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 30/06/2026 | - | 2YO | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:53.8 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 12/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Good | Michael Hardy | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 08/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Michael Hardy | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
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Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1660m at this track, beaten 13 m by Jacwill Kid (1:57.60) in G3 on July 4 at $16. Two runs back won by a nose as favourite (Fr5) at this track (1:57.80) beating Sassaba in on June 19 at $1.85. Has the job ahead from a back row draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 04/07/2026 | 15 | 2YO | $52,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:54.0 | 3 |
| 13.2L | $16.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | 8 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.85 |
| 2/9 | 11/06/2026 | 30 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:56.6 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 12/05/2026 | 60 | MAIDEN | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $1.15 |
| 1/10 | 30/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 13/03/2026 | 36 | MOBILE | $12,540.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Ross Houghton | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 63.7L | $7.00 |
| 4/4 | 05/02/2026 | - | $8,900.00 | Addington | 1980m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 44.8L | $6.20 | |
| 2/3 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Addington | 2000m | Fast | Sam Thornley | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Lee
Stats
Comments
Unbeaten after two starts. Last start won by 5 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at Riverina Paceway (2:02.30) beating Cardigan Jem in 2yo LR CG on May 30 at $1.90. Hard to leave out on current form. The draw poses a challenge but he has done nothing wrong so far.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 16/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 1680m | Jason Lee | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/12 | 30/05/2026 | 8 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Jason Lee | 1:53.1 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $1.90 |
| 1/10 | 22/05/2026 | - | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | J Barton | 1:53.5 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | J Barton | 0 |
| 36.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Is on a seven-day back-up and has been racing consistently with 3 consecutive minor placings. Fair effort last start 3rd (Fr1) over 1660m at this track, beaten 7 m by Jacwill Kid (1:57.60) in G3 on July 4 at $7.50. Consistent but a tough draw and the class of this field will test him.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 04/07/2026 | 35 | 2YO | $52,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 7.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 30/05/2026 | 11 | No NR | $50,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.0 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/05/2026 | 12 | No NR | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.45 |
| 1/6 | 07/05/2026 | 8 | MAIDEN | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:55.2 | 5 |
| 3.4L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 29/04/2026 | - | MAIDEN | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
| 1/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 01/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |