The Gardens Race 7 - Ladbrokes Popular Srm
BLAZING PRINCE (1) hasn't been far away, finishing in the money twice in a row including last time in a Grade 5 at this track over 515m. Good beginner and aided by the inside draw. Better than last run and makes appeal this time. FEDERAL FELIX (8) has been hard to follow lately, running seventh (30.52) last time but prior to that ran very well when placed at Gosford. Solid beginner and with a good start should have clear running out wide. Well placed here and can atone this time. KAREN STRATUS (2) finished in the placings last time but could not have been more impressive before that in her strong 22.90 win at this track over 400m. Expecting another bold showing. SAIL AWAY SAM (6) is a last-start placegetter worth considering.
Stats
Comments
Can settle forward and he showed improvement to place in his last two runs including finished 3rd in a Grade 5 on May 1 over 515m at this track behind Real Bonnie beaten one length (29.92). Finished 3rd in a Grade 5 on May 1 over 515m at this track behind Real Bonnie beaten one length (29.92). More than capable and has to be included.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $6,680.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/5 | 20/04/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.72 | 0:25.10 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $27.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.50 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.0L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/03/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Dubbo | 516m | 0:30.43 | 0:29.64 | 0:29.35 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.59 | 0:30.54 | 0:30.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage fifth but before that won by 2.25 lengths at Gosford (22.46) beating Imogene Pass in a Grade 5 on April 23. Look for improvement. Not out of it.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/3 | 05/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 515m | N/A | 0:29.98 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.43L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 23/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.46 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/04/2026 | 63 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.22 | 0:22.34 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.5L | $46.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/02/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.36 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.42 | 0:30.93 | 0:30.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $2.70 |
| 3/6 | 17/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.08 | 0:30.83 | 0:30.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 450m at Maitland. Needs to find a bit more to test these.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/05/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.43 | 0:24.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $35.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/04/2026 | 14 | MX | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.77 | 0:25.20 | 0:25.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/04/2026 | 107 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.29 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/12/2025 | 18 | MX | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/12/2025 | 10 | MX | $3,110.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.67 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.95 |
| 2/8 | 22/11/2025 | 33 | GR 5 | $1,100.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.81 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start (22.52) over 388m at Gosford. Drawn awkwardly. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 30/04/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 17/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.11 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 16.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.68 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/04/2026 | 65 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.33 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last time (22.47) over 388m at Gosford. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.14 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.31 | 0:22.03 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/04/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.40 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.10 |
| 6/6 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.24 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.40 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 13/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.63 | 0:23.14 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $2.30 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 4.5 lengths behind Homer Mulwee over 400m. Must be included.
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 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $27.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/04/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.31 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.0L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.18 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 07/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.22 | 0:22.22 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 28/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished last in a Grade 5 on April 30 over 520m at Wentworth Park behind Galba Model beaten 11 lengths (30.52). Safe beginner who should take catching despite the draw.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 30/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.52 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.0L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 4/6 | 17/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.13 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 07/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.84 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.50 |
| 3/7 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.09 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.50 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $2.00 |