The Gardens Race 11 - Ladbrokes Popular Srm
HECTIC BLUE (7) comes off an average performance last start when fifth at Gunnedah over 340m behind Robin Cargo (20.51) in a Grade 5. Placed at her previous run. Safe beginner but wide box to overcome and will need some luck. Has claims if she runs up to expectations. KALANI MISS (8) finished well back at this track last time when a 8 length fifth (30.24) but scored five back at this track (23.08). Form from her last run is proving to be solid. One of the better hopes. MAJOR FORTE (6) finished well back at this track last time when a 8 length fifth (23.53) but scored three back at Maitland (22.56). Speedy beginner who can find the front despite the tricky draw. Great chance to atone. WONKY KEY DONKEY (1) can find the frame without surprising.
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors two back when third (23.27) over 400m at this track. Aided by the inside draw and can measure up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 13/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.58 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.5L | $27.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.27 | 0:23.09 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/02/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.24 | 0:18.06 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/02/2026 | 33 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.29 | 0:17.78 | 0:17.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.97 | 0:17.51 | 0:16.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.96 | 0:17.37 | 0:17.24 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $18.00 |
Stats
Comments
Ended last campaign with a fourth (23.37) in a GR 5 at this track and returns after a 11 weeks break. Looks a danger to the top hope.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 03/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.37 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/5 | 29/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Maitland | 565m | 0:32.89 | 0:31.51 | 0:31.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 19.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | MX | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $4.80 |
| 5/7 | 13/12/2025 | 13 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.31 | 0:30.14 | 0:29.88 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/11/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:26.17 | 0:25.45 | 0:24.88 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/11/2025 | 19 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.43 | 0:30.04 | 0:29.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $71.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished seventh on March 13 over 400m at this track behind You Never Lose, beaten 15 lengths (23.55) in a Mix 2/3. This will test.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.55 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.0L | $81.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/03/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.59 | 0:23.54 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/02/2026 | 6 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.94 | 0:23.22 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.22 | 0:17.85 | 0:17.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 15/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.90 | 0:17.90 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.58 | 0:23.04 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $46.00 |
| 99/1 | 01/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 23.09 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Finished third last start (18.50) over 320m at Richmond. Squeeze draw to overcome. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.50 | 0:18.28 | 0:17.87 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.93 | 0:18.44 | 0:18.00 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,840.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.36 | 0:23.00 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $27.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.19 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.41 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 31/12/2025 | 87 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.26 | 0:23.10 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/10/2025 | - | MDN | $1,790.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.43 | 0:18.43 | 0:17.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
Stats
Comments
Jumped well at Richmond two runs back then again settled forward and finished second at Maitland last start over 400m. Safe beginner who is expected to take running down despite the draw.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 16/03/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.54 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.49 | 0:18.49 | 0:18.05 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 18/02/2026 | 35 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.32 | 0:18.32 | 0:18.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 14/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:19.51 | 0:18.31 | 0:18.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 17.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/01/2026 | 11 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.82 | 0:18.47 | 0:18.12 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/12/2025 | 26 | MDN | $850.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.10 | 0:17.00 | 0:17.00 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.8L | $2.70 |
Stats
Comments
Showing promise but missed the frame last start when fifth at this track. Form solid prior to that including a win at Maitland three back. Best figures puts him right in this and well worth another chance.
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 | 13/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.53 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 09/03/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.24 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 02/03/2026 | 33 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/01/2026 | 11 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.10 | 0:17.70 | 0:17.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 17/01/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.37 | 0:15.93 | 0:15.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 5th in a Grade 5 on March 18 over 340m at Gunnedah behind Robin Cargo beaten 12 lengths (20.51). Solid beginner who will take catching from out wide.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.51 | 0:19.65 | 0:19.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 14/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.27 | 0:16.08 | 0:15.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $14.00 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Won over this track and trip. Last start finished 5th over 515m at this track beaten 8 lengths (30.24) behind Ella Knows in a Grade 5 on February 7. Some good form is emerging from that last run. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.24 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.64 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 3 |
| 17.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/01/2026 | 22 | MX | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.56 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 02/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.45 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/6 | 27/12/2025 | - | MDN | $1,790.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.08 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |