The Gardens Race 4 - The Shorty Hotel 1-2 Win
DURAN QUEEN (4) was well in the market last time but only managed fourth (23.89), beaten 7 lengths. Was in the money the start prior. Good beginner but will need a little luck from a middle draw. Better than last start and worth following up. KEY AURORA (1) turned in a moderate effort last time when seventh at this track over 400m behind Hello Chevy (23.50) in a Grade 5. Reliable out of the boxes and should take advantage of the inside draw. Can do much better this time. WELL KNOWN (2) looks close to another win after hitting the frame in a 7 length second (25.59) in a Grade 5 at Gunnedah. Safe beginner who has drawn to advantage. Leading chance. POWER ROLEX (8) can improve on an unplaced run here last time out.
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Suited by inside box. Latest effort finished last on May 15 over 400m at this track behind Hello Chevy beaten 11 lengths (23.50) in a Grade 5. Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 15/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.50 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.5L | $27.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.83 | 0:23.07 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.46 | 0:23.20 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.80 |
| 8/8 | 25/04/2026 | 85 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.03 | 0:23.12 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.0L | $20.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.56 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 24.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.87 | 0:23.41 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $4.40 |
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Comments
Sent out long odds last time but rocketed out of the boxes with a fast early sectional and gave a sight before being swallowed up late, finishing a 7 length second (25.59) over 431m at Gunnedah. Found one better last time. Well placed and worth following up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 24/06/2026 | 93 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.59 | 0:25.08 | 0:24.83 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/03/2026 | 12 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/4 | 11/03/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.35 | 0:24.35 | 0:24.04 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 04/03/2026 | 5 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.43 | 0:24.36 | 0:23.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/02/2026 | 5 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:25.09 | 0:24.14 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/02/2026 | 5 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Healesville | 350m | 0:20.12 | 0:19.48 | 0:18.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.8L | $27.00 |
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Comments
Good performance to win by 0.8 lengths at this track over 400m (23.69) beating Candy Powered in Grade 5 on May 14. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/1 | 19/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.20 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.71L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/05/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.69 | 0:23.69 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/04/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.19 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/04/2026 | 43 | MX | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:31.50 | 0:30.15 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 19.3L | $6.00 |
| 99/2 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.49 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/02/2026 | 12 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.82 | 0:23.82 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $6,580.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.45 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $31.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/02/2026 | 82 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.33 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.5L | $51.00 |
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Found some support last start but struggled and finished 4th in a Grade 5 on June 19 over 400m at this track behind Zipper Night beaten 7 lengths (23.89). Placed two back at this track. Has clocked a superb 22.7 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.89 | 0:23.40 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 13/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.02 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.19 | 0:23.09 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.70 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.40 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $3.90 |
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Solid performance to win by 2.25 lengths at Taree Super Track over 300m (17.87) beating Watch Her Win in Grade 5 on June 27. Can't recommend her in this.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.87 | 0:17.87 | 0:17.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.44 | 0:19.52 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.38 | 0:23.29 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 03/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.17 | 0:20.06 | 0:19.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.08 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/05/2026 | 5 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.27 | 0:23.27 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $16.00 |
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Comments
Dominant winner on debut, leading throughout to post a big 6 lengths victory in a Maiden last start at Gosford, clocking a solid 22.27 over the 388m trip. Harder here but will be in this for a long way.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/06/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.27 | 0:22.27 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $2.20 |
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Comments
Did a good job on debut at Taree Super Track to win by 4 lengths in 17.49, beating Just Take It. Last start finished 4th over 300m at Taree Super Track beaten 6 lengths (17.75) behind Urban Tiger in a Maiden on June 24. Has claims if at his best.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | MDN | $6,580.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.75 | 0:17.30 | 0:17.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.49 | 0:17.49 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.90 |
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Comments
Missed the frame latest (23.39) when fifth over 400m at this track in a Grade 5. Yet to score but has placed each of two runs from this draw. Can hit the frame with the right run.
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 | 26/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.15 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/05/2026 | 68 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.27 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |
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Comments
Has shown little speed out of the boxes and drifts back in his races. Last start finished seventh over 400m at this track, beaten 18 lengths. Happy to risk this time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/06/2026 | 36 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.96 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 18.5L | $35.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/05/2026 | 27 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.52 | 0:23.20 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/04/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.67 | 0:15.94 | 0:15.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 27/03/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.28 | 0:15.70 | 0:15.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.51 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.35 | 0:16.05 | 0:16.02 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
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Comments
Last start finished seventh in a Grade 5 on June 27 over 400m at this track behind Proud Choice, beaten 6 lengths (23.78). Has ability and looks a 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 27/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.78 | 0:23.34 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $4.60 |
| 4/7 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.40 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.94 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 16.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.46 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.31 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.78 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.6L | $23.00 |