The Gardens Race 5 - Help A Farmer Today 1-2 Win
INDIGO PEARL (5) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing sixth (30.18) in a Grade 5 at Gosford. Safe beginner but has a tricky box to overcome. Can make amends. RAVEN FLY (2) put in a much better performance last start when in the placings at Maitland behind Shadow Assassin (25.34) in a Mix. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Remains without a win from the draw but has been in the placings two times from three attempts. Bold showing expected. SERGEANT DUKER (7) is worth forgiving last start after finishing seventh (26.00) in a Grade 5 at Maitland over 450m. The form out of his last race has been franked. Has ability and a bold showing is expected. NEED AN ALIBI (4) is in the mix after placing last time out.
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 525m at Taree Super Track. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/08/2026 | 8 | MX | $3,240.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.17 | 0:30.34 | 0:30.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/07/2026 | 6 | MX | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.88 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.4L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,240.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.72 | 0:31.06 | 0:30.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/6 | 15/07/2026 | 4 | MX | $3,240.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.69 | 0:30.69 | 0:30.40 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 11/07/2026 | 8 | MDN | $1,970.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:31.56 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 22.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/6 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,970.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.58 | 0:30.44 | 0:29.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (25.34) when second at Maitland in a Mix. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Key chance and should go close.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/08/2026 | 17 | MX | $3,240.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.34 | 0:24.87 | 0:24.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 27/06/2026 | 8 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/06/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.51 | 0:23.02 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last time (25.91) over 450m at Grafton. Tricky draw to overcome. Cannot be ruled out.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 31/07/2026 | 16 | MX | $3,240.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.59 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.40 |
| 5/8 | 15/07/2026 | 9 | MDN | $22,000.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.96 | 0:25.42 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 06/07/2026 | 98 | MDN | $1,970.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.34 | 0:25.34 | 0:25.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
| 7/7 | 30/03/2026 | 51 | MX | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:26.15 | 0:25.00 | 0:24.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.3L | $2.90 |
| 0/5 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:36.64 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 6th in a Grade 5 on August 11 over 515m at Gosford behind Ramjet beaten 4 lengths (30.18). Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 11/08/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.69 | 0:30.01 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.14 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $91.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/07/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.25 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.33 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $151.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/06/2026 | 15 | MX | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:31.05 | 0:30.05 | 0:29.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished seventh at his last couple of starts, most recently at Maitland over 450m. Major threat on best form.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 13/07/2026 | 32 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:26.00 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.05 | 0:17.58 | 0:17.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/06/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.98 | 0:17.82 | 0:17.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/05/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:26.03 | 0:24.85 | 0:24.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 16.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/6 | 25/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.26 | 0:24.95 | 0:24.95 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.98 | 0:29.88 | 0:29.83 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.8L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 12 weeks break and only other fresh up run was on debut, when a 17.50 winner over 300m at Taree Super Track. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 24/05/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,690.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.09 | 0:25.31 | 0:25.27 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/5 | 17/05/2026 | 39 | MX | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.88 | 0:25.81 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |
| 7/8 | 08/04/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.31 | 0:17.59 | 0:17.17 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.48 | 0:17.48 | 0:17.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | MDN | $1,100.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.50 | 0:17.50 | 0:17.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.70 |