ALBION PARK   09 May 2025
 
GOING: G

NUTRIEN EQUINE PACE 1660m

Track: GOOD      

HAPPY AS CAN BE (8) did a good job to come from this row and score by 2.4 metres at this circuit and distance last time. Draws for a nice trail with the sprint lane in play. Big chance to go back to back. MACS A DUDE (9) made it two wins from his last four starts when he scored by 3.4 metres here last week. If things go his way he can go right on with the job. BAIL DENIED (1) missed by just a head the last time he started from this barrier so can improve on recent results. ROYAL PRINCESS (3) recorded a win and two placings in three outings prior to the latest effort and should get every chance from a favourable draw.
1 52750 BAIL DENIED
JACK BUTLER
4YO  BAY  HORSE
M Caruana
Recent form below what he is capable of. Last start 10th (Fr2) over 1660m at this track, at the bell was 7th-11.7m on the pegs beaten 11 m by Soho Casablanca (1:56.60) in NR 49 to 53 on April 29 at $41. The run before 5th (Fr2) over 1660m at this track was 5th-7.4m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Burns Bay (1:58.90) in NR 44 to 49 on April 22 at $16. Can do better form this draw.
Fr1
C J BUTLER
DARK BLUE, RED DIAMONDS, HOOPED SLEEVES
2 7421x SPLASHNDASH
JOHN MCMULLEN
4YO  B/BR  HORSE
J N McMullen, J P McMullen, T A Jones, K L Sparkes, M C Sparkes, J V Mole, J V Mole, J C March, B Vinter
Resumes. Finished off last preparation recording by 2 m as favourite when quickly away, (Fr3) at this track (1:59.20) beating Geldof in NR up to 40 on December 31 at $2.20 at the bell was leading 3.6m on the pegs. Keep safe.
Fr2
T J MCMULLEN
RED, WHITE BRACES & YOKE, RED STARS
3 62137 ROYAL PRINCESS
VICKI RASMUSSEN
7YO  B/BR  MARE
V L Rasmussen
Last start was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr4) over 1660m after racing wide at this track was 7th-11.5m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 11 m by Sinabun (1:58.40) in NR 43 to 48 on April 29 at $23. Before that, a good run when 3rd (Sr1) over 1660m at this track was 5th-7.3m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Kyloan Queen (1:58.50) in NR 44 to 49 on April 22 at $17. Well-drawn and can play a role.
Fr3
L T CAIN
PURPLE, YELLOW QUARTERS
4 42698 IMANI
TRENT DAWSON
4YO  BAY  MARE
J C Dumesny
Last start 8th (Sr1) over 1660m at this track was 2nd-2m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 15 m by Sinabun (1:58.40) in NR 43 to 48 on April 29 at $10. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr6) over 2138m at this track, beaten 17 m by Empress Byeline (2:34.80) in NR 43 to 48 on April 15 at $7. Can play a role.
Fr4
T J DAWSON
ROYAL BLUE, RED DIAMONDS, BRACES & CUFFS
5 45274 ARKUNA
GRANT DIXON
4YO  BAY  MARE
GSM Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: G N Mitchell)
Last start was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr5) over 1780m after being wide early at Redcliffe beaten 3 m by Tobefairtoyou (2:10.20) in NR 41 to 45 on April 30 at $10. Two runs back 7th (Fr2) over 1780m at Redcliffe, beaten 18 m by Bettys Gold Class (2:10.70) in NR 44 to 48 on April 23 at $3.70. Not keen.
Fr5
J J CHAPPLE
NAVY BLUE, WHITE V, RED SLEEVES, GOLD STARS
6 48369 ESTHER RISING
MONICA BETTS
6YO  BAY  MARE
M G Dwyer, D I Dwyer
Last start 9th (Fr5) over 1660m at this track, beaten 24 m by Eaglespride (1:59.30) in NR 47 to 51 on May 2 at $71. Two runs back 6th (Sr1) over 1660m at this track, beaten 11 m by Limbo Lilly (1:57.50) in No NR M on April 26 at $26. Must lift.
Fr6
T M PAY
ROYAL BLUE, FIVE WHITE SPADES, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE BAND
7 31355 ALLEGRETTO
PHOEBE BETTS
9YO  BAY  GELDING
M A Betts
Last start 5th (Sr1) over 1660m at this track beaten 11 m by Eaglespride (1:59.30) in NR 47 to 51 on May 2 at $14. Before that, 5th (Fr5) over 2138m after racing wide at this track was 2nd-1.7m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 5 m by Hell Im Smooth (2:35.20) in NR 47 to 51 on April 25 at $26. Chance to bounce back.
Fr7
P A BETTS
WHITE, PURPLE YOKE & BRACES, WHITE DIAMONDS, BLUE COLLAR, BLUE SLEEVES, PURPLE STRIPES, BLUE W/BAND
8 x3561 HAPPY AS CAN BE
GRANT DIXON
3YO  B/BR  COLT
Solid Earth Pty Ltd (Mgr: K Seymour)
Last start won by 2.5 m (Sr2) at this track (1:58.60) beating Mullum Doc in NR 41 to 46 on April 25 at $5 at the bell was 8th-18.9m 2WWC. Winning prospects.
Sr1
G W DIXON
BLACK & WHITE CHECKS, WHITE SLEEVES
9 41651 MACS A DUDE
RON SALLIS
6YO  BAY  GELDING
S A Sallis
Last start won a big 3.5 m win (Sr1) at this track (1:59.40) beating Rosie Romance in NR 41 to 46 on May 2 at $9.50. Can be right in the finish again.
Sr2
P J MCMULLEN
ORANGE, GREEN SHAMROCK, BLACK SLEEVES
10 753x4 VIKANDER
BRAD MILLARD
7YO  BAY  MARE
D T Millard, S C Millard
Second up after running was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1780m at Redcliffe beaten 25 m by Seaside Glory (2:10.20) in Up to 2 LTW on April 24 at $19. Needs to lift.
Sr3
B S MILLARD
MAROON, WHITE STAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK BANDS