The Gardens Race 2 - George Darby Hotel - A New Era Begins
JASPER DARKE (2) has a strong record this track and trip with 14 wins and 15 placings from 37 starts. Missed the frame latest (30.15) when fourth over 515m at this track in a Grade 4/5. Has the ability and looks a key chance here. LISA'S VOGUE (7) has some solid form under her belt and proved too classy last time to win by 2.25 lengths at this track in a handy 23.04 beating Stock's Gift. Safe beginner but wide box to overcome and will need some luck. Likely to be in the finish. KENZIES COMET (1) won by 2.25 lengths last start at this track 272m in a respectable 15.66. Bold showing expected again. FASCINATE GLORY (3) has claims again if she runs up to the latest effort.
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Has been in tremendous form, putting three wins together. Last start won by 2.25 lengths at this track (15.66) beating Weffalee Shield in a Free For All on March 14. That last win was in the quickest time on the card. Stick with her.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 14/03/2026 | 9 | FFA | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.66 | 0:15.66 | 0:15.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 05/03/2026 | 6 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.13 | 0:22.13 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 27/02/2026 | 3 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.78 | 0:15.78 | 0:15.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 3/8 | 24/02/2026 | 6 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.25 | 0:22.21 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.45 | 0:17.45 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 09/02/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.84 | 0:15.81 | 0:15.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (30.15) at this track in a Grade 4/5, finishing fourth and beaten 8 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and four places from eight starts. Looks suited here and rates a leading chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 27/03/2026 | 20 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $3.90 |
| 5/6 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.15 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/4 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.36 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $4.20 |
| 3/4 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.86 | 0:29.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $1.80 |
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Comments
Good effort to win last start by a nose over 272m at this track in a handy (15.83), beating Wow Party Time. Capable of a good showing.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.83 | 0:15.83 | 0:15.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.20 | 0:16.16 | 0:16.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 06/03/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.19 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.10 | 0:23.10 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $2.50 |
| 8/8 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:31.46 | 0:30.50 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.19 | 0:22.94 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 17.8L | $8.00 |
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Comments
Missed the frame latest (23.54) when eighth over 400m at this track in a Mix 1/2/3. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and four places from 10 starts. Will need some luck to feature.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | 16 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.54 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 12/03/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.84 | 0:15.84 | 0:15.84 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 06/03/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.87 | 0:15.87 | 0:15.87 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/02/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.04 | 0:16.02 | 0:16.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 4/7 | 20/02/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.84 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.8L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/02/2026 | 3 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.10 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 8 |
| 16.8L | $17.00 |
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Comments
Finished third last start (23.56) at big odds over 400m at this track. Squeeze draw to overcome. Others preferred.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 27/03/2026 | 39 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.56 | 0:23.13 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.75 | 0:23.31 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 09/02/2026 | 6 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.40 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $2.40 |
| 5/8 | 03/02/2026 | 6 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.26 | 0:22.00 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/01/2026 | 12 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.55 | 0:17.98 | 0:17.89 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $27.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/01/2026 | 9 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.10 | 0:23.10 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
| 99/3 | 21/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.07 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 28/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 388m | N/A | 22.42 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.29L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Lines up chasing another win after scoring over 388m at Gosford in 22.30, set up by a fast early sectional. Makes plenty of appeal on that latest effort.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/03/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.30 | 0:22.30 | 0:21.83 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |
| 4/7 | 18/03/2026 | 12 | NG | $2,660.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.71 | 0:17.51 | 0:17.21 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $27.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.31 | 0:29.95 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $27.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/02/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.69 | 0:30.09 | 0:30.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $13.00 |
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Comments
Strong performance to win by 2.25 lengths at this track over 400m (23.04) beating Stock's Gift in Grade 5 on March 27. Solid beginner who will take catching from out wide.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 27/03/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:23.04 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 14/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.03 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.26 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.80 |
| 5/6 | 27/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.49 | 0:22.14 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
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Comments
Big odds last time but hit the ground running with a strong early split, giving a sight but fading only late to finish second (22.67) at Maitland over 400m. Found one better last time. Looks well placed and is worth following up.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 23/03/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,840.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.31 | 0:22.22 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.5L | $46.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/02/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.44 | 0:19.28 | 0:18.98 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/01/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.47 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.89 | 0:23.07 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.8L | $10.00 |