The Gardens Race 5 - Mark Hughes Foundation
JASPER DARKE (4) carved over from wide out and boxed on strongly to finish 0.8 lengths away in second (29.85) behind Cousin Sal at this track. Didn't win last time but still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Can measure up this time. IT'S A TEASE (1) placed last time (30.17) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing second and beaten 8 lengths. Has four wins already from this draw. Suited here and expected to run well. DAISY'S CHARM (5) jumped from a middle draw last time and could manage only fifth and beaten 5 lengths (30.09) at this track. Expected to feature in the finish. FASCINATE MARIA (2) was unplaced here last start but gets her chance to atone.
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when second behind Fascinate Suzie at this track last start over 515m (30.17). Gets back so might need a bit of luck.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 11/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/04/2026 | 5 | NG | $3,460.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.18 | 0:30.63 | 0:30.21 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $27.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.39 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.40 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 09/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.43 | 0:22.43 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at her last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 515m. Must be included.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.43 | 0:30.13 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.54 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/03/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.74 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.55 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.0L | $67.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.56 | 0:30.43 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.98 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.3L | $34.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 400m. Last start finished 2nd on April 10 over 515m at this track behind Cousin Sal beaten 0.8 lengths (29.85) in a Grade 4/5. Should prove hard to beat.
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 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.90 |
| 4/6 | 27/03/2026 | 20 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $3.90 |
| 5/6 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.15 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/4 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.36 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 5 lengths behind Pirate Riot over 515m. Capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.40 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.0L | $3.30 |
| 2/7 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 28/02/2026 | 15 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/02/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.35 | 0:30.09 | 0:30.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Could only manage fourth last time but placed two on end prior to that, the latest at double-figure odds when third (17.70) over 300m at Taree Super Track. Has to overcome a wide draw and looks safely held.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 11/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.60 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/04/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.70 | 0:17.57 | 0:17.21 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.49 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/02/2026 | 37 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.57 | 0:30.50 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
| 99/3 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:22.86 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (29.94) over 515m at this track. Jumps from a wide draw. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.50 | 0:29.98 | 0:29.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $14.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.63 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.33 | 0:30.09 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 12/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.37 | 0:29.78 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/03/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 |