The Gardens Race 8 - Mark Hughes Foundation
GIVE IT TIME (4) missed the frame latest (23.37) when fifth over 400m at this track in a Grade 5. Expected to go close. NABIAC JACK (2) has shown good improvement at his last two starts, hitting the frame latest when 2nd at Taree Super Track over 300m. Can measure up. KILCOY PEARL (1) has shown good improvement at her last two starts, hitting the frame latest when 3rd at Richmond over 320m. Expected to be in the finish again. HUXLEY'S ROCKET (5) impressed in her speedy 22.85 win last time. Looks an each way chance.
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 3rd over 320m at Richmond beaten 1.75 lengths (18.44) behind Hot Mess Express in a Grade 5 on October 25. Has been around the mark at her last couple and should make her presence felt.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.44 | 0:18.32 | 0:18.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.65 | 0:18.24 | 0:17.96 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.84 | 0:22.87 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.19 | 0:22.03 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.5L | $46.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.25 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.70 |
| 6/6 | 25/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.49 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 2nd over 300m at Taree Super Track beaten 0.8 lengths (17.60) behind Angelic Baroque in a Grade 5 on October 28. Found one better last time. Well placed and worth following up.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.60 | 0:17.56 | 0:17.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.77 | 0:17.26 | 0:16.92 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.88 | 0:17.22 | 0:16.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.64 | 0:17.62 | 0:17.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.65 | 0:17.13 | 0:17.01 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.67 | 0:17.16 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.77 | 0:17.67 | 0:17.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.4L | $16.00 |
| 99/3 | 05/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | N/A | 0:17.85 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.86L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 04/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.33 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 100.57L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
He hasn't been setting the track on fire and faces tougher opposition here. Others preferred at this stage.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/10/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.13 | 0:18.82 | 0:18.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $20.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.89 | 0:18.36 | 0:18.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $27.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/09/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:18.76 | 0:18.50 | 0:18.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 07/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.05 | 0:18.98 | 0:18.38 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/08/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.50 | 0:19.62 | 0:19.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 24/08/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Dubbo | 318m | 0:19.01 | 0:18.40 | 0:18.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $18.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hasn't threatened at her last couple but she does have good record over this track and distance. Leading chance who should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 22/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.37 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $3.20 |
| 6/8 | 17/10/2026 | 161 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.79 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 09/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 01/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,420.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.80 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $1.75 |
| 1/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 400m in 22.85 last start, beating Roxy All Over. Key chance again.
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 | 22/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/6 | 02/10/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.27 | 0:23.18 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.90 |
| 8/8 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.57 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.10 | 0:22.40 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (30.47) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing seventh and beaten 4.5 lengths. Has two wins and four placings from 11 starts from the draw. Others appear better placed.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 22/10/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.47 | 0:30.15 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.56 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.02 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.03 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.23 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.42 | 0:23.29 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.40 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 400m at this track. Thereabouts last time others preferred this line-up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 23/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.49 | 0:23.09 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 16/10/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.66 | 0:23.29 | 0:22.72 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.40 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.38 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.31 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.57 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when third (16.05) over 272m at this track. Wide draw here. Top-three aspirations.
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 | 24/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.05 | 0:15.89 | 0:15.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 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 |