The Gardens Race 8 - Grnsw Middle Distance Series
EL REY (2) was below best last time at Wentworth Park (30.46) in a Grade 5, finishing a 9 length fifth. Has two wins already from this draw. Looks a leading chance on best. MAJOR FLIRT (5) has missed the frame at his last couple of starts but just a few runs back broke the clock when winning over 520m at Wentworth Park, taking a Grade 5 in a powerful 29.74. Expecting another bold showing. LIGHTNING HUNTER (7) goes very well this trip starting 12 times for four wins and five minors. Hit the frame latest (30.19) when second at Taree Super Track in a Grade 4/5. Among the main chances. SPIN AROUND BLUE (1) is in the mix after a close-up placing last start.
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back over 525m at Taree Super Track. Last start he finished 2nd in a Grade 5 on March 9 over 450m at Maitland behind Snoopy's Ethics beaten 0.8 lengths (25.56). Draw likely to suit. Solid showing expected.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.56 | 0:25.51 | 0:25.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.54 | 0:30.54 | 0:30.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 7/8 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | NG | $13,530.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:36.23 | 0:35.23 | 0:35.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 14.3L | $151.00 |
| 4/4 | 20/02/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $9,650.00 | Richmond | 622m | 0:35.81 | 0:35.22 | 0:35.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $67.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/02/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.52 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.96 | 0:30.32 | 0:30.32 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $5.50 |
| 99/1 | 14/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | N/A | 0:30.63 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| -0.86L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 18/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 520m | N/A | 0:30.27 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hasn't been that impressive recently but he does have good record over this track and distance. Has run blistering time here with a 34.42 PB at the distance. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $3.10 |
| 6/7 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,650.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.37 | 0:34.90 | 0:34.90 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,500.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:34.42 | 0:34.42 | 0:34.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.20 |
| 6/8 | 07/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $2.50 |
| 5/7 | 29/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $6,310.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.30 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $4.60 |
| 99/1 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 388m | N/A | 0:21.85 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Form has been solid with minor placings at his last four starts. Last time out finished 3rd over 520m at Wentworth Park beaten 9 lengths (30.21) behind Dennis Keeping in a Grade 5 on February 21. Others preferred on this occasion.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 21/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.23 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.40 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/02/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.07 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 24/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.68 | 0:29.45 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.80 |
| 4/6 | 16/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.31 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 10/01/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.10 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished last over 520m at Wentworth Park beaten 6 lengths (30.26) behind Taw Major in a NG on March 7. Rates highly and looks tough to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | NG | $10,500.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $9,650.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.61 | 0:34.90 | 0:34.90 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.74 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/02/2026 | 8 | NG | $10,500.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:34.78 | 0:34.42 | 0:34.42 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.38 | 0:29.38 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $1.90 |
| 8/8 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.66 | 0:34.08 | 0:34.08 | N/A | 7 |
| 22.5L | $31.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when second (30.19) over 525m at Taree Super Track. Jumps from a wide draw. Deserves respect.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.19 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.96 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $9,650.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.08 | 0:34.90 | 0:34.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | NG | $10,500.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:34.96 | 0:34.42 | 0:34.42 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 31/01/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:34.59 | 0:34.08 | 0:34.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:34.70 | 0:34.52 | 0:34.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 99/1 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | N/A | 0:17.59 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.57L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 21/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 320m | N/A | 0:18.18 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |