The Gardens Race 7 - Mark Hughes Foundation
FROM THE DISCO (1) ran below best last time finishing fifth (23.54) over 400m at Dubbo from Box 1. Has a strong record out of this box with four wins and a minor placing from eight starts. Better than the latest effort and deserves another chance. LAURIE'S FERRARI (3) has a strong overall record having five wins and 11 places from 24 starts including a last start third (22.60) over 388m at Gosford. Has the ability and rates a key chance this line-up. BUNDY BLUE (4) goes very well this trip starting 12 times for five wins and four minors. Scored by 4 lengths last time (22.37) in a Grade 5 over 400m at Maitland. Looks one of the chances. MY MACHINE (2) can run a bold race on best form.
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 5th in a Free For All on January 17 over 400m at Dubbo behind Swift Bree beaten 5 lengths (23.54). Has scored four times from this box. Key runner.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.54 | 0:23.21 | 0:23.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.40 | 0:23.10 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $4.60 |
| 5/5 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.71 | 0:18.07 | 0:18.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | FFA | $2,630.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.77 | 0:17.91 | 0:17.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/12/2025 | 28 | FFA | $2,630.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/11/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $7,880.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.36 | 0:23.00 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
| 99/2 | 19/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Temora | 457m | N/A | 0:27.08 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hasn't threatened at his last couple but he has solid credentials over this track and distance. Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.90 |
| 4/5 | 13/01/2026 | 6 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.10 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/01/2026 | 4 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.77 | 0:19.67 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,840.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.54 | 0:22.37 | 0:21.98 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/12/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 26/12/2025 | 49 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.10 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/11/2025 | 3 | GR 3/4 | $2,630.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:23.33 | 0:22.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a fast early split last time, hitting the frame with a 4.5 lengths third (22.60) over 388m at Gosford and making it two placings on end. Rates highly on best form. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.54 | 0:19.51 | 0:19.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.51 | 0:19.51 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $1.85 |
| 1/8 | 24/12/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.68 | 0:19.68 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 03/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.20 | 0:24.94 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.66 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.60 |
Stats
Comments
Lifted to win two runs back and scored again last start over 400m at Maitland (22.37,) beating Spencer Fury. Has won from the squeeze box before. In top form and can make it three straight.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/12/2025 | 23 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.37 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 06/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $1.50 |
| 5/8 | 30/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,660.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.73 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $2.20 |
| 4/8 | 16/11/2025 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.03 | 0:25.23 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.28 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $2.10 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (17.87) at Taree Super Track in a NG, finishing sixth and beaten 9 lengths. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minors. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.87 | 0:17.18 | 0:17.18 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/01/2026 | 4 | NG | $2,660.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.16 | 0:17.04 | 0:16.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 16.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 6/8 | 27/12/2025 | 24 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.78 | 0:23.00 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/12/2025 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.70 | 0:17.15 | 0:17.13 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/11/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.24 | 0:23.40 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.0L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Dubbo over 318m in 18.94. Followed that up with a minor placing over 300m at Taree Super Track at Grade 3/4 two weeks ago. Happy enough to avoid.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $1,580.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.57 | 0:17.45 | 0:17.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 03/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.94 | 0:18.94 | 0:18.07 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 31/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.70 | 0:17.70 | 0:17.12 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 27/12/2025 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.49 | 0:18.41 | 0:17.91 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 12/12/2025 | 30 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.12 | 0:23.12 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 12/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.72 | 0:17.35 | 0:17.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Impressive performance to score by 2 lengths in a Grade 5 last start at this track, recording a swift 22.91 over the 400m journey. In form and must include in calculations at odds.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.09 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/01/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.26 | 0:29.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.50 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | NG | $1,280.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.49 | 0:17.33 | 0:17.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.24 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 99/2 | 27/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 515m | N/A | 0:30.17 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.57L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Well supported last time and rocketed out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but had to settle for the minor money, finishing a 5.5 lengths third (22.90) over 400m at this track. Has an exceptional 22.65 best time at this course and distance. Worth including.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 17/01/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 4/8 | 02/01/2026 | 48 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.43 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/11/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.31 | 0:30.24 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 10/11/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 07/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.30 | 0:23.04 | 0:22.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
Stats
Comments
Goes well at this track and trip. Most recent effort finished last on January 17 over 400m at this track behind Housie Bob beaten 14 lengths (23.56) in a Grade 4/5. Capable of much better. Worth keeping safe.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 17/01/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.56 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/5 | 13/01/2026 | 4 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.48 | 0:22.10 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $35.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/01/2026 | 6 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.02 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/01/2026 | 273 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 99/1 | 22/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 272m | N/A | 0:15.95 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/04/2025 | 4 | NG | $2,630.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.8L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 01/04/2025 | 3 | NG | $2,630.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by half a length over 388m at Gosford in a handy (22.60), beating Broadway King. Will find this a bit tougher, looks tested in this company.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 20/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
| 6/7 | 17/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.76 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 16.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 13/01/2026 | 31 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.24 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.14 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.58 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $5.50 |