The Gardens Race 2 - The Cheeto - March 21 1-3 Win
WHISKY BENT (6) was in the money again last start when second at Maitland (25.51). Look for sharp improvement here. SUNDOWN (1) was quickly into stride and burnt early from the middle draw where he gave a sight, finishing third (22.99) and beaten 4.5 lengths over 400m at this track. Hard to beat again. SANDRA KEEPING (4) has recorded back to back wins, the latest jumping from this same box to score (22.78) by 1.5 lengths in a Grade 5 at this track. Rates a leading chance again. JET FUEL (7) is a last-start placegetter who should be thereabouts.
Stats
Comments
Has been in the minors the last two, the latest showing strong pace early but gathered in and finished a 4.5 lengths third over 400m this track in 22.99. More than capable and has to be included.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 09/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.07 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 5/7 | 02/02/2026 | 31 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.78 | 0:23.06 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $2.90 |
| 5/8 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.65 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $2.90 |
| 6/8 | 20/12/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.3L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
At the last outing finished 6th over 400m at this track beaten 16 lengths (24.08) behind My Lady Ash in a Mix 3/4 on February 9. Racing well and has to be included.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 09/02/2026 | 3 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.08 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 16.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.16 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 17.5L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.89 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.63 | 0:23.41 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.71 | 0:23.06 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/01/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:23.02 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $35.00 |
| 99/3 | 09/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.15 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.86L | $0.00 |
| 99/2 | 09/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 23.83 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.71L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished eighth in a Grade 5 on February 6 over 400m at this track behind Alcaraz, beaten 8 lengths (23.58). Needs to find a bit more to test these.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.58 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.74 | 0:17.51 | 0:17.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.67 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 5 |
| 14.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/01/2026 | 69 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.75 | 0:17.13 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | MX | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:31.21 | 0:30.15 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.01 | 0:23.48 | 0:22.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won again in quick time after leading to make it back-to-back wins at this track over 400m (22.78). Appeals as a leading chance again.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 30/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | 105 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $3.80 |
| 99/1 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.14 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/10/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.46 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 01/10/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:26.35 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/09/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:25.49 | 0:25.30 | 0:24.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/09/2025 | 48 | MX | $3,110.00 | Dubbo | 516m | 0:30.32 | 0:30.32 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
Stats
Comments
Placed only run here over this trip. Last start finished 2nd in a Grade 5 on February 2 over 450m at Maitland behind Hera Rolex beaten 6 lengths (25.51). Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last time. Follow up.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 02/02/2026 | 24 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.51 | 0:25.03 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 09/01/2026 | 22 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 18/12/2025 | 38 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.92 | 0:17.36 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 10/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,890.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.65 | 0:17.59 | 0:17.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 03/11/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.53 | 0:17.47 | 0:17.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 20/10/2025 | - | MDN | $1,790.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.64 | 0:17.64 | 0:17.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has hit the frame at his last three runs, the latest finishing second at big odds in 22.87 at this track. Wide draw here. One of the better hopes.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 09/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.49 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.33 | 0:19.98 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $2.50 |
| 7/8 | 02/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.03 | 0:23.06 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.8L | $6.50 |
| 99/3 | 07/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 400m | N/A | 0:22.75 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.57L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Started big odds last time but hit the ground running with a slick early split, giving a sight but fading out of it to finish fourth (23.21) at this track over 400m. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $35.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.70 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.3L | $27.00 |
| 5/5 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.76 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.59 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 0/8 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:29.74 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/01/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 99/2 | 13/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | N/A | 0:18.68 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |