The Gardens Race 8 - Ladbrokes Popular Srm 1-2 Win
MOONLIGHT ZIPPER (3) turned in a better effort at this track last start, finishing second behind What's The Story (22.91) in a Grade 5. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Ran one of the fastest times on the program last start despite finishing in the minors. Expected to feature in the finish again. ROAD TO JERRY'S (8) had been in great form, scoring back to wins before copping a check last time and finishing fourth (23.97), beaten 9 lengths in a Grade 5 at this track. Expected to feature on best form. TRAIN OF THOUGHT (2) ran a nice race two back to fill a minor placing then got off the mark last time (23.07) at this track over 400m. Drawn well off an inside draw. Rates a leading chance again. KISS AND RUN (6) can run a bold race on best form.
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to post a big 6 lengths win at this track over 400m (23.08) beating White Dress in Maiden on February 14. Predicted to struggle on this occasion.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 14/02/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.08 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 10/02/2026 | 11 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.18 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.10 | 0:23.46 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.34 | 0:16.16 | 0:15.61 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/01/2026 | 8 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.40 | 0:23.39 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.89 | 0:16.42 | 0:15.89 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a fast early split and went on to clock 23.07 when a 3.5 lengths winner over 400m at this track. Has hit winning form and can go on with it.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.07 | 0:23.07 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 09/02/2026 | 52 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.89 | 0:15.83 | 0:15.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN | $1,790.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.64 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the ground running with a fast early sectional but found one better when runner up over 400m at this track clocking 22.91. Has a fast 22.83 PB at this course and distance. Hard to beat.
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 | 21/02/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.50 | 0:25.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 85 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.07 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | MX | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.20 |
| 3/8 | 07/11/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.36 | 0:23.34 | 0:22.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 01/11/2025 | 26 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage third but before that won by 1.5 lengths at Taree Super Track (17.68) beating Little Whacker in a Grade 5 on February 15. Looks tested in this company.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.78 | 0:17.45 | 0:17.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 15/02/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.68 | 0:17.68 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.56 | 0:19.91 | 0:19.84 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.48 | 0:20.08 | 0:19.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.72 | 0:20.02 | 0:19.94 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $20.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:22.22 | 0:20.18 | 0:19.85 | N/A | 5 |
| 29.3L | $19.00 |
Stats
Comments
Impressive performance showing plenty of speed to score by a 0.8 lengths in a Grade 5 last start at this track, clocking an outstanding 22.78 for the 400m trip. Expecting another bold showing.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 09/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 06/02/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.29 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.35 | 0:17.43 | 0:17.13 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.3L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 09/01/2026 | 34 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.10 | 0:15.89 | 0:15.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 06/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.88 | 0:23.00 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.5L | $9.50 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance after tracking the speed to win by 2 lengths at this track over 400m (23.16) beating Teapot Scandal in Grade 5 on February 21. Hard to recommend this time.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:23.16 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $1.60 |
| 5/8 | 14/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.63 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 10/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.12 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.31 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.50 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.40 | 0:21.91 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Last appeared when fourth over 400m at this track six months ago. Boxed wide but will go close with the right run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/1 | 20/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.59 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 101.86L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/08/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.97 | 0:23.33 | 0:22.79 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 22/08/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.02 | 0:23.02 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 16/08/2025 | 3 | MDN | $1,790.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 13/08/2025 | 5 | MDN | $1,790.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.86 | 0:17.54 | 0:17.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 08/08/2025 | 14 | MDN | $1,790.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.54 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 25/07/2025 | - | MDN | $1,790.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.96 | 0:23.13 | 0:22.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.8L | $23.00 |