The Gardens Race 9 - Pharlap Liam Cup
HOUSIE BOB (6) has missed the frame at his last two runs but could not have been more impressive the run prior in his dynamic 22.79 win at this track over 400m. Expected to push the clock again here. DAPHNE ZACAPA (1) trailed the lead and fought on well to be beaten 0.8 lengths into second (22.90) at this track in a Grade 5 over 400m. Has never missed the frame from 11 starts from this draw, including six wins. Expected to be in this for a long way. VINTAGE RACER (2) has a strong record this track and trip with seven wins and three placings from 19 starts. Scored by a nose last time (22.85) in a Grade 5 over 400m at this track. Looks suited here and can measure up. CHLOE'S COMET (8) won as punters' elect last time and is a major player again.
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when second behind Minecraft Fusion at this track last start over 400m (22.90). Has to be respected.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 5/7 | 28/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.45 | 0:23.26 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 7/8 | 24/03/2026 | 11 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.73 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.83 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.47 | 0:22.27 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 5 |
| 17.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/03/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.02 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/4 | 03/03/2026 | 5 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.06 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance racing just off the speed and going on to score by a nose in a Grade 5 last start at this track, clocking a fast 22.85 over the 400m trip. Expected to go close again if runs up to latest time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 02/04/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 14/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.43 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.62 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 02/03/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.8L | $91.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.49 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.24 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 99/1 | 06/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start (22.31) over 388m at Gosford. Has a low draw. One of the better hopes.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.31 | 0:22.25 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 8/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.80 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.27 | 0:23.26 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.90 |
| 5/8 | 24/03/2026 | 14 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.47 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.83 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/03/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.31 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 05/03/2026 | 6 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.40 | 0:22.13 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $16.00 |
Stats
Comments
Got back last start and could only manage seventh but before that won by 2.25 lengths at this track (23.04) beating Stock's Gift in a Grade 5 on March 27. Looking to others this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.48 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $8.50 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Scored by a nose last time (17.55) in a Grade 4/5 over 300m at Taree Super Track. Has one success and three minors from eight starts from box 5. Has ability but looking elsewhere this time.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.55 | 0:17.55 | 0:17.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.84 | 0:17.21 | 0:17.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 25/03/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.46 | 0:17.35 | 0:17.29 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 21/03/2026 | 3 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/03/2026 | 14 | NG | $2,660.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.51 | 0:17.51 | 0:17.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.28 | 0:17.28 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 25/02/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.75 | 0:17.46 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
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Comments
Fast starter. Last start finished last in a Grade 3/4 on March 28 over 400m at this track behind My Cupcake beaten 7 lengths (23.49). Comes through a solid form race. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.49 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $3.70 |
| 5/8 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $7,330.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.65 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/03/2026 | 29 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.33 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.15 | 0:23.07 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.20 |
| 5/7 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/01/2026 | 6 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.3L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (23.02) when fourth over 400m at this track in a Free For All. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and three places from nine starts. Can hit the frame with the right run.
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 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.02 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $20.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/03/2026 | 4 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $20.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/03/2026 | 11 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.45 | 0:21.83 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 13/03/2026 | 10 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.29 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/03/2026 | 3 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.06 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/02/2026 | 39 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.22 | 0:23.22 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.30 |
| 99/1 | 08/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Grafton | 350m | N/A | 0:20.13 | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 4.86L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Charged out of the boxes with a fast early split and led throughout to score when a 1.5 lengths winner (22.97) over 400m at this track. Holds top-three claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 28/03/2026 | 3 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.06 | 0:17.29 | 0:17.29 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.38 | 0:17.38 | 0:17.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 14.3L | $27.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/03/2026 | 6 | FFA | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.31 | 0:22.27 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.35 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.5L | $27.00 |
| 99/3 | 18/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | N/A | 0:31.23 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.29L | $0.00 |