Albion Park (QLD)
1 2 3
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R3
Selective Motors Albion Band 4 Pace
2138m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 8:15pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
Band 4 No NR. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$14,980
 
 
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R3
2 - BIRKIRKARA
  • 2 Birkirkara (FR2)
  • D: Nathan Rothwell (C,3)
  • T: M J Butler
  • 5-1-3-5-1-9-x-2-1-4
1.4 1.4
$1.40 $1.40 - - - $1.40
RACE COMMENT
Sent out deep into the sauce here last week in his first standing start appearance, BIRKIRKARA (2) was unable to pay the punters when missing the money in finishing 6m astern of the winner SO SIRIUS. A big winner over the mile the start prior when second up from a spell, a return to mobile conditions can be the catalyst for redemption. CHECKNOUTTHETALENT (1) has been in super consistent form in recent months, landing on the podium in seven of his past eight. Rolling around from the second line to get parked last week, he was too strong in taking a 3m margin. With the options, he can throw it down. WE ALWAYS HAVE FAITH (8) will be tucked away on the poles from this gate which should suit. Strong to the line for the bronze last time out, he can be chiming in late off the soft trip. FREE THINKER (3) has only been behind the start car once in his past five starts, following the fence home for 3rd to LEAP TO FAME. Tackling the tapes in his other outings, this is more suitable.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
15-9-1-1
TRACK
7-3-1-0
DISTANCE
7-3-1-0
TRK / DIST
3-3-0-0
LAST SEASON
14-7-1-2
THIS SEASON
1/9
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
59%
WIN S/RATE
76%
PLACE S/RATE
17-10-1-2
CAREER
$74,030
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2138
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 17-10-1-2 59% 76% 1
Distance 7-3-1-0 43% 57% 1
Dist Range 7-3-1-0 43% 57% 1
Track 15-9-1-1 60% 73% 1
Track / Dist 7-3-1-0 43% 57% 1
This Season 14-7-1-2 50% 71% 1
Last Season 3-3-0-0 100% 100% 1
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:50.0MS 1
Distance Best MR 1:54.6MS 4
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Nathan Rothwell
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
M J Butler
Trained at: Logan Village
Owners: Escobar Holding Group
Breeder(s): D J Bice, B L Bice
Colours: Red, Blue Diamonds, Hooped Sleeves
Age/Sex: 4 year old bay horse
Breeding: Sweet Lou USA - Watch the Dream NZ (Bettors Delight USA)
National Rating: NR95 (A92) B3
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
4 of 7 14
ALBPARK (Good) 11/10/2025, 2138m, No NR. 1:56.7 (55.2, 28.1)
Finished 4/7 btn 6.0m, $14980, Nathan Dawson (10 Fr1), $1.35
1 out 1 back at bell
1st SO SIRIUS NZ (FT Fr1)
2nd ARODA NZ (20 Fr1) 2.6m
3rd BETTERTHAN POPSY (FT Fr3) 1.2m
1 of 9 7
ALBPARK (Good) 27/09/2025, 1660m, No NR. 1:53.4 (54.5, 26.3)
Finished 1/9 $14500, Nathan Dawson (Fr3), $1.12
caught wide early, Worked Forward from the Start, hung in, worked forward, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st BIRKIRKARA (Fr3)
2nd MOSSDALE TERRY NZ (Fr5) 10.7m
3rd LUVBITE (Fr1) 1.2m
2 of 8 77
ALBPARK (Good) 20/09/2025, 2138m, No NR. 1:56.0 (53.2, 26.4)
Finished 2/8 btn 10.0m, $14980, Nathan Dawson (Fr3), $2.50
4th fence at bell
1st ROCKET CITY (Fr2)
2nd BIRKIRKARA (Fr3) 10.0m
3rd LUVBITE (Fr1) 3.1m
9 of 12 11
ALBPARK (Good) 05/07/2025, 2138m, No NR. 1:54.1 (53.8, 26.6)
Finished 9/12 btn 10.6m, $300000, Nathan Dawson (Sr4), $17.00
pre-race blood sample, 3rd fence at bell
1st FATE AWAITS (Sr1)
2nd THE JANITOR NZ (Fr6) NK
3rd JACKS ULTIMATE FURY NZ (Sr2) NK
1 of 7 10
ALBPARK (Good) 24/06/2025, 1660m, NR up to 95. 1:50.6 (54.6, 27.6)
Finished 1/7 $9000, Nathan Dawson (Fr5), $1.28
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st BIRKIRKARA (Fr5)
2nd MAJOR JELLIS NZ (Fr2) 2.0m
3rd AIR EXPRESS (Fr6) 9.1m
5 of 12 7
ALBPARK (Good) 14/06/2025, 2138m, No NR. 1:55.6 (55.5, 26.8)
Finished 5/12 btn 6.5m, $26000, Nathan Dawson (Sr3), $5.00
pre race urine sample, 3 wide middle stages, worked forward, Outside leader, death seat at bell
1st PATH TO GREATNESS (Fr1)
2nd CHARGE AHEAD (Sr1) 3.6m
3rd ATTACHMENT (Sr5) 1.2m
3 of 7 7
ALBPARK (Good) 07/06/2025, 1660m, No NR. 1:49.9 (54.7, 27.8)
Finished 3/7 btn 7.2m, $20770, Nathan Dawson (Fr5), $5.50
hung out, 4th fence at bell, used sprint lane
1st TURN IT UP (Sr1)
2nd BLACKSADANCE (Fr1) 7.1m
3rd BIRKIRKARA (Fr5) HFHD
1 of 10 7
ALBPARK (Rain Affected) 31/05/2025, 2138m, Band 5 No NR. 1:54.6 (57.0, 29.1)
Finished 1/10 $14980, Nathan Dawson (Fr6), $1.60
pre-race blood sample, 1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail, hung in under pressure, swabbed
1st BIRKIRKARA (Fr6)
2nd SHEER ARTISTRY NZ (Fr3) 5.8m
3rd STUDLEIGH PUNTER (Sr4) 1.6m
5 of 10 22
ALBPARK (Good) 24/05/2025, 1660m, Band 5 No NR. 1:52.0 (55.1, 27.3)
Finished 5/10 btn 12.0m, $14500, Nathan Dawson (Fr6), $3.80
caught wide early, restrained to a position, 3 wide middle stages, 1st horse 3 wide at bell, worked forward, Led one wide line
1st REGAZZO DI TILLY (Fr3)
2nd OUR BENSON NZ (Fr2) 6.6m
3rd ATTACHMENT (Fr4) 2.5m
1 of 11 N/A
ALBPARK (Good) 02/05/2025, 2138m, NR up to 75. 1:56.1 (54.7, 27.0)
Finished 1/11 $6380, Chloe Butler (Fr6), $1.90
gate speed, caught wide early, worked forward, led, leader at bell, hung in, swabbed
1st BIRKIRKARA (Fr6)
2nd ROYAL GAMBLE NZ (Fr3) 7.6m
3rd MACH ASSASSIN (Fr2) NK