The Gardens Race 10 - Mark Hughes Foundation
FASCINATE VERN (4) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing fourth (22.46) in a NG at Gosford. Has a good record here at this journey. Has ability and is a key runner. MAEVE BABY (1) turned in a plain effort last time when seventh at this track over 400m behind Fascinate Glory (23.42) in a Grade 5. Leading chance. TUMBY BAY (3) comes off an average performance last start when sixth at Bulli over 340m behind Corless A Rebel (20.07) in a Grade 5. Has ability and can atone. I'M ALRIGHT (2) gets a chance to improve on an unplaced run at her latest outing at this circuit.
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Risky starter who put in a fair effort in easier race last start. Looks well drawn here from the rails and will take some catching if jumps well. Key chance on best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.42 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 26/08/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.71 | 0:17.59 | 0:17.16 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.45 | 0:23.42 | 0:23.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 5/8 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.25 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/07/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:23.04 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.60 |
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Missed the frame latest (23.17) when fifth over 400m at this track in a Grade 5. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and five minors. Can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 04/09/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.17 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.20 |
| 7/8 | 14/08/2026 | 28 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.43 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/07/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.43 | 0:15.95 | 0:15.94 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $3.70 |
| 2/7 | 11/07/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.68 | 0:23.58 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.40 |
| 5/5 | 06/06/2026 | 4 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/06/2026 | 8 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.41 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
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Comments
Latest effort finished 6th on September 8 over 340m at Bulli behind Corless A Rebel beaten 8 lengths (20.07) in a Grade 5. Better than the last couple of runs suggest. Expected to do much better.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:20.07 | 0:19.48 | 0:19.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 01/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.00 | 0:22.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.3L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/08/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.04 | 0:23.26 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/08/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:20.30 | 0:19.49 | 0:19.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/08/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.67 | 0:21.63 | 0:20.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 25/07/2026 | 22 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.68 | 0:23.03 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:24.04 | 0:23.24 | 0:22.72 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.5L | $3.20 |
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Last start finished 4th over 388m at Gosford beaten 7 lengths (22.46) behind Star Zipper in a NG on September 8. Good beginner who will take catching despite the middle draw.
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 | 08/09/2026 | 4 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.46 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.93 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/09/2026 | 6 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.03 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 15/08/2026 | 8 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | FFA | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/08/2026 | 4 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $61.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/07/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.45 | 0:22.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 99/3 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 388m | N/A | 0:22.63 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.86L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Has finished sixth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 4.5 lengths behind Fascinate Glory over 400m. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.29 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $16.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.69 | 0:23.05 | 0:23.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.69 | 0:23.02 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/07/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:23.32 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/07/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.28 | 0:23.03 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.09 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
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Backs up after finishing 7th on September 5 over 400m at this track in a NG. Hard to have this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 05/09/2026 | 22 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.30 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/08/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.30 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.90 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 5/7 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $27.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/07/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.46 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $27.00 |
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Solid performance to win by one length at Nowra over 365m (21.06) beating Orson Jimmy in Mix 2/3 on September 6. Will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 06/09/2026 | 22 | MX 2/3 | $1,350.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.06 | 0:21.06 | 0:20.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/7 | 15/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.88 | 0:23.22 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/08/2026 | 4 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.26 | 0:20.75 | 0:20.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/08/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.44 | 0:15.80 | 0:15.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/08/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.65 | 0:20.72 | 0:20.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/08/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.05 | 0:23.36 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $14.00 |
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Comments
Ran a better race when second behind Fascinate Glory at this track last start over 400m (22.99). Has to be included.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.80 |
| 0/8 | 28/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:30.17 | 0:23.24 | 0:22.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/08/2026 | 3 | FFA | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.43 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 19/08/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.95 | 0:17.26 | 0:17.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/08/2026 | 4 | NG | $2,660.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.42 | 0:17.19 | 0:17.19 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | FFA | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.24 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |