Albion Park Race 1

Ladbrokes Blackbook Trotters Mobile

Prize Money: $9,120

IZARRA (2) is three from three since joining Jack Butler for this preparation. Too good over further at Redcliffe last start and won her previous two at this circuit and distance. Has led in each of her victories this time in so can take advantage of the low draw to deliver again. MCGEE (4) has been hard to fault of late. Has won three of his last four here and was hampered by a flat tyre in the other. Dug deep in getting home by a head last start. Big chance again. BANFF (5) has ground to make up on MCGEE through the last-start fourth but had been racing consistently prior. DARCYS FIREBALL (3) broke last time but is a player of his second from the back row prior.

Distance: 2138m
Class: No NR
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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Gracias NZ (Fr1) 9045393446
Trainer: Mark Dux (Woongoolba)
Driver: Mathew Neilson
Prize Money: $45,767
Win / Place: 10% / 38%

5 yo Bay Horse

Sire: ROYAL ASPIRATIONS (NZ)

Dam: KIITOS (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

50: 5-8-6

Distance

31: 1-2-3

Trk/Dst

27: 1-0-3

Track

33: 2-2-4

Season

31: 2-2-4

1st Up

5: 1-2-1

2nd Up

5: 1-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-1

Metro

36: 4-2-4

Non-Metro

14: 1-6-2

Mobile

28: 4-8-5

Standing

22: 1-0-1

All-Weather

50: 5-8-6

Best Mile

1:57.90

Comments

Well beaten last start by McGee, a rival who he faces again; when 35 metres sixth at this track over 2138m in a 3yo+ No NR race on July 8. Prefer others.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 9	8/7/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Mathew Neilson	2:38.20	1:59.1	36.2m	$31	14	No NR	$9,120	$60	1. McGee 2. Ajay Volstead 3. Van Sank
4th of 10	24/6/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	Mathew Neilson	2:40.40	2:00.7	11.4m	$34	7	NR up to 75	$9,120	$522	1. McGee 2. Koda Da Moda 3. Eurokash NZ
4th of 8	17/6/25	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Mathew Neilson	1:59.50	1:55.8	17.2m	$23	11	NR up to 75	$9,000	$522	1. Ajay Volstead 2. Thebestbourbon 3. Northern Heights
3rd of 9	6/6/25	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Mathew Neilson	2:37.90	1:58.9	16.3m	$51	10	NR up to 60	$6,380	$536	1. Izarra 2. Darcys Fireball 3. Gracias NZ
9th of 12	27/5/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Mathew Neilson	2:39.70	1:59.1	38.1m	$21	4	NR up to 75	$9,120	$60	1. Banff 2. Five Oclock Gerry NZ 3. Hammer Son
3rd of 8	23/5/25	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Mathew Neilson	2:40.70	2:01.0	11.2m	$3.50	3	NR up to 60	$6,380	$536	1. Aladdin Sane NZ 2. Monarch Hill NZ 3. Gracias NZ

Izarra (Fr2) 093208x111
Trainer: Jack Butler (Logan Village)
Driver: Chloe Butler (C)
Prize Money: $61,301
Win / Place: 18% / 42%

Unbeaten The Track / Distance

Picket Fence

5 yo Chestnut Mare

Sire: USED TO ME (FR)

Dam: AMARULA (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 7-5-4

Distance

11: 2-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 2-0-0

Track

2: 2-0-0

Season

16: 4-1-2

1st Up

6: 3-0-0

2nd Up

6: 1-2-1

3rd Up

6: 3-0-0

Metro

21: 5-3-3

Non-Metro

17: 2-2-1

Mobile

36: 5-5-4

Standing

2: 2-0-0

All-Weather

38: 7-5-4

Best Mile

1:58.90

Comments

In good form. Won by 6 m (FT Fr4) at Redcliffe (3:18.60) beating Banff in No NR on June 28 at $5. Two runs back posted a big 4.5 m win as favourite (50m Fr1) at this track (2:43.80) beating Voltain in 3yo+ NR up to 55 on June 17 at $2.50. Can add to the winning streak.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 9	28/6/25	Redcliffe	2613m	Standing	All Weather	Fr4	Chloe Butler	3:18.60	2:02.3	6.1m	$5.00	11	No NR	$21,380	$12,125	1. Izarra 2. Banff 3. Van Sank
1st of 10	17/6/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	50m	Chloe Butler	2:43.80	2:00.5	4.3m	$2.50f	11	NR up to 55	$9,120	$5,481	1. Izarra 2. Voltain 3. En Masse NZ
1st of 9	6/6/25	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Chloe Butler	2:37.90	1:58.9	7.6m	$3.00	72	NR up to 60	$6,380	$3,755	1. Izarra 2. Darcys Fireball 3. Gracias NZ
72 Day Spell
1st of 8	2/6/25	Albion Park	2138m			-	Leonard Cain	2:40.80	-	10.8m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Izarra 2. Hide And Seek 3. Sweet Maori Miss
8th of 8	26/3/25	Bendigo	1650m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Greg Sugars	2:01.70	1:58.7	26.8m	$4.00	7	NR 50 to 55	$6,000	$140	1. Muskee 2. Dossier 3. Black And Gold
10th of 10	19/3/25	Bendigo	2150m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr5	Ellen Tormey	2:44.30	2:03.0	26.2m	$7.00	5	NR up to 55	$6,000	$140	1. April Sun 2. Jilliby Dreamlover 3. Bullapark Beno

Darcys Fireball (Fr3) 1x19246729
Trainer: Graham Dwyer (North Maclean)
Driver: Nathan Dawson
Prize Money: $36,461
Win / Place: 22% / 40%

Track / Distance Specialist

5 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: BACARDI LINDY (USA)

Dam: GLUTEUS MAXIMUS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 5-3-1

Distance

16: 4-1-0

Trk/Dst

12: 4-1-0

Track

13: 4-2-0

Season

8: 1-2-0

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-2-0

Metro

17: 5-2-1

Non-Metro

5: 0-1-0

Mobile

12: 1-3-1

Standing

10: 4-0-0

All-Weather

22: 5-3-1

Best Mile

2:00.70

Comments

Last start broke when 9th (FT Fr4) over 2138m at this track, beaten 80 m by McGee (2:38.20) in 3yo+ No NR on July 8 at $8. Before that, a solid effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 2138m at this track beaten 7 m by Izarra (2:37.90) in NR up to 60 on June 6 at $10. Chance with better manners.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
9th of 9	8/7/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr4	Nathan Dawson	2:38.20	1:59.1	78.9m	$8.00	32	No NR	$9,120	$60	1. McGee 2. Ajay Volstead 3. Van Sank
32 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 9	6/6/25	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Layne Dwyer	2:37.90	1:58.9	7.6m	$10	10	NR up to 60	$6,380	$1,073	1. Izarra 2. Darcys Fireball 3. Gracias NZ
7th of 12	27/5/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	Layne Dwyer	2:39.70	1:59.1	30.1m	$11	7	NR up to 75	$9,120	$60	1. Banff 2. Five Oclock Gerry NZ 3. Hammer Son
6th of 12	20/5/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr4	Nathan Dawson	2:41.20	2:01.3	12.0m	$4.20	21	NR up to 75	$9,120	$60	1. Monarch Hill NZ 2. Agent Black 3. Banff
4th of 11	29/4/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr4	Layne Dwyer	2:38.70	1:58.9	20.7m	$8.50	21	NR up to 75	$9,120	$522	1. Thebestbourbon 2. Call Me Trouble NZ 3. Northern Heights
4th of 5	22/4/25	Albion Park	2138m			-	Nathan Dawson	2:40.30	-	136.6m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Boots Electric NZ 2. Merge Right 3. Bide Our Time

McGee (Fr4) 9432421511
Trainer: Graham Dwyer (North Maclean)
Driver: Layne Dwyer (C,3)
Prize Money: $47,581
Win / Place: 25% / 53%

Going for the Hat-Trick

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CENTURION ATM (USA)

Dam: PEPPERELL MAGIC (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 8-4-5

Distance

7: 3-1-0

Trk/Dst

4: 3-0-0

Track

4: 3-0-0

Season

15: 3-3-3

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-1

Metro

20: 5-1-4

Non-Metro

12: 3-3-1

Mobile

26: 4-4-4

Standing

6: 4-0-1

All-Weather

32: 8-4-5

Best Mile

1:57.49

Comments

Five-year-old gelding racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 2138m. Last start won by a head as favourite (FT Fr3) at this track (2:38.20) beating Ajay Volstead in 3yo+ No NR on July 8 at $3.70. One of the primary contenders.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 9	8/7/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Layne Dwyer	2:38.20	1:59.1	0.2m	$3.70f	14	No NR	$9,120	$5,481	1. McGee 2. Ajay Volstead 3. Van Sank
1st of 10	24/6/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr4	Shane Graham	2:40.40	2:00.7	9.1m	$10	18	NR up to 75	$9,120	$5,481	1. McGee 2. Koda Da Moda 3. Eurokash NZ
5th of 9	6/6/25	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Gary Whitaker	2:37.90	1:58.9	25.4m	$2.00f	3	NR up to 60	$6,380	$238	1. Izarra 2. Darcys Fireball 3. Gracias NZ
1st of 9	3/6/25	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Gary Whitaker	2:37.50	1:58.6	0.2m	$6.50	18	NR up to 75	$9,120	$5,481	1. McGee 2. Eurokash NZ 3. Five Oclock Gerry NZ
2nd of 10	16/5/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jordan Leedham	1:58.30	1:58.3	1.8m	$4.40	14	NR 56 to 62	$7,000	$1,050	1. Rocky Valley 2. McGee 3. Maestro
4th of 6	2/5/25	Geelong	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Jodi Quinlan	1:59.20	1:59.2	24.3m	$16	9	NR 60 to 69	$10,000	$500	1. Jilliby Ballerini 2. Gatesys Gem 3. Mitchell Wrap

Banff (Fr5) 4531312224
Trainer: Grant Dixon (Tamborine)
Driver: Jack Chapple (C)
Prize Money: $94,879
Win / Place: 14% / 57%

6 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: MAJESTIC SON (CAN)

Dam: SHARONS MILLICENT (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

70: 10-15-15

Distance

49: 7-9-12

Trk/Dst

49: 7-9-12

Track

65: 8-12-15

Season

33: 6-10-7

1st Up

5: 0-2-0

2nd Up

5: 1-0-4

3rd Up

5: 1-1-0

Metro

65: 8-12-15

Non-Metro

5: 2-3-0

Mobile

11: 2-3-3

Standing

59: 8-12-12

All-Weather

70: 10-15-15

Best Mile

1:57.90

Comments

Last start was well beaten into fourth behind McGee at this track over 2138m in a 3yo+ No NR on July 8 at $4. Performed better the start before with a good run when 2nd (10m Fr1) over 2613m at Redcliffe, beaten 6 m by Izarra (3:18.60) in No NR on June 28 at $9. Major player.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 9	8/7/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	10m	Grant Dixon	2:38.20	1:59.1	23.9m	$4.00	10	No NR	$9,120	$522	1. McGee 2. Ajay Volstead 3. Van Sank
2nd of 9	28/6/25	Redcliffe	2613m	Standing	All Weather	10m	Trista Dixon	3:18.60	2:02.3	6.1m	$9.00	8	No NR	$21,380	$3,466	1. Izarra 2. Banff 3. Van Sank
2nd of 9	20/6/25	Redcliffe	2280m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Jack Chapple	2:50.30	2:00.2	6.0m	$2.25f	13	NR up to 80	$11,620	$2,016	1. Koda Da Moda 2. Banff 3. Hammer Son
2nd of 10	7/6/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Grant Dixon	2:39.00	1:58.0	7.6m	$2.40f	11	No NR	$14,980	$2,394	1. Gus NZ 2. Banff 3. Hide And Seek
1st of 12	27/5/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	20m	Grant Dixon	2:39.70	1:59.1	0.1m	$8.50	7	NR up to 75	$9,120	$5,481	1. Banff 2. Five Oclock Gerry NZ 3. Hammer Son
3rd of 12	20/5/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	20m	Jack Chapple	2:41.20	2:01.3	7.8m	$13	7	NR up to 75	$9,120	$783	1. Monarch Hill NZ 2. Agent Black 3. Banff

Son Of A Sun NZ (Fr6) 4862708597
Trainer: Richard Hutchinson (Tamborine)
Driver: Adam Richardson
Prize Money: $73,235
Win / Place: 12% / 30%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MAJESTIC SON (CAN)

Dam: A TOUCH OF SUN (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

70: 9-4-8

Distance

30: 5-0-4

Trk/Dst

26: 3-0-3

Track

35: 4-0-3

Season

31: 4-1-1

1st Up

5: 0-0-0

2nd Up

5: 1-1-0

3rd Up

5: 1-1-0

Metro

45: 6-1-5

Non-Metro

25: 3-3-3

Mobile

21: 5-1-4

Standing

49: 4-3-4

All-Weather

70: 9-4-8

Slushy

1: 0-1-0

Best Mile

1:56.80

Comments

Didn't do much last time out, 7th (FT Fr5) over 2138m at this track, beaten 60 m by McGee (2:38.20) in 3yo+ No NR on July 8 at $81. Before that was driven from back in the field when 9th (FT Fr6) over 2138m at this track, beaten 35 m by McGee (2:40.40) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on June 24 at $81. Cannot enthuse.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 9	8/7/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	Adam Richardson	2:38.20	1:59.1	62.5m	$81	14	No NR	$9,120	$60	1. McGee 2. Ajay Volstead 3. Van Sank
9th of 10	24/6/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr6	Adam Richardson	2:40.40	2:00.7	37.2m	$81	4	NR up to 75	$9,120	$60	1. McGee 2. Koda Da Moda 3. Eurokash NZ
5th of 9	20/6/25	Redcliffe	2280m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Adam Richardson	2:50.30	2:00.2	47.3m	$41	10	NR up to 80	$11,620	$448	1. Koda Da Moda 2. Banff 3. Hammer Son
8th of 9	10/6/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr7	Adam Richardson	2:40.30	2:00.1	45.2m	$34	14	NR up to 75	$9,120	$60	1. Taylad To Use NZ 2. Koda Da Moda 3. Northern Heights
12th of 12	27/5/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr6	Adam Richardson	2:39.70	1:59.1	121.1m	$15	3	NR up to 75	$9,120	$60	1. Banff 2. Five Oclock Gerry NZ 3. Hammer Son
7th of 9	24/5/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Adam Richardson	2:36.00	1:57.4	46.8m	$61	11	No NR	$14,980	$240	1. Love Gun 2. Get Used To It 3. Gus NZ

Call Me Trouble NZ (Fr7) 2540874865
Trainer: Mark Rees (Peak Crossing)
Driver: Pete McMullen
Prize Money: $184,883
Win / Place: 11% / 33%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SUPERFAST STUART (CAN)

Dam: SUN TRAPPED (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

127: 15-11-17

Distance

35: 2-3-3

Trk/Dst

33: 2-3-3

Track

56: 3-5-5

Season

30: 1-3-2

1st Up

10: 0-2-0

2nd Up

9: 2-1-0

3rd Up

9: 1-1-1

Metro

86: 9-8-9

Non-Metro

41: 6-3-8

Mobile

37: 2-1-4

Standing

90: 13-10-13

All-Weather

123: 14-11-17

Slushy

3: 0-1-0

Grass

4: 1-0-0

Best Mile

1:59.10

Comments

Well beaten last start by McGee, who he meets again; when 30 metres fifth at this track over 2138m in a 3yo+ No NR race on July 8. Others make more appeal.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 9	8/7/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr6	Matt Elkins	2:38.20	1:59.1	28.6m	$19	10	No NR	$9,120	$348	1. McGee 2. Ajay Volstead 3. Van Sank
2nd of 6	4/7/25	Albion Park	2138m			-	Matt Elkins	2:37.00	-	20.6m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Withoutthetuh 2. Call Me Trouble NZ 3. Yukond Me NZ
6th of 9	28/6/25	Redcliffe	2613m	Standing	All Weather	Fr6	Matt Elkins	3:18.60	2:02.3	18.4m	$31	4	No NR	$21,380	$304	1. Izarra 2. Banff 3. Van Sank
8th of 10	24/6/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	10m	Matt Elkins	2:40.40	2:00.7	19.5m	$26	4	NR up to 75	$9,120	$60	1. McGee 2. Koda Da Moda 3. Eurokash NZ
4th of 9	20/6/25	Redcliffe	2280m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Matt Elkins	2:50.30	2:00.2	30.3m	$13	20	NR up to 80	$11,620	$672	1. Koda Da Moda 2. Banff 3. Hammer Son
7th of 9	31/5/25	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Matt Elkins	2:35.60	1:57.1	32.4m	$151	7	No NR	$14,980	$240	1. Zealous Spur NZ 2. Van Sank 3. Gus NZ

Sheza Chance (Sr1) 1473113667
Trainer: Daren Garrard (Burpengary East)
Driver: Angus Garrard (C)
Prize Money: $48,102
Win / Place: 16% / 30%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: GOTTA GO CULLECT (NZ)

Dam: EARLY HARVEST (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 7-3-3

Distance

26: 6-1-1

Trk/Dst

26: 6-1-1

Track

33: 7-2-2

Season

10: 3-0-2

1st Up

8: 3-1-0

2nd Up

8: 0-0-0

3rd Up

8: 2-1-1

Metro

33: 7-2-2

Non-Metro

9: 0-1-1

Mobile

20: 1-2-2

Standing

22: 6-1-1

All-Weather

42: 7-3-3

Best Mile

1:58.89

Comments

Last start 7th (Fr7) over 2138m at this track, beaten 45 m by Zealous Spur (2:36.40) in No NR on June 21 at $151. Before that, 6th (Fr5) over 2138m at this track beaten 21 m by McGee (2:37.50) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on June 3 at $16. Better placed.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 11	21/6/25	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Angus Garrard	2:36.40	1:57.8	45.5m	$151	18	No NR	$26,000	$500	1. Zealous Spur NZ 2. Oscar Bonavena NZ 3. Taylad To Use NZ
6th of 9	3/6/25	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Angus Garrard	2:37.50	1:58.6	21.3m	$16	11	NR up to 75	$9,120	$60	1. McGee 2. Eurokash NZ 3. Five Oclock Gerry NZ
6th of 8	23/5/25	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Angus Garrard	2:40.70	2:01.0	21.0m	$2.50f	31	NR up to 60	$6,380	$60	1. Aladdin Sane NZ 2. Monarch Hill NZ 3. Gracias NZ
31 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 11	22/4/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr6	Angus Garrard	2:40.70	2:00.9	3.3m	$23	7	NR up to 75	$9,120	$783	1. Agent Black 2. Fenomenal 3. Sheza Chance
1st of 8	15/4/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	30m	Angus Garrard	2:42.00	2:00.3	5.6m	$4.20	7	NR up to 55	$9,120	$5,481	1. Sheza Chance 2. More Surprises 3. Crookwell Eyes
1st of 8	8/4/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	50m	Angus Garrard	2:42.40	1:59.4	4.0m	$9.50	11	NR up to 55	$9,120	$5,481	1. Sheza Chance 2. Crookwell Eyes 3. Monterey Lass

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