ALBION PARK   19 Dec 2025
 
GOING:

K & R PLUMBING SUPPLIES PACE 1660m

Track: GOOD      

EXCUSE TO CULLECT (2) left NSW as a winner and has been very good in two starts for Jack Butler since, finishing second from this barrier at Redcliffe before using the sprint lane for a narrow win at this circuit and distance last time. Kept fresh but is racing well and draws to advantage. TORO LOCO (9) had to race wide last start so was far from disgraced when midfield. Has had five weeks off since but if things go his way from the second line he can make can impact. YANKEE C J (6) has been solid in two outings since coming from the back row to win at this circuit. Respect. IDEAL DESIRE (4) can feature with her A-game.
1 99758 ART OF ROCK
BEN BATTLE
4YO  BAY  HORSE
T J Battle, B Braithwaite, J R Brien-Rowlandson, J Corliss, T J Finn, M S Johnston
Last start 8th (Fr3) over 1850m after showing early pace at Marburg beaten 10 m by Dancin With Lush (2:18.60) in NR 43 to 47 on December 14 at $11. Before that, 5th (Sr3) over 2200m at Marburg beaten 12 m by Bettor Cheer (2:44.30) in NR 43 to 47 on December 7 at $11. Draws well so may be worth including.
Fr1
TAMARA BATTLE
DARK BLUE, GREY YOKE & BRACES, BLACK STARS
2 90121 EXCUSE TO CULLECT
JACK BUTLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING
D A Hutchings
Last start won by a nose as favourite (Fr1) at this track (2:01.00) beating Its A Sponge Darl in Up to 1 LTW on November 20 at $1.60. Racing well and a good draw can see him win again.
Fr2
C J BUTLER
DARK BLUE, RED DIAMONDS, HOOPED SLEEVES
3 88092 HANOVER LECTER
PETER GREIG
7YO  BROWN  MARE
P M Madden
Seven-year-old mare showed improvement last start. 2nd (Fr5) over 1850m after racing wide at Marburg, beaten 4.5 m by Vermont (2:19.00) in NR 38 to 42 on December 14 at $16. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into ninth behind Brian Christopher at Marburg over 1850m in a NR 43 to 47 on October 26 at $12. Leaning to others.
Fr3
P J GREIG
RED, BLACK SASH, WHITE SLEEVES
4 39296 IDEAL DESIRE
J L WANLESS
4YO  B/BR  MARE
J L Wanless
Last start 6th (Fr2) over 1660m after showing early pace at this track beaten 11 m by Ultimate Ark (1:57.00) in NR 45 to 49 on November 27 at $8. At the run before 9th (Fr4) over 1660m after racing wide at this track beaten 60 m by Son Of The Shark (1:54.30) in NR 47 to 51 on November 20 at $41. Can play a role.
Fr4
S R GRAHAM
GOLD, GREEN STAR, GOLD SLEEVES, GREEN STAR
5 94307 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
Last start 7th (Sr4) over 1850m at Marburg beaten 9 m by Dancin With Lush (2:18.60) in NR 43 to 47 on December 14 at $4.80. Before that, 10th (Fr4) over 1660m after being wide early at this track, beaten 19 m by La Mistress (1:57.20) in NR 44 to 49 on December 9 at $11. Can improve.
Fr5
T J MCMULLEN
RED, WHITE BRACES & YOKE, RED STARS
6 74146 YANKEE C J
MARK DUX
11YO  BAY  GELDING
R W Maguire, M A Dux
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 1660m after racing wide at this track beaten 8 m by Be Good Miki (1:57.20) in NR 45 to 49 on December 12 at $3.90. Before that, 4th (Fr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 2.5 m by Mardibringsaparty (1:57.50) in NR 47 to 51 on December 4 at $19. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.
Fr6
A R GARRARD
RED, BLUE BRACES & YOKE WITH WHITE STARS, BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS
7 56666 OUR AUNTY PENNY
PETER JONES
4YO  BAY  MARE
J A Jones
Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr4) over 1850m at Marburg, beaten 12 m by Vermont (2:19.00) in NR 38 to 42 on December 14 at $34. Before that 6th (Fr3) over 1780m after showing early speed at Redcliffe was 2nd-3.7m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 14 m by Jacks Fyre (2:09.00) in Up to 2 LTW on October 30 at $34. Cannot enthuse.
Fr7
L C HARPER
ROYAL BLUE, YELLOW EPAULETTES & ARMBAND
8 52105 PROSPECTUS
RICKY HART
5YO  B/BR  MARE
J M A Hart, R W Hart
Last start was well back in the run when 5th (Fr5) over 2138m at this track, beaten 3 m by Its Back Page News (2:37.30) in NR 40 to 45 on December 12 at $31. Two runs back was well back in the run when 11th (Fr7) over 2138m at this track, beaten 50 m by Yankee C J (2:34.70) in NR 40 to 45 on November 27 at $26. Not keen.
Sr1
B W BARNES
BLUE, WHITE DIAMONDS
9 75976 TORO LOCO
BEN BATTLE
3YO  BAY  GELDING
T J Battle, M L Baker
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start was driven from back in the field when 6th (Fr6) over 1660m after being wide early at this track, beaten 10 m by My Ultimate Cossie (1:58.00) in NR 41 to 46 on November 14 at $2.60. The start before was well back in the run when 7th (Fr6) over 1660m after racing wide at this track beaten 7 m by Happy As Can Be (1:58.40) in 3yo No NR CG on November 7 at $8. Can measure up.
Sr2
N M DAWSON
DARK BLUE, GREY YOKE & BRACES, BLACK STARS