The Gardens Race 5 - The Carricks At The Wheel
BUNDY BLUE (3) led throughout to score two back then drifted back and missed the frame latest finishing a 8 length 6th at this track (23.26). Goes well out of this box with a win and two minor placings. Worth another chance. RED TAPE (8) boasts a strong record this journey with six wins and three minors from 15 tries. Recorded a 7 length win (25.21) in a Grade 5 last time at Maitland. Can feature with the right run. MINECRAFT FUSION (1) has shown good improvement at his last two starts, finishing in the money last time when 3rd at this track over 400m. Ran one of the fastest times on the program last start despite finishing in the minors. Bold showing expected. DAPHNE ZACAPA (2) gets a chance to improve on an unplaced run at her latest outing at this circuit.
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Comments
Big odds last time but hit the ground running with a strong early split, giving a sight but fading only late to finish third (23.01) at this track over 400m. Boxed on well at the latest run to hit the frame. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 19/09/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $81.00 |
| 4/5 | 10/09/2026 | 5 | NG | $1,580.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.13 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.36 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/08/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.29 | 0:23.26 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.79 | 0:23.59 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.37 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
| 99/1 | 11/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 400m | N/A | 22.93 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Has finished sixth at her last three starts, most recently over 400m at this track. Well placed and among the chances here.
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 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.42 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/09/2026 | 6 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.78 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.64 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.24 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/08/2026 | 4 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $35.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.49 | 0:22.49 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.10 |
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Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (23.26) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 8 length sixth. Has performed well off the draw with a win and two places from four starts. Looks suited here and rates a leading chance.
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 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.8L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 12/09/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.17 | 0:17.17 | 0:17.07 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 6/8 | 09/09/2026 | 26 | NG | $2,660.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.74 | 0:17.17 | 0:17.17 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 07/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.10 | 0:23.10 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 01/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.08 | 0:23.02 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |
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Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage eighth last time out over 400m at this track. Better off looking to others.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.21 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 17.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/7 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.37 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | FFA | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.30 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.24 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | 6 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.09 | 0:23.09 | 0:22.72 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.28 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 99/3 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.01 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.71L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Has finished fifth at the last two runs, both at Wentworth Park, the latest when beaten 5 lengths behind Urban Vivi over 520m. Leading chance on best form.
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 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.29 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.53 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.09 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 29/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.26 | 0:30.01 | 0:29.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start (22.71) at big odds over 400m at Maitland. Will need plenty of luck.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 21/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.37 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/09/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.30 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.3L | $91.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.48 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/08/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
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Comments
Backs up after finishing 6th on September 22 over 388m at Gosford in a Free For All. Cannot enthuse on this occasion.
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 | 22/09/2026 | 4 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.06 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $35.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.44 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:23.18 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 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 |
| 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
Won his last two including a strong win last start over 450m at Maitland by 7 lengths in a Grade 5. Looks well placed to make it three straight.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 21/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.21 | 0:25.21 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 18/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 14/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $16.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/09/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.20 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/08/2026 | 27 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.31 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $10,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.64 | 0:25.44 | 0:25.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $46.00 |
| 99/2 | 26/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Straight | 300m | N/A | 0:16.51 | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 3.86L | $0.00 |
| 3/3 | 28/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | N/A | 0:25.83 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.88L | $0.00 |