The Gardens Race 12 - Ladbrokes Big Bets Copy Now
RUNAWAY SAM (4) Good win last run here. Has early speed and positions nicely. Performing honestly since resuming from a spell. Deserves consideration. MERRY MYRTLE (5) Tidy effort when 2nd last start at this venue. Will be positive in the run early. Has the ability to take this out. KUNDA (6) Came in 4th last run at Richmond. Giving another go here. Well placed and has solid claims. ZIPPING BAFF (2) Moderate showing when 6th last run at Gunnedah and down in trip. Could run into the placings.
Stats
Comments
Honest race when 2nd last time at Taree and drawn well. Others make far more appeal.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 17/10/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.82 | 0:17.56 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.02 | 0:17.68 | 0:17.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 03/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.45 | 0:15.97 | 0:15.71 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.84 | 0:17.26 | 0:17.01 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.62 | 0:17.62 | 0:17.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.81 | 0:17.12 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Started $5.00 and ordinary performance when 6th last run at Gunnedah and coming back in trip. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.13 | 0:19.73 | 0:19.41 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.89 | 0:19.72 | 0:19.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 7/7 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.48 | 0:25.16 | 0:24.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.74 | 0:19.74 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 5/8 | 15/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.50 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:26.13 | 0:24.98 | 0:24.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.3L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished on top last run at Taree. Much prefer the look of others in this race.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.83 | 0:17.24 | 0:16.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.80 | 0:17.80 | 0:16.93 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.10 | 0:17.35 | 0:17.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.52 | 0:15.97 | 0:15.71 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.18 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.67 | 0:17.12 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.00 | 0:22.49 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Solid win last run here. Displays good early speed. Producing consistent results this preparation. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 13/10/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.83 | 0:15.83 | 0:15.80 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $1.90 |
| 3/6 | 26/09/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $1,480.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.40 | 0:17.16 | 0:17.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.44 | 0:17.33 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.44 | 0:17.22 | 0:17.12 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.69 | 0:17.21 | 0:17.07 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 29/08/2026 | 3 | GR 4 | $1,480.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.54 | 0:17.42 | 0:17.03 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
Stats
Comments
Tidy run when 2nd last start around here. Has shown early pace in races to date. Rates as one of the key chances.
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 | 16/10/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.99 | 0:15.96 | 0:15.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.97 | 0:15.97 | 0:15.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/09/2026 | 27 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.34 | 0:15.81 | 0:15.81 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 30/08/2026 | 6 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.11 | 0:16.63 | 0:16.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.9L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/08/2026 | 3 | Rank Limit - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Traralgon | 350m | 0:20.34 | 0:20.34 | 0:20.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |
| 5/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Healesville | 300m | 0:17.22 | 0:16.73 | 0:16.73 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Started at $3.00 and finished 4th last run at Richmond. Giving another go here. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.60 | 0:18.37 | 0:18.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/5 | 10/09/2026 | 63 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.25 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $3.40 |
| 5/6 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.92 | 0:17.66 | 0:17.41 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.75 | 0:17.53 | 0:17.41 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/06/2026 | 9 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.99 | 0:17.72 | 0:17.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 99/1 | 06/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:22.72 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Started at $11.00 and clearly outclassed when 8th last time here and dropping back to a shorter trip. Won't be far away during the run. Running with confidence this preparation. Not without a chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 09/10/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.02 | 0:23.27 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $1,480.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.50 | 0:17.50 | 0:17.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.38 | 0:15.89 | 0:15.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 19/09/2026 | 2 | GR 3/4 | $1,580.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.69 | 0:17.31 | 0:17.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | NG | $1,580.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.67 | 0:25.02 | 0:24.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 |
| 99/2 | 08/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.07 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Odds of $51.00 and disappointing display when 7th last run at Nowra but drawn nicely. Back in trip. Others much better.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 21/10/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.20 | 0:20.69 | 0:20.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $1.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:22.13 | 0:20.84 | 0:20.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 18.3L | $46.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.60 | 0:21.07 | 0:20.40 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.6L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/09/2026 | 62 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.28 | 0:20.65 | 0:20.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.71 | 0:20.46 | 0:19.97 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.90 | 0:19.52 | 0:19.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:20.19 | 0:19.71 | 0:19.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
At $6.00 ran 4th last run at Taree. Could feature here.
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 | 17/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.76 | 0:17.28 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/10/2026 | 6 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.80 | 0:15.80 | 0:15.80 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 07/10/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.90 | 0:17.46 | 0:17.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $6.50 |
| 99/2 | 26/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | N/A | 0:17.58 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Odds of $101.00 and tailed off to finish 6th last start around here. Likely to be well placed early. Have to look elsewhere.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/09/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.40 | 0:15.89 | 0:15.81 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.01 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.3L | $71.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.78 | 0:22.80 | 0:22.80 | N/A | 5 |
| 14.0L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/08/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.50 | 0:17.74 | 0:17.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.8L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/08/2026 | 22 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.54 | 0:15.62 | 0:15.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.3L | $67.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.32 | 0:15.94 | 0:15.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 99/3 | 19/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 23.55 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 99/2 | 09/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 23.83 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.71L | $0.00 |