The Gardens Race 3 - The Cheeto - March 21
ICE ON FIRE (4) returned a better run last time, finishing in the money (16.14) at this track behind Young Energy in a Grade 4/5. Has the pace to be prominent. Capable of going well again. ASTON PRESIDENT (2) turned spotting a big start finishing eighth (18.05) last time in a Grade 4/5 at Taree Super Track. Solid record at the distance winning seven races. A big run wouldn't surprise. SALAMAT (8) steps out for the first time at this circuit. Comes here a last start placegetter at Gunnedah in a Grade 4/5 (19.87). Consistent performer from this draw with a win and two minor placings to her credit. Expected to be in this for a long way. BIG RED MIYAGI (7) gets a chance to redeem an unplaced effort here last start.
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (18.05) at Taree Super Track in a Grade 4/5, finishing eighth and beaten 9 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting one victory and five places from 11 starts. Looks a leading chance.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.05 | 0:17.36 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.99 | 0:17.43 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.0L | $3.60 |
| 1/7 | 22/02/2026 | 18 | NG | $1,580.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.57 | 0:17.57 | 0:17.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.05 | 0:17.80 | 0:17.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.87 | 0:17.21 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.63 | 0:17.18 | 0:17.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 20.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.27 | 0:17.04 | 0:16.92 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 99/3 | 28/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 400m | N/A | 0:22.78 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| -0.29L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Dubbo over 318m in 18.61. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when seventh over 340m at Gunnedah at Grade 5 level. Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.30 | 0:19.89 | 0:19.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.61 | 0:18.61 | 0:18.16 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 25/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.11 | 0:20.03 | 0:19.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.65 | 0:18.48 | 0:18.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.30 | 0:19.58 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.49 | 0:18.49 | 0:18.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 07/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.79 | 0:18.28 | 0:17.96 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Working his way into winning form after his success on January 10 at this track over 400m. Last start was third over 272m in 16.14, behind Young Energy. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.14 | 0:15.76 | 0:15.76 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
| 6/6 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.50 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $2.40 |
| 8/8 | 24/01/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.93 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 16.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 21/01/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.60 | 0:17.19 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 10/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $1.20 |
| 2/8 | 07/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.33 | 0:16.92 | 0:16.92 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $3.30 |
| 99/3 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | N/A | 0:30.30 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.57L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Snuck into the minor money last time when a 0.8 lengths second at Gunnedah but did record a solid 19.69 over the 340m journey. Harder here and one for the multiples.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/03/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.69 | 0:19.65 | 0:19.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/7 | 18/02/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.15 | 0:19.91 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.21 | 0:18.57 | 0:18.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.97 | 0:19.61 | 0:19.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/01/2026 | 3 | NG | $2,660.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.59 | 0:18.07 | 0:18.07 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/5 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | NG | $2,630.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.10 | 0:19.81 | 0:19.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/12/2025 | 9 | GR 3/4 | $2,630.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.68 | 0:19.37 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 99/1 | 06/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | N/A | 0:25.11 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 04/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | N/A | 24.80 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.14L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing last when well beaten on March 4 over 300m at Taree Super Track in a Grade 5. Prepared to risk on this occasion.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/03/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.35 | 0:17.28 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.3L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/02/2026 | 6 | MX 2/3 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.70 | 0:17.59 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.8L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/02/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.94 | 0:17.70 | 0:17.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.90 | 0:17.39 | 0:17.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 21.5L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/01/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:19.08 | 0:17.74 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 6 |
| 19.0L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 03/01/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.44 | 0:16.19 | 0:16.19 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/12/2025 | 7 | MX 2/3 | $2,310.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.32 | 0:17.35 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.8L | $61.00 |
| 99/3 | 30/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | N/A | 0:17.86 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 27/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 272m | N/A | 0:15.85 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Goes well at this track and trip. Latest effort finished 4th over 272m at this track beaten 5.5 lengths (16.15) behind Young Energy in a Grade 4/5 on February 28. Capable of a good showing.
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 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.15 | 0:15.76 | 0:15.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $27.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/02/2026 | 32 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.72 | 0:15.88 | 0:15.76 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.0L | $46.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/01/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.0L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.06 | 0:22.43 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/12/2025 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 99/1 | 16/09/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 272m | N/A | 16.02 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (19.87) at Gunnedah in a Grade 4/5, finishing third and beaten 3 lengths. Has never missed the frame from three starts from the draw, including a win. Looks well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.87 | 0:19.65 | 0:19.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 25/02/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.82 | 0:19.66 | 0:19.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 31/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.64 | 0:18.57 | 0:18.08 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.98 | 0:19.71 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.20 |
| 5/8 | 21/01/2026 | 46 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.95 | 0:19.61 | 0:19.43 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/12/2025 | 3 | GR 3/4 | $2,630.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:24.22 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.81 | N/A | 1 |
| 20.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/12/2025 | 28 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.29 | 0:24.94 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 99/2 | 16/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | N/A | 0:19.84 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 26/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | N/A | 0:21.08 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| -0.86L | $0.00 |