Albion Park Race 4 - Garrards Horse & Hound Pace
FIRE AND PASSION (6) was beaten into second as a hot favourite last week but he had to do plenty of work before finishing 3.5m off the winner. Same wide draw again but looks very well placed so only needs a little better luck to win this. CHARGE AHEAD (4) drew on the back line and was held up at a vital stage when beaten only 2.5 metres last time. Came from only one spot lower than this when he won here last month. He is capable of a bold performance. O B LEGAL NZ (3) draws well and can feature again after finishing third at Redcliffe last time out. FIRE RAISER (7) blew his chances with an early break last time but was consistent prior so is worth including.

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Ran well last start showing plenty of improvement following October 10 run. Just managed to hang on and win won by a head (Sr4) at this track (2:33.60) beating Racana in 3yo+ on October 13 at $17 at the bell was leading 13.78. This race will be harder than that win. Draws well but facing a more testing assignment.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 13/10/2026 | 3 | NR 50 to 55 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:55.7 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/10/2026 | 4 | NR 50 | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.4 | 4 |
| 22.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/10/2026 | 3 | NR 52 to 57 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:54.1 | 2 |
| 8.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | NR 50 | $11,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $2.70 |
| 6/10 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.2 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $151.00 |
| 11/11 | 19/09/2026 | 4 | NR 50 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:57.1 | 4 |
| 14.3L | $13.00 |
| 0/4 | 03/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | A D Gorman | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Good | G K Chapple | 0 |
| 4.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 6th (Fr3) over 1660m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Perfectly Quirky (1:56.30) in M on December 20 at $41. Has been sharpened up at the trials but will be better for this outing.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Kaitlyn Mercieca | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Kaitlyn Mercieca | 0 |
| 56L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | Mares Band 5 NR 55 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 17.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | Mares Band 5 NR 55 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:53.9 | 5 |
| 18.4L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 65 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.1 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $3.40 |
| 11/12 | 16/07/2026 | 6 | Band 5 NR 55 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 34.2L | $14.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/07/2026 | 48 | NR up to 65 | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.0 | 7 |
| 8.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/6 | 23/05/2026 | 3 | B 5 No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:52.7 | 4 |
| 9.2L | $16.00 |

Driver: Mitch Cox
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Fr4) over 1780m after showing early pace at Redcliffe was 3rd-9.09 at the bell, beaten 8 m by King Bobbie (2:09.20) in 3yo+ on October 15 at $21. Draws for a good showing.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 72 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Mitchell Cox | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/10/2026 | 3 | NR up to 75 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Mitchell Cox | 1:55.0 | 5 |
| 18.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/10/2026 | 18 | NR up to 75 | $10,000.00 | Marburg | 2200m | Neutral | Peter Greig | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 4.9L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 72 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Mitchell Cox | 1:56.4 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mitchell Cox | 1:55.9 | 3 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 04/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 70 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Peter Greig | 1:51.9 | 6 |
| 18.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/5 | 03/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Peter Greig | 0 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 31/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Matt Elkins | 0 |
| 5.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jack Chapple
Stats
Comments
Won three starts back at this track over 2138m 3yo+ on September 25. Last time out 5th (Sr1) over 2138m at this track, beaten 2.5 m by King Bling (2:32.60) in 3yo+ on October 10 at $5.50. Among the chances on best form.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $10,300.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:54.8 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 03/10/2026 | 8 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Mathew Neilson | 1:53.2 | 2 |
| 28.4L | $71.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:55.4 | 3 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/09/2026 | 20 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:52.2 | 4 |
| 18.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | Band 5 NR 55 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:54.8 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | NR up to 72 | $6,200.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 7.1L | $2.80 |
| 2/2 | 24/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 27.2L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brendan Barnes
Stats
Comments
Last start was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr4) over 2138m at this track, at the bell was 5th-10.64 beaten 14 m by Williams (2:34.80) in 3yo+ on October 13 at $16. Two runs back won by 3 m (Fr4) at this track (1:56.50) beating Sweet Rocky in 3yo+ on October 6 at $7.50 at the bell was leading 0.28. Others better.
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 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | NR 66 to 80 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $16.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/10/2026 | 4 | NR up to 75 | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.0 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | NR up to 70 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 11.9L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:55.4 | 5 |
| 10.8L | $2.40 |
| 7/10 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 16.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/09/2026 | 10 | NR up to 75 | $6,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:55.9 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $4.60 |
| 2/5 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Brendan Barnes | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 31/01/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | B W Barnes | 0 |
| 27.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 9 m finishing sixth after showing early speed, behind Ruggards Gee Tee at this track over 1660m in a 3yo on August 29 at $1.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Williams at this track over 2138m in a 3yo+ on October 13 at $1.40. Looks very well placed and hard to stop.
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 | 13/10/2026 | 45 | NR 66 to 80 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 3.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/9 | 02/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:52.5 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $1.50 |
| 7/12 | 22/08/2026 | 8 | Colts Geldings No NR | $153,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.0 | 6 |
| 16.2L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 14/08/2026 | 27 | Colts Geldings No NR | $9,920.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.9 | 2 |
| 10.3L | $1.04 |
| 2/7 | 04/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Grant Dixon | 0 |
| 1.9L | $0.00 | |
| 6/11 | 18/07/2026 | 16 | No NR | $150,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.1 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $13.00 |
| 2/12 | 02/07/2026 | 12 | 3&4YO | $50,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.6 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |

Driver: Paige Bevan
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten after breaking at this track on October 13. At the run before 4th (Fr3) over 2138m at this track was 4th-13.5 at the bell, beaten 14 m by Leap To Fame (2:30.40) in 4yo+ on October 3 at $81. Can feature with even luck.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 13/10/2026 | 10 | NR 80 to 105 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 27.9L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $81.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 75 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:52.2 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $18.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/09/2026 | 11 | Band 5 NR 55 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:51.5 | 4 |
| 1.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 08/09/2026 | 17 | NR up to 75 | $10,820.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $23.00 |
| 2/4 | 01/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | David Moran | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 27/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Jack Chapple | 0 |
| 1.1L | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 22/08/2026 | 10 | Entires Geldings No NR | $76,500.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:54.3 | 6 |
| 20.5L | $41.00 |

Driver: Shane Graham
Stats
Comments
Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr5) over 2138m at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.98 beaten 17 m by Williams (2:34.80) in 3yo+ on October 13 at $71. Improvement needed.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 13/10/2026 | 98 | NR 66 to 80 | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Trent Moffat | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 17.3L | $71.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Trent Moffat | 0 |
| 125.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 22/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Trent Moffat | 0 |
| 12.7L | $0.00 | |
| 9/9 | 07/07/2026 | 5 | NR 70 to 99 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:53.6 | 2 |
| 72.4L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/07/2026 | 5 | 4YO and older | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:53.6 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $23.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | B 5 No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:52.8 | 5 |
| 23.7L | $81.00 |
| 11/12 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Redcliffe | 2613m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:58.2 | 0 |
| 17.8L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | B 4 NR 60 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Taleah Mcmullen | 1:50.5 | 2 |
| 29.0L | $31.00 |

Driver: Adam Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1660m after being wide early at this track was 5th-9.12 at the bell, beaten 8 m by Amami (1:56.50) in 3yo+ on October 6 at $4.80. Showed ability the race before when he posted a big 3.5 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:34.00) beating Quik Change in 4yo+ on October 3 at $2 at the bell was leading 0.83. Go well.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 06/10/2026 | 3 | NR up to 75 | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:53.0 | 5 |
| 8.8L | $4.80 |
| 1/11 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | NR 50 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:55.9 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $2.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 75 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:52.2 | 6 |
| 6.8L | $81.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/09/2026 | 6 | NR up to 75 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Greg Bennett | 1:52.2 | 2 |
| 7.9L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | NR 50 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | NR up to 75 | $10,880.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:52.6 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Anthony Winnell | 0 |
| 5.9L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 05/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bathurst | 1730m | Good | Anthony Winnell | 0 |
| 24.4L | $0.00 |