The Gardens Race 8 - Happy Birthday Zac Mcguigan
LOCHINVAR GRACE (7) has a strong record this track and trip with four wins and two placings from nine starts. Comes off a (22.69) win last time, scoring by 3 lengths in a Grade 4 over 400m at this track. Appeals as a leading chance in this. KALANI SEA (1) could not have been more impressive last start in her quick 22.85 win at this track in a Grade 5 over 400m. Harder here but expected to feature again. SAIL AWAY SAM (4) jumped from the inside and boxed on well to finish second last time, beaten 1.3 lengths (23.00) behind Stop It Zipper at this track. Strong form has emerged from her last run. Bold showing expected. SHANGHAI SPY (2) cannot be overlooked following a recent top-three finish here at this distance.
Stats
Comments
Good performance to win by 1.75 lengths at this track over 400m (22.85) beating Bundy Blue in Grade 5 on June 27. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of the latest win.
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 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 20/06/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.85 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 07/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,640.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.31 | 0:24.47 | 0:24.47 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/05/2026 | 23 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.04 | 0:25.04 | 0:24.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.00 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/05/2026 | 13 | NG | $4,580.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.48 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $35.00 |
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage third but before that won by a nose at this track (23.59) beating Daniel Keeping in a Grade 5 on June 19. Has claims if at her best.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.28 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.59 | 0:23.59 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/06/2026 | 8 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.70 | 0:23.09 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 6 lengths over 300m at Taree Super Track in a handy 17.31, beating Gunnell Girl. Safe beginner who should feature.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.31 | 0:17.31 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $1.40 |
| 3/8 | 03/06/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.56 | 0:17.30 | 0:17.03 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 27/05/2026 | 70 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.16 | 0:17.16 | 0:17.16 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $4.40 |
| 4/5 | 18/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.47 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | 11 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.71 | 0:25.43 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 400m. Last start finished 2nd over 400m at this track beaten 1.3 lengths (23.00) behind Stop It Zipper in a Grade 4/5 on June 20. The last run is a strong form reference. Follow up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.00 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.85 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 13/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 05/06/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.51 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 30/05/2026 | 15 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 09/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.25 | 0:30.03 | 0:29.41 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 400m in 22.75. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when sixth over 400m at this track at Free For All level. Others better.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | FFA | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 21/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 14/05/2026 | 36 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.42 | 0:23.03 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 99/1 | 09/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | N/A | 0:17.51 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.18 | 0:17.55 | 0:17.17 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.77 | 0:17.26 | 0:17.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 99/3 | 14/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.04 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.86L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 4.5 lengths over 340m at Gunnedah in a handy (19.72), beating Salamat. Will find this a bit tougher, prepared to overlook.
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 | 24/06/2026 | 17 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.72 | 0:19.72 | 0:19.55 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.80 |
| 5/8 | 07/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,640.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.18 | 0:24.47 | 0:24.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.0L | $20.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/05/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:24.64 | 0:24.64 | 0:24.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:24.79 | 0:24.79 | 0:24.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/05/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.35 | 0:25.35 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.33 | 0:19.86 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $2.30 |
| 99/3 | 12/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | N/A | 0:20.16 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 400m in 22.69 last start, beating George Judy. Has hit winning form and can go on with it.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 26/06/2026 | 6 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
| 5/7 | 20/06/2026 | 8 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.40 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.85 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 12/06/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/6 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.06 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.90 |
| 4/8 | 09/05/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.48 | 0:16.09 | 0:15.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $2.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.06 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.8L | $1.60 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last start when fourth and beaten 2 lengths at Taree Super Track. Form solid prior to that including a win at Taree Super Track three back. Looks a danger to the top few if returns to best form this time.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 01/07/2026 | 11 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.66 | 0:17.51 | 0:17.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 20/06/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.10 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.85 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/06/2026 | 18 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.52 | 0:17.52 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/05/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.24 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 20/05/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.55 | 0:17.24 | 0:17.24 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 16/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.23 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 12/05/2026 | 3 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.54 | 0:20.26 | 0:20.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.40 |