Albion Park (QLD)
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R7
6h34m
Garrards Horse & Hound Pace
2138m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:24pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 41. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
3YO and older
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,380
 
 
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R7
10 - ONA MERRY DANCE
  • 10 Ona Merry Dance (SR3)
  • D: Jayson Finnis
  • T: A J Finnis
  • 2-7-5-0-7-5-5-9-5-1
9.0 9.0
$9.00 $9.00 - - - $9.00
RACE COMMENT
LITTLELIONELJAMES (1) tried to see them off after spearing across to set the tempo last start but faded to finish near the rear. A luckless 3rd here three starts back, he returns to the sprint trip for this assignment which is a huge plus and from the gate, lands every chance to capitalise. IDEAL DESIRE (10) was forced to do the heavy lifting last time out when parked outside the leader and grafting away to be 6m astern of the winner MACS A DUDE. Runner-up two starts back, tempo will assist her claims of issuing the challenge. LA BOMBA (2) found the 1x1 trail here two starts back and making a late play grabbed the silver when 2m from the winner ITS A SPONGE DARL. Beaten by gate 7 last start, she can chime in. BEACH MAGIC (5) landed a breakthrough at Redcliffe three starts back when making the most of the ace to take them all the way. Runner-up last start via the passing lane, he is in the mix. SELECTIONS: LITTLELIONELJAMES (1), IDEAL DESIRE (10), LA BOMBA (2), BEACH MAGIC (5) SUGGESTED BET: LITTLELIONELJAMES (1) to win
TODAY'S STATISTICS
1-1-0-0
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
29-1-2-4
LAST SEASON
1-1-0-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
6%
WIN S/RATE
26%
PLACE S/RATE
104-6-7-14
CAREER
$45,023
PRIZE MONEY
1660 - 2270
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 104-6-7-14 6% 26% 11
Distance 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 45-3-2-10 7% 33% 6
Track 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 1
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 1
Last Season 29-1-2-4 3% 24% 10
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:59.3MS 12
Distance Best MR 1:59.7MS 6
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Jayson Finnis
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
A J Finnis
Trained at: Mount Gambier
Owners: W (Stephen) Horrigan
Breeder(s): S A McPherson, S A McPherson, C C McPherson
Colours: Orange,Emerald Green Yoke & Braces,3 White Stars,Blue & White Striped Sleeves,Blue Collar/Band
Age/Sex: 9 year old brown mare
Breeding: A Rocknroll Dance USA - Miss Toolern Vale (Bettors Delight USA)
National Rating: NR40
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 8 17
ALBPARK (Fast) 02/01/2026, 1660m, NR up to 40. 1:59.3 (56.7, 28.3)
Finished 1/8 $6260, Jayson Finnis (Fr2), $5.00
gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st ONA MERRY DANCE (Fr2)
2nd THREE MACHS (Fr6) HD
3rd DOC HARVEY (Fr1) 1.7m
5 of 9 27
MT.GAMB (Good) 16/12/2025, 1780m, NR up to 40. 1:59.2
Finished 5/9 btn 66.6m, $4500, Jayson Finnis (Sr1), $9.00
3rd fence at bell, severely checked, jumped object, broke, no action taken
1st BAYSIDE VICTORY (Fr4)
2nd DOCTOR GO JOH (Sr3) 5.5m
3rd DARK AND HANDSOME (Sr4) HD
9 of 12 23
BENDIGO (Good) 19/11/2025, 2150m, NR up to 38. 2:00.3 (57.4, 29.3)
Finished 9/12 btn 21.9m, $4000, Rory Coverdale (Sr2), $61.00
death seat at bell
1st PRINCESS ARNA (Sr6)
2nd KIMCHI (Sr1) 1.4m
3rd TASTE IT (Fr6) 4.1m
5 of 8 24
ARARAT (Good) 27/10/2025, 2195m, NR up to 37. 2:04.0 (61.1, 30.8)
Finished 5/8 btn 7.3m, $4000, Rory Coverdale (Fr5), $17.00
1 out 2 back at bell, hung in under pressure
1st ONE OFF NZ (Fr1)
2nd EL AWOMAN (Fr2) 2.4m
3rd QUICK DECISION (Sr1) 2.2m
5 of 12 14
MELTON (Good) 03/10/2025, 1720m, NR up to 35. 1:59.9 (59.8, 29.7)
Finished 5/12 btn 9.0m, $4000, Rory Coverdale (Fr1), $6.00
gate speed, 3rd fence at bell, used sprint lane
1st FREAK OUT (Sr1)
2nd SELF EXCLUSION (Sr5) 1.6m
3rd MURIEL (Fr6) HD
7 of 9 15
MELTON (Good) 19/09/2025, 2240m, NR up to 35. 2:02.6 (59.5, 30.4)
Finished 7/9 btn 10.6m, $4000, Rory Coverdale (Fr7), $19.00
restrained at start, 5th fence at bell
1st PLATINUMS BOY (Fr4)
2nd FREAK OUT (Sr2) HD
3rd BLUE OCEAN (Fr2) SHFHD
11 of 11 13
BALARAT (Good) 04/09/2025, 2200m, NR up to 40. 2:02.2 (58.3, 28.9)
Finished 11/11 btn 28.4m, $4000, Rory Coverdale (Fr6), $21.00
restrained at start, 3 wide early stages, restrained to rear, 1 out 6 back at bell
1st SKYZ ABOVE (Sr1)
2nd LESTER (Sr3) NK
3rd FREAK OUT (Fr1) HD
5 of 8 7
MELTON (Good) 22/08/2025, 2240m, NR up to 41. 1:59.3 (57.8, 28.6)
Finished 5/8 btn 19.8m, $4000, Rory Coverdale (Fr1), $26.00
3rd fence at bell
1st PRECIOUS BELLE NZ (Fr6)
2nd YELLA (Fr3) 7.2m
3rd AVEIRO (Fr5) NK
7 of 7 8
GEELONG (Good) 15/08/2025, 1609m, NR up to 42. 1:58.0 (58.5, 28.7)
Finished 7/7 btn 19.8m, $4000, Rory Coverdale (Fr6), $31.00
worked forward, death seat at bell
1st TOO THE MAX (Fr4)
2nd REALLY SMARTIE (Fr5) HD
3rd PISTOL QUEEN (Fr3) 8.6m
2 of 8 N/A
BALARAT (Good) 07/08/2025, 1710m, NR up to 39. 2:00.2 (58.2, 28.7)
Finished 2/8 btn 1.9m, $4000, Rory Coverdale (Fr5), $7.00
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st KIMCHI (Sr1)
2nd ONA MERRY DANCE (Fr5) 1.9m
3rd MY DARLING DANCER (Fr6) 4.5m