The Gardens Race 9 - The Cheeto Heats - March 14
BLAZING WARRIOR (1) comes here after a scorching Grade 4/5 win at this track over 400m in 22.74. Has the ability and expected to go close again. TRICKLE (3) had a tricky draw and ran well to finish second, beaten one length, (23.29) at this track. Expected to feature. STOP IT ZIPPER (2) was below latest but prior to that a Grade 5 winner in quick time (22.96) at this track in a Grade 5. Has the ability and looks a key chance here. DAPHNE ZACAPA (4) placed last time out at big odds - worth considering.
Stats
Comments
Recorded a 11 length win (22.74) in a Grade 4/5 last time at this track. Has one success and five minors from eight starts from box 1. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 20/02/2026 | 29 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.3L | $1.90 |
| 6/7 | 22/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.57 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 17/01/2026 | 16 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 01/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.07 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/12/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,290.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 4th on February 26 over 400m at this track behind Daphne Zacapa beaten 5.5 lengths (23.58) in a Grade 3/4. Has an outstanding 22.79 best time at this course and distance. Big chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 26/02/2026 | 10 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.58 | 0:23.21 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.12 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 02/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $3.10 |
| 4/8 | 27/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/01/2026 | 24 | FFA | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
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Comments
Sent out long odds last time but rocketed out of the boxes with a fast early sectional and gave a sight before being swallowed up late, finishing a one length second (23.29) over 400m at this track. Looks a strong winning hope.
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 | 26/02/2026 | 10 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.29 | 0:23.21 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.08 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
| 3/6 | 09/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.27 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | NG | $1,580.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.87 | 0:17.33 | 0:17.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2026 | 106 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.56 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.5L | $4.40 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 400m in 23.21. Followed that up with a minor placing over 388m at Gosford at Free For All three days ago. Solid chance with even luck.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 03/03/2026 | 5 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.06 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/02/2026 | 10 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:23.21 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/02/2026 | 3 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 06/02/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.30 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.60 |
Stats
Comments
Recorded a 8 length win (23.10) in a Grade 5 last time at this track. Has three minors from six starts from box 6. Will need some luck to feature.
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 | 26/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.10 | 0:23.10 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $2.50 |
| 8/8 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:31.46 | 0:30.50 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.19 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 17.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.38 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.96 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 16.3L | $46.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.59 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.3L | $35.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start (23.19) at big odds over 400m at this track. Wide draw here. Has to do a bit more.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.19 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.50 | 0:23.07 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.34 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.45 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.0L | $91.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.34 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $35.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.34 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $27.00 |
Stats
Comments
Modest effort last time out when fourth over 400m at this track. Looking to others this time.
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 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.69 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/02/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.00 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 7 |
| 18.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 09/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.07 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 7/7 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.50 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.30 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $35.00 |
Stats
Comments
Most recently finished 6th in a Grade 5 on February 10 over 388m at Gosford behind Bold Charm beaten 6 lengths (22.79). Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 10/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.36 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 31/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.34 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.40 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 20/01/2026 | 3 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.08 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.3L | $71.00 |