Albion Park Race 4

Selective Motors Albion Band 4 Pace

Stake: $17,255

TINDER SURPRISE NZ (1) has been coming from wider barriers of late. Forced to work last week but was very good prior when he worked to the front before scoring by 8m at this circuit and distance. Should get every chance from the inside barrier. CONGO LINE (5) came from the back line to win the last time he raced over this distance and has performed well with top-four finishes over further since. Major player. EXCLUSIVE HUSTLER (4) wasn't disgraced from the back line last week. Won two of his previous three starts, coming from wider to score here two back. Contender. CHECKNOUTTHETALENT (8) draws for a trail and could be dangerous if things go his way.

Distance: 1660m
Class: Band 4 NR 60
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: All Weather

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Tinder Surprise Nz (Fr1) 2532964618
Trainer: Narissa Elkins (Coominya)
Driver: Narissa Elkins
Prize Money: $132,450
Win / Place: 11% / 40%

9 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: BETTERTHANCHEDDAR (USA)

Dam: JET SPIRIT (NZ)

Owners: G D Williams, M A Williams, G R Williams

Rating

Stats

Career

69: 8-9-11

Distance

7: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

5: 1-1-0

Track

10: 1-2-1

Season

19: 1-2-3

1st Up

7: 2-1-0

2nd Up

7: 2-0-1

3rd Up

5: 1-0-0

Mobile

69: 8-9-11

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

69: 8-9-11

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:52.10

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

0: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 4-10-5

Comments

Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 8th (Fr6) over 1660m after racing wide at this track, beaten 9 m by We Always Have Faith (1:55.90) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on March 7 at $21. Showed ability the run before when he won by 8 m when quickly away, (Fr5) at this track (1:55.60) beating Prince Of Pain in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on February 28 at $11. Should get every chance from the ace draw.

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
8th of 9	7/3/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	N J Elkins	1:55.90	1:52.4	3.46L	$21	7	B 5 NR 55 or better	$24,716	$362	1. We Always Have Faith NZ 2. Basilisk Bob 3. Sir Richard Lee
1st of 10	28/2/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	N J Elkins	1:55.60	1:52.1	3.05L	$11	7	NR 50 or better	$17,255	$9,971	1. Tinder Surprise NZ 2. Prince Of Pain NZ 3. Rock Hammer
6th of 9	21/2/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Robert Morris	2:32.20	1:54.6	3.46L	$151	28	NR 50 or better	$19,040	$357	1. Strikem NZ 2. Huxton NZ 3. Gem Punter Pete
4th of 11	24/1/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	N J Elkins	2:32.70	1:55.0	6.73L	$6.00	7	NR 50 or better	$17,826	$950	1. Hot Rod Harry 2. Xpress Party 3. Jekamias NZ
6th of 9	17/1/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	N J Elkins	1:57.10	1:53.6	3.16L	$34	7	NR 50 or better	$24,716	$362	1. Fact Finder 2. Hot Rod Harry 3. Seaside Glory
9th of 12	10/1/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	N J Elkins	2:35.20	1:56.8	4.13L	$7.00	21	NR 50 or better	$17,826	$286	1. My Ultimate Flynn NZ 2. Real Tin Tin 3. My Ultimate Cossie

We Always Have Faith Nz (Fr2) 4755645631
Trainer: Grant Dixon (Tamborine)
Driver: Jack Chapple (C)
Prize Money: $214,192
Win / Place: 16% / 36%

Driver Flying

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CAPTAINTREACHEROUS (USA)

Dam: TWILIGHT BEAUTY (NZ)

Owners: Gsm Racing Pty Ltd (Mgr: G N Mitchell)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

102: 17-8-12

Distance

59: 9-4-7

Trk/Dst

59: 9-4-7

Track

89: 12-7-10

Season

25: 3-0-3

1st Up

7: 1-1-2

2nd Up

7: 1-1-0

3rd Up

6: 2-0-1

Mobile

102: 17-8-12

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

102: 17-8-12

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:52.40

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

26: 3-2-3

Driver Last 50

50: 10-6-7

Comments

Last start by a nose (Fr1) at this track (1:55.90) beating Basilisk Bob in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on March 7 at $26. Can make his presence felt.

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 9	7/3/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Mathew Neilson	1:55.90	1:52.4	0.04L	$26	8	B 5 NR 55 or better	$24,716	$14,429	1. We Always Have Faith NZ 2. Basilisk Bob 3. Sir Richard Lee
3rd of 8	27/2/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Grant Dixon	1:57.10	1:53.5	1.56L	$23	14	NR up to 75	$7,449	$638	1. Buddy Perfect 2. Teddy Turpin 3. We Always Have Faith NZ
6th of 10	13/2/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Jack Chapple	1:57.40	1:53.8	3.23L	$41	8	NR up to 75	$7,449	$71	1. Chezz Dale NZ 2. Canadian Lass NZ 3. Bellissimo Acquisto NZ
5th of 5	5/2/26	Redcliffe	1780m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jack Chapple	2:06.50	1:54.4	10.04L	$6.50	6	NR up to 70	$7,378	$283	1. Sir Richard Lee 2. Great White NZ 3. Rock Nien
4th of 8	30/1/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Jack Chapple	1:56.80	1:53.2	2.42L	$31	6	NR up to 75	$7,449	$426	1. Platinum Jewel 2. Soho Casablanca 3. Rocksngems
6th of 8	24/1/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jack Chapple	1:56.60	1:53.1	4.39L	$26	8	B 5 NR 55 or better	$17,255	$286	1. Congo Line 2. Ima Queen Bee 3. Cardlesfromheaven

Exclusive Hustler (Fr3) 1473221515
Trainer: Jack Butler (Logan Village)
Driver: Leonard Cain
Prize Money: $100,237
Win / Place: 25% / 58%

4 yo Bay Horse

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: THE WARATAH (AUS)

Owners: Escobar Holding Group (Mgr: B L Caruana)

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 8-5-5

Distance

14: 2-2-4

Trk/Dst

12: 2-2-2

Track

16: 4-3-2

Season

18: 5-4-2

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-2

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

Mobile

31: 8-5-5

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

31: 8-5-5

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:52.00

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

4: 1-1-0

Driver Last 50

50: 1-8-7

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 5th (Sr2) over 2138m at this track, beaten 17 m by Dashing (2:33.10) in 4yo+ No NR on March 7 at $9. Showed ability the run before when he won by 5 m when driven back in the field, (Fr6) held up early, at this track (2:30.60) beating Hold Onto Ya Bling in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on February 28 at $11. Draws for a strong showing.

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
5th of 8	7/3/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Leonard Cain	2:33.10	1:55.2	6.58L	$9.00	7	No NR	$21,539	$762	1. Dashing 2. Attachment 3. Mullum Hank
1st of 12	28/2/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Leonard Cain	2:30.60	1:53.4	1.86L	$11	7	B 5 NR 55 or better	$17,826	$9,971	1. Exclusive Hustler 2. Hold Onto Ya Bling 3. Basilisk Bob
5th of 9	21/2/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Zachary Butcher	1:55.30	1:51.8	4.42L	$4.40	29	B 5 NR 55 or better	$19,040	$690	1. Resilient NZ 2. Commodore Jujon 3. O B Legal NZ
1st of 10	23/1/26	Tamworth	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr4	J G Coney	2:24.10	1:57.2	0.07L	$3.80	7	NR 60 to 75	$59,500	$32,428	1. Exclusive Hustler 2. Deebo 3. Lullaby NZ
2nd of 10	16/1/26	Tamworth	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	J G Coney	2:23.30	1:56.5	0.11L	$2.20f	7	NR 60 to 75	$11,650	$1,942	1. Canadian Lass NZ 2. Exclusive Hustler 3. Rippin Rupert
2nd of 5	9/1/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Nathan Dawson	2:31.60	1:54.1	0.04L	$2.15f	7	NR up to 75	$7,592	$1,277	1. Gleneagle Vee Cee 2. Exclusive Hustler 3. Credulous

Congo Line (Fr4) 7434941424
Trainer: Matt Elkins ()
Driver: Matt Elkins
Prize Money: $187,717
Win / Place: 16% / 45%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: AUCKLAND REACTOR (NZ)

Dam: HIGHVIEW CONGO (NZ)

Owners: P J Medhurst

Rating

Stats

Career

113: 19-14-18

Distance

63: 10-8-12

Trk/Dst

60: 9-6-12

Track

91: 13-10-16

Season

16: 3-2-3

1st Up

6: 1-2-0

2nd Up

6: 3-0-0

3rd Up

6: 2-0-0

Mobile

113: 19-14-18

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

113: 19-14-18

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:51.50

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

70: 12-4-14

Driver Last 50

50: 7-5-9

Comments

Last start 4th (Sr1) over 2138m at this track beaten 6 m by Dashing (2:33.10) in 4yo+ No NR on March 7 at $12. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 2138m at this track, beaten 3.5 m by Who's Delight (2:30.40) in 4yo+ NR 60 or better on February 21 at $8.50. Major player.

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
4th of 8	7/3/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Matt Elkins	2:33.10	1:55.2	2.42L	$12	14	No NR	$21,539	$1,142	1. Dashing 2. Attachment 3. Mullum Hank
2nd of 10	21/2/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Zachary Butcher	2:30.40	1:53.2	1.38L	$8.50	14	NR 60 or better	$19,040	$3,106	1. Who's Delight NZ 2. Congo Line 3. Rock Supreme
4th of 10	7/2/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Matt Elkins	2:34.10	1:56.0	1.34L	$19	14	No NR MANUAL PACERS	$21,539	$1,142	1. District Attorney 2. Turn It Up 3. Targaryen NZ
1st of 8	24/1/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Matt Elkins	1:56.60	1:53.1	0.04L	$5.50	7	B 5 NR 55 or better	$17,255	$9,971	1. Congo Line 2. Ima Queen Bee 3. Cardlesfromheaven
4th of 10	17/1/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Matt Elkins	2:32.60	1:54.8	2.38L	$13	28	B 5 NR 55 or better	$17,826	$950	1. Bigger The Bettor NZ 2. Basilisk Bob 3. Cardlesfromheaven
9th of 12	20/12/25	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Matt Elkins	2:30.90	1:53.6	8.10L	$5.50	7	B 5 No NR	$25,442	$362	1. Call To Order 2. Risk Taker 3. Miracle Moose NZ

Royal Speech (Fr5) 2397935976
Trainer: Matt Elkins (Coominya)
Driver: Taleah McMullen
Prize Money: $232,745
Win / Place: 17% / 49%

8 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: WELL SAID (USA)

Dam: THREE QUEENS (AUS)

Owners: P J Medhurst

Rating

Stats

Career

148: 26-25-22

Distance

27: 4-6-4

Trk/Dst

16: 4-2-2

Track

39: 8-8-3

Season

15: 1-3-2

1st Up

5: 2-0-2

2nd Up

5: 0-1-1

3rd Up

5: 2-0-0

Mobile

148: 26-25-22

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

148: 26-25-22

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:50.30

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

1: 0-0-1

Driver Last 50

50: 4-4-5

Comments

Didn't do much at the last run, 6th (Fr2) over 2138m at this track, beaten 18 m by Dashing (2:33.10) in 4yo+ No NR on March 7 at $34. Before that was well back in the run when 7th (Fr7) over 2138m at this track, beaten 15 m by Who's Delight (2:30.40) in 4yo+ NR 60 or better on February 21 at $61. Others appear better placed.

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 8	7/3/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	N J Elkins	2:33.10	1:55.2	6.91L	$34	14	No NR	$21,539	$357	1. Dashing 2. Attachment 3. Mullum Hank
2nd of 6	27/2/26	Albion Park	2138m			-	Matt Elkins	2:43.50	-	0.45L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Eyethink 2. Royal Speech 3. Beach Magic
7th of 10	21/2/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	James Herbertson	2:30.40	1:53.2	5.58L	$61	14	NR 60 or better	$19,040	$357	1. Who's Delight NZ 2. Congo Line 3. Rock Supreme
9th of 10	7/2/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	N J Elkins	2:34.10	1:56.0	3.72L	$41	46	No NR MANUAL PACERS	$21,539	$357	1. District Attorney 2. Turn It Up 3. Targaryen NZ
46 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 5	23/12/25	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Nathan Dawson	2:32.30	1:54.6	10.82L	$4.00	7	NR 70 to 99	$10,853	$414	1. Tiger Band Wagon 2. Quaddie Vc NZ 3. Alby Two Chains
3rd of 6	16/12/25	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Taleah Mcmullen	1:55.00	1:51.5	2.60L	$19	17	NR 70 to 99	$10,710	$932	1. Tiger Band Wagon 2. Alby Two Chains 3. Royal Speech

Quaddie Vc Nz (Fr6) 6187231416
Trainer: Jason Carkeet (Buaraba)
Driver: Nathan Dawson
Prize Money: $147,437
Win / Place: 18% / 40%

Recent Trial Winner

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7 yo Black Gelding

Sire: WASHINGTON VC (USA)

Dam: C J GALLEON (NZ)

Owners: N Jenkin

Rating

Stats

Career

83: 15-11-8

Distance

3: 2-1-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Track

7: 3-1-1

Season

13: 3-1-2

1st Up

6: 2-0-0

2nd Up

6: 0-1-0

3rd Up

5: 1-0-2

Mobile

73: 14-11-7

Standing

10: 1-0-1

All-Weather

81: 15-10-8

Slushy

2: 0-0-1

Grass

2: 0-1-0

Best Mile

1:52.50

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

1: 0-0-1

Driver Last 50

50: 13-6-8

Comments

Failed to impress last start; 6th (Fr1) over 2138m after showing early speed at this track beaten 4.5 m by District Attorney (2:34.10) in No NR MANUAL PACERS on February 7 at $2.40. Showed ability the race before when he won by 1.0 m (10m Fr3) at this track (2:34.30) beating Send It in 4yo+ No NR on January 27 at $6.50 at the bell was 2nd-2.6m 2WNC. Could bounce back.

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	6/3/26	Albion Park	2138m			-	Nathan Dawson	2:38.30	-	1.49L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Quaddie Vc NZ 2. Im Boo NZ 3. Jekamias NZ
6th of 10	7/2/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Pete Mcmullen	2:34.10	1:56.0	1.64L	$2.40f	11	No NR MANUAL PACERS	$21,539	$357	1. District Attorney 2. Turn It Up 3. Targaryen NZ
1st of 7	27/1/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	10m	Pete Mcmullen	2:34.30	1:55.6	0.37L	$6.50	14	No NR	$10,853	$6,522	1. Quaddie Vc NZ 2. Send It 3. Fact Finder
4th of 7	13/1/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	10m	Pete Mcmullen	2:35.00	1:56.7	9.29L	$11	7	No NR	$10,853	$621	1. Final Deadline NZ 2. Send It 3. Betterthan Popsy
1st of 5	6/1/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Pete Mcmullen	2:34.30	1:56.1	1.04L	$2.30f	7	NR 70 to 99	$12,638	$7,647	1. Quaddie Vc NZ 2. Bangkok Deejay 3. Don Lou
3rd of 7	30/12/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	10m	Nathan Dawson	2:36.70	1:58.0	0.89L	$9.00	7	No NR	$10,853	$932	1. Gem Punter Pete 2. Hot And Treacherous NZ 3. Quaddie Vc NZ

Checknoutthetalent (Sr1) 4544665649
Trainer: Chantal Turpin (Patrick Estate)
Driver: Tom Callaghan (C)
Prize Money: $183,997
Win / Place: 16% / 41%

5 yo Brown Horse

Sire: HES WATCHING (USA)

Dam: ROBS SHEILA (NZ)

Owners: C B Whiteoak

Rating

Stats

Career

67: 11-3-14

Distance

36: 6-2-8

Trk/Dst

36: 6-2-8

Track

66: 11-3-14

Season

22: 2-2-4

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-2

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

Mobile

67: 11-3-14

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

67: 11-3-14

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:53.18

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

14: 1-1-1

Driver Last 50

50: 4-6-8

Comments

Last start 9th (Fr3) over 2138m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 16 m by Exclusive Hustler (2:30.60) in 4yo+ B 5 NR 55 or better on February 28 at $14. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 2138m at this track beaten 9 m by Who's Delight (2:30.40) in 4yo+ NR 60 or better on February 21 at $12. Draws for a trail and could be dangerous.

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 12	28/2/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jack Chapple	2:30.60	1:53.4	6.02L	$14	7	B 5 NR 55 or better	$17,826	$286	1. Exclusive Hustler 2. Hold Onto Ya Bling 3. Basilisk Bob
4th of 10	21/2/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Cameron Hart	2:30.40	1:53.2	3.68L	$12	14	NR 60 or better	$19,040	$1,035	1. Who's Delight NZ 2. Congo Line 3. Rock Supreme
1st of 4	13/2/26	Albion Park	2138m			-	Pete Mcmullen	2:43.50	-	3.46L	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Checknoutthetalent 2. Reds Star Deal 3. Majestic Breeze NZ
6th of 10	7/2/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Layne Dwyer	1:54.00	1:50.5	6.06L	$26	7	B 5 NR 55 or better	$17,255	$286	1. Fernco Nel NZ 2. Betterthan Popsy 3. Resilient NZ
5th of 12	31/1/26	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Layne Dwyer	2:33.10	1:55.2	1.26L	$13	7	B 5 NR 55 or better	$17,826	$633	1. Lanai 2. Fernco Nel NZ 3. My Ultimate Flynn NZ
6th of 8	24/1/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Tom Callaghan	1:56.20	1:52.7	1.78L	$4.60	7	B 5 NR 55 or better	$17,255	$286	1. Jensville 2. Resilient NZ 3. Targaryen NZ

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: 3 back on the inside, two horses behind the leader, 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: driver asking horse for extra effort

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