The Gardens Race 4 - Sonia Hornery Appreciation
RITZA SOPHIE (1) was strongly fancied last time on the back of some superb recent form, including a six-run winning streak, but could only manage fifth (30.02) at this track. The form from her last run stacks up well. Rates on top in this line up. MAGPIE HECTOR (4) is generally an honest type in the frame at 15 of 45 starts but missed the placings last time when fourth (26.12) over 457m at Temora. Solid record at this trip including five wins. Looks suited and expected to run well. WEST ROCK CASEY (2) was well back throughout but attacked the line strongly to place, 1.75 lengths from the winner (29.82) at Richmond in NG. Must be included in calculations. MALICIOUS (6) was unplaced here last start but gets his chance to atone.
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Wentworth Park over 520m. Last start finished 5th on September 19 over 515m at this track behind Canya Handle It beaten 8 lengths (30.02) in a NG. Won at her only start from this draw. Go close again.
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 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | NG | $5,600.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.45 | 0:28.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.28 | 0:29.28 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.8L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 03/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.48 | 0:29.48 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 29/08/2026 | 16 | GR 4/5 | $10,380.00 | Sandown | 595m | 0:34.04 | 0:34.04 | 0:34.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.7L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 06/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.50 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.60 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (29.82) when third at Richmond in a NG. Has three wins and eight placings from 14 starts from the draw. Looks suited here and rates a leading chance.
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 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | NG | $7,600.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:29.82 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/09/2026 | 8 | NG | $3,560.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/09/2026 | 6 | GR 4 | $6,410.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.07 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/08/2026 | 6 | NG | $10,600.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:35.85 | 0:35.51 | 0:35.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.48 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 15/08/2026 | 8 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.22 | 0:30.05 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start (35.54) at big odds over 603m at Gosford. Has a low draw. Looks to have the job ahead.
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 | 15/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 603m | 0:35.54 | 0:35.44 | 0:35.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/09/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $9,750.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:36.21 | 0:35.75 | 0:35.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/09/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.64 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.8L | $126.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.42 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/5 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | NG | $10,600.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:36.49 | 0:35.61 | 0:35.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.5L | $67.00 |
| 1/3 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.97 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Found some support last start but struggled and finished 4th in a Grade 4/5 on September 20 over 457m at Temora behind Fastened beaten 8 lengths (26.12). Placed two back at Sandown. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 20/09/2026 | 22 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:26.12 | 0:25.54 | 0:25.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 29/08/2026 | 16 | S/E Group 1 | $150,500.00 | Sandown | 715m | 0:41.67 | 0:41.57 | 0:41.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 5/8 | 13/08/2026 | 19 | NG | $15,800.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:41.85 | 0:41.66 | 0:41.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC G3 | $45,000.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.39 | 0:42.39 | 0:42.39 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:42.94 | 0:42.94 | 0:42.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.6L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 11/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $251,570.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:41.54 | 0:41.43 | 0:41.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fourth on September 19 over 515m at this track behind Jungle Johnny, beaten 13 lengths (29.86) in a NG. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
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 | 19/09/2026 | 9 | NG | $5,600.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.86 | 0:28.90 | 0:28.90 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:34.91 | 0:34.60 | 0:34.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/6 | 03/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.23 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/7 | 25/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $7,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.49 | 0:30.49 | 0:30.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.50 |
| 5/8 | 16/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5/6 | $7,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.05 | 0:34.30 | 0:34.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $7,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.39 | 0:30.39 | 0:30.39 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $1.10 |
Stats
Comments
Showed good improvement when third behind Sin City Bandit at Wentworth Park last start over 720m (42.21). Right in the mix.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | NG | $11,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.21 | 0:41.56 | 0:41.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | Group Listed | $22,500.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.06 | 0:42.82 | 0:42.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $27.00 |
| 5/5 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | SPEC H | $10,380.00 | The Meadows | 730m | 0:43.33 | 0:42.71 | 0:42.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/4 | 22/08/2026 | 9 | NG | $11,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.18 | 0:41.84 | 0:41.84 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $2.30 |
| 6/8 | 13/08/2026 | 5 | NG | $15,800.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.01 | 0:41.66 | 0:41.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NG | $11,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 720m | 0:42.12 | 0:41.86 | 0:41.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 99/1 | 14/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Meadows | 730m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 11/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 440m | N/A | 0:25.55 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Having her first start over this trip. Last start finished sixth at this track over 515m in (29.85). Sure to run boldly.
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 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | NG | $5,600.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.18 | 0:28.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $19.00 |
| 99/1 | 11/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 515m | N/A | 0:30.12 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/09/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.81 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | NG | $7,600.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/08/2026 | 6 | NG | $3,560.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/08/2026 | 5 | NG | $15,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.10 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,600.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.61 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $19.00 |