Albion Park Race 6 - 2026 Garrards The Golden Girl (Group 1)
EYE KEEP SMILING (7) is gunning for her third straight win in this race and looks to be on target having resumed with a 1.2m second after working from this barrier last week. Yet to miss a place in five second-up attempts including two wins so should be improved. Her record at this circuit and distance stands at six from eight so can achieve the threepeat. STENO (5) worked and faded last week but had been ultra consistent with a string of wins and placings prior, scoring here two back. Has placed behind EYE KEEP SMILING at Group 1 level a couple of times including this race last year. Could turn the tables with her A-game. COOL AND CLASSY (8) returns to her own sex after working and finishing down the track in the Rising Sun. Won two in a row prior and her record at this circuit and distance stands at 11 from 14. BELLA DANZA (9) made it two in a row when beating EYE KEEP SMILING from this row last week. Hard to knock. RUBY RULES (6) has been racing consistently and is worth including.

Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Sr3) over 1660m at this track, beaten 4 m by Bella Danza (1:54.80) in LR M on July 11 at $31. At the start before 7th (Fr7) over 1660m at this track, beaten 14 m by Bella Danza (1:54.50) on July 2 at $3.30. The ace draw gives her every chance to show her best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/07/2026 | 5 | Mares | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Rickie Alchin | 1:51.0 | 7 |
| 14.5L | $3.30 |
| 4/10 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Rickie Alchin | 1:49.4 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:49.2 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/06/2026 | 35 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Rickie Alchin | 1:50.1 | 1 |
| 5.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Rickie Alchin | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.33 |
| 2/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Rickie Alchin | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | R A Hunt | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Stanley
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 6 m by Bella Danza (1:54.80) in LR M on July 11 at $81. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 2300m after showing early pace at Menangle was 4th-8.41 at the bell, beaten 12 m by Louie Lou I (2:44.10) in 4-020yo+ on June 20 at $8. Fitter for recent racing and and gets a better draw this time so she is among the chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 11/07/2026 | 21 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 1:51.3 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $81.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | 0W/20K Stakes | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $4.60 |
| 9/10 | 23/05/2026 | 161 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Michael Stanley | 1:49.1 | 10 |
| 17.7L | $23.00 |
| 4/5 | 13/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Michael Stanley | 0 |
| 9.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 06/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | M T Muscat | 0 |
| 4.9L | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 13/12/2025 | 8 | No NR | $100,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 8.9L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/12/2025 | 13 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | Michael Stanley | 2:05.2 | 1 |
| 3.9L | $2.15 |

Driver: Greg Bennett
Stats
Comments
Mixing form recently. Last start was 3rd (Fr1) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track beaten 1.75 m by Bella Danza (1:54.80) in LR M on July 11 at $51. Before that beaten 11 metres, sixth at this track over 1660m 4yo+ M on June 27. Draws well but this may test her.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Greg Bennett | 1:51.3 | 1 |
| 1.7L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:49.4 | 3 |
| 11.5L | $101.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Greg Bennett | 1:53.3 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/06/2026 | 196 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.4 | 5 |
| 9.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/4 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Greg Bennett | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Greg Bennett | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $16,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:56.1 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $1.22 |
| 9/9 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Layne Dwyer | 1:53.1 | 2 |
| 24.1L | $81.00 |

Driver: Tayla French
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Fr9) over 1609m at Menangle was 8th-15.31 at the bell, beaten 18 m by Cynical (1:51.40) on May 23 at $3.50. At the run before game effort despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr6) over 1609m at Menangle, at the bell was 8th-21.27 beaten 13 m by Captains Mistress (1:49.70) in G1 M on May 2 at $81. Capable mare who could get into the finish.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | NR up to 80 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:51.4 | 9 |
| 18.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:49.7 | 6 |
| 13.6L | $81.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Jye Coney | 1:50.6 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/04/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Cameron Hart | 1:51.6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $1.85 |
| 2/7 | 08/04/2026 | 31 | 2-3 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 8.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 08/03/2026 | 11 | NR up to 90 | $125,000.00 | Birchip | 2150m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:58.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Juanita Breen | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/6 | 20/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Juanita Breen | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Jack
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 10th (Fr5) over 1660m at this track, beaten 16 m by Bella Danza (1:54.80) in LR M on July 11 at $3. Good the outing before when she won by 1.5 m (Fr4) at this track (1:52.80) beating Sally Bigtime in 4yo+ M on June 27 at $2.60. Was racing very consistently before the last attempt so prepared to give her another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:51.3 | 5 |
| 16.9L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.4 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/7 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.1 | 7 |
| 5.7L | $2.40 |
| 3/10 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.1 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Chris Geary | 1:49.7 | 5 |
| 12.7L | $19.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:53.8 | 7 |
| 2.9L | $1.70 |
| 1/9 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Jack Callaghan | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 6.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 1660m at this track beaten 1.75 m by Bella Danza (1:54.80) in LR M on July 11 at $3.30. Two runs back won by a nose after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:29.60) beating Fire And Passion in on July 2 at $6. Racing well and has each way claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:51.3 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $3.30 |
| 1/12 | 02/07/2026 | 5 | 3&4YO | $50,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/12 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:51.5 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:51.8 | 3 |
| 14.9L | $2.70 |
| 5/10 | 13/06/2026 | 16 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:50.9 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $31.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/05/2026 | 5 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:50.6 | 2 |
| 4.7L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 17/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 13.9L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 18.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
Stats
Comments
Having her second run back from a spell. Good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 1660m at this track, beaten 1.2 m by Bella Danza (1:54.80) in LR M on July 11 at $2.60. Classy mare who will fitter for an encouraging fresh effort and is aiming for her third straight win in this race.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 11/07/2026 | 70 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:51.3 | 6 |
| 1.2L | $2.60 |
| 1/4 | 30/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 3.4L | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $200,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:49.7 | 4 |
| 17.4L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/04/2026 | 42 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.6 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 1/5 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Luke McCarthy | 0 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 1:50.6 | 7 |
| 1.6L | $2.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | No NR | $75,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Jack | 1:49.3 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Melton | 2760m | Neutral | Luke McCarthy | 1:54.2 | 3 |
| 25.7L | $8.50 |

Driver: Trista Dixon
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 12th (Sr2) over 2138m at this track, beaten 35 m by Captains Mistress (2:26.50) in G1 on July 4 at $71. Strong the run before when she won by 1.5 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (2:28.10) beating Always B Cool in 3-4yo on June 27 at $1.70. Owns an impressive strike rate at this circuit and distance and draws for nice trail.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | 3&4YO | $300,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:50.3 | 2 |
| 33.2L | $71.00 |
| 1/12 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $26,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:51.5 | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:51.8 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $1.50 |
| 9/10 | 13/06/2026 | 49 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:50.9 | 7 |
| 22.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | No NR | $30,600.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Robert Morris | 1:50.6 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/9 | 18/04/2026 | 4 | NR 50 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:54.2 | 5 |
| 11.8L | $1.12 |
| 1/8 | 31/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 35.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Grimson
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old mare racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at this track both over 1660m. Last start won by 1.2 m (Sr1) at this track (1:54.80) beating Eye Keep Smiling in LR M on July 11 at $18. In form at the right time and with even luck from the back row she could strike again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:51.3 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $18.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/07/2026 | 19 | Mares | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:51.0 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $4.20 |
| 8/10 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.3 | 5 |
| 14.2L | $2.40 |
| 1/5 | 29/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 18.3L | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.5 | 3 |
| 9.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/04/2026 | 203 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 24.6L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taleah McMullen
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 8th (Fr3) over 1660m at this track beaten 10 m by Bella Danza (1:54.80) in LR M on July 11 at $61. Before that 5th (Fr1) over 1660m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Steno (1:52.80) in 4yo+ M on June 27 at $15. Others read better. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 10.9L | $61.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:49.4 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:53.3 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $4.40 |
| 6/10 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:50.3 | 7 |
| 27.3L | $19.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 10.1L | $12.00 |

Driver: Tom Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr4) over 1660m at this track, beaten 8 m by Bella Danza (1:54.80) in LR M on July 11 at $26. Two runs back 2nd (Sr1) over 1660m at this track, beaten 1.5 m by Steno (1:52.80) in 4yo+ M on June 27 at $12. Has been racing well this time in but cops a tough draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $30,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:51.3 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:49.4 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/06/2026 | 9 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:52.4 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $1.25 |
| 1/10 | 28/05/2026 | 12 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:50.6 | 3 |
| 4.7L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 16/05/2026 | 14 | B 4 NR 60 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:54.4 | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:52.8 | 6 |
| 2.3L | $1.60 |
| 3/6 | 07/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Tom Callaghan | 0 |
| 24.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 12/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | C D R Carroll | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |