The Gardens Race 3 - The Cheeto - March 21 0-1 Win
HELLO PRETZEL (1) stalked the lead then burst clear to score (30.04) at this track in a Maiden over 515m. Ran one of the fastest times on the program in her latest win. Looks the one to beat. SHE'S MALICIOUS (6) spotted a start but wound up strongly late and finished third and beaten 0.8 lengths (30.09) at this track in Maiden. Expected to be in this for a long way. ZIPPING MAUDIE (8) continues to race well but is struggling to break through, placing at her last four runs. Last start finished 3rd on March 16 over 400m at Maitland behind Monsoon Ethics beaten 3.5 lengths (22.63) in a Maiden. Ready to find winning form. KAELIX NITRO (4) is worth consideration.
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Comments
Caught the eye on debut when hit the ground running from the squeeze draw with a fast early split, paving the way for a neck win at this track over 515m in 30.04. Promising type and can make it back to back wins.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.04 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.76 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.60 |
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Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.75) when sixth over 520m at Wentworth Park in a Maiden. Starts from box 2 for the first time here. Tough line-up and places prospects appear best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 12/03/2026 | 6 | MDN | $2,310.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.75 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.38 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 20.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 27/02/2026 | 23 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.65 | 0:30.57 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 04/02/2026 | 3 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.96 | 0:18.77 | 0:17.99 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 01/02/2026 | 6 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.64 | 0:18.56 | 0:18.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/7 | 26/01/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.58 | 0:21.41 | 0:20.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
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Comments
Could only manage fourth last time but placed two on end prior to that, the latest at double-figure odds when second (29.71) over 515m at this track. Aided by a low draw but looks safely held.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/03/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.57 | 0:29.89 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/02/2026 | 63 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.71 | 0:29.57 | 0:29.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/12/2025 | 17 | MX | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/12/2025 | 4 | MX | $3,110.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.54 | 0:30.77 | 0:30.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/11/2025 | 92 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/08/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.75 | 0:29.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $14.00 |
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Comments
At the last outing finished 4th on March 16 over 400m at Maitland behind Ultimate Ethics beaten 10 lengths (23.26) in a Grade 5. Looks a solid hope.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 16/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.54 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.3L | $3.70 |
| 6/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.59 | 0:23.27 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 26/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.81 | 0:23.16 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/02/2026 | 19 | MX | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.94 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 5 |
| 19.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.69 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.3L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/01/2026 | 4 | MX | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
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Comments
Ran a better race when third behind Hello Pretzel at this track last start over 515m (30.09). Right in the mix.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | 27 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.09 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.76 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 0/8 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $6,580.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:36.65 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 5 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
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Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when second (30.06) over 515m at this track. Jumps from the outside. Has to do a bit more.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 13/03/2026 | 9 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.06 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.76 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/03/2026 | 19 | MX | $3,140.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.79 | 0:30.29 | 0:29.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $21.00 |
| 99/3 | 01/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Richmond | 320m | N/A | 0:18.51 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.29L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:21.29 | 0:20.32 | 0:19.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.8L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 06/02/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.91 | 0:20.00 | 0:19.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.0L | $19.00 |
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Comments
Has raced six times and is overdue for a win, the latest offering a third (22.63) over 400m at Maitland. Can sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/03/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.39 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | 28 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/6 | 12/02/2026 | 21 | MDN | $2,310.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.44 | 0:30.18 | 0:29.40 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,310.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.67 | 0:30.24 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/01/2026 | 18 | MDN | $2,310.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.43 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/12/2025 | - | MDN | $1,790.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.95 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.0L | $1.55 |