The Gardens Race 9 - Ladbrokes Popular Srm
QUEEN LOCH (4) was below best last time but the start prior was a Grade 5 winner in the quickest time on the card at Taree Super Track over 300m in a Grade 5. Will find this more suitable and can atone. HEY MAC (3) broke from the inside draw and filled a minor placing last start, beaten only half a length (22.12) behind Ruby Juan at Gosford. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last start despite being beaten. Must be included in calculations. MARRA LAD (5) has a strong record this journey here with two wins and a minor from six starts. Missed the frame latest (18.12) when eighth over 300m at Taree Super Track in a Grade 5. Suited here and expected to run well. HECTIC BLUE (2) has definite claims at her first try at this journey.
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Taree Super Track over 300m in 17.84. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when seventh over 300m at Taree Super Track at Grade 5 level. Well below best last time but expecting sharp improvement.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 11/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.22 | 0:17.43 | 0:17.13 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.3L | $61.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.84 | 0:17.84 | 0:17.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.53 | 0:17.90 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.0L | $20.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:19.07 | 0:18.39 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $14.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.42 | 0:17.89 | 0:17.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/02/2026 | 49 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.25 | 0:17.29 | 0:17.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.8L | $91.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/12/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.31 | 0:17.62 | 0:17.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $34.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but was in the minors two on end prior to that, the most recent when second (22.71) over 388m at Gosford. Aided by a low draw but will need a little luck to feature.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.70 | 0:22.36 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.34 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 23/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.98 | 0:19.82 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.80 |
| 6/6 | 20/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.79 | 0:23.04 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/02/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.56 | 0:19.97 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $46.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.69 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.3L | $20.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was edged out last time at Gosford when beaten just half a length but did clock an outstanding 22.12 for the 388m trip. Hard to top with a repeat of that run.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 10/03/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.12 | 0:22.09 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 2/8 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.88 | 0:15.84 | 0:15.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 6/8 | 17/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.84 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/02/2026 | 31 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.68 | 0:15.68 | 0:15.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.15 | 0:15.89 | 0:15.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.67 | 0:15.67 | 0:15.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $1.80 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at Taree Super Track over 300m. Last start finished 6th in a Grade 5 on March 12 over 272m at this track behind My Wee Lass beaten 6 lengths (16.37). Yet to win but has been in the money two times from four starts off this draw. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 12/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.37 | 0:15.95 | 0:15.84 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 07/03/2026 | 26 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.48 | 0:17.48 | 0:17.48 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $2.70 |
| 0/8 | 09/02/2026 | 16 | GR 4/5 | $1,480.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:24.35 | 0:17.42 | 0:17.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 99.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $1,480.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.37 | 0:17.37 | 0:17.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.32 | 0:17.32 | 0:17.13 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 10/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.27 | 0:17.27 | 0:17.27 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 03/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.48 | 0:17.48 | 0:17.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.50 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished last in a Grade 5 on March 11 over 300m at Taree Super Track behind Tangles Tippett beaten 8 lengths (18.12). Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 11/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.12 | 0:17.53 | 0:17.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $4.60 |
| 5/6 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.01 | 0:17.74 | 0:17.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.87 | 0:15.87 | 0:15.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.52 | 0:17.52 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 7/8 | 18/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.96 | 0:17.49 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 15/02/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $1,480.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.98 | 0:17.67 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.73 | 0:17.60 | 0:17.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 99/3 | 08/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 272m | N/A | 0:16.08 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| -1.86L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at Taree Super Track over 300m in 17.65. Followed that up with a minor placing over 300m at Taree Super Track at Grade 5 three days ago. Looking to others this time.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.75 | 0:17.67 | 0:17.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 06/03/2026 | 9 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.65 | 0:17.65 | 0:17.37 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.79 | 0:17.39 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/02/2026 | 3 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.93 | 0:17.63 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/02/2026 | 6 | MDN | $1,100.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.98 | 0:17.63 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/02/2026 | 72 | MDN | $1,100.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.42 | 0:17.69 | 0:17.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/11/2025 | 21 | MDN | $1,790.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.46 | 0:15.75 | 0:15.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |
Stats
Comments
At the last start finished 5th on March 10 over 388m at Gosford behind Simply Juan beaten 4 lengths (22.56) in a Grade 5. Not far away last start. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.30 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.89 | 0:19.45 | 0:19.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.09 | 0:19.53 | 0:19.38 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $46.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/02/2026 | 51 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.30 | 0:19.52 | 0:19.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.0L | $67.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/12/2025 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.38 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
| 99/1 | 18/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | N/A | 0:25.65 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| -2.71L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 13/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.58 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.43L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
He hasn't been setting the track on fire and faces tougher opposition here. Not here on recent form.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 11/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.09 | 0:17.67 | 0:17.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $61.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.00 | 0:17.50 | 0:17.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $91.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/02/2026 | 3 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.36 | 0:23.22 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 5 |
| 16.3L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.22 | 0:17.40 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.8L | $81.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.07 | 0:17.97 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.66 | 0:17.74 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/02/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.62 | 0:17.70 | 0:17.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.3L | $13.00 |
| 99/3 | 29/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 388m | N/A | 0:23.11 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.71L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fifth over 300m at Taree Super Track, beaten 6 lengths (18.24) behind Ivy Star in a Grade 5 on March 6. Failed to threaten last start and looks tested again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.24 | 0:17.79 | 0:17.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.42 | 0:15.87 | 0:15.76 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.08 | 0:17.90 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.62 | 0:17.90 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.22 | 0:17.67 | 0:17.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 04/02/2026 | 98 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.37 | 0:17.69 | 0:17.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $31.00 |
| 99/3 | 08/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 272m | N/A | 0:16.08 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 7.43L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Ended last campaign with a fifth (23.57) in a GR 5 at Gosford and returns after a three-and-a-half months break. Has had two fresh up runs and has recorded the one placing. Tough field and looking to others this time.
Last Starts 101 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 02/12/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.57 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/11/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,100.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:24.01 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 18.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.26 | 0:18.61 | 0:18.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.42 | 0:18.07 | 0:17.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/11/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.52 | 0:17.64 | 0:17.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/10/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.39 | 0:22.34 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.0L | $81.00 |