Albion Park (QLD)
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R3
A Rocknroll Dance Qualy B
1660m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 8:23pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$11,500
 
 
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R3
8 - ALWAYS THUNDER
  • 8 Always Thunder (SR1)
  • D: Doug Hewitt
  • T: D P Hewitt
  • 4-7-9-5-5-0-7-x-0-8
3.6 3.6 7.0 8.0 9.5 10.0
$3.60 $3.60 $7.00 $8.00 $9.50 $10.00
RACE COMMENT
After two runs back from a spell where the effort belies the number, ALWAYS THUNDER (8) finds his opportunity to be in a perfect spot here. Not far away last start with a chequered passage, he can stalk the speed and look to take the snipers shot. IM BOO (1) is a gate speed horse and from this alley will be punching through looking for the all the way performance. Not suited last start when chairing up over the 2138, he was game the start prior at the mile. He will be trying to fight them off. FRANCO MACHO (9) cashed in here two starts back when firing out and then taking the trail before owning the passing lane power to arrive. He can make a late play. MISTER FONZI (2) was first up for the new barn last time out when off the track over the 2138 in a race where nothing really made closing impact. He can be handy enough to chime in late.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
8-0-0-0
TRACK
7-0-0-0
DISTANCE
7-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
11-3-3-0
LAST SEASON
21-3-1-2
THIS SEASON
4/10
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
20%
WIN S/RATE
41%
PLACE S/RATE
41-8-6-3
CAREER
$71,231
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 1760
WIN RANGE
11
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 41-8-6-3 20% 41% 2
Distance 7-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 37-8-5-3 22% 43% 2
Track 8-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 7-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 21-3-1-2 14% 29% 7
Last Season 11-3-3-0 27% 55% 1
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:53.1MS 3
Distance Best MR 1:53.1MS 3
Win distances: 1609m (1), 1710m (1), 1720m (3), 1730m (2), 1760m (1)
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Doug Hewitt
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
D P Hewitt
Trained at: Forest Hill
Owners: C M (Casey) Owen
Breeder(s): G F Thorncraft, S J Thorncraft, R W Higgins, E J Higgins
Colours: Purple, Red Centre Stripe, White Seams, Purple Sleeves, Red Stripe, Red Cuffs
Age/Sex: 6 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Courage Under Fire NZ - Always Will (Modern Art USA)
National Rating: NR69
Gear Changes
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
8 of 9 11
ALBPARK (Rain Affected) 10/12/2024, 1660m, NR up to 75. 1:55.5 (58.0, 28.4)
Finished 8/9 btn 8.5m, $9000, Doug Hewitt (Sr2), $61.00
1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late, locked wheels, hung in
1st WE ALWAYS HAVE FAITH NZ (Fr5)
2nd KASH US BACK (Fr4) 3.3m
3rd HAY THERE JOE (Fr6) HFNK
10 of 10 84
ALBPARK (Good) 29/11/2024, 1660m, NR up to 70. 1:54.1 (57.2, 28.0)
Finished 10/10 btn 13.6m, $6260, Jack Chapple (Fr7), $81.00
4th fence at bell, back in mobile draw
1st LANAI (Sr2)
2nd MISTER REACTOR (Sr1) 3.4m
3rd WINDY HILL WALLY (Fr4) 4.5m
7 of 7 6
ALBPARK (Good) 06/09/2024, 2138m, NR up to 90. 1:54.2 (56.8, 28.6)
Finished 7/7 btn 140.0m, $6380, Doug Hewitt (Fr6), $126.00
restrained at start, Raced wide early, worked forward, Outside leader, Obtained trail middle, 1 out 1 back at bell, gave ground over concluding stages, vet's examination after race, no significant findings, stood down 1 trial, performed poorly
1st ROCKTAGONAL (Fr3)
2nd MYRA DAWN (Sr1) 2.2m
3rd LAST TIME JOE (Fr1) 1.7m
10 of 10 6
ALBPARK (Good) 31/08/2024, 1660m, No NR. 1:52.6 (55.1, 27.4)
Finished 10/10 btn 151.9m, $14500, Doug Hewitt (Sr2), $71.00
broke in score up, out of position at start, out of draw in mobile starts, tailed out
1st ROYAL SPEECH (Fr5)
2nd BUSHY BEACH NZ (Fr3) 6.1m
3rd BETTER SHUSH (Sr1) HFNK
5 of 7 9
LYRVLY (Good) 25/08/2024, 1850m, NR up to 105. 2:02.9 (62.3, 31.4)
Finished 5/7 btn 22.8m, $6200, Doug Hewitt (Fr3), $2.40
gate speed, led, raced roughly, shifted in, warning issued
1st OLD LUKE NZ (Fr5)
2nd MIGHTY FLYING ART NZ (Fr4) 3.5m
3rd OUR MAJOR DAY (Fr6) HD
5 of 10 21
ALBPARK (Good) 16/08/2024, 1660m, No NR. 1:51.1 (55.3, 28.0)
Finished 5/10 btn 26.5m, $9000, Nathan Dawson (Fr5), $6.50
gate speed, worked forward, led, surrendered lead middle, behind leader at bell
1st ROYAL SPEECH (Sr3)
2nd RAGING SEA (Sr1) 12.3m
3rd JOHNSON STEP NZ (Fr1) 5.7m
9 of 9 7
REDCLIF (Good) 26/07/2024, 1780m, Band 5 1:55.8 (56.9, 28.0)
Finished 9/9 btn 32.1m, $8940, Bernie Hewitt (Fr2), $10.00
hung out after start, warning issued, 1 out 2 back at bell, gave ground over concluding stages, vet's examination after race, condition reported, stood down vet certificate
1st PACIFICO DREAM (Sr2)
2nd DANCE ADDITION (Fr1) 4.9m
3rd ZENXENA (Sr1) HD
7 of 10 7
ALBPARK (Good) 19/07/2024, 1660m, NR up to 70. 1:52.9 (56.1, 28.3)
Finished 7/10 btn 19.2m, $6260, Paula Sapio (Fr7), $31.00
hung in score up, raced roughly after start, restrained to rear, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st BETTERTHAN POPSY (Sr2)
2nd COLLECT A DIME (Sr3) 3.2m
3rd MIDNIGHT CALM (Fr3) HFHD
4 of 10 56
ALBPARK (Good) 12/07/2024, 1660m, No NR. 1:52.6 (57.5, 29.2)
Finished 4/10 btn 8.3m, $9000, Bernie Hewitt (Sr1), $16.00
3rd fence at bell
1st ALWAYS LOCKSLEY (Sr2)
2nd APOLLO DREAMZ (Fr3) HFHD
3rd ARKIN WICKED (Fr1) 5.0m
9 of 9 N/A
NEWCAST (Fast) 17/05/2024, 1609m, No NR. 1:51.8 (56.1, 28.5)
Finished 9/9 btn 28.3m, $9792, Robert Morris (Fr3), $4.80
gate speed, led, Bell lap, leader at bell, cast plate, vet's examination after race, run queried
1st SHADES OF HEAVEN (Fr1)
2nd MONTALBANO (Fr4) 2.9m
3rd ROYAL GAMBLE NZ (Fr5) NK
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LAST WIN
1 of 7 N/A
PENRITH (Good) 02/05/2024, 1720m, NR up to 90. 1:54.8 (57.2, 28.8)
Finished 1/7 $9792, Declan Murphy (Fr1), $2.10
gate speed, led, Bell lap, leader at bell, swabbed
1st ALWAYS THUNDER (Fr1)
2nd SAGINAW NZ (Sr1) 5.0m
3rd RICKOSHAY (Fr2) HFHD