Albion Park Race 3

Nutrien Equine Pacers Band Handicap Mbl Pace

Prize Money: $9,120

FACT FINDER (4) scored at his first outing back from a five-month layoff here last start, using the sprint lane to finish 3.4 metres ahead of his rivals. Goes well second-up so should be improved and owns a good record at this longer distance so can go on with it. SEND IT (7) has come from this mark to finish runner-up in his last two outings at this circuit and distance, beaten just a nose after racing parked last week. Big chance to break through. ARKIN WICKED (1) could be close to a win after placing in two of his last three starts from this mark. ALTA SENSATION NZ (2) has had seven weeks off since galloping out last start but has trialled well in that time so keep safe.

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

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Arkin Wicked (FT) 3973274253
Trainer: Grant Dixon (Tamborine)
Driver: Adam Sanderson
Prize Money: $127,301
Win / Place: 15% / 38%

Driver In Form

6 yo Brown Horse

Sire: ART MAJOR (USA)

Dam: ARK DE JEANNE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

97: 15-11-11

Distance

33: 3-6-4

Trk/Dst

33: 3-6-4

Track

79: 11-9-8

Season

20: 1-3-3

1st Up

5: 2-0-0

2nd Up

5: 0-0-0

3rd Up

4: 1-0-1

Metro

80: 11-9-8

Non-Metro

17: 4-2-3

Mobile

87: 14-8-10

Standing

10: 1-3-1

All-Weather

97: 15-11-11

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:54.38

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

13: 1-2-3

Driver Last 50

50: 6-17-11

Comments

Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Final Deadline at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ No NR on January 13 at $15. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Betterthan Popsy at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ No NR on January 20 at $3.70. Bold showing expected 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 6	20/1/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Adam Sanderson	2:37.00	1:57.6	15.0m	$3.70	7	No NR	$9,120	$783	1. Betterthan Popsy 2. Send It 3. Arkin Wicked
5th of 7	13/1/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Mathew Neilson	2:35.00	1:56.7	26.8m	$15	7	No NR	$9,120	$348	1. Final Deadline NZ 2. Send It 3. Betterthan Popsy
2nd of 7	6/1/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Grant Dixon	2:39.30	1:59.3	0.3m	$6.00	7	No NR	$9,120	$1,566	1. Targaryen NZ 2. Arkin Wicked 3. Ellis Street
4th of 7	30/12/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Paige Bevan	2:36.70	1:58.0	7.4m	$7.00	7	No NR	$9,120	$522	1. Gem Punter Pete 2. Hot And Treacherous NZ 3. Quaddie Vc NZ
7th of 8	23/12/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Adam Sanderson	2:34.40	1:55.1	17.9m	$5.50	7	No NR	$9,120	$60	1. Amami 2. Regazzo Di Tilly 3. Rock Supreme
2nd of 6	16/12/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Adam Sanderson	2:34.00	1:54.9	1.6m	$18	6	No NR	$9,120	$1,566	1. Turn It Up 2. Arkin Wicked 3. Regazzo Di Tilly

Alta Sensation Nz (FT) 6361639975
Trainer: Ian Gurney (Chambers Flat)
Driver: Alanah Richardson
Prize Money: $95,711
Win / Place: 12% / 28%

8 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SOMEBEACHSOMEWHERE (USA)

Dam: ALTA CAMILLA (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

85: 11-7-6

Distance

20: 2-3-3

Trk/Dst

20: 2-3-3

Track

57: 5-6-4

Season

13: 1-0-2

1st Up

8: 1-0-0

2nd Up

7: 1-3-1

3rd Up

7: 2-1-0

Metro

61: 6-7-4

Non-Metro

24: 5-0-2

Mobile

79: 10-6-4

Standing

6: 1-1-2

All-Weather

85: 11-7-6

Slushy

2: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:52.71

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

10: 1-0-2

Driver Last 50

50: 4-8-5

Comments

Last start 5th (FT Fr2) over 2138m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-4.1m on the pegs beaten 4 m by Mighty Jolt (2:36.30) in No NR on December 9 at $11. At the run before 7th (FT Fr2) over 2138m at this track was leading by 0.1m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 12 m by District Attorney (2:37.80) in No NR on November 11 at $10. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.

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 7	20/1/26	Albion Park	2138m			-	Alanah Richardson	2:42.60	-	18.3m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Golden Sunset 2. Alta Sensation NZ 3. Sergios Rocket
5th of 9	9/12/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Alanah Richardson	2:36.30	1:57.6	3.9m	$11	28	No NR	$9,120	$348	1. Mighty Jolt 2. Amami 3. Free Thinker
7th of 10	11/11/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Alanah Richardson	2:37.80	1:57.7	12.6m	$10	10	No NR	$9,120	$60	1. District Attorney 2. Hector NZ 3. Targaryen NZ
9th of 10	1/11/25	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Alanah Richardson	2:34.50	1:56.3	8.9m	$21	7	No NR	$14,980	$240	1. Reds Star Deal 2. Resilient NZ 3. Dragon
9th of 9	25/10/25	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Alanah Richardson	1:56.50	1:53.0	11.5m	$61	7	No NR	$14,500	$240	1. Bigger The Bettor NZ 2. Deebo 3. Mighty Jolt
3rd of 9	18/10/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Alanah Richardson	2:35.90	1:56.3	4.3m	$13	11	No NR	$14,980	$1,197	1. Send It 2. Mossdale Terry NZ 3. Alta Sensation NZ

Azor Ahai Nz (FT) 7488974465
Trainer: Dan Russell (Lake Clarendon)
Driver: Adam Richardson
Prize Money: $80,771
Win / Place: 10% / 35%

7 yo Bay Horse

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: SPIRIT OF ART (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

79: 8-16-4

Distance

9: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

7: 0-0-0

Track

13: 0-1-0

Season

14: 1-0-0

1st Up

7: 1-2-1

2nd Up

7: 1-3-1

3rd Up

7: 0-1-1

Metro

19: 0-1-0

Non-Metro

60: 8-15-4

Mobile

65: 7-12-3

Standing

14: 1-4-1

All-Weather

75: 8-15-3

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

4: 0-1-1

Best Mile

1:55.59

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

16: 0-1-0

Driver Last 50

50: 6-5-6

Comments

Didn't do much last time out, 5th (FT Fr3) over 2138m at this track beaten 15 m by Betterthan Popsy (2:37.00) in 4yo+ No NR on January 20 at $26. Before that 6th (FT Fr2) over 2138m at this track beaten 7 m by Targaryen (2:39.30) in 4yo+ No NR on January 6 at $41. This looks a far sterner task.

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
5th of 6	20/1/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Adam Richardson	2:37.00	1:57.6	15.1m	$26	14	No NR	$9,120	$348	1. Betterthan Popsy 2. Send It 3. Arkin Wicked
6th of 7	6/1/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Adam Richardson	2:39.30	1:59.3	7.1m	$41	14	No NR	$9,120	$60	1. Targaryen NZ 2. Arkin Wicked 3. Ellis Street
4th of 8	23/12/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Adam Richardson	2:34.40	1:55.1	7.1m	$81	44	No NR	$9,120	$522	1. Amami 2. Regazzo Di Tilly 3. Rock Supreme
44 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 6	9/11/25	Marburg	2200m	Standing	All Weather	10m	Adam Richardson	2:47.70	2:01.5	7.3m	$5.50	11	NR 40 to 70	$4,060	$226	1. Misty Creek 2. Withoutthetuh 3. The Tiger Army
7th of 9	29/10/25	Redcliffe	2040m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Adam Richardson	2:30.40	1:58.6	9.4m	$51	13	NR 52 to 57	$6,260	$60	1. Windy Hill Wally 2. Nautie Galvinator 3. War Club
9th of 10	16/10/25	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Adam Richardson	1:56.60	1:53.0	16.6m	$19	4	NR 52 to 57	$6,260	$60	1. My Ultimate Cobber 2. Edward Jay 3. Kash Tin

Fact Finder (10m) 11003140x1
Trainer: Trent Dawson (Clarendon)
Driver: Trent Dawson
Prize Money: $90,364
Win / Place: 35% / 58%

5 yo Bay Horse

Sire: AMERICAN IDEAL (USA)

Dam: FRENCH CHARM (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 12-3-5

Distance

12: 3-1-1

Trk/Dst

12: 3-1-1

Track

31: 10-3-5

Season

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

5: 2-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

3rd Up

3: 2-0-0

Metro

31: 10-3-5

Non-Metro

3: 2-0-0

Mobile

34: 12-3-5

Standing

0: 0-0-0

All-Weather

34: 12-3-5

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:52.80

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

32: 10-3-5

Driver Last 50

50: 7-10-5

Comments

Resumed from a 154-day break with a strong win a big 3.5 m win as favourite when driven back in the field, when quickly away, (Fr3) held up early, at this track (1:57.10) beating Hot Rod Harry in 4yo+ NR 50 or better on January 17 at $1.70. Big chance of back-to-back wins.

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	17/1/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Trent Dawson	1:57.10	1:53.6	3.4m	$1.70f	154	NR 50 or better	$20,770	$12,125	1. Fact Finder 2. Hot Rod Harry 3. Seaside Glory
154 Day Spell
1st of 6	9/1/26	Albion Park	2138m			-	Trent Dawson	2:41.30	-	33.6m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Fact Finder 2. Sassy Galleon 3. Great Achiever
10th of 11	16/8/25	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Trent Dawson	2:34.00	1:55.9	19.9m	$26	23	No NR	$76,500	$750	1. Attachment 2. Hot Rod Harry 3. Cosmic Flyer
4th of 10	24/7/25	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Trent Dawson	1:57.50	1:53.9	2.3m	$3.30	6	NR up to 75	$6,260	$358	1. In Excess NZ 2. Last Time Joe 3. Cote Dazur NZ
1st of 10	18/7/25	Redcliffe	2040m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr3	Jett Turnbull	2:26.20	1:55.3	10.7m	$2.60f	7	No NR	$11,500	$7,056	1. Fact Finder 2. Gotta Hav Me NZ 3. Watchmedazzle
3rd of 10	11/7/25	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Trent Dawson	1:55.20	1:51.7	2.0m	$6.00	6	No NR	$11,500	$1,008	1. Mac Bon 2. In Excess NZ 3. Fact Finder

Itzbuddha Nz (10m) 2285077854
Trainer: Gemma Hewitt (Haigslea)
Driver: Brendan Barnes
Prize Money: $47,384
Win / Place: 18% / 45%

5 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: DOWNBYTHESEASIDE (USA)

Dam: TRICKY GIRL (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 4-5-1

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Track

7: 0-0-0

Season

15: 2-2-0

1st Up

3: 0-2-0

2nd Up

3: 2-0-1

3rd Up

2: 1-1-0

Metro

12: 1-2-0

Non-Metro

10: 3-3-1

Mobile

18: 3-3-1

Standing

4: 1-2-0

All-Weather

22: 4-5-1

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:53.26

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

7: 0-0-0

Driver Last 50

50: 7-7-8

Comments

Last start 4th (10m Fr1) over 2138m at this track beaten 15 m by Betterthan Popsy (2:37.00) in 4yo+ No NR on January 20 at $14. At his previous start 5th (Sr2) over 1660m at this track, beaten 19 m by Mullum Hank (1:55.40) in 3yo+ NR up to 75 on January 13 at $34. Rates highly on best form and can bounce back.

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 6	20/1/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	10m	Brendan Barnes	2:37.00	1:57.6	15.1m	$14	7	No NR	$9,120	$522	1. Betterthan Popsy 2. Send It 3. Arkin Wicked
5th of 10	13/1/26	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Brendan Barnes	1:55.40	1:51.9	19.9m	$34	24	NR up to 75	$10,500	$408	1. Mullum Hank 2. Daisy Diana NZ 3. Resilient NZ
8th of 8	20/12/25	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Brendan Barnes	2:33.70	1:55.7	20.6m	$3.50f	11	B 5 No NR	$11,620	$60	1. We Always Have Faith NZ 2. Betterthan Popsy 3. Ribeiro
7th of 9	9/12/25	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Brendan Barnes	1:56.00	1:52.4	15.0m	$19	10	NR up to 75	$9,000	$60	1. O B Legal NZ 2. Post Painter NZ 3. Credulous
7th of 9	29/11/25	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr2	Brendan Barnes	1:57.30	1:53.7	9.0m	$23	15	B 5 No NR	$14,500	$240	1. Ellis Street 2. Withdistinction 3. Luvbite
10th of 10	14/11/25	Albion Park	1660m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Brendan Barnes	1:55.90	1:52.4	23.1m	$10	6	NR up to 75	$6,260	$60	1. Supa American 2. Franco Macho NZ 3. Xpress Party

Quaddie Vc Nz (10m) 0361872314
Trainer: Jason Carkeet (Buaraba)
Driver: Pete McMullen
Prize Money: $123,014
Win / Place: 17% / 40%

Driver / Horse Combo

Driver In Form

7 yo Black Gelding

Sire: WASHINGTON VC (USA)

Dam: C J GALLEON (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

81: 14-11-8

Distance

4: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

4: 1-1-1

Track

5: 2-1-1

Season

11: 2-1-2

1st Up

6: 2-0-0

2nd Up

6: 0-1-0

3rd Up

5: 1-0-2

Metro

13: 2-2-1

Non-Metro

68: 12-9-7

Mobile

72: 14-11-7

Standing

9: 0-0-1

All-Weather

79: 14-10-8

Slushy

2: 0-0-1

Grass

2: 0-1-0

Best Mile

1:52.50

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

4: 2-1-0

Driver Last 50

50: 9-11-6

Comments

Last start 4th (10m Fr1) over 2138m at this track, beaten 25 m by Final Deadline (2:35.00) in 4yo+ No NR on January 13 at $11. Two runs back won by 2.75 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at this track (2:34.30) beating Bangkok Deejay in 3yo+ NR 70 to 99 on January 6 at $2.30. Should be in the finish.

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 7	13/1/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	10m	Pete Mcmullen	2:35.00	1:56.7	25.0m	$11	7	No NR	$9,120	$522	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	2.8m	$2.30f	7	NR 70 to 99	$10,620	$6,426	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	2.4m	$9.00	7	No NR	$9,120	$783	1. Gem Punter Pete 2. Hot And Treacherous NZ 3. Quaddie Vc NZ
2nd of 5	23/12/25	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Pete Mcmullen	2:32.30	1:54.6	7.2m	$18	25	NR 70 to 99	$9,120	$1,566	1. Tiger Band Wagon 2. Quaddie Vc NZ 3. Alby Two Chains
1st of 7	19/12/25	Albion Park	2138m			-	Nathan Dawson	2:44.90	-	18.5m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Quaddie Vc NZ 2. Majestic Breeze NZ 3. Squamish
7th of 8	28/11/25	Newcastle	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr1	Mollly Ison	1:53.60	1:53.6	17.4m	$10	7	NR up to 80	$9,790	$192	1. Saint Crusader 2. Light Me Up NZ 3. Bushy Beach NZ

Send It (20m) 6344565422
Trainer: Shane Graham (Logan Village)
Driver: Shane Graham
Prize Money: $402,797
Win / Place: 16% / 43%

Driver In Form

9 yo Bay/Brown Gelding

Sire: WESTERN TERROR (USA)

Dam: MY SUNDAY GIRL (NZ)

Rating

Stats

Career

140: 23-23-15

Distance

48: 12-8-3

Trk/Dst

46: 12-6-3

Track

79: 14-10-6

Season

21: 2-3-2

1st Up

6: 1-1-0

2nd Up

6: 2-1-0

3rd Up

6: 0-1-1

Metro

114: 18-14-9

Non-Metro

26: 5-9-6

Mobile

113: 17-17-12

Standing

27: 6-6-3

All-Weather

140: 23-23-15

Slushy

0: 0-0-0

Grass

0: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:50.60

Driver Stats

Driver/Horse

38: 6-5-4

Driver Last 50

50: 8-15-4

Comments

Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Final Deadline at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ No NR on January 13 at $17. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Betterthan Popsy at this track over 2138m in a 4yo+ No NR on January 20 at $1.60. Leading contender.

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
2nd of 6	20/1/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	20m	Shane Graham	2:37.00	1:57.6	0.1m	$1.60f	7	No NR	$9,120	$1,566	1. Betterthan Popsy 2. Send It 3. Arkin Wicked
2nd of 7	13/1/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	20m	Shane Graham	2:35.00	1:56.7	6.3m	$17	7	No NR	$9,120	$1,566	1. Final Deadline NZ 2. Send It 3. Betterthan Popsy
4th of 7	6/1/26	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	30m	Shane Graham	2:39.30	1:59.3	3.6m	$6.00	7	No NR	$9,120	$522	1. Targaryen NZ 2. Arkin Wicked 3. Ellis Street
5th of 7	30/12/25	Albion Park	2138m	Standing	All Weather	30m	Shane Graham	2:36.70	1:58.0	18.1m	$9.00	10	No NR	$9,120	$348	1. Gem Punter Pete 2. Hot And Treacherous NZ 3. Quaddie Vc NZ
6th of 8	20/12/25	Albion Park	2138m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Shane Graham	2:33.50	1:55.6	7.1m	$17	7	No NR	$21,380	$304	1. Captain Hammerhead 2. Mydadsaid 3. District Attorney
5th of 5	13/12/25	Albion Park	2680m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Shane Graham	3:10.00	1:54.1	26.6m	$71	21	No NR	$26,580	$978	1. Leap To Fame 2. Speak The Truth 3. Tims A Trooper

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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