Albion Park Race 6

Pryde's Easifeed Racing Cube Trotters Open Mbl

Prize Money: $11,620

Early Inter Dominion trotting favourite GUS NZ (1) makes his return after another success trek to NZ where he won a Group 2 before placing in the rich TAB trot when last seen in April. Readied with two trials, winning the latest, and will be a class above this field if anywhere near his best. ALDEBARANSTILINSKI (3) wound up fourth after breaking early last week but won his previous two attempts at mobile start. Race fit and could make a race of it with his A-game. SHEZA CHANCE (2) has been improving with racing of late and only missed by a neck when runner-up at this circuit and distance last time. Draws to be competitive. IKIGAI (5) jumps in grade but is hard to knock after putting three win together at this venue.

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

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Gus Nz (Fr1) 111x11413x
Trainer: Chantal Turpin (Patrick Estate)
Driver: Pete McMullen
Prize Money: $565,742
Win / Place: 41% / 60%

Track / Distance Specialist

Driver / Horse Combo

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: MAJESTIC SON (CAN)

Dam: KYLIE REE (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 21-1-9

Distance

23: 9-1-5

Trk/Dst

23: 9-1-5

Track

42: 17-1-7

Season

9: 6-0-2

1st Up

6: 1-0-3

2nd Up

6: 3-0-1

3rd Up

6: 4-0-0

Metro

44: 17-1-8

Non-Metro

7: 4-0-1

Mobile

27: 9-1-5

Standing

24: 12-0-4

All-Weather

51: 21-1-9

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.80

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

38: 18-1-7

Driver Last 50

50: 6-8-3

Comments

Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 5 m as favourite (40m Fr1) at this track (3:57.30) beating Not As Promised in LR on February 7 at $1.60. Star trotter who will take plenty of beating.

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 4	2/6/26	Albion Park	2138m			-	Pete Mcmullen	2:35.40	-	1.4m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Gus NZ 2. Cool And Classy 3. Benny NZ
5th of 5	22/5/26	Albion Park	1660m			-	Pete Mcmullen	1:58.20	-	12.2m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Speak The Truth 2. Golden Fire NZ 3. Greased Lightnin NZ
3rd of 7	10/4/26	Cambridge Raceway	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Pete Mcmullen	2:41.00	1:57.8	18.9m	$16	8	FFA	$441,580	$50,179	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Jilliby Ballerini 3. Gus NZ
1st of 7	2/4/26	Cambridge Raceway	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Pete Mcmullen	1:55.60	1:55.6	1.1m	$2.20f	19	FFA	$45,630	$27,500	1. Gus NZ 2. Johnny Who NZ 3. Oscar Bonavena NZ
4th of 10	14/3/26	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr10	Pete Mcmullen	1:51.50	1:51.5	16.2m	$9.00	14	No NR	$100,000	$6,000	1. Keayang Zahara 2. Jilliby Ballerini 3. Remus Phoenix
1st of 11	28/2/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	Pete Mcmullen	2:35.00	1:56.6	2.5m	$1.30f	21	No NR	$14,980	$8,379	1. Gus NZ 2. Golden Sunset 3. Zealous Spur NZ

Sheza Chance (Fr2) 63x4834942
Trainer: Daren Garrard (Toorbul)
Driver: Angus Garrard (C)
Prize Money: $94,609
Win / Place: 19% / 39%

7 yo Bay Mare

Sire: GOTTA GO CULLECT (NZ)

Dam: EARLY HARVEST (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

63: 12-5-8

Distance

38: 10-3-3

Trk/Dst

38: 10-3-3

Track

52: 12-4-7

Season

19: 4-2-4

1st Up

9: 3-1-0

2nd Up

9: 0-0-0

3rd Up

9: 2-1-2

Metro

54: 12-4-7

Non-Metro

9: 0-1-1

Mobile

29: 4-2-6

Standing

34: 8-3-2

All-Weather

63: 12-5-8

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.60

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

33: 10-3-5

Driver Last 50

50: 7-7-6

Comments

Two back was beaten by 10 m finishing fourth behind Ajay Volstead at this track over 2647m in a 4yo+ on May 23 at $13. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Golden Sunset at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ on June 6 at $6. Draws well and is working towards a win.

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 5	6/6/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Angus Garrard	2:41.70	2:00.0	0.3m	$6.00	14	No NR	$14,980	$2,394	1. Golden Sunset 2. Sheza Chance 3. Koda Da Moda
4th of 7	23/5/26	Albion Park	2647m	Standing	All Weather	Fr4	Tom Callaghan	3:22.70	2:02.3	10.0m	$13	7	No NR	$14,980	$798	1. Ajay Volstead 2. Zealous Spur NZ 3. Southern Diamond NZ
9th of 9	16/5/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Pete Mcmullen	2:32.60	1:54.9	67.8m	$26	7	No NR	$14,980	$240	1. Aldebaranstilinski 2. Golden Sunset 3. Ikigai
4th of 6	9/5/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Pete Mcmullen	2:39.00	1:59.1	24.0m	$4.40	7	No NR	$14,980	$798	1. Ajay Volstead 2. Love Gun 3. Golden Sunset
3rd of 10	2/5/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Tom Callaghan	1:58.40	1:54.8	8.7m	$34	36	No NR	$14,500	$1,197	1. Aldebaranstilinski 2. Golden Sunset 3. Sheza Chance
36 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 10	27/3/26	Menangle	2300m	Standing	All Weather	10m	Angus Garrard	2:52.10	1:59.9	60.6m	$10	6	No NR	$20,400	$400	1. Rakero Blaze NZ 2. Speedy Lover 3. I Am Hellbound

Aldebaranstilinski (Fr3) 1116421614
Trainer: Mitchell Dawson (Glamorgan Vale)
Driver: Nathan Dawson
Prize Money: $113,170
Win / Place: 25% / 50%

Driver Flying

5 yo Bay Horse

Sire: SEBASTIAN K (SWE)

Dam: ALDEBARAN SKY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 13-9-4

Distance

34: 9-6-3

Trk/Dst

33: 9-6-2

Track

42: 12-9-2

Season

16: 7-3-0

1st Up

4: 0-1-1

2nd Up

4: 0-2-0

3rd Up

4: 0-2-0

Metro

50: 13-9-3

Non-Metro

1: 0-0-1

Mobile

22: 5-6-2

Standing

29: 8-3-2

All-Weather

51: 13-9-4

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.82

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

28: 9-7-2

Driver Last 50

50: 14-3-6

Gear Changes

[Straight Headcheck Bit ON, Bit - Other ON, Nose Band - Conventional ON, Rubber Tongue Tie ON, Reins - Conventional ON, Buxton ON, Nose Strip ON, Straight Bit OFF]

Comments

Beaten favourite last start when fourth at this track on May 30. Won the start before at this track on May 16. Looks the main danger.

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
4th of 7	30/5/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Nathan Dawson	1:59.40	1:55.8	8.3m	$1.40f	14	No NR	$14,500	$798	1. Ikigai 2. Ajay Volstead 3. Zealous Spur NZ
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	No NR	$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	No NR	$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	No NR	$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	No NR	$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

Mister Blindside (Fr4) 9389306030
Trainer: Graham Dwyer (North Maclean)
Driver: Graham Dwyer
Prize Money: $76,334
Win / Place: 12% / 55%

5 yo Bay Horse

Sire: MUSCLE MASS (USA)

Dam: BETTY HALL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 5-9-8

Distance

10: 2-3-2

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Track

3: 0-0-1

Season

20: 3-1-5

1st Up

3: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-1

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

Metro

25: 2-3-6

Non-Metro

15: 3-6-2

Mobile

37: 5-9-6

Standing

3: 0-0-2

All-Weather

40: 5-9-8

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.78

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 4-8-4

Comments

Well beaten last start by Ikigai, a rival who he faces again; when 225 metres tenth at this track over 2138m in a 3yo+ race on June 9. Not keen on his chances in this field.

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
10th of 10	9/6/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Layne Dwyer	2:36.00	1:57.4	226.6m	$23	7	NR up to 75	$9,120	$60	1. Ikigai 2. Nellie Joy 3. Koda Da Moda
3rd of 10	2/6/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	20m	Greg Bennett	2:38.50	1:59.3	9.7m	$9.50	7	NR up to 75	$9,120	$783	1. Dhoni Trouble NZ 2. Call Me Trouble NZ 3. Mister Blindside
10th of 10	26/5/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Layne Dwyer	1:59.00	1:55.3	99.5m	$8.00	21	NR up to 75	$9,000	$60	1. Ikigai 2. Koda Da Moda 3. Darcys Fireball
6th of 10	5/5/26	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Will Rixon	1:56.30	1:56.3	10.3m	$2.40f	7	NR up to 74	$10,000	$196	1. Your Majesty 2. Valtino 3. Itzfergietime
10th of 10	28/4/26	Menangle	2300m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Lochie Cook	2:48.70	1:58.1	17.6m	$4.40	10	NR up to 68	$10,000	$196	1. The Priestess 2. Almighty Fear NZ 3. Thebestbourbon
3rd of 9	18/4/26	Menangle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Will Rixon	1:54.20	1:54.2	14.7m	$23	7	NR up to 85	$20,400	$2,200	1. Constantinople 2. Kyvalley Maven 3. Mister Blindside

Ikigai (Fr5) 89x0503111
Trainer: Graham Dwyer (North Maclean)
Driver: Greg Bennett
Prize Money: $77,994
Win / Place: 23% / 45%

Driver / Horse Combo

Picket Fence

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: VOLSTEAD (USA)

Dam: ORNE (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 10-5-4

Distance

7: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

4: 1-0-1

Track

7: 3-0-1

Season

12: 3-0-1

1st Up

5: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

4: 0-0-0

Metro

30: 8-3-3

Non-Metro

12: 2-2-1

Mobile

39: 10-5-4

Standing

3: 0-0-0

All-Weather

42: 10-5-4

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.30

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

7: 3-0-1

Driver Last 50

50: 7-5-8

Comments

Registered three wins at her last three starts. Last start posted a big 4 m win as favourite (Fr7) at this track (2:36.00) beating Nellie Joy in 3yo+ on June 9 at $1.55. Jumps in grade but is racing in top form.

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
4th of 5	16/6/26	Albion Park	1660m			-	Greg Bennett	1:55.70	-	44m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. French Fries 2. Braventreacherous 3. Sassy Galleon
1st of 10	9/6/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Greg Bennett	2:36.00	1:57.4	4.0m	$1.55f	10	NR up to 75	$9,120	$5,481	1. Ikigai 2. Nellie Joy 3. Koda Da Moda
1st of 7	30/5/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Greg Bennett	1:59.40	1:55.8	5.2m	$12	4	No NR	$14,500	$8,379	1. Ikigai 2. Ajay Volstead 3. Zealous Spur NZ
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	NR up to 75	$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	No NR	$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	NR up to 75	$9,120	$60	1. Southern Diamond NZ 2. Pizza Prince 3. Darcys Fireball

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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