Albion Park Race 11

Pryde's Easifeed Racing Cube Trotters Mobile

Prize Money: $14,500

ALDEBARANSTILINSKI (2) enjoyed the switch back from a standing start when he led and cruised home by more than 12m here last start, the second time in a row that he has scored when starting behind a mobile. Can take advantage of another good draw so looks the one to beat. AJAY VOLSTEAD (3) made it two wins from his last three starts when he scored by 4 metres last week. Both of those victories were from a standing start but he drops to a distance where his strike rate stands at 50 per cent. It's been a while between drinks for GOLDEN SUNSET (6) but she continues to race well, adding to a string of top-four finishes when second from this barrier last time out. ZEALOUS SPUR NZ (4) came from a 30m handicap to be beaten only 4m by AJAY VOLSTEAD last week and did score a win from this barrier last month.

Distance: 1660m
Class: No NR
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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Southern Diamond Nz (Fr1) 4001421113
Trainer: Darrell Graham (Stockleigh)
Driver: Adam Sanderson
Prize Money: $118,389
Win / Place: 22% / 45%

Track Specialist

Driver / Horse Combo

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CREATINE (USA)

Dam: UGLY BETTY (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 7-4-3

Distance

1: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

0: 0-0-0

Track

11: 4-1-1

Season

17: 4-1-2

1st Up

5: 1-1-1

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

Metro

26: 6-3-3

Non-Metro

5: 1-1-0

Mobile

12: 5-3-0

Standing

19: 2-1-3

All-Weather

31: 7-4-3

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:58.40

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

7: 3-1-1

Driver Last 50

50: 6-6-6

Comments

Last start game effort when 3rd (FT Fr3) over 2647m at this track, beaten 6 m by Ajay Volstead (3:22.70) in 4yo+ on May 23 at $6. Two runs back won by a nose (Fr7) at this track (2:38.30) beating Pizza Prince in 3yo+ on May 12 at $16. Draws well so is capable of playing a role again.

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
3rd of 7	23/5/26	Albion Park	2647m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Adam Sanderson	3:22.70	2:02.3	6.9m	$6.00	11	-	$14,980	$1,197	1. Ajay Volstead 2. Zealous Spur NZ 3. Southern Diamond NZ
1st of 11	12/5/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Tom Callaghan	2:38.30	1:59.1	0.1m	$16	7	-	$9,120	$5,481	1. Southern Diamond NZ 2. Pizza Prince 3. Darcys Fireball
1st of 10	5/5/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Adam Sanderson	2:39.70	2:00.2	2.6m	$1.55f	7	-	$9,120	$5,481	1. Southern Diamond NZ 2. Northern Heights 3. Kicking Horse
1st of 11	28/4/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	20m	Adam Sanderson	2:43.00	2:01.5	2.7m	$3.60f	7	-	$9,120	$5,481	1. Southern Diamond NZ 2. Voltain 3. Northern Heights
2nd of 9	21/4/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Adam Sanderson	2:40.00	2:00.4	0.2m	$3.20f	7	-	$9,120	$1,566	1. Fredidrivsamercury 2. Southern Diamond NZ 3. Northern Heights
4th of 8	14/4/26	Redcliffe	2280m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Adam Sanderson	2:52.20	2:01.5	9.4m	$5.50	7	-	$9,000	$522	1. Nellie Joy 2. Darcys Fireball 3. Koda Da Moda

Aldebaranstilinski (Fr2) 1111642161
Trainer: Mitchell Dawson (Glamorgan Vale)
Driver: Nathan Dawson
Prize Money: $112,372
Win / Place: 26% / 52%

Driver Flying

Dominant Win Last Start

5 yo Bay Horse

Sire: SEBASTIAN K (SWE)

Dam: ALDEBARAN SKY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

50: 13-9-4

Distance

7: 2-3-1

Trk/Dst

6: 2-3-0

Track

41: 12-9-2

Season

15: 7-3-0

1st Up

4: 0-1-1

2nd Up

4: 0-2-0

3rd Up

4: 0-2-0

Metro

49: 13-9-3

Non-Metro

1: 0-0-1

Mobile

21: 5-6-2

Standing

29: 8-3-2

All-Weather

50: 13-9-4

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.80

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

27: 9-7-2

Driver Last 50

50: 11-10-5

Comments

Last start won by 12 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr3) at this track (2:32.60) beating Golden Sunset in 4yo+ on May 16 at $2.20. A good draw can see him win again.

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	16/5/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Nathan Dawson	2:32.60	1:54.9	12.4m	$2.20f	7	-	$14,980	$8,379	1. Aldebaranstilinski 2. Golden Sunset 3. Ikigai
6th of 6	9/5/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	10m	Nathan Dawson	2:39.00	1:59.1	71.7m	$2.00f	7	-	$14,980	$240	1. Ajay Volstead 2. Love Gun 3. Golden Sunset
1st of 10	2/5/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Nathan Dawson	1:58.40	1:54.8	8.2m	$2.80f	14	-	$14,500	$8,379	1. Aldebaranstilinski 2. Golden Sunset 3. Sheza Chance
2nd of 7	18/4/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Angus Garrard	2:37.20	1:58.3	3.3m	$2.70f	21	-	$14,980	$2,394	1. Zealous Spur NZ 2. Aldebaranstilinski 3. Hide And Seek
3rd of 7	10/4/26	Albion Park	1660m			-	Nathan Dawson	1:58.30	-	3.9m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Shankys Shot NZ 2. Always Dancing 3. Aldebaranstilinski
4th of 8	28/3/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	10m	Adam Richardson	2:38.60	1:58.2	10.5m	$4.40	7	-	$14,980	$798	1. Zealous Spur NZ 2. Golden Sunset 3. Not As Promised

Ajay Volstead (Fr3) 2113579181
Trainer: Darren Weeks (Stanmore)
Driver: Angus Garrard (C)
Prize Money: $94,525
Win / Place: 40% / 66%

Track Specialist

Driver / Horse Combo

5 yo Bay Horse

Sire: VOLSTEAD (USA)

Dam: SWEET PRETENSE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 11-5-2

Distance

4: 2-0-1

Trk/Dst

4: 2-0-1

Track

24: 9-5-2

Season

14: 5-2-1

1st Up

3: 2-0-0

2nd Up

3: 2-0-1

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

Metro

27: 11-5-2

Non-Metro

0: 0-0-0

Mobile

16: 7-2-1

Standing

11: 4-3-1

All-Weather

27: 11-5-2

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.87

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

24: 10-5-2

Driver Last 50

50: 5-6-8

Comments

Last start posted a big 4 m win as favourite (20m Fr2) at this track (3:22.70) beating Zealous Spur in 4yo+ on May 23 at $3.20. Back to a mobile start but draws well so can measure up again.

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
1st of 7	23/5/26	Albion Park	2647m	Standing	All Weather	20m	Angus Garrard	3:22.70	2:02.3	4.0m	$3.20f	7	-	$14,980	$8,379	1. Ajay Volstead 2. Zealous Spur NZ 3. Southern Diamond NZ
8th of 9	16/5/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Angus Garrard	2:32.60	1:54.9	53.4m	$3.10	7	-	$14,980	$240	1. Aldebaranstilinski 2. Golden Sunset 3. Ikigai
1st of 6	9/5/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	10m	Angus Garrard	2:39.00	1:59.1	5.5m	$4.40	7	-	$14,980	$8,379	1. Ajay Volstead 2. Love Gun 3. Golden Sunset
9th of 10	2/5/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Angus Garrard	1:58.40	1:54.8	25.4m	$10	56	-	$14,500	$240	1. Aldebaranstilinski 2. Golden Sunset 3. Sheza Chance
56 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 8	21/4/26	Albion Park	2138m			-	Angus Garrard	2:36.00	-	163.3m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Jimartee 2. Dashing 3. Our Sunset Delight
7th of 8	7/3/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Nathan Dawson	2:35.40	1:57.0	19.9m	$2.90	7	-	$26,000	$500	1. Aldebaranstilinski 2. Golden Sunset 3. Darcys Fireball

Zealous Spur Nz (Fr4) 5345161552
Trainer: Grant Dixon (Tamborine)
Driver: Grant Dixon
Prize Money: $310,350
Win / Place: 15% / 44%

9 yo Black Gelding

Sire: PEGASUS SPUR (USA)

Dam: ZEALOUS LADY (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

147: 23-22-21

Distance

26: 3-6-3

Trk/Dst

26: 3-6-3

Track

123: 20-19-15

Season

26: 4-3-7

1st Up

4: 0-1-2

2nd Up

4: 2-0-1

3rd Up

4: 1-1-0

Metro

123: 20-19-15

Non-Metro

24: 3-3-6

Mobile

65: 8-12-8

Standing

82: 15-10-13

All-Weather

147: 23-22-21

Slushy

1: 1-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.80

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

56: 7-7-6

Driver Last 50

50: 5-7-8

Comments

Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (30m Fr1) over 2647m at this track beaten 4 m by Ajay Volstead (3:22.70) in 4yo+ on May 23 at $4.60. Contender.

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
2nd of 7	23/5/26	Albion Park	2647m	Standing	All Weather	30m	Grant Dixon	3:22.70	2:02.3	4.0m	$4.60	7	-	$14,980	$2,394	1. Ajay Volstead 2. Zealous Spur NZ 3. Southern Diamond NZ
5th of 9	16/5/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Grant Dixon	2:32.60	1:54.9	18.5m	$16	14	-	$14,980	$532	1. Aldebaranstilinski 2. Golden Sunset 3. Ikigai
5th of 10	2/5/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Grant Dixon	1:58.40	1:54.8	16.6m	$18	14	-	$14,500	$532	1. Aldebaranstilinski 2. Golden Sunset 3. Sheza Chance
1st of 7	18/4/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Trista Dixon	2:37.20	1:58.3	3.3m	$8.00	14	-	$14,980	$8,379	1. Zealous Spur NZ 2. Aldebaranstilinski 3. Hide And Seek
6th of 8	4/4/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Trista Dixon	1:57.70	1:54.1	7.4m	$19	7	-	$14,500	$240	1. Mufasa Metro NZ 2. Not As Promised 3. Golden Sunset, Hide And Seek
1st of 8	28/3/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	20m	Trista Dixon	2:38.60	1:58.2	0.2m	$9.00	7	-	$14,980	$8,379	1. Zealous Spur NZ 2. Golden Sunset 3. Not As Promised

Northern Heights (Fr5) 8488x33216
Trainer: Melissa Gillies (Wanora)
Driver: Pete McMullen
Prize Money: $97,502
Win / Place: 16% / 58%

Driver Flying

5 yo Bay Horse

Sire: MY HIGH EXPECTATIONS (USA)

Dam: SOLAR GIFT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

43: 7-10-8

Distance

8: 3-0-1

Trk/Dst

8: 3-0-1

Track

43: 7-10-8

Season

14: 2-3-3

1st Up

6: 0-2-2

2nd Up

6: 2-0-1

3rd Up

6: 2-3-0

Metro

43: 7-10-8

Non-Metro

0: 0-0-0

Mobile

14: 1-4-3

Standing

29: 6-6-5

All-Weather

43: 7-10-8

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:58.20

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

21: 3-4-6

Driver Last 50

50: 14-3-3

Comments

Broke last start; 6th (FT Fr1) over 2647m at this track beaten 15 m by Ajay Volstead (3:22.70) in 4yo+ on May 23 at $5. Showed ability the run before when he won by 8 m as favourite (50m Fr2) at this track (2:41.10) beating Instant Delight in 3yo+ on May 12 at $2.90. Can be in the finish with manners.

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
6th of 7	23/5/26	Albion Park	2647m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Pete Mcmullen	3:22.70	2:02.3	15.2m	$5.00	11	-	$14,980	$240	1. Ajay Volstead 2. Zealous Spur NZ 3. Southern Diamond NZ
1st of 11	12/5/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	50m	Pete Mcmullen	2:41.10	1:58.5	8.1m	$2.90f	7	-	$9,120	$5,481	1. Northern Heights 2. Instant Delight NZ 3. Aladdin Sane NZ
2nd of 10	5/5/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Pete Mcmullen	2:39.70	2:00.2	2.6m	$5.50	7	-	$9,120	$1,566	1. Southern Diamond NZ 2. Northern Heights 3. Kicking Horse
3rd of 11	28/4/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	30m	Pete Mcmullen	2:43.00	2:01.5	4.6m	$4.40	7	-	$9,120	$783	1. Southern Diamond NZ 2. Voltain 3. Northern Heights
3rd of 9	21/4/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Pete Mcmullen	2:40.00	2:00.4	0.2m	$3.60	91	-	$9,120	$783	1. Fredidrivsamercury 2. Southern Diamond NZ 3. Northern Heights
91 Day Spell
5th of 6	7/4/26	Albion Park	2138m			-	Pete Mcmullen	2:39.80	-	21.4m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Argyle NZ 2. I Got Chills NZ 3. Valley Star NZ

Golden Sunset (Fr6) 7222234232
Trainer: Shawn Grimsey (Tamborine)
Driver: Shane Graham
Prize Money: $245,722
Win / Place: 21% / 54%

Track Specialist

9 yo Bay Mare

Sire: SKYVALLEY (NZ)

Dam: GOLDEN WAHINE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

99: 21-22-11

Distance

16: 4-5-3

Trk/Dst

6: 1-2-3

Track

38: 14-10-5

Season

17: 3-7-3

1st Up

6: 2-2-1

2nd Up

6: 0-4-0

3rd Up

6: 2-0-1

Metro

78: 17-16-9

Non-Metro

21: 4-6-2

Mobile

83: 14-18-9

Standing

16: 7-4-2

All-Weather

99: 21-22-11

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:53.70

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

19: 4-7-2

Driver Last 50

50: 2-5-5

Comments

Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Ajay Volstead at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ on May 9 at $6.50. Then a handy effort when well beaten into second after being driven well back, behind Aldebaranstilinski at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ on May 16 at $6. Can continue her consistent form.

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
2nd of 9	16/5/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Shane Graham	2:32.60	1:54.9	12.4m	$6.00	7	-	$14,980	$2,394	1. Aldebaranstilinski 2. Golden Sunset 3. Ikigai
3rd of 6	9/5/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	30m	Shane Graham	2:39.00	1:59.1	7.2m	$6.50	7	-	$14,980	$1,197	1. Ajay Volstead 2. Love Gun 3. Golden Sunset
2nd of 10	2/5/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Shane Graham	1:58.40	1:54.8	8.2m	$5.50	14	-	$14,500	$2,394	1. Aldebaranstilinski 2. Golden Sunset 3. Sheza Chance
4th of 7	18/4/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Shane Graham	2:37.20	1:58.3	8.6m	$6.00	14	-	$14,980	$798	1. Zealous Spur NZ 2. Aldebaranstilinski 3. Hide And Seek
3rd of 8	4/4/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Shane Graham	1:57.70	1:54.1	2.6m	$2.50	7	-	$14,500	$998	1. Mufasa Metro NZ 2. Not As Promised 3. Golden Sunset, Hide And Seek
2nd of 8	28/3/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	30m	Shane Graham	2:38.60	1:58.2	0.2m	$3.70	7	-	$14,980	$2,394	1. Zealous Spur NZ 2. Golden Sunset 3. Not As Promised

Ikigai (Fr7) 5089x05031
Trainer: Graham Dwyer (North Maclean)
Driver: Greg Bennett
Prize Money: $64,134
Win / Place: 20% / 42%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: VOLSTEAD (USA)

Dam: ORNE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 8-5-4

Distance

4: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Track

5: 1-0-1

Season

10: 1-0-1

1st Up

5: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-0

Metro

28: 6-3-3

Non-Metro

12: 2-2-1

Mobile

37: 8-5-4

Standing

3: 0-0-0

All-Weather

40: 8-5-4

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.30

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

5: 1-0-1

Driver Last 50

50: 4-2-7

Comments

Comes here in the right form. Posted a big 7 m win as favourite (Sr3) at this track (1:59.00) beating Koda Da Moda in 3yo+ on May 26 at $2.25. Two runs back 3rd (Fr7) over 2138m after racing wide at this track, beaten 15 m by Aldebaranstilinski (2:32.60) in 4yo+ on May 16 at $34. Will find this a lot tougher.

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
1st of 10	26/5/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Greg Bennett	1:59.00	1:55.3	7.4m	$2.25f	10	-	$9,000	$5,481	1. Ikigai 2. Koda Da Moda 3. Darcys Fireball
3rd of 9	16/5/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Greg Bennett	2:32.60	1:54.9	15.8m	$34	4	-	$14,980	$1,197	1. Aldebaranstilinski 2. Golden Sunset 3. Ikigai
11th of 11	12/5/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Greg Bennett	2:38.30	1:59.1	81.5m	$4.60	3	-	$9,120	$60	1. Southern Diamond NZ 2. Pizza Prince 3. Darcys Fireball
5th of 6	9/5/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Greg Bennett	2:39.00	1:59.1	32.1m	$17	7	-	$14,980	$532	1. Ajay Volstead 2. Love Gun 3. Golden Sunset
10th of 10	2/5/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Greg Bennett	1:58.40	1:54.8	40.2m	$41	102	-	$14,500	$240	1. Aldebaranstilinski 2. Golden Sunset 3. Sheza Chance
102 Day Spell
1st of 7	28/4/26	Albion Park	1660m			-	Greg Bennett	2:01.10	-	0.2m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Ikigai 2. Oh Hereshe Comes 3. Awholelottahappy

Race Review Abbreviations

Brk: Broke, Blkd: Blocked or held up, 1 x 1: One-out, one-back, Prkd: Parked, 3bk otr: 3 back on the outer, 3bk inr: Same as above, but on the inside, trld: Trailed, Gt spd: Showed gate speed, 3wd: 3-wide postd: Caught wide without cover, Held up: Held up, no gaps or few gaps: If they don't see any clear air in the straight, Inr-mid-wd -position: On the inside, mid = 1-off, wd = 3-wide or wider, flew hm wd: Flew home wide, dashd inr: Sprinted well on the inside, Chkd: Checked, Slow: Slow away at the start, Wltd: Wilted or got tired, Fdd: Faded late, Urgd: If the driver is getting stuck in

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