Harness Racing - Australia & New Zealand
Somerset Farms Pace
Albion Park · Thursday 6 August 2026 · Race 5 · 2138
Fat Tony’s AI picks
1. 3. Its Back Page News Nz
Fat Tony says: She's the form mare — scrappy, consistent and deadly at this trip. Back her to pounce.
2. 10. Prospectus
Tony notes: Driver flying and recent wins tell me she's primed — will be in the money.
3. 8. Johemian
I like the inside draw and blinkers — expect a bold, speed-on bid from Angus.
4. 2. Its One Life Nz
Freshened and stayed out well over 2200m — watch her chip away late, strong finish.
5. 6. Diego Delgado
Old pro with a nose for these trips — gritty veteran, can steal a top-five with a late run.
Runners and racing form
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey / driver | Trainer | Win odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miss Hattie | Fr1 | Clint Sneddon | Mat Wright | 67 |
| 2 | Its One Life Nz | Fr2 | Shane Graham | John Stariha | 18 |
| 3 | Its Back Page News Nz | Fr3 | Jack Chapple | John Stariha | 3.7 |
| 4 | Caribbean Runa | Fr4 | Greg Bennett | Howard James | 23 |
| 5 | Jimmy Bling | Fr5 | Pete McMullen | David Rodger | 7 |
| 6 | Diego Delgado | Fr6 | Taleah McMullen | M B Kendall | 13 |
| 7 | My Scimitar | Fr7 | Brendan Barnes | Riley Butt | 67 |
| 8 | Johemian | Sr1 | Angus Garrard | Ron Sallis | 5 |
| 9 | Alsrokstar | Sr2 | Mitch Cox | Matt Crone | 151 |
| 10 | Prospectus | Sr3 | Nathan Dawson | Steve Borg | 4.8 |
| 11 | Racana Nz | Sr4 | Adam Sanderson | John Stariha | 4 |
Race preview
ITS BACK PAGE NEWS NZ (3) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 2.5 metres from the winner in second over 1660m at this track. Sure to enjoy an economical run from this draw. Big chance based on recent form. JIMMY BLING (5) finished eighth last start, beaten 11 metres at Marburg over 1850m. Expect him to be prominent. ITS ONE LIFE NZ (2) is the next elect off a last-start win by 3.5 metres at Marburg over 2200m when fresh from a spell. JOHEMIAN (8) is next in line but might need a few good breaks from an awkward draw.