The Gardens Race 5 - Sires On Ice 1-2 Win
LARRIKIN PIONEER (8) did a good job to finish third last time out over 527m at Gunnedah (30.97) in a Mix, the second top-three finish on the trot. Solid beginner and with a good start should have clear running out wide. Key player on best and expected to bounce back. BURGLAR TOM (4) was quickly into stride and burnt early from the middle draw where he gave a sight, finishing second (29.78) and beaten 3.5 lengths over 515m at this track. Remains without a win from the draw but has been in the placings two times from three attempts. Expected to be in the finish again. WITCHY WOMAN (6) generally breaks well and with clear running can clear the draw. Last start finished 4th in a Grade 5 on May 14 over 515m at this track behind Kalani Sky beaten 11 lengths (30.25). With even luck and a clean start should be thereabouts BAD KNEES (1) can fill a top-three spot.
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last start when a 3 length fourth (25.64) at Maitland. Previous form sound including a win three back at Maitland. Rates well on best and expect a better run this time.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.64 | 0:25.43 | 0:24.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.41 | 0:25.20 | 0:24.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 20/04/2026 | 76 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 03/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.69 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 27/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.42 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.3L | $31.00 |
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Comments
Has finished fourth at the last two runs, both at Gunnedah, the latest when beaten 8 lengths behind Armatree Pasta over 340m. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 06/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.14 | 0:19.55 | 0:19.53 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.20 | 0:19.58 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/04/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.85 | 0:19.90 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.5L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 15/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.28 | 0:19.71 | 0:19.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.86 | 0:19.86 | 0:19.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
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Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fifth last time out over 515m at this track. Likely to find this a bit tough.
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 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.47 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 14.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/05/2026 | 10 | MX | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/04/2026 | 5 | MX | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.62 | 0:30.46 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.24 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.47 | 0:30.17 | 0:29.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/04/2026 | 63 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.60 | 0:22.99 | 0:22.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fourth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 11 lengths behind Kalani Sky over 515m. Is a danger.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.25 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/05/2026 | 9 | MX | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/5 | 29/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.80 | 0:30.16 | 0:30.16 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,690.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.40 | 0:25.79 | 0:25.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.52 | 0:25.42 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.16 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.8L | $71.00 |
| 99/2 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | N/A | 0:30.69 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has shown little speed out of the boxes and tends to spot them a start in her races, Last start finished fourth over 400m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 | 15/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/05/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.92 | 0:23.21 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.44 | 0:23.07 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.81 | 0:25.19 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.44 | 0:24.95 | 0:24.95 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 18/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.88 | 0:24.91 | 0:24.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.8L | $16.00 |
Stats
Comments
Can settle forward and she showed improvement to place in her last two runs including finished 3rd on May 13 over 527m at Gunnedah behind Armatree Asafa beaten 10 lengths (30.97) in a Mix. Finished 3rd on May 13 over 527m at Gunnedah behind Armatree Asafa beaten 10 lengths (30.97) in a Mix. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 13/05/2026 | 5 | MX | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:30.97 | 0:30.23 | 0:30.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 08/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.65 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.52 | 0:30.33 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.77 | 0:23.03 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.34 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.99 | 0:22.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.20 |