Albion Park Race 1 - Ladbrokes Turn Flex Multi Junior Ffa
SMARTER THAN YOU (1) continued a consistent run of form when he was held up from a back row draw and finished 3.5m off the winner last time. Scored back-to-back wins from this row here in August. The ace draw can see him back in winning form. BAINBRIDGE (2) has joined the Trent Dawson stable since his latest appearance at Menangle. He is an accomplished pacer who draws well and can measure right up with anything like his best. DOUGS FLAME (8) placed here last week and had won three of his previous five here. Draws for a trail so can be competitive. It's been a while since we've seen the best form of BIRKIRKARA (3) but he draws well and is suited dropping to a distance where he owns a good record.

Driver: Brendan Barnes
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track, at the bell was 4th-9.61 beaten 3.5 m by Catseye Beach (1:54.00) in 4yo+ on September 19 at $10. Before that, was well back in the run when 4th (Fr7) over 2138m at this track, at the bell was 4th-4.08 beaten 14 m by Fate Awaits (2:32.10) in 4yo+ on September 12 at $41. Should get every chance from this draw.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mitchell Cox | 1:50.5 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:54.5 | 7 |
| 14.1L | $41.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:50.0 | 3 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/11 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/08/2026 | 5 | NR 55 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mitchell Cox | 1:54.8 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | Band 5 NR 55 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mitchell Cox | 1:54.6 | 1 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 22.8L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | D G Weeks | 0 |
| 13L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trent Dawson
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 8th (Fr2) over 1609m after showing early pace at Menangle, at the bell was 4th-8.39 beaten 13 m by Springfield Affair (1:49.40) on September 19 at $15. Before that, a game effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 1740m after showing early pace at Riverina Paceway beaten 6 m by Day Two (1:59.80) on September 4 at $1.40. Draws well and can measure up for the new yard.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 19/09/2026 | 15 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:49.4 | 2 |
| 13.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/09/2026 | 13 | No NR | $11,830.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Taylah Osmond | 1:50.8 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $1.40 |
| 5/10 | 22/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:50.1 | 10 |
| 4.1L | $19.00 |
| 10/10 | 08/08/2026 | 49 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:52.0 | 10 |
| 11.5L | $8.50 |
| 4/5 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 95 | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:50.1 | 8 |
| 30.1L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 13/06/2026 | 15 | No NR | $20,400.00 | Menangle | 2300m | Fast | James Rattray | 1:52.1 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $61.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 1710m | Good | James Rattray | 0 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Leonard Cain
Stats
Comments
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 11th (Sr2) over 2138m at this track, beaten 23 m by Final Deadline (2:31.00) in 4yo+ on September 26 at $151. The run prior 9th (Fr2) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 12 m by Smarter Than You (2:31.10) in 4yo+ on August 29 at $7.50. Draws well and is capable of better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 26/09/2026 | 28 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 23.6L | $151.00 |
| 9/11 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:53.7 | 2 |
| 12.0L | $7.50 |
| 12/12 | 20/08/2026 | 12 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:52.8 | 2 |
| 14.9L | $9.50 |
| 6/9 | 08/08/2026 | 35 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:50.4 | 6 |
| 5.7L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 10.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:50.9 | 3 |
| 12.4L | $9.00 |
| 1/3 | 28/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Leonard Cain | 0 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Leonard Cain | 0 |
| 23.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 9th (Fr4) over 1660m at this track was 9th-14.56 at the bell, beaten 10 m by Catseye Beach (1:54.00) in 4yo+ on September 19 at $19. Before that was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 1660m after being wide early at this track, at the bell was 9th-18.86 beaten 17 m by Rakasandy (1:53.50) in 4yo+ on September 5 at $41. Not keen.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:50.5 | 4 |
| 10.1L | $19.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:50.0 | 7 |
| 17.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 10/12 | 20/08/2026 | 5 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jayson Finnis | 1:52.8 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:50.4 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Jayson Finnis | 0 |
| 44L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 16/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Taleah Mcmullen | 0 |
| 17.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mathew Neilson
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (Sr3) over 2138m at this track, beaten 21 m by Final Deadline (2:31.00) in 4yo+ on September 26 at $101. Before that 7th (Fr5) over 1660m at this track, at the bell was 7th-9.61 beaten 8 m by Catseye Beach (1:54.00) in 4yo+ on September 19 at $23. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 21.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 19/09/2026 | 4 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:50.5 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/09/2026 | 3 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Paige Bevan | 1:57.5 | 0 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:54.5 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:50.0 | 2 |
| 13.5L | $51.00 |
| 11/11 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:53.7 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 31/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 18.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Chapple
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Sr4) over 2138m at this track, beaten 21 m by Final Deadline (2:31.00) in 4yo+ on September 26 at $61. Before that, 6th (Fr6) over 1660m at this track was 6th-14.27 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Catseye Beach (1:54.00) in 4yo+ on September 19 at $31. Expected to do better.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 21.6L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/09/2026 | 4 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:50.5 | 6 |
| 6.0L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/09/2026 | 10 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:57.5 | 0 |
| 2.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:50.0 | 5 |
| 11.9L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/08/2026 | 13 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Redcliffe | 2040m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:57.1 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $1.75 |
| 4/8 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:55.3 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Rangiora Aw | 2000m | Fast | John Dunn | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr7) over 2138m at this track, at the bell was 8th-24.07 beaten 19 m by Final Deadline (2:31.00) in 4yo+ on September 26 at $81. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1660m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.95 beaten a head by Catseye Beach (1:54.00) in 4yo+ on September 19 at $3.90. Draws wide but can feature with even luck.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 19.4L | $81.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:50.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |
| 6/7 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.5 | 4 |
| 20.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/09/2026 | 16 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:50.0 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/08/2026 | 5 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 4.2L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | Band 4 NR 60 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.5 | 3 |
| 5.1L | $1.60 |
| 2/4 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 29/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Layne Dwyer
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing eighth after being driven well back, behind Catseye Beach at this track over 1660m in a 4yo+ on September 19 at $23. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Final Deadline at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ on September 26 at $71. Can be in the mix.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Chloe Butler | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 12.3L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Leonard Cain | 1:50.5 | 7 |
| 9.9L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | Band 5 NR 55 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:53.9 | 7 |
| 2.7L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | Band 4 NR 60 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 29/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 75 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $4.33 |
| 1/10 | 20/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Layne Dwyer | 1:53.4 | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.40 |
| 3/9 | 04/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Will Rixon | 0 |
| 7.6L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 1720m | Good | Georgia Hayward | 0 |
| 27.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shane Graham
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track, at the bell was 6th-7.22 beaten 19 m by Final Deadline (2:31.00) in 4yo+ on September 26 at $151. Two runs back was well beaten after breaking at this track on September 15. Prefer others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 26/09/2026 | 11 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:53.6 | 6 |
| 19.0L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/09/2026 | 10 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:57.5 | 0 |
| 219.4L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | Band 4 NR 60 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:54.4 | 7 |
| 1.5L | $81.00 |
| 8/11 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Kelli Dawson | 1:53.7 | 4 |
| 7.9L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | Band 4 NR 60 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Shane Graham | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 5.7L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | Band 4 NR 60 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Kelli Dawson | 1:52.7 | 2 |
| 4.4L | $5.00 |
| 99/3 | 19/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | |
| 99/8 | 17/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Shane Graham | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trista Dixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (20m) over 2138m at this track, beaten 12 m by Greased Lightnin (2:35.80) in 4yo+ on September 22 at $18. Two runs back 3rd (20m) over 2138m at this track, beaten 4 m by Whos Delight (2:37.50) in 4yo+ on September 15 at $10. Looking to others.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:57.3 | 0 |
| 12.2L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/09/2026 | 3 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:57.5 | 0 |
| 4.2L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:54.5 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:50.0 | 4 |
| 12.9L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.7 | 5 |
| 6.6L | $61.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | G W Dixon | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 | ||
| 5/8 | 28/07/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Pinjarra | 2185m | Good | N A Turvey | 0 |
| 29.3L | $0.00 |