The Gardens Race 5 - The Lids Fly Hosted Pots 1-2 Win
IMPERATOR (1) was out of character last run when missing the frame, finishing sixth (30.62) in a Grade 5 at Wentworth Park. Normally a good beginner but was shuffled back from the inside last time. Form from her last run is proving strong. Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. DIGGER SURE CAN (2) ran below his best last time finishing sixth (25.46) over 450m at Maitland in a Grade 5. Has ability and a bold showing is expected. ACE'S FOUR BRIAN (8) should enjoy clear running from the outside box. Below best latest at Maitland (25.58) when 8th and beaten 10 lengths. Has a strong winning record here at this journey including zero wins. Remains without a win from the draw but has been in the placings two times from four attempts. Cannot be underestimated. JUST US BOYS (7) hit the frame here last time and looks a chance again.
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Returns from a eight months break and only other fresh up run was on debut, when a 22.76 winner at big odds over 400m at this track. The form out of the last run measures up. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/3 | 07/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:22.79 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 10.86L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.01 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 14.29L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/07/2025 | 19 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.62 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.0L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/06/2025 | 21 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.48 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/06/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/05/2025 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/05/2025 | 8 | MDN | $1,790.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/05/2025 | - | MDN | $1,790.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.19 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.25 |
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Last start finished 6th over 450m at Maitland beaten 8 lengths (25.46) behind Quick Thinkin' in a Grade 5 on March 2. Had won two on end prior to the latest effort. Can atone.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 02/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.46 | 0:24.87 | 0:24.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 24/02/2026 | 22 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.41 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $1.40 |
| 4/8 | 26/01/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.98 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
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Comments
Steps up to 515m for the first time. Last appeared when sixth over 400m at this track eight days ago. Solid claims this line-up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.63 | 0:23.00 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.0L | $20.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.47 | 0:23.21 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.47 | 0:23.16 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | 11 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.05 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/01/2026 | 5 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
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Comments
Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest when third (30.11) over 515m at this track. Awkward draw to overcome. Looks to have the job ahead.
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 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/02/2026 | 10 | MX | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.0L | $27.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.13 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | MX | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $4.00 |
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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. Prepared to overlook.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.44 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.76 | 0:23.21 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.40 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $101.00 |
| 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 |
| 99/2 | 13/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | N/A | 0:18.68 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 515m at Gosford. Happy enough to avoid.
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 | 03/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.66 | 0:30.43 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.13 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.49 | 0:23.24 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.09 | 0:20.75 | 0:20.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 05/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.33 | 0:20.61 | 0:20.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $12.00 |
| 0/8 | 02/02/2026 | 5 | MX | $3,140.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:32.64 | 0:30.13 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
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Comments
Finished second at big odds last time (30.10) over 515m at this track. Jumps from the outside. Worth including.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:32.55 | 0:30.40 | 0:30.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 30.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/02/2026 | 5 | MX | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.89 | 0:30.89 | 0:30.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/01/2026 | 22 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.81 | 0:30.26 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $8.50 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (25.58) at Maitland in a Grade 5, finishing eighth and beaten 10 lengths. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed two times. Has ability and looks a key chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 02/03/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.58 | 0:24.87 | 0:24.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 07/02/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.56 | 0:30.12 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.74 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/01/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.48 | 0:30.10 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.64 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |