Albion Park Race 5 - 2026 Garrards Horse & Hound Be Good Johnny Sprint
FINAL DEADLINE NZ (7) landed a couple of Group races over the winter carnival and made a winning return to this track at his latest appearance, scoring by 2.4m. Has had seven weeks off but was kept ticking over with two trials and drops to a distance where he is unbeaten in four attempts. ATTACHMENT (3) led from the inside barrier and defied all challengers to score at this circuit and distance last start, arriving a neck ahead of his rivals. Has only once been beaten in his last six outings here and should go forward again from this draw. Big chance again. CAPTAIN SHUFFLES (8) won when second-up two back and got close to ATTACHMENT from this barrier last start. Danger. DASHING (11) cops a tough draw and was a beaten favourite last time but was racing well prior so don't give up on him yet.

Driver: Grant Dixon
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr6) over 1660m at this track, at the bell was 6th-13.75 beaten 9 m by Attachment (1:58.30) in 4yo+ on November 7 at $18. At the run before good run when 2nd (Sr1) over 2138m at this track was 2nd-9.23 at the bell, beaten a head by Smarter Than You (2:30.60) in 4yo+ on October 31 at $7.50. Gets the ace draw so a better run is anticipated this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/11/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:54.7 | 6 |
| 9.7L | $18.00 |
| 2/9 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Jack Chapple | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 24/10/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trista Dixon | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 14.0L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:51.4 | 6 |
| 14.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.2 | 5 |
| 8.1L | $19.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Grant Dixon | 1:53.5 | 1 |
| 12.2L | $4.80 |
| 1/4 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Trista Dixon | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 21/04/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | M P Neilson | 0 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Angus Garrard
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1660m at this track was 5th-6.74 at the bell, beaten 7 m by Attachment (1:58.30) in 4yo+ on November 7 at $21. Two runs back was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 1660m at this track beaten 20 m by Leap To Fame (1:54.80) in 4yo+ on October 24 at $71. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 07/11/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:54.7 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:51.3 | 6 |
| 20.6L | $71.00 |
| 2/4 | 17/10/2026 | 28 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:52.1 | 1 |
| 26.1L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:50.5 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.25 |
| 4/5 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:51.1 | 5 |
| 13.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/08/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:51.0 | 2 |
| 5.2L | $21.00 |
| 2/4 | 06/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 06/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Pete McMullen
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last start won by a neck (Fr1) at this track (1:58.30) beating Captain Shuffles in 4yo+ on November 7 at $2.60 at the bell was leading 0.7. Another good draw could see him go back-to-back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 07/11/2026 | 49 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 02/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Tom Callaghan | 0 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:53.5 | 5 |
| 5.9L | $1.20 |
| 1/5 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:51.1 | 1 |
| 7.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/5 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:54.6 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:51.0 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $1.60 |
| 1/5 | 15/08/2026 | 28 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:51.9 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 2/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Good | Tom Callaghan | 0 |
| 1.7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tom Callaghan
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2138m at this track, at the bell was 6th-2.26 beaten 16 m by Fate Awaits (2:31.70) in 4yo+ on November 7 at $34. Two runs back 2nd (20m) over 2647m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-1.36 beaten 7 m by Fate Awaits (3:15.20) in 4yo+ on October 6 at $11. Not keen this time.
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 | 07/11/2026 | 32 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:54.2 | 4 |
| 16.7L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/10/2026 | 10 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2647m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:57.8 | 0 |
| 7.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/09/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Tom Callaghan | 1:49.1 | 4 |
| 14.1L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/09/2026 | 84 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:54.5 | 5 |
| 20.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 3.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/12 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $106,070.00 | Redcliffe | 2613m | Neutral | Pete Mcmullen | 1:55.8 | 0 |
| 44.4L | $17.00 |
| 1/14 | 13/06/2026 | 28 | No NR | $32,380.00 | Albion Park | 2647m | Neutral | Angus Garrard | 1:57.6 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/4 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Angus Garrard | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Brendan Barnes
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr3) over 1660m at this track was 3rd-0.7 at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Attachment (1:58.30) in 4yo+ on November 7 at $21. Two runs back won by a head when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:30.60) beating Tims A Trooper in 4yo+ on October 31 at $7 at the bell was leading 4.54. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 07/11/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:54.7 | 3 |
| 5.6L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:53.4 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:51.3 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $151.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:52.1 | 4 |
| 26.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:51.4 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Brendan Barnes | 1:51.2 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $2.50 |
| 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: Adam Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Comes here in the right form. Won by 2.5 m as favourite (Fr4) at this track (2:31.00) beating Fate Awaits in 4yo+ on September 26 at $1.25 at the bell was leading 3.82. Two runs back raced just off the speed and boxed on; won by a head (Sr1) at this track (2:29.10) beating Fate Awaits in 4yo G3 on July 18 at $4 at the bell was 2nd-1.1m 2WNC. Can maintain an unbeaten record at this circuit and distance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 06/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 4.6L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 30/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Adam Sanderson | 0 |
| 31.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/11 | 26/09/2026 | 70 | No NR | $18,100.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:53.6 | 4 |
| 2.4L | $1.25 |
| 1/12 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | No NR | $53,040.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:52.2 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 7/12 | 04/07/2026 | 14 | 3&4YO | $300,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:50.3 | 4 |
| 19.9L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | No NR | $106,070.00 | Redcliffe | 2613m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:55.8 | 0 |
| 8.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/10 | 13/06/2026 | 18 | B 5 NR 55 or better | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:50.9 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.12 |
| 1/7 | 26/05/2026 | 73 | No NR | $9,120.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Adam Sanderson | 1:54.3 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $1.50 |

Driver: Nathan Dawson
Stats
Comments
Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on November 7. Scored the start prior at this track on October 10. Leading contender.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/11/2026 | 28 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:54.7 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.75 |
| 1/10 | 30/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 21L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 10/10/2026 | 14 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.4 | 5 |
| 6.5L | $1.07 |
| 2/5 | 26/09/2026 | 301 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:49.1 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 18/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 19.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 29/11/2025 | 8 | No NR | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Dead | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.0 | 2 |
| 1.4L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 21/11/2025 | 6 | NR up to 90 | $6,260.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:52.4 | 6 |
| 3.9L | $1.95 |
| 6/9 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | W | Adam Sanderson | 1:53.1 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $41.00 |

Driver: Narissa Elkins
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1660m at this track was 4th-4.63 at the bell, beaten 6 m by Attachment (1:58.30) in 4yo+ on November 7 at $11. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track was 3rd-0.43 at the bell, beaten 4 m by Smarter Than You (2:30.60) in 4yo+ on October 31 at $5. May struggle from this draw.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 07/11/2026 | 7 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:54.7 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:53.4 | 4 |
| 3.9L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/10/2026 | 11 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:51.3 | 5 |
| 13.8L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/10/2026 | 3 | NR 80 to 105 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:52.0 | 6 |
| 3.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 10/10/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:51.4 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/09/2026 | 70 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.5 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $126.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Matt Elkins | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Matt Elkins | 0 |
| 9.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Trent Dawson
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 4.5 m when quickly away, (Fr7) at this track (1:53.80) beating Mossdale Terry in 4yo+ on October 31 at $2.20 at the bell was leading 4.23. Exotic player with even luck.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/4 | 05/11/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Redcliffe | 1780m | Good | Trent Dawson | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 31/10/2026 | 18 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:50.3 | 7 |
| 4.5L | $2.20 |
| 5/6 | 13/10/2026 | 10 | NR 80 to 105 | $9,000.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:52.0 | 5 |
| 22.9L | $1.80 |
| 2/10 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | No NR | $17,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Trent Dawson | 1:51.2 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $3.20 |
| 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 |
| 4/5 | 29/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Good | Taylah Osmond | 0 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Shane Graham
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr6) over 2138m after showing early speed at this track was 4th-0.43 at the bell, beaten 5 m by Smarter Than You (2:30.60) in 4yo+ on October 31 at $1.55. At the start before game effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Sr3) over 1660m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-3.9 beaten 6 m by Leap To Fame (1:54.80) in 4yo+ on October 24 at $31. With even luck he could make his presence felt.
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 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.4 | 6 |
| 4.9L | $1.55 |
| 2/10 | 24/10/2026 | 21 | No NR | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.3 | 3 |
| 6.8L | $31.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 2.4L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 03/10/2026 | 14 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.2 | 6 |
| 3.1L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/09/2026 | 63 | No NR | $21,380.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Good | Nathan Dawson | 0 |
| 1.6L | $0.00 | |
| 7/13 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $1,000,000.00 | Albion Park | 2680m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.8 | 2 |
| 38.7L | $151.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | No NR | $40,000.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Nathan Dawson | 1:51.9 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $23.00 |