Albion Park (QLD)
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R1
Result
Burwood Stud 2yo Trotters Handicap
2138m | Standing Start | Trotters | 2:15pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 8 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
2YO
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$7,700
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R1
5 - AFRICAN GALA
  • 5 African Gala (10m FR1)
  • D: Nathan Dawson
  • T: S A Grimsey
  • 2-7-7-9-9-8-4-5-3-1
3.2 3.2 3.13 3.2 3.3 3.5
$3.20 $3.20 $3.13 $3.20 $3.30 $3.50
RACE COMMENT
Runner-up at her past four in succession, will today be the day for NONIS GOLD CLASS (4) to finally claim the breakthrough. 5m from DESIRING DIAMONDS in the Sunshine Stars Final two starts back, she was deep in the red last time when an error proved costly, yet the closing challenge was strong. This looks hers to lose. AFRICAN GALA (5) was safely into stride here last time out and taking control was able to step it out all the way to claim a narrow maiden breaking win. Taking confidence from that performance and with the space from the 10m tape, he can throw down the challenge. BLACK VIPER (1) held the trail last start from this same starting position and followed home for the bronze. 3rd in all three runs back from a spell, a similar trip to last week should present here.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
2-1-0-1
TRACK
2-1-0-1
DISTANCE
2-1-0-1
TRK / DIST
0-0-0-0
LAST SEASON
24-1-2-3
THIS SEASON
2/5
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
4%
WIN S/RATE
25%
PLACE S/RATE
24-1-2-3
CAREER
$19,162
PRIZE MONEY
2138
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 24-1-2-3 4% 25% 3
Distance 2-1-0-1 50% 100% 1
Dist Range 11-1-1-2 9% 36% 3
Track 2-1-0-1 50% 100% 1
Track / Dist 2-1-0-1 50% 100% 1
This Season 24-1-2-3 4% 25% 3
Last Season 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR2:06.3 1
Distance Best MR TR2:06.3 1
Standing Starts 2-1-0-1 50% 100% 1
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Nathan Dawson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
S A Grimsey
Trained at: Tamborine
Owners: M (Michael) Taylor
Breeder(s): M Taylor
Colours: Royal Blue, Grimsey Racing, White Yoke & Braces, Royal Blue Sleeves, White Stripes & Cuffs
Age/Sex: 2 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Pastor Stephen USA - Rift Valley (Skyvalley NZ)
National Rating: NR48
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 5 6
ALBPARK (Good) 27/11/2025, 2138m, No NR. 2:06.3 (58.7, 28.7)
Finished 1/5 $7700, Nathan Dawson (FT Fr4), $5.00
pre race urine sample, fractious before start, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st AFRICAN GALA (FT Fr4)
2nd NONIS GOLD CLASS (FT Fr3) 1.4m
3rd BLACK VIPER (FT Fr1) HFNK
3 of 5 21
ALBPARK (Good) 21/11/2025, 2138m, No NR. 2:02.0 (58.9, 29.7)
Finished 3/5 btn 35.2m, $50000, Nathan Dawson (FT Fr3), $11.00
3rd fence at bell, trainer rep incorrect gear
1st DESIRING DIAMONDS (FT Fr1)
2nd NONIS GOLD CLASS (FT Fr2) 5.1m
3rd AFRICAN GALA (FT Fr3) 30.1m
5 of 7 7
MARYBRO (Good) 31/10/2025, 2190m, 0-2 WINS 2:03.7 (58.0, 29.2)
Finished 5/7 btn 45.8m, $6000, Jack Laugher (Fr1), $51.00
4th fence at bell, gave ground over concluding stages
1st KEAYANG BAZLENKA (Fr6)
2nd WHOSHOTTHEPIEMAN (Fr3) 10.3m
3rd ARGYLE MUSE (Fr4) 21.8m
4 of 9 16
MELTON (Good) 24/10/2025, 1720m, MAIDEN 2:01.4 (59.8, 28.7)
Finished 4/9 btn 16.0m, $6000, Luke Dunne (Fr1), $19.00
inconvenienced, 5th fence at bell, held up early
1st WHOSHOTTHEPIEMAN (Fr6)
2nd QUEEN OF SEES (Fr5) 1.2m
3rd REDBLUENPURPLE (Sr1) 14.1m
8 of 9 11
BENDIGO (Good) 08/10/2025, 2150m, NR up to 59. 2:01.3 (60.6, 30.4)
Finished 8/9 btn 105.8m, $7000, John Caldow (Fr1), $151.00
5th fence at bell, tire badly, stood down 1 trial
1st ALDEBARAN ADA (Fr5)
2nd NORTHERN TRUSCOTT (Fr4) 8.5m
3rd TRUSCOTTS ELEGANCE (Sr1) 1.6m
9 of 11 5
MELTON (Good) 27/09/2025, 2240m, No NR. 2:02.2 (58.0, 28.3)
Finished 9/11 btn 47.4m, $20000, Jackie Barker (Fr6), $151.00
restrained at start, pulled hard, 6th fence at bell, hung in under pressure, contacted marker pegs
1st HOWDY MATE (Fr5)
2nd NOTANOTHA NAUGHTY (Sr2) 6.4m
3rd ELLE PERFECTO (Fr3) 4.4m
9 of 12 4
MARYBRO (Good) 22/09/2025, 1690m, 0-1 WIN 2:01.8 (59.5, 29.6)
Finished 9/12 btn 36.5m, $6000, Tristan Larsen (Fr6), $71.00
restrained at start, 5th fence at bell, broke under pressure
1st MEVIA (Fr3)
2nd NORTHERN TRUSCOTT (Sr5) 9.3m
3rd BROOKLYNGOTCOURAGE (Sr1) 7.2m
7 of 11 5
BALARAT (Good) 18/09/2025, 2200m, 0-1 WIN 2:01.8 (60.2, 30.4)
Finished 7/11 btn 87.9m, $6000, Jordan Leedham (Fr5), $14.00
restrained at start, 1 out 1 back at bell, hung in, raced roughly, tire badly, last chance to race competitively
1st ZOOLU (Fr7)
2nd VANCE LANE (Sr2) 3.4m
3rd NOSTRA NIPOTINA (Sr4) 1.9m
7 of 12 5
MELTON (Good) 13/09/2025, 2240m, No NR. 2:00.8 (58.3, 29.3)
Finished 7/12 btn 31.3m, $75000, Jordan Leedham (Fr4), $151.00
gate speed, led, surrended lead early, behind leader at bell
1st HOWDY MATE (Sr5)
2nd MUNNY THE MUNSTER (Sr2) 1.6m
3rd ALDEBARAN TUCKER (Fr7) 2.9m
2 of 12 N/A
MARYBRO (Good) 08/09/2025, 2190m, MAIDEN 2:03.1 (59.3, 29.9)
Finished 2/12 btn 23.3m, $6000, Jordan Leedham (Fr1), $12.00
gate speed, 3rd fence at bell
1st NOTANOTHA NAUGHTY (Fr2)
2nd AFRICAN GALA (Fr1) 23.3m
3rd ARGYLE MUSE (Fr4) NK