The Gardens Race 8 - Racing Every Weekend In Newcastle
NUTS THEN BOLTS (6) ran below his best last time finishing seventh (30.89) over 515m at this track in a Grade 5. Better than the latest effort and deserves another chance. FASCINATE MARIA (8) held her own to the line last start and filled a minor placing, beaten only 0.8 lengths (30.42) behind It's A Tease at this track. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last start despite being beaten. Racing well and deserves a win. ROAD TO FAME (1) is mixing form and out of the placings last time but was a Grade 5 winner three starts ago and moves to Box 1 this time where he has performed well. Can hit the frame this time. NATE'S LAD (2) missed the placings here last start but is well-placed to bounce back.
Stats
Comments
Was a winner three back at Maitland then finished in the minors before missing the frame last time when fifth (22.82) at Maitland. Has ability and looks one of the hopes in this.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 26/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.64 | 0:22.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
| 5/6 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,520.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.25 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/09/2026 | 63 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.37 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.0L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 14 lengths behind Hot To Stop over 515m. Leading chance on best form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,750.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.72 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.40 | 0:29.53 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.3L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/10/2026 | 224 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.65 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.3L | $81.00 |
| 99/2 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 400m | N/A | 0:22.79 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.71L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.51 | 0:30.40 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 515m at this track. Better off looking to others.
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 | 31/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.29 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.8L | $27.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/10/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.58 | 0:30.18 | 0:30.18 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/10/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.34 | 0:30.37 | 0:30.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.95 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $6,700.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.50 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.5L | $67.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.18 | 0:29.51 | 0:28.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.5L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has shown little speed out of the boxes and drifts back in her races. The latest effort was a 11 length sixth over 520m at Richmond. Predicted to struggle on this occasion.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 30/09/2026 | 35 | MX | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.54 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.76 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.60 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.8L | $46.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/08/2026 | 5 | MX | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.70 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.3L | $27.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/08/2026 | 8 | MDN | $1,970.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.38 | 0:30.38 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/6 | 06/08/2026 | 6 | MDN | $2,410.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.52 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $46.00 |
| 6/6 | 31/07/2026 | 5 | MX | $3,240.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:36.84 | 0:35.61 | 0:35.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 17.5L | $35.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last start when a 20 length seventh (30.89) at this track. Previous form sound including a win three back at this track. Rates strongly and can return to winning form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 31/10/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.89 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 20.3L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.10 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 03/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 29/09/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.25 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 04/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 29/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.25 | 0:23.25 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.80 |
Stats
Comments
Is back up to 515m which has been an issue in the past. Last appeared when fourth over 400m at this track a week ago. Others better.
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 | 30/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.47 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 22/10/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:23.00 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.15 | 0:23.06 | 0:22.72 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/10/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.54 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.8L | $46.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/09/2026 | 4 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.70 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.37 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has hit the frame the last couple. Finished third at this track latest but prior to that recorded a respectable 22.88 over 400m finishing third at this track. Has the ability and looks hard to top.
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 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,950.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.42 | 0:30.36 | 0:30.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/10/2026 | 6 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.4L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.35 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 10/10/2026 | 8 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.20 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/09/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,420.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.30 | 0:29.31 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.0L | $51.00 |