The Gardens Race 10 - Christo Cup
HOOKED ON JOY (5) was never in contention last time after missing the jump at this track, but prior to that won by 2.25 lengths at this track (22.81) beating Aussie Rattler in a Grade 5 on March 28. Solid beginner who can clear the tricky draw. Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. SPARKY KEY (2) was safely held last time out, finishing eighth at this track over 400m behind Nakita Moira (23.86) in a Grade 5. Smart beginner who should take advantage of the low draw. Worth another chance. KAREN STRATUS (7) is generally an honest type in the frame at six of 17 starts but missed the placings last time when fifth (15.99) over 272m at this track. Has a good record here including three wins. Looks suited and expected to run well. CRANKY CRUISER (1) was unplaced here last start but gets her chance to atone.
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Was out of placings last time (23.78) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing seventh and beaten 13 lengths. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and three minors. Looks one of the chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.78 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.3L | $35.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/03/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.79 | 0:15.89 | 0:15.89 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/03/2026 | 37 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.24 | 0:17.39 | 0:17.29 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.45 | 0:23.24 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 6/8 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.45 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $20.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/01/2026 | 8 | GR 3/4 | $1,580.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.00 | 0:17.61 | 0:17.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
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Last start finished last on April 2 over 400m at this track behind Nakita Moira beaten 12 lengths (23.86) in a Grade 5. Tipped to improve sharply. Rates highly on best form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.86 | 0:23.02 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.17 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 13/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 5/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.20 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $19.00 |
| 99/2 | 27/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 515m | N/A | 0:30.17 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.57L | $0.00 |
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Didn't make the placings last time at Maitland (23.45) in a Grade 5, finishing a 12 length seventh. Yet to win but has placed five times from this draw. Can feature in the finish.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 06/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.45 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.8L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.34 | 0:23.02 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.30 |
| 4/7 | 28/03/2026 | 28 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.23 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.82 | 0:29.63 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 17.0L | $101.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.38 | 0:30.38 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 17/02/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.20 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $46.00 |
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Hit the ground running with a slick early sectional but ran over late and missed the frame when a 2 length fourth (23.20) over 400m at this track. Needs to find a bit more to test these.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.20 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $27.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.70 | 0:22.95 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/03/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.37 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.42 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $35.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.68 | 0:23.16 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/02/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.01 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
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Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 400m. Last start finished 6th on April 2 over 400m at this track behind Nakita Moira beaten 7 lengths (23.56) in a Grade 5. Leading chance who should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.56 | 0:23.02 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 28/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.90 |
| 6/8 | 24/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.27 | 0:21.83 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.57 | 0:22.33 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.08 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 27/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
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Comments
Hasn't threatened at his last couple but he does have good record over this track and distance. Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 01/04/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.03 | 0:17.57 | 0:17.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $3.30 |
| 5/8 | 21/03/2026 | 4 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $2.30 |
| 4/7 | 17/03/2026 | 10 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.03 | 0:19.71 | 0:19.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.69 | 0:15.69 | 0:15.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.14 | 0:15.76 | 0:15.76 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $2.50 |
| 6/6 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.50 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $2.40 |
| 99/3 | 31/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | N/A | 0:30.30 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.57L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (15.99) at this track in a Grade 3/4, finishing fifth and beaten 3.5 lengths. Still a maiden from this draw but has never missed the frame from two starts. Has ability and looks a key chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.99 | 0:15.74 | 0:15.74 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.80 |
| 7/8 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.52 | 0:15.89 | 0:15.89 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/8 | 21/03/2026 | 9 | NG | $1,580.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.45 | 0:17.30 | 0:17.30 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | 40 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.94 | 0:15.84 | 0:15.84 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.83 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.70 |
| 0/8 | 17/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:29.84 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 6 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
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Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 272m at this track. Would be better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 15 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.48 | 0:15.89 | 0:15.89 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.83 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/03/2026 | 3 | MX 3/4 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.62 | 0:23.54 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.25 | 0:22.40 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $67.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.74 | 0:23.10 | 0:23.08 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/02/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.72 | 0:23.24 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |