The Gardens Race 8 - Ladbrokes Popular Srm
ZIPPING OSAKA (1) has been hard to follow lately, running fourth (22.59) last time but prior to that ran very well when placed at this track. Likely to improve sharply this time. MR. SPECKLE (7) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing seventh (22.95) last time in a Grade 4/5 at Gosford. Form here sound including four wins. In the mix. GRETZKY (2) was game in defeat at the latest run, finishing third and beaten 1.75 lengths (23.11) behind Curyo Dancer at this track. Must be included in calculations. HUXLEY'S ROCKET (4) has strong credentials over this journey.
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Missed the frame latest (22.59) when fourth over 388m at Gosford in a NG. Box stats strong with two wins and two placings from five starts. Leading player.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 03/11/2026 | 3 | NG | $1,580.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.26 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.44 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/6 | 22/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.54 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.29 | 0:23.29 | 0:22.72 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.56 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.09 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
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Comments
Last start finished 3rd over 400m at this track beaten 1.75 lengths (23.11) behind Curyo Dancer in a Mix 1/2/3 on October 31. Thereabouts of late and rates highly this line-up. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 31/10/2026 | 8 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.11 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
| 3/7 | 23/10/2026 | 34 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.34 | 0:22.80 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 19/09/2026 | 51 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.41 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $18.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.93 | 0:17.38 | 0:17.38 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.86 | 0:17.44 | 0:17.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/07/2026 | 82 | NG | $2,660.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.91 | 0:17.27 | 0:17.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |
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Comments
Got back last start and could only manage seventh but before that won by 1.75 lengths at this track (23.01) beating Mrs. Miniver in a Grade 5 on September 19. Other runners look much more appealing.
Last Starts 6 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 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.76 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.5L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.01 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.79 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/09/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.02 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.94 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.5L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.31 | 0:23.27 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $51.00 |
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Comments
Good effort to win last start by 3 lengths over 400m at this track in a handy (23.04), beating Kilcoy Pearl. In line for a hat-trick. Must include.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 31/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:23.04 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
| 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 |
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Comments
Form has been solid with minor placings at her last three starts. Last time out finished 2nd over 400m at this track beaten 5.5 lengths (23.04) behind Rhonda's Rupees in a Grade 5 on October 31. No easier here so may struggle.
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 | 31/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 24/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.06 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:23.29 | 0:22.72 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.25 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/10/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.19 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 17/09/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $5,940.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.47 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $16.00 |
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Comments
Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by half a length in 15.96, beating Merry Myrtle. Last start finished 6th on October 22 over 400m at this track behind Reborn Destiny beaten 7 lengths (23.49) in a Grade 5. Not keen, needs to lift.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.49 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.96 | 0:15.96 | 0:15.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 4/8 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 03/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.43 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $20.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.54 | 0:22.18 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.46 | 0:23.29 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (22.95) at Gosford in a Grade 4/5, finishing seventh and beaten 8 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and two places from eight starts. Looks a leading chance.
Last Starts 1 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/11/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/10/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.37 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.23 | 0:23.02 | 0:22.72 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 10/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 17/09/2026 | 3 | GR 3/4 | $1,580.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.68 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |
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Comments
Has finished sixth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 5.5 lengths behind Kicker Zoom over 400m. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 31/10/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.31 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/10/2026 | 6 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.22 | 0:23.03 | 0:22.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/7 | 10/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 5/7 | 06/10/2026 | 4 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.18 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.28 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |