The Gardens Race 3 - Christmas Parties At The Gardens
IRISH LAD (3) produced a moderate performance last time when fifth at Gosford over 388m behind Old Friends (22.86) in a Grade 5. Was in the money the start prior. Ready to return to form. RUNAWAY SAM (5) missed the frame last time, finishing 6th (17.98) last time in a Grade 5 at Taree Super Track. Form here at the trip excellent including three wins. Remains without a win from the draw but has been in the placings three times from three attempts. Has ability and can atone. LITTLE WHACKER (1) finds it hard to break through. Has hit the frame at her last three runs, the latest finishing third (17.78) at Taree Super Track. Form at the trip sound including six wins. Expected to feature. TINY MISTRESS (2) is not to be discarded.
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Comments
Suited by inside box. Last start finished 3rd in a Mix 3/4 on November 4 over 300m at Taree Super Track behind Not Definite beaten 4.5 lengths (17.78). Looks a strong winning hope.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/11/2026 | 4 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.78 | 0:17.47 | 0:16.98 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $1,580.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.75 | 0:17.36 | 0:17.07 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $27.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.14 | 0:15.54 | 0:15.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.67 | 0:15.96 | 0:15.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.28 | 0:15.83 | 0:15.80 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $20.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/10/2026 | 4 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.89 | 0:17.61 | 0:17.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $20.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.98 | 0:15.97 | 0:15.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 99/3 | 19/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.41 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5.29L | $0.00 |
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Has finished fifth at the last two runs, both at Taree Super Track, the latest when beaten 6 lengths behind Mulwee Jaffa over 300m. Major threat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 31/10/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.88 | 0:17.43 | 0:17.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.82 | 0:17.28 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.63 | 0:23.24 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.16 | 0:17.66 | 0:17.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $46.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.16 | 0:15.97 | 0:15.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $35.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.82 | 0:17.47 | 0:17.03 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $19.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 5th over 388m at Gosford beaten 9 lengths (22.86) behind Old Friends in a Grade 5 on November 5. Fought on last time. Has the ability and right in the mix.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 05/11/2026 | 78 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.20 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.78 | 0:17.75 | 0:17.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 15/08/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.48 | 0:17.48 | 0:17.15 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 05/08/2026 | 4 | MDN | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.39 | 0:17.39 | 0:17.25 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,100.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.56 | 0:17.56 | 0:17.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 25/07/2026 | 93 | MDN | $1,100.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.81 | 0:17.61 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $1.60 |
| 7/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.84 | 0:22.22 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 23.0L | $3.40 |
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Comments
Scored by 3.5 lengths last time (17.70) in a Grade 5 over 300m at Taree Super Track. Placed at all two starts from this draw. Looks a place chance at best.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 19/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.70 | 0:17.70 | 0:17.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 15/08/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.77 | 0:17.70 | 0:17.15 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
| 7/8 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.16 | 0:17.30 | 0:17.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 25/07/2026 | 38 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.96 | 0:17.58 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 17/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.16 | 0:19.75 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.58 | 0:23.33 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
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Comments
Ordinary effort last start when he was slow out over 300m at Taree Super Track. Prior to that won by 1.75 lengths at this track (15.89) beating My Julia in a Grade 5 on October 24. Yet to win but has been in the money three times from three starts off this box. Right in the mix.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 04/11/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.98 | 0:17.48 | 0:16.98 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 24/10/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.89 | 0:15.89 | 0:15.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 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 | $4.60 |
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Comments
Finished third last time (16.43) over 272m at this track. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/10/2026 | 22 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.43 | 0:15.96 | 0:15.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.30 |
| 8/8 | 24/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.24 | 0:22.07 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.95 | 0:15.95 | 0:15.95 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.80 |
| 6/8 | 05/09/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.80 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 29/08/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.07 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $16.00 |
Stats
Comments
Recent form has been ordinary and he is facing a tougher line up. Needs to do more. Others better.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $1,480.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.66 | 0:17.47 | 0:17.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 08/08/2026 | 9 | GR 4 | $1,480.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.83 | 0:17.57 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.30 |
| 6/8 | 30/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.95 | 0:17.49 | 0:16.87 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.42 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $35.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/07/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:16.77 | 0:16.57 | 0:16.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.9L | $20.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.02 | 0:19.74 | 0:19.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
| 99/1 | 15/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | N/A | 0:19.84 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 6.57L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Goes well at this track and trip. Latest effort finished last on October 23 over 400m at this track behind Rhonda's Rupees beaten 53 lengths (26.27) in a Grade 5. Didn't show up last start but give her another chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 23/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:26.27 | 0:22.52 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 53.5L | $4.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/10/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 26/09/2026 | 26 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.81 | 0:15.81 | 0:15.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/7 | 31/08/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/08/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.13 | 0:17.70 | 0:17.26 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.90 |
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Comments
Finished off last campaign with a fifth (17.99) in a GR 5 at Richmond Straight three-and-a-half months ago. Prepared to watch this time.
Last Starts 106 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.99 | 0:17.52 | 0:17.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.11 | 0:17.90 | 0:17.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.13 | 0:17.90 | 0:17.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $2.10 |
| 8/8 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.52 | 0:17.59 | 0:17.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.96 | 0:17.59 | 0:17.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/06/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.88 | 0:17.88 | 0:17.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $1.30 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 272m at this track. Hard to entertain this time.
Last Starts 41 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 |