The Gardens Race 4 - Robert Smith Maiden Heats Feb 7
MAKE YOUR STAND (2) recorded a 5 length second in a Grade 4/5 last time 30.04 at this track and trip and also jumping from the same draw. Rates on top in this line up. ZIPPING VIPER (8) missed the frame latest when fifth at this track (30.30) but was a winner three back in the best time of the program. Has a good record here at this journey. The form from his last run stacks up well. Has ability and can measure up. HANK MCCOY (4) jumped cleanly from the rails to lead much the way when second (22.78) at Maitland in a Grade 4/5 over 400m. Winning chance. SHERRY NOT BERRY (1) can find the frame without surprising.
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.04) when fourth over 515m at this track in a Grade 5. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and two minors. Makes appeal on best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 27/12/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/12/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.02 | 0:30.42 | 0:30.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/12/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.92 | 0:30.62 | 0:30.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/11/2025 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 17/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Gunnedah over 431m. Last start finished 2nd in a Grade 4/5 on December 19 over 515m at this track behind Pirate Riot beaten 5 lengths (30.04). Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last time despite being beaten. Follow up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 19/12/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/12/2025 | 12 | NG | $1,280.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:24.88 | 0:24.88 | 0:24.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/12/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.37 | 0:24.89 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/11/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.73 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/11/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:23.00 | 0:22.72 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $16.00 |
Stats
Comments
Fast starter. Last start finished seventh on December 27 over 515m at this track behind Elizabeth Fire, beaten 17 lengths (30.41) in a Grade 4/5. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 27/12/2025 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.41 | 0:29.22 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 3 |
| 17.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 19/12/2025 | 97 | GR 4 | $2,490.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/09/2025 | 11 | GR 3/4 | $3,430.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.93 | 0:29.41 | 0:29.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 21.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 02/09/2025 | 10 | NG | $3,430.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.25 | 0:29.24 | 0:29.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $9,650.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.38 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/08/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $9,650.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.72 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.5L | $26.00 |
| 99/3 | 31/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | N/A | 0:30.53 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (22.78) when second at Maitland in a Grade 4/5. Has performed well off the draw with a win and two places from five starts. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 29/12/2025 | 23 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 06/12/2025 | 17 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.52 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/11/2025 | 15 | NG | $2,630.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.42 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 28/10/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.81 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 20/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance to win by 2.5 lengths at this track over 400m (23.00) beating Smart Panama in Grade 4/5 on December 27. Can't enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/12/2025 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.00 | 0:23.00 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 15/12/2025 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 05/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,920.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 24/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/11/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.07 | 0:22.31 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.8L | $41.00 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 5th on December 30 over 388m at Gosford in a Grade 4/5. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 30/12/2025 | 28 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.82 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 17.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.53 | 0:29.53 | 0:29.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/11/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/11/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.37 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.59 | 0:35.02 | 0:35.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 5th on December 27 over 515m at this track behind Elizabeth Fire beaten 15 lengths (30.30) in a Grade 4/5. Safe beginner who should take catching despite the draw.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.30 | 0:29.22 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 15.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,900.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.89 | 0:34.27 | 0:34.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 23.0L | $61.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/12/2025 | 23 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/11/2025 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.62 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.75 | 0:35.02 | 0:35.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/3 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.12 | 0:30.12 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |