Albion Park Race 8 - Benstud Standardbreds Pace
MAGICOL IDEAL NZ (9) got the job done in impressive style last start to score by 15 metres at Marburg over 1850m, that run following a fifth two starts back at this track. Taking on a better field but he is capable of running another big race. THE REAL ROCKETMAN NZ (10) turned in another strong performance last time when he battled on bravely to finish second over 1660m at this track. No favours expected from this draw. Meets a comparable field and he can figure in the finish. JILLIBY PANDA (2) can break his way into the winner's list after recording a sequence of three top-three finishes, the latest at Redcliffe six days ago. AZOR AHAI NZ (7) is heading the right way, improving last time out to finish third at this track over 1660m.

Driver: Jason Grimson
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Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 7th (Fr5) over 1780m after being wide early at Redcliffe, beaten 30 m by Pleasant Heights (2:11.10) on July 29 at $26. At the start before good run when 3rd (Fr1) over 1660m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 4 m by Pocket Book (2:00.10) in 3yo+ on July 21 at $2.60. One of the contenders if at his best.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 29/07/2026 | 8 | Up to 1 LTW | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 31.4L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/07/2026 | 39 | NR up to 42 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jason Grimson | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 4.1L | $2.60 |
| 5/9 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 26.2L | $12.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 40 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 2:02.4 | 2 |
| 13.4L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/05/2026 | 6 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 14.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/05/2026 | 8 | Up to 1 LTW | $4,000.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:59.1 | 1 |
| 35.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Layne Dwyer | 0 |
| 37.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 21/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 18.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
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Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 6 m finishing second after a quick start, behind Beach Magic at Redcliffe over 1780m in a 3yo+ on July 24 at $4.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Shez A Warrior at Redcliffe over 1780m in a 3yo+ on July 29 at $2.25. Bursting to win one.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 29/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 40 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 9.2L | $2.25 |
| 2/9 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $4.20 |
| 3/9 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | NR up to 39 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Dannielle Mcmullen | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 17.4L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 26/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 40 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 22.3L | $3.30 |
| 3/9 | 21/06/2026 | 9 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | Gary Bond | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 1.7L | $3.70 |
| 4/10 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $4,660.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $3.60 |
| 2/4 | 15/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gympie | 1609m | Good | Noel Parrish | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
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Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track beaten 7 m by Pinkchampagne (1:59.70) in 3yo+ on July 28 at $16. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 1660m at this track beaten 13 m by Pocket Book (2:00.10) in 3yo+ on July 21 at $7. Cannot enthuse.
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 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Richardson | 1:56.0 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $16.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/12 | 14/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 2.6L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 08/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 39 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Greg Bennett | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $4.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | 3YO and older | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 9/9 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 22.8L | $3.30 |
| 5/10 | 21/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | M A Dux | 0 |
| 48.9L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 13/04/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | M A Dux | 0 |
| 19.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mathew Neilson
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Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2200m at Marburg, beaten 14 m by Gotta Dream (2:44.70) in 3yo+ on July 26 at $11. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr4) over 1660m after being wide early at this track, beaten 14 m by Pocket Book (2:00.10) in 3yo+ on July 21 at $61. Others read better. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 26/07/2026 | 5 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 14.6L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/07/2026 | 21 | NR up to 42 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 14.7L | $61.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | 3YO and older | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:57.0 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/06/2026 | 16 | NR up to 42 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/06/2026 | 84 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Neutral | Ricky Gordon | 2:01.8 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/03/2026 | 48 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Neutral | Ricky Gordon | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 29.5L | $31.00 |
| 9/9 | 27/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Ricky Gordon | 0 |
| 112.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 22/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Mathew Neilson | 0 |
| 11.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
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Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr7) over 1660m after being wide early at this track beaten 6 m by Pinkchampagne (1:59.70) in 3yo+ on July 28 at $14. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 1660m at this track beaten 8 m by Pocket Book (2:00.10) in 3yo+ on July 21 at $3.30. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
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 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:56.0 | 7 |
| 6.9L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:56.5 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/12 | 14/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 42 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:57.7 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/07/2026 | 7 | 3YO and older | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Neutral | Will Rothwell | 2:00.4 | 3 |
| 29.4L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Will Rothwell | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 3.1L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 22/06/2026 | 6 | 3YO and older | $4,060.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Will Rothwell | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 15.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 21/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | K M Mercieca | 0 |
| 47.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Greg Bennett
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Comments
Won three starts back at Marburg over 1850m 3yo+ on June 7. Last time out 7th (Fr4) over 2200m at Marburg, beaten 24 m by Its One Life (2:50.80) in 3yo+ on July 26 at $2.90. This looks a suitable assignment.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/07/2026 | 39 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 2:05.0 | 4 |
| 24.1L | $2.90 |
| 7/9 | 17/06/2026 | 10 | NR 41 to 45 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 19.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/06/2026 | 14 | NR 38 to 42 | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 2:01.0 | 4 |
| 3.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/05/2026 | 12 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 2:05.0 | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.55 |
| 7/9 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:55.1 | 2 |
| 18.6L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/05/2026 | 35 | NR up to 42 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:54.1 | 7 |
| 30.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Leonard Cain | 0 |
| 49.7L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 22/03/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | P J Greig | 0 |
| 69.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Damon Watson
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Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 1660m at this track, beaten a head by Pinkchampagne (1:59.70) in 3yo+ on July 28 at $4.33. Has definite 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 | 28/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 42 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Damon Watson | 1:56.0 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
| 4/7 | 24/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Damon Watson | 0 |
| 30.9L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 17/07/2026 | 4 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Damon Watson | 1:59.1 | 4 |
| 20.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 44 | $4,060.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Damon Watson | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 3.7L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/07/2026 | 10 | 3YO and older | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Neutral | Damon Watson | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 17.0L | $3.70 |
| 9/10 | 26/06/2026 | 4 | NR 41 to 47 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Damon Watson | 1:59.7 | 2 |
| 24.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 22/06/2026 | 4 | 3YO and older | $4,180.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Damon Watson | 1:57.3 | 6 |
| 27.4L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Damon Watson | 0 |
| 72.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brendan Barnes
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 1780m at Redcliffe beaten 16 m by Beach Magic (2:12.30) in 3yo+ on July 24 at $17. Two runs back won by a head as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Redcliffe (2:12.70) beating Downtown Manhattan in 3yo+ on July 20 at $2.20. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 24/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 40 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Zac Chappenden | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 16.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/07/2026 | 12 | NR up to 40 | $4,000.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 2:00.0 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.20 |
| 8/9 | 08/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Zac Chappenden | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $4.33 |
| 5/9 | 01/07/2026 | 16 | 3YO and older | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Zac Chappenden | 1:59.9 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $6.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/06/2026 | 35 | NR up to 36 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Fast | B J Elder | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 14.9L | $16.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/05/2026 | 11 | NR 36 to 39 | $6,940.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | B J Elder | 1:57.2 | 3 |
| 23.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | R J Williams | 0 |
| 7.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 29/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Chloe Butler | 0 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Chapple
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Comments
Last start won by 15 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at Marburg (2:18.00) beating Todays Hero in 3yo+ on July 26 at $1.10. Rates highly and expected to go well again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 26/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 37 | $4,000.00 | Marburg | 1850m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 2:00.0 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $1.10 |
| 5/10 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 50 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 12.6L | $23.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $4,660.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 6/10 | 02/07/2026 | 6 | 3YO and older | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:54.2 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 40 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 2.7L | $6.50 |
| 12/12 | 16/06/2026 | 133 | NR up to 42 | $8,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:57.1 | 1 |
| 80.1L | $13.00 |
| 3/4 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 9.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 12/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | John Stariha | 0 |
| 22.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Taleah McMullen
Stats
Comments
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished a narrow second behind Pinkchampagne at this track over 1660m 3yo+ last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres second again at this track same class on July 21. Should run well again off the same draw.
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 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 42 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:56.0 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 21/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 42 | $7,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 15/07/2026 | 20 | NR 41 to 46 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 31.1L | $2.60 |
| 8/10 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | NR 42 to 47 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/06/2026 | 38 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,600.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 11.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/05/2026 | 4 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,060.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | James Locke | 0 |
| 17.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 24/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Young | 1720m | Good | Owen Shea | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |