The Gardens Race 11 - Ladbrokes Blackbook
SLICK SAND (1) tackled this course and distance last time but dropped out and failed to finish. Can find winning form this time. HOMER MULWEE (2) boasts a strong record this journey with four wins and two minors from eight tries. Missed the frame latest (23.33) when fifth over 400m at this track in a Grade 5. Suited here and expected to run well. QUICK THINKIN' (6) goes very well over this trip including two wins. Below best last time at this track (23.48) in a Grade 5, finishing a 10 length fourth. Can feature in the finish. ELLA KNOWS (8) can finish much closer after missing a cheque at this track last start.
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Comments
Returns from a four-and-a-half months spell after failing to finish last time at this course and distance. Rates a top chance on best and should go close here fresh.
Last Starts 131 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:29.56 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.41 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/11/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.17 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/10/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.82 | 0:23.36 | 0:22.84 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.51 | 0:20.00 | 0:19.81 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/10/2025 | 93 | GR 4/5 | $2,490.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:21.42 | 0:19.83 | 0:19.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 22.5L | $19.00 |
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Comments
Hasn't threatened at her last couple but she does have good record over this track and distance. Has clocked a scorching 22.55 here at this trip. Leading player.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/03/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:22.61 | 0:22.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.3L | $2.90 |
| 4/7 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/02/2026 | 20 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.74 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | The Gardens | 600m | 0:35.35 | 0:34.08 | 0:34.08 | N/A | 6 |
| 18.0L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.71 | 0:29.19 | 0:29.19 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.74 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.20 |
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Comments
Goes well at this track and trip. Last start finished 5th in a Grade 5 on March 21 over 400m at this track behind Flying Monkey's beaten 9 lengths (23.50). Major threat on best form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 21/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.50 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Grafton | 450m | 0:26.36 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 16.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.08 | 0:23.08 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 18/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.67 | 0:17.49 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.78 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.8L | $4.00 |
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Comments
Scored by 2 lengths last time (22.84) in a Grade 5 over 400m at this track. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed two times. Tough field and looking to others this time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 06/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.35 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.8L | $16.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/02/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.64 | 0:23.35 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Temora | 330m | 0:19.60 | 0:18.76 | 0:18.76 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.0L | $4.40 |
| 3/7 | 04/02/2026 | 37 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Temora | 330m | 0:19.35 | 0:18.96 | 0:18.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 450m | 0:25.63 | 0:25.45 | 0:25.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
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Comments
Needs to do more than recent efforts, the latest a seventh over 400m at this track. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 14/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.55 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.33 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.09 | 0:22.56 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,840.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.29 | 0:22.22 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/02/2026 | 23 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.35 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.35 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $3.80 |
Stats
Comments
Was strongly supported last time but ran below expectations when fourth over 400m at this track in 23.48. Top chance if at his best.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $7,330.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.48 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 07/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.00 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 02/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:24.87 | 0:24.87 | 0:24.87 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.62 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.40 | 0:30.40 | 0:30.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $1.50 |
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Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 400m at Maitland. Prepared to risk on this occasion.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.15 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $46.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.07 | 0:22.45 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/01/2026 | 41 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.94 | 0:23.18 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.8L | $46.00 |
| 5/5 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.65 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.5L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/11/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.63 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/11/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.00 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
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Comments
Could only manage sixth last time but the start prior hit the frame at double figure odds when second (22.79) over 400m at this track. Has a wide draw to navigate but capable of a better result.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.64 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/7 | 14/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.57 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 17.5L | $2.90 |
| 6/6 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.80 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/02/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.09 | 0:30.09 | 0:30.09 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 07/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 99/3 | 27/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.01 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.71L | $0.00 |