The Gardens Race 9 - Happy 90Th Ron Max 150 Points
TRICKLE (2) was safely held last time out, finishing eighth at Muswellbrook over 431m behind Kiando Diva (25.49) in a Grade 5. The form from his last run stacks up well. Has claims if he runs up to expectations. DAPHNE ZACAPA (1) turned in a solid run last start over 388m at Gosford finishing 4th and beaten only 4.5 lengths (22.62). Has a good record here at this journey. Likely to be about the mark. CODY THE CHAMP (8) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing fourth (17.72) in a Grade 4/5 at Taree Super Track. Form at the trip sound including three wins. Bold showing expected. ROOKIE RED (7) must be respected despite an unplaced effort here most recently.
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Was out of placings last time (22.62) at Gosford in a Grade 5, finishing fourth and beaten 4.5 lengths. Yet to miss the placings in eight runs from this box, including five wins. Has ability and looks a key chance.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.48 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/01/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.49 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 7/8 | 23/12/2025 | 3 | NG | $2,630.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.15 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | NG | $2,630.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.22 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.70 |
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Was out of the placings at final run of last campaign, finishing eighth (25.49) at Muswellbrook before going for a three-and-a-half months spell. Makes plenty of appeal while fresh.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 09/10/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Muswellbrook | 431m | 0:25.49 | 0:24.80 | 0:24.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.31 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/09/2025 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/09/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Muswellbrook | 431m | 0:24.80 | 0:24.80 | 0:24.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.20 |
| 6/8 | 12/09/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.47 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 04/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Muswellbrook | 431m | 0:24.75 | 0:24.63 | 0:24.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
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Last start finished fourth on January 16 over 400m at this track behind Diva's Delight, beaten 6 lengths (23.37) in a Grade 5. Can't recommend him in this.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.37 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.29 | 0:23.19 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.53 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/12/2025 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.95 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.0L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 29/11/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.74 | 0:23.33 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 15/11/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.72 | 0:23.06 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
| 99/1 | 11/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 400m | N/A | 22.93 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Failed to finish the race over 400m at this track last start. Prior to that was beaten 5 lengths over 388m at Gosford in a Grade 4/5. Prefer in something easier.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 03/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:29.78 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 4 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 30/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/12/2025 | 4 | NG | $2,630.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.15 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,490.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $61.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.40 | 0:23.40 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.49 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.3L | $51.00 |
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Comments
Good effort last time when second (23.52) over 400m at this track. Awkward draw to overcome. Will need plenty of luck.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.52 | 0:23.18 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.23 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.5L | $71.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.63 | 0:23.25 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/12/2025 | 8 | NG | $1,280.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.29 | 0:17.79 | 0:17.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.57 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.69 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/11/2025 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.37 | 0:23.37 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
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Comments
Finished third last time (23.70) over 400m at this track. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.70 | 0:23.18 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $46.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.53 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.8L | $4.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.61 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/12/2025 | 20 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.46 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/11/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.47 | 0:23.33 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $41.00 |
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Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 400m at this track. Others hold stronger claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.49 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.23 | 0:17.19 | 0:16.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/12/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.47 | 0:17.34 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 16.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.42 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.40 | 0:23.40 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.85 |
| 5/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.29 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.69 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
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Last start finished 4th in a Grade 4/5 on January 14 over 300m at Taree Super Track behind Awesome Return beaten 6 lengths (17.72). Rates among the chances this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 14/01/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.72 | 0:17.28 | 0:17.18 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/01/2026 | 3 | GR 3/4 | $1,580.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.96 | 0:17.45 | 0:17.27 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 07/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.45 | 0:17.19 | 0:16.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.55 | 0:23.29 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.12 | 0:18.33 | 0:17.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.57 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |
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Comments
Latest effort finished 6th over 300m at Taree Super Track beaten 3.5 lengths (18.37) behind Fabio Zed in a Grade 5 on January 10. The form out of the last run measures up. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.37 | 0:18.14 | 0:17.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.33 | 0:17.35 | 0:17.24 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,100.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.21 | 0:17.37 | 0:17.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,100.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.00 | 0:17.71 | 0:17.29 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 06/12/2025 | 31 | GR 5 | $1,100.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.64 | 0:17.51 | 0:17.40 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/11/2025 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.12 | 0:17.40 | 0:17.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $61.00 |
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Comments
Has finished seventh at his last three starts, most recently over 400m at this track. Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 16/01/2026 | 46 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.25 | 0:23.40 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/12/2025 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.59 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 16.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/10/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.20 | 0:17.42 | 0:17.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/10/2025 | 30 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.94 | 0:19.55 | 0:19.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/09/2025 | 37 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.78 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.40 | N/A | 1 |
| 17.8L | $71.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/08/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.99 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.95 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.5L | $26.00 |