Albion Park Race 6 - Garrards Horse & Hound Mares Open Pace
GOLDEN FIRE NZ (7) has been a model of consistency of late and deserved her victory last start, scoring by 3.5 metres over 1660m at this track after taking full advantage of the pole position. Has to contend with a very wide draw this time. Won't find this any harder and she can salute once again. LUVARESCHS (9) finished fourth last start over 1660m at this track, beaten 8 metres, after a good win at this track the run prior. Meets a similar line up and she can figure in the finish. TOUGH SHAZ (2) has been thereabouts of late and is a great chance to break through. Good effort last time out when she finished fifth at this track over 1660m. STENO (8) comes here following a Group One ninth two weeks ago over 1660m at this track, beaten 18 metres by Eye Keep Smiling. Sure to prove hard to beat in this lineup.

Driver: Adam Sanderson
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Well beaten last start by Golden Fire, who she meets again; was restrained, when 25 metres eighth at this track over 1660m in a 4yo+ race on July 25. Form not up to scratch.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | Mares No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:51.5 | 7 |
| 27.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 35.9L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/07/2026 | 6 | Mares | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.0 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/06/2026 | 6 | 5 0K/4 Starts | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.6 | 1 |
| 26.7L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/06/2026 | 91 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.8 | 3 |
| 39.1L | $126.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Dead | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 10L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.0 | 1 |
| 28.9L | $61.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
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Comments
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1660m at this track, beaten 8 m by Golden Fire (1:55.00) in 4yo+ on July 25 at $21. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 1660m after showing early pace at this track beaten 2.5 m by Luvareschs (1:55.80) in M on July 16 at $15. Worth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | Mares No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:51.5 | 1 |
| 8.7L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.2 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/07/2026 | 10 | Band 5 NR 55 | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.6 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/06/2026 | 17 | 3YO and older | $10,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:51.2 | 3 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.4 | 1 |
| 7.6L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 10/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Pete Mcmullen | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 20/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | Dylan Ford | 0 |
| 10.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leonard Cain
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 10th (Fr4) over 2138m at this track, beaten 40 m by Heza Punk Rocker (2:29.30) on July 10 at $61. Two runs back 3rd (Fr3) over 1660m at this track beaten 5 m by Bella Danza (1:54.50) on July 2 at $26. Might find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 10/07/2026 | 8 | No NR | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 41.0L | $61.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/07/2026 | 6 | Mares | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:51.0 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/06/2026 | 13 | 5 0K/4 Starts | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Amanda Turnbull | 1:55.6 | 3 |
| 27.4L | $3.20 |
| 2/10 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.3 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 0/7 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 99.0L | $61.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/05/2026 | 105 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:50.3 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Leonard Cain | 0 |
| 15.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 06/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | J G Coney | 0 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Matt Elkins
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1660m at this track beaten 9 m by Golden Fire (1:55.00) in 4yo+ on July 25 at $61. Two runs back 9th (Sr4) over 1660m at this track beaten 23 m by Always B Cool (1:55.60) on July 11 at $126. Not keen on her chances in this field.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | Mares No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:51.5 | 4 |
| 9.9L | $61.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | NR 60 to 75 | $31,160.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:52.1 | 4 |
| 23.0L | $126.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/07/2026 | 5 | 4YO and older | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/06/2026 | 16 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $31.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 18.5L | $4.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/06/2026 | 9 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 16.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | T J Battle | 0 |
| 39.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 13/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Stacie Carbone | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 6 m by French Fries (1:56.60) in 4yo+ on July 25 at $14. Two runs back 10th (Sr3) over 1660m at this track, beaten 40 m by Sweet Mia (1:53.80) in 4yo+ M on May 23 at $15. In the mix if on-song.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 25/07/2026 | 63 | Band 4 NR 60 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.0 | 2 |
| 6.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:50.3 | 3 |
| 41.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:51.5 | 5 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/05/2026 | 7 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.5 | 3 |
| 1.2L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 02/05/2026 | 14 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.8 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/04/2026 | 14 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:57.6 | 5 |
| 14.4L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 28.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Callaghan
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr6) over 1660m at this track, beaten 12 m by Golden Fire (1:55.00) in 4yo+ on July 25 at $21. Two runs back 9th (Fr1) over 1660m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 30 m by Jungle Dragon (1:55.60) on July 11 at $2. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | Mares No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:51.5 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | Band 5 NR 55 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.1 | 1 |
| 31.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/07/2026 | 41 | Mares | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:51.0 | 5 |
| 4.6L | $2.40 |
| 4/4 | 19/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Tom Callaghan | 0 |
| 6.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | R45 | $29,920.00 | Alexandra Park | 2700m | Fast | Matthew White | 2:03.40 | 0 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | FFA | $30,490.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Fast | Matthew White | 1:58.40 | 4 |
| 14.9L | $6.30 |
| 4/6 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | FFA MOBILE | $29,830.00 | Alexandra Park | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew White | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $7.90 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
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Comments
Last start posted a big 3.5 m win as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:55.00) beating Bella Danza in 4yo+ on July 25 at $1.95. Expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | Mares No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.5 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.95 |
| 3/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Greg Bennett | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $61.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Luke McCarthy
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Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 1660m 4yo+ M on June 27. Last time out 9th (Fr4) over 1660m at this track beaten 18 m by Eye Keep Smiling (1:55.40) in G1 M on July 18 at $8.50. Can improve and has to be included among the main chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Jack | 1:51.9 | 4 |
| 18.8L | $8.50 |
| 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 | 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: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1660m at this track beaten 8 m by Golden Fire (1:55.00) in 4yo+ on July 25 at $8.50. Two runs back won by 2.5 m as favourite (Fr1) at this track (1:55.80) beating Tough Shaz in M on July 16 at $1.65. Can atone.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | Mares No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:51.5 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/07/2026 | 5 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.65 |
| 4/9 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | Band 5 NR 55 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.1 | 3 |
| 9.7L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/07/2026 | 5 | 4YO and older | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 1.2L | $7.50 |
| 9/10 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $16,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:49.4 | 5 |
| 20.8L | $101.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:51.8 | 2 |
| 19.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Robert Morris | 0 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 10/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Joshua Gallagher | 0 |
| 2.9L | $0.00 |