The Gardens Race 8 - Ladbrokes Top 2/3/4/ Betting
EXTREME BLUE (8) has a strong winning strike-rate here with two wins and a placing from four tries. Comes off a (22.67) win last time, scoring by 4.5 lengths in a Grade 5 over 400m at this track. Rates a leading player. LATE IN ARRIVAL (7) is a fast beginner who appreciated the inside draw with an all the way win (22.68) at this track in Grade 5 over 400m. Has a strong winning record here at this journey. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card in scoring last start. Must be included in calculations. POPPY'S DARLIN' (1) was safely held last time out, finishing fifth at Maitland over 400m behind Reggae Ethics (23.32) in a Grade 5. Has ability and can atone. CHUTZPAH (2) was unplaced here last start but gets his chance to atone.
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 5th over 400m at Maitland beaten 9 lengths (23.32) behind Reggae Ethics in a Grade 5 on June 22. Looks a strong winning hope.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.98 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.19 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/06/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.74 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/05/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.55 | 0:18.21 | 0:17.89 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.52 | 0:23.27 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.60 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of the placings last time but the start prior finished in the minors when third (22.63) at big odds over 388m at Gosford. Has a low draw and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 20/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.46 | 0:23.24 | 0:22.85 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.18 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.69 | 0:23.18 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $27.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.84 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:23.15 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Won his last two including a narrow win last start over 400m at this track by a nose in a Grade 5. In top form and can make it three straight.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.34 | 0:23.34 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.07 | 0:23.07 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/06/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.45 | 0:25.29 | 0:24.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 31/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.43 | 0:24.93 | 0:24.64 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $20.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.57 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 3 |
| 26.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.79 | 0:24.85 | 0:24.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.3L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but was in the minors two on end prior to that, the most recent when third (22.83) at big odds over 400m at Maitland. Tough draw to overcome and will need the right run to feature.
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 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $46.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/06/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/05/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/05/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 23/04/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.46 | 0:22.18 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame again last time when third (30.71) at Taree Super Track, making it three minor placings in a row. Awkward draw to overcome. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/2 | 19/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.08 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.71 | 0:30.40 | 0:30.16 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $2.30 |
| 3/7 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.93 | 0:30.47 | 0:30.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.53 | 0:30.48 | 0:30.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 5/8 | 11/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.60 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | NG | $3,460.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.75 | 0:30.21 | 0:30.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/6 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.79 | 0:30.71 | 0:30.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 99/3 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | N/A | 0:17.47 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Well supported here last start but failed to deliver, finishing finished 4th in a Grade 5 on June 2 over 388m at Gosford behind Bigbad Esme beaten 5.5 lengths (22.86). Placed two back at Taree Super Track. Has ability and looks a winning hope.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/06/2026 | 27 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.50 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $1.20 |
| 99/3 | 19/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 388m | N/A | 0:22.17 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.46 | 0:17.37 | 0:17.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.40 | 0:17.40 | 0:17.32 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 22/04/2026 | 56 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.32 | 0:17.32 | 0:17.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 25/02/2026 | 44 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.50 | 0:17.40 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/6 | 12/01/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Last start winner at this track over this distance running a time of 22.68. Expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/8 | 13/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.12 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.11 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.09 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $2.70 |
| 7/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.49 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.45 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Improved two runs back to score then won again last start over 400m at this track (22.67), beating Midnight Mohawk. In top form and can make it three straight.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 12/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $1.50 |
| 5/8 | 07/06/2026 | 11 | MDN | $7,840.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.29 | 0:19.82 | 0:19.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/05/2026 | 26 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.84 | 0:19.84 | 0:19.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | MDN | $6,680.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.83 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 24/04/2026 | 16 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |