The Gardens Race 10 - Mark Hughes Foundation Max 150 Points
POKER NISMO (5) showed little early speed at her last couple, the latest finishing fourth (22.87) in a Grade 5 at Maitland. Better than last start and worth following up. ZUMA ZESTA (2) turned spotting a big start finishing sixth (24.05) last time in a Grade 5 at this track. Cannot be left out. HOOKED ON HOPE (7) was below best at her last start when 6th at this track following a third place finish (22.66) at Gosford two back. Has a good record here at this journey. Good beginner but will need a little luck early crossing from an outside draw. One of the better hopes. RAINING WINE (1) was unplaced here last start but gets her chance to atone.
Stats
Comments
Has finished seventh at her last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 400m. Must be included.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.79 | 0:23.17 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.8L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.09 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.3L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/05/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.43 | 0:15.93 | 0:15.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.79 | 0:23.15 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $126.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/03/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.40 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/03/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.30 | 0:22.36 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.3L | $67.00 |
Stats
Comments
Fast starter. Last start finished 6th over 400m at this track beaten 7 lengths (24.05) behind Miss Elphaba in a Grade 5 on June 6. Expected to bounce right back. Hard 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 06/06/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.05 | 0:23.52 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.52 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.21 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/05/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.40 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/05/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.3L | $61.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/04/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.34 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $20.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (23.58) when eighth over 400m at this track in a Grade 5. Has one success and two minors from six starts from box 3. Has ability and should be around the money.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.58 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.17 | 0:23.69 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 02/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.82 | 0:23.20 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $2.00 |
Stats
Comments
Modest effort last time out when fifth over 400m at this track. Likely to find this too tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.43 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.8L | $20.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.16 | 0:15.99 | 0:15.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.59 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.51 | 0:23.51 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at Maitland (22.87) in a Grade 5, finishing a 7 length fourth. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Looks well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/06/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/04/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.42 | 0:24.95 | 0:24.95 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/04/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/5 | 13/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 06/04/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.36 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $20.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage eighth last time out over 400m at this track. Not one of the leading chances on this occasion.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.09 | 0:23.20 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/05/2026 | 23 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.40 | 0:15.99 | 0:15.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/04/2026 | 70 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.43 | 0:17.40 | 0:17.32 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.5L | $126.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/02/2026 | 14 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.29 | 0:17.32 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.8L | $101.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.25 | 0:17.69 | 0:17.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.21 | 0:17.51 | 0:17.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $46.00 |
| 99/3 | 19/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 23.55 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 99/2 | 09/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 23.83 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.71L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Found some support last start but struggled and finished 6th on June 5 over 400m at this track behind Slick Sand beaten 10 lengths (23.67) in a Grade 5. Placed two back at Gosford. Has a sharp 22.93 PB at this course and distance. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.67 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.5L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.58 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 26/05/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.07 | 0:22.39 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.41 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 09/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.68 | 0:23.21 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $3.80 |
| 5/7 | 30/04/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $2.70 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fourth at his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 400m. Solid chance with even luck.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 06/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.69 | 0:23.52 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.88 | 0:17.03 | 0:17.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.90 | 0:17.21 | 0:17.16 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.17 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/05/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.08 | 0:17.50 | 0:17.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/05/2026 | 3 | GR 4 | $1,480.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.84 | 0:17.55 | 0:17.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 99/1 | 04/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.33 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 100.57L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 14/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.40 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.57L | $0.00 |