The Gardens Race 3 - The Shorty Hotel Masters
RITZA ROCKER (1) turned spotting a big start finishing sixth (23.36) last time in a Mix 2/3 at this track. Form at the trip sound including three wins. Looks the one to beat on his best form. BUMPY BLUE (2) can keep up the top recent form following a strong 22.42 win two back with a Mix 2/3 victory at this track over 400m in 23.02. Rates a leading chance if runs up to recent form. SMART COMET (4) has a strong record this trip with 28 wins and 33 placings from 77 starts. Was out of placings last time (23.32) at this track in a NG, finishing fourth and beaten 7 lengths. With even luck and a clean start can sneak into the finish. KANGAROO JACK (3) is worth another chance despite missing the top-three here most recently.
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Comments
Fast starter. Last start finished 6th on June 13 over 400m at this track behind Bumpy Blue beaten 5 lengths (23.36) in a Mix 2/3. Safe beginner and drawn to feature off the inside rail.
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 | 13/06/2026 | 8 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.36 | 0:23.02 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $3.10 |
| 7/8 | 05/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.38 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 1/6 | 23/05/2026 | 8 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $27.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/05/2026 | 8 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.50 | 0:23.06 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 07/05/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.56 | 0:23.56 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 99/1 | 19/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.15 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 22/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | N/A | 30.11 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.14L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won her last two including a good win last start over 400m at this track by 0.8 lengths in a Mix 2/3. Top chance to chalk-up the hat-trick.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/06/2026 | 5 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.02 | 0:23.02 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 08/06/2026 | 11 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/6 | 28/05/2026 | 9 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.43 | 0:22.66 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.0L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 19/05/2026 | 4 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.12 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 2 |
| 16.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 15/05/2026 | 8 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.29 | 0:23.06 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 07/05/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.91 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.0L | $19.00 |
Stats
Comments
Charged out of the boxes with a strong early sectional but swamped late when a close up fifth (23.17) at this track over 400m. Prepared to risk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 13/06/2026 | 12 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.17 | 0:23.02 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/05/2026 | 30 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.17 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $12.00 |
| 99/2 | 08/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.07 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/04/2026 | 5 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.60 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/4 | 20/04/2026 | 9 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/04/2026 | 48 | MX 2/3 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.28 | 0:17.18 | 0:17.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.8L | $27.00 |
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Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (23.32) in a NG, finishing a 7 length fourth. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and four places from nine starts. Looks a key chance on best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/06/2026 | 21 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.43 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:23.06 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 01/05/2026 | 6 | MX 1/2/3 | $6,680.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.22 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/04/2026 | 49 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.02 | 0:23.00 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 7/7 | 07/03/2026 | 36 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.81 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 19.0L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
Form has been solid with minor placings at his last three starts. Last time out finished 3rd in a Mix 2/3 on June 13 over 400m at this track behind Bumpy Blue beaten 0.8 lengths (23.08). Not among the main chances this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 13/06/2026 | 16 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.08 | 0:23.02 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:22.66 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.38 | 0:23.20 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.44 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $46.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:23.18 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last time (23.14) over 400m at this track. Others preferred.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 13/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.49 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/05/2026 | 3 | FFA | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $35.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/05/2026 | 11 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.32 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 6 | MX 1/2/3 | $6,680.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 99/1 | 08/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 350m | N/A | 0:20.13 | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 4.86L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (23.61) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 9 length seventh. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and 11 minors. Will need the right run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.61 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/06/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.24 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 27/05/2026 | 4 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.16 | 0:17.29 | 0:17.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/05/2026 | 22 | FFA | $1,580.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.92 | 0:17.48 | 0:17.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/05/2026 | 6 | MX 1/2/3 | $6,680.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.59 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 25/04/2026 | 8 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 99/3 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | N/A | 0:31.23 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.29L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Form has been solid with minor placings at his last three starts. Last time out finished 3rd over 388m at Gosford beaten 2 lengths (22.49) behind My Moon Shadow in a Grade 4 on June 16. Can't enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/06/2026 | 3 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.49 | 0:22.34 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/06/2026 | 4 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.07 | 0:23.02 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/06/2026 | 45 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.17 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $35.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/04/2026 | 3 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.01 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 17.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 22/04/2026 | 18 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.74 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.57 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $27.00 |
| 99/1 | 30/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Could only manage fifth last time but the start prior hit the frame when third (19.93) over 340m at Gunnedah. Can measure up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 12/06/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.47 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.93 | 0:19.69 | 0:19.40 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
| 8/8 | 20/05/2026 | 14 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.42 | 0:19.77 | 0:19.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/05/2026 | 11 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.16 | 0:19.72 | 0:19.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.29 | 0:19.53 | 0:19.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/04/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.18 | 0:19.73 | 0:19.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 99/3 | 20/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 340m | N/A | 20.13 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.71L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished seventh on May 8 over 400m at this track behind Sunshine Rhonda, beaten 17 lengths (24.31) in a Grade 5. Racing well and has to be included.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 08/05/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.31 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 17.5L | $27.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/04/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.29 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 19.0L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/04/2026 | 13 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.53 | 0:23.22 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/04/2026 | 4 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.06 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 31/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.39 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $27.00 |