The Gardens Race 1 - @Thegardensgrnsw 0-1 Win
SERGEANT DUKER (5) made a big impression on debut when hit the ground running from the squeeze draw with a fast early split, paving the way for a 1.5 lengths win at this track over 400m in 23.09. Promising type and rates to win again. ZIPPING PERCAT (8) started at long odds last time but ran well above expectations, breaking through for a maiden win by a neck at Gunnedah over 527m (30.88). Boxed wide here. Yet to win at the journey but has run some good races. Bold showing expected again. KAELIX NITRO (7) finds it hard to win but looks close to breaking through. Filled a minor placings again last time when third (30.25) at Gosford making it three placings in a row. Can feature again. SHINING GIRL (4) can sneak into the finish with the right run.
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Stepping out over 515m for the first time. Out of the placings in recent runs, most recently when sixth over 300m at Taree Super Track. Not a prolific placegetter and is likely to struggle.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 11 | MDN | $1,100.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.41 | 0:17.51 | 0:17.24 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.8L | $67.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.71 | 0:20.22 | 0:19.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/03/2026 | 9 | MX | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.30 | 0:25.27 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.5L | $71.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.80 | 0:20.39 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $91.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.83 | 0:20.47 | 0:19.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/02/2026 | 4 | MX | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.15 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.01 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.0L | $126.00 |
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Missed the frame latest (30.05) when fifth over 515m at this track in a Grade 5. Yet to win but has placed four times from this draw. Tough field and looking to others this time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | 38 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.25 | 0:30.40 | 0:30.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/02/2026 | 5 | MX | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.16 | 0:30.89 | 0:30.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $27.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.52 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.85 | 0:25.05 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.5L | $23.00 |
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Good performance to win by a neck at this track over 400m (23.82) beating Princess Energy in Maiden on February 26. Has hit winning form and is worth thought again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/2 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.49 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/02/2026 | 12 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.82 | 0:23.82 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $6,580.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.45 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/02/2026 | 82 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.33 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/11/2025 | - | MDN | $1,790.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.74 | 0:18.19 | 0:18.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 22.0L | $13.00 |
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Showed good early speed on debut. Won by 1.5 lengths at this track (23.09) beating Aspen Ridge in a Maiden on April 4. Will find this much tougher but he's got good box manners and speed. Back in top order and looks the one to beat.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.09 | 0:23.09 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
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Form has been solid with minor placings at his last three starts. Last time out finished 3rd in a Grade 5 on April 7 over 515m at Gosford behind Smart Style beaten 6 lengths (30.25). More than capable and ready to find best form.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 07/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.25 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $46.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/04/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.25 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.38 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $35.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.59 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.54 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.3L | $3.70 |
| 6/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.59 | 0:23.27 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
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Comments
Last start winner at Gunnedah over 527m running a time of 30.88 despite jumping slowly. Looks the one to beat again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 04/04/2026 | 5 | MX | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:30.88 | 0:30.88 | 0:30.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.54 | 0:25.00 | 0:24.81 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/03/2026 | 2 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.88 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $3.30 |
| 8/8 | 21/03/2026 | 9 | MDN | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:31.01 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.24 | N/A | 4 |
| 19.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/03/2026 | 3 | MDN | $2,310.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.40 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/03/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.09 | 0:22.24 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |