The Gardens Race 7 - The Cheeto Heats - March 14
PETITE FERNANDO (8) was impressive last time, posting an effortless 7 lengths win in taking a Grade 5 in 22.86 and a new Best time this course and distance. In form and looks the one to beat again. LIGNITE COAL (3) stalked the lead then burst clear to score (22.99) at this track in a Grade 5 over 400m. Capable of going well again. SONGAR PEARL (2) is a talented type and proved too classy last time to win by 0.8 lengths at this track in a handy 23.24 beating Kim Bell. Looks a key chance if runs up to latest figure. POURING RAIN (1) is worth a look over a shorter journey this time.
Stats
Comments
Came from wide draw and finished 5th in a Grade 5 on February 18 over 525m at Taree Super Track behind Quick Thinkin' beaten 19 lengths (31.75). Has ability and worth including.
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 | 18/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.75 | 0:30.40 | 0:30.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 19.3L | $81.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.77 | 0:19.97 | 0:19.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.97 | 0:17.41 | 0:17.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.70 | 0:17.41 | 0:17.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.76 | 0:17.54 | 0:17.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 16/01/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.80 | 0:23.18 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.35 | 0:17.51 | 0:17.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.0L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance to win by 0.8 lengths at this track over 400m (23.24) beating Kim Bell in Grade 5 on February 16. Makes plenty of appeal. Go close again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/02/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.24 | 0:23.24 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/02/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.99 | 0:17.41 | 0:17.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.63 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.0L | $61.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:23.23 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.38 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to score just five days ago over 400m at this track by 2.25 lengths in a Grade 5. Has hit winning form and can go on with it.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 16/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.99 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.23 | 0:22.33 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.8L | $2.20 |
| 4/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.34 | 0:23.09 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 30/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.00 | 0:22.99 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 24/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.37 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $27.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.22 | 0:17.41 | 0:17.18 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.5L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Found some support last start but struggled and finished 4th over 400m at this track beaten 5.5 lengths (23.44) behind Trickle in a Grade 5 on February 16. Placed two back at this track. Has claims on best form.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.44 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 09/02/2026 | 90 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.22 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 11/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.41 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 07/11/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.44 | 0:23.34 | 0:22.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/11/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.45 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/10/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.83 | 0:23.34 | 0:22.84 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
Most recently finished 6th on February 14 over 400m at this track behind Semi Peakin' beaten 15 lengths (23.64) in a Grade 5. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.64 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.10 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.10 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.24 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.23 | 0:23.23 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 5/6 | 12/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.0L | $19.00 |
Stats
Comments
Sent out long odds last time but charged out of the boxes with a strong early sectional and went on to clock 22.86 in a 7 length win at this track over 400m. The testing material.
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 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.30 | 0:23.26 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.15 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.19 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.5L | $46.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/01/2026 | 21 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.62 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 23/12/2025 | 21 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |