Q2 Parklands Race 2 - Garrard's Gold Cup H
JAY WALKING (7) continues to race in super honest form hitting the frame at 10 of 34 starts runs and has won two of last three, the latest winning (41.40) over 710m at this track. Form here sound including six wins. Has the ability and expected to prove tough to beat again. FADE TO BLACK (4) boasts a strong record this journey with six wins and seven minors from 18 tries. Hit the frame latest (41.90) when second at this track in a OPEN. Suited here and expected to run well. GOLDMINE FIRE (1) is progressing well with another good run last time, placing (41.52) last time out at this track. Has never been out of the money in four starts this course and distance. Has a strong record from this draw, notching two wins and two minor placings from four starts. Ready to find winning form. GOLDSTAR SANDLER (8) can return to form after missing the top-three at this circuit last time out.
Stats
Comments
Has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 1.75 lengths second over 710m this track in 41.52. This appears within his reach.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $13,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.52 | 0:41.40 | 0:41.40 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 15/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5/6 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.94 | 0:41.57 | 0:41.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/6 | 10/01/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $10,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.86 | 0:30.51 | 0:30.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.81 | 0:41.72 | 0:41.72 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 5/7 | 18/12/2025 | 19 | OPEN | $12,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.30 | 0:34.57 | 0:34.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.99 | 0:30.48 | 0:30.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.3L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Steps up to 710m for the first time. Last appeared when second over 600m at this track a week ago. Looking to others this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $10,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:34.98 | 0:34.89 | 0:34.89 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.81 | 0:34.89 | 0:34.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.1L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $12,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:34.74 | 0:34.33 | 0:34.19 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $27.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/01/2026 | 6 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:33.88 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 56.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 26/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $2.80 |
| 6/8 | 21/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $5,400.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.34 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/5 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | N/A | 0:20.08 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a fast early split but had to contend with second when clocking 41.90 over 710m at this track. Racing well and can find winning form again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $23,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.90 | 0:41.65 | 0:41.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 08/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:41.89 | 0:41.89 | 0:41.89 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/01/2026 | 6 | S/E Group 1 | $113,500.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:36.51 | 0:36.06 | 0:36.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/12/2025 | 17 | SPEC H | $10,150.00 | Sale | 640m | 0:36.44 | 0:36.44 | 0:36.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 11/12/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:42.09 | 0:41.92 | 0:41.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 05/12/2025 | 6 | SPEC | $4,450.00 | Bendigo | 660m | 0:37.48 | 0:37.48 | 0:37.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $1.90 |
Stats
Comments
Form has been good with a placing two starts ago and a win three runs back. Last time out finished 3rd in a OPEN on January 15 over 710m at this track behind Akela Ninjutsu beaten 7 lengths (42.23). Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $13,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:42.23 | 0:41.71 | 0:41.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 08/01/2026 | 320 | OPEN | $13,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.96 | 0:41.76 | 0:41.76 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 99/1 | 02/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/02/2025 | 7 | S/E Group 1 | $152,500.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.49 | 0:42.49 | 0:42.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.4L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 15/02/2025 | 7 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.48 | 0:42.48 | 0:42.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 08/02/2025 | 268 | S/E Group 1 | $113,500.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.83 | 0:42.76 | 0:42.76 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $10.80 |
| 99/1 | 28/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 460m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/05/2024 | 7 | SPEC H | $15,250.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:41.62 | 0:41.62 | 0:41.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.9L | $2.90 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance to win by 1.75 lengths at this track over 710m (41.40) beating Goldmine Fire in Grade 4/5 on January 22. Looks the one to beat again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $13,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.40 | 0:41.40 | 0:41.40 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $143,750.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:34.25 | 0:34.18 | 0:34.18 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $12,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:34.19 | 0:34.19 | 0:34.19 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 01/01/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:34.05 | 0:34.05 | 0:34.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/12/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $11,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.23 | 0:30.23 | 0:30.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/12/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $5,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back at this track over 710m in 41.57. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fourth over 710m at this track at OPEN level. Look for improvement. Not out of it.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $23,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.99 | 0:41.65 | 0:41.40 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.57 | 0:41.57 | 0:41.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $1.90 |
| 6/8 | 08/01/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $12,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.34 | 0:34.63 | 0:34.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | OPEN | $18,500.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:34.77 | 0:34.60 | 0:34.60 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $12,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:34.57 | 0:34.57 | 0:34.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 11/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.76 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |