The Gardens Race 4 - Mark Hughes Foundation
BLUE FABIO (1) turned in a plain performance last time when sixth at Taree Super Track over 525m behind Zipping Vivid (31.15) in a Grade 5. Has ability and is a key runner. NAUGHTY ZESTA (7) was a winner two back but last start drifted back and wound up strongly to finish a 5.5 lengths second at Maitland (22.58). Expected to feature. TEN BOB NOTE (6) is a handy type who was well below best latest at Gosford, finishing fifth (22.58) in a Grade 5. Generally fast into stride but was shuffled back from the tricky draw last time. Solid formlines coming through his last run. Key runner who gets his chance to atone. RHAPSODY BEAST (2) is in the mix after placing at a big quote last time out.
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Suited by inside box. Last start finished 6th over 525m at Taree Super Track beaten 10 lengths (31.15) behind Zipping Vivid in a Grade 5 on February 4. Leading contender.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 04/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.15 | 0:30.44 | 0:30.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.0L | $18.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.65 | 0:25.15 | 0:24.84 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/5 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.69 | 0:25.08 | 0:25.03 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.35 | 0:24.92 | 0:24.92 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/01/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.42 | 0:25.05 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/12/2025 | 28 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
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Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 400m in 22.93. Followed that up with a minor placing over 400m at this track at Grade 5 a week ago. Going better than form suggests. Don't underestimate.
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 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.48 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 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 |
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Didn't make the placings last time at Maitland (22.72) in a Grade 5, finishing a 7 length fourth. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and three minors. Looks one of the chances.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 02/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.20 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $61.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.89 | 0:17.49 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 11/02/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.88 | 0:17.33 | 0:17.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/02/2026 | 51 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.91 | 0:15.68 | 0:15.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
| 8/8 | 20/12/2025 | 31 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.48 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.8L | $51.00 |
| 99/3 | 21/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.28 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.29L | $0.00 |
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Was out of placings last time (30.70) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing eighth and beaten 13 lengths. Has three minors from four starts from box 4. Has ability but looking elsewhere this time.
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 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.70 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.40 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/02/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.62 | 0:17.60 | 0:17.06 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.44 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.88 | 0:22.80 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.5L | $18.00 |
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Was out of placings last time when sixth (31.07) at Gunnedah in a Grade 5. Will jump from box 5 for the first time. Among the chances on best.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:31.07 | 0:30.77 | 0:30.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Dubbo | 400m | 0:23.36 | 0:23.18 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.02 | 0:24.78 | 0:24.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.83 | 0:19.62 | 0:19.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.45 | 0:25.13 | 0:25.13 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/12/2025 | 43 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.20 | 0:24.94 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
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Was out of placings last time when fifth (22.58) at Gosford in a Grade 5. Will jump from box 6 for the first time. Should have the speed for this.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.58 | 0:22.27 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.05 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.23 | 0:22.12 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 03/02/2026 | 88 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.40 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.00 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 0/8 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:30.22 | 0:23.29 | 0:22.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 99.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 31/10/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.48 | 0:23.37 | 0:22.64 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
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Last start finished 2nd on March 2 over 400m at Maitland behind Magic Fletch beaten 5.5 lengths (22.58) in a Grade 5. Boxed on well at the latest run to hit the frame. Leading player.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 02/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.58 | 0:22.20 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.38 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 7/8 | 17/02/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.49 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 12/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.40 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
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Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fifth last time out over 400m at this track. Not keen this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.55 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.30 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.57 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $23.00 |