The Gardens Race 5 - Doug Hobden
FEDERAL SENOR (1) shapes well after a swift run last time, finishing second in a Grade 4/5 at this track in 29.68. In form and looks the one to beat. SPIN AROUND BLUE (2) comes off an average effort last start when eighth at Wentworth Park over 520m behind Tennessee Kade (30.27) in a Grade 4/5. Was in the money the start prior. Must be included in calculations. HEY MAC (4) box seated early before forging to the lead turning and lifting to score (29.39) at this track in a Grade 5 over 515m. Has definite claims. SCATTER DUNN (8) is another with top-three prospects.
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a fast early split but had to contend with second when clocking 29.68 over 515m at this track. Boxed on well to finish runner-up last time. Leading player.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/07/2026 | 22 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.68 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
| 8/8 | 26/06/2026 | 6 | FFA | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.77 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.8L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 20/06/2026 | 6 | NG | $54,000.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.78 | 0:19.75 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 14/06/2026 | 13 | NG | $6,580.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.72 | 0:19.72 | 0:19.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 01/06/2026 | 9 | NG | $2,660.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.09 | 0:22.09 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 23/05/2026 | 4 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.41 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.41 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $1.30 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.27) when eighth over 520m at Wentworth Park in a Grade 4/5. Has three successes and 10 minors from 17 starts from box 2. Looks suited here and rates a leading chance.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 23/07/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $6,410.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/07/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $9,750.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:34.85 | 0:34.57 | 0:34.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $61.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/07/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.66 | 0:30.40 | 0:30.40 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.31 | 0:34.98 | 0:34.98 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/07/2026 | 3 | NG | $10,600.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.25 | 0:34.73 | 0:34.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/07/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.97 | 0:30.23 | 0:30.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 27/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.21 | 0:34.33 | 0:34.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.5L | $3.90 |
| 99/1 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | N/A | 0:30.63 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| -0.86L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 520m | N/A | 0:30.27 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by 3 lengths in 23.01, beating Nabiac Jack. Last start finished 5th on July 3 over 515m at this track behind My Cupcake beaten 12 lengths (30.30) in a Grade 4/5. Must be included.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.30 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.01 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 23/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.70 |
| 3/6 | 19/06/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/06/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.47 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.60 | 0:18.39 | 0:17.85 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Impressive performance to score by 2.5 lengths in a Grade 5 last start at this track, clocking a hot 29.39 for the 515m trip. Hard to top on that run.
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 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.40 |
| 5/7 | 27/06/2026 | 9 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/06/2026 | 26 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 23/05/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.22 | 0:29.22 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 08/05/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.70 | 0:15.70 | 0:15.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
Stats
Comments
Modest effort last time out when fourth over 515m at this track. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.70 | 0:34.98 | 0:34.98 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.44 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 20/06/2026 | 37 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.45 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 515m at Gosford. Others hold stronger claims.
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 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | NG | $3,560.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.34 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/07/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 11/07/2026 | 4 | GR 3/4 | $3,560.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.43 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.8L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/07/2026 | 6 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/07/2026 | 4 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.25 | 0:17.26 | 0:17.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 27/06/2026 | 3 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.49 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 600m. Last start finished 6th over 600m at this track beaten 16 lengths (35.72) behind Blue Storm in a Grade 4/5 on July 18. Not far away last start. Right in the mix again.
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 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,750.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.72 | 0:34.57 | 0:34.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 16.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:34.98 | 0:34.98 | 0:34.98 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $1.50 |
| 5/6 | 04/07/2026 | 8 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/06/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.52 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 3/7 | 20/06/2026 | 9 | GR 3/4 | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.99 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $3.70 |
| 1/7 | 11/06/2026 | 12 | GR 4/5 | $6,310.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
Stats
Comments
At the last start finished 6th on July 18 over 520m at Wentworth Park behind Dennis Keeping beaten 11 lengths (30.17) in a Grade 5. Not far away last start. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 18/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.17 | 0:29.36 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.5L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $61.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/07/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $6,410.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $101.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/06/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $6,310.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.13 | 0:29.61 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $101.00 |