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The Gardens Race 3 - @Whatsnewinthecastle Max 150 Points Final F

KAREN STRATUS (1) has a strong record this trip with four wins and three placings from 10 starts. Scored by 3 lengths last time (22.90) in a Grade 5 over 400m at this track. With a clean break looks hard to beat. GIVE IT TIME (5) got the job done again after leading to make it two on end at this track over 400m (22.71). Won at her only start from this draw. Deserves serious consideration again. REIKO BATTY (7) goes very well here including three wins. Comes off a (22.96) win last time, scoring by 6 lengths in a Grade 5 over 400m at this track. Looks a key chance on best figures. MELISSA'S LADY (2) is a course and distance winner who must be considered.

Race Time:9:38 AM

Friday, May 1, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:400m

Karen Stratus (1)1f12275661

Trainer: Gary Ernst (LOCHINVAR)12 mths 20: 7-2-4

2 yo RED/BDL Bitch

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: ANALYSING (AUS)

Stats

Career20: 7-2-4

Win %35.00%

Place %65.00%

Prize Money$12,740.00

Comments

Good effort to score just six days ago over 400m at this track by 3 lengths in a Grade 5. The last win was in one of the quickest times on the card. Stick with her.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	25/04/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:22.90	0:22.90	0:22.71	N/A	7	1. Karen Stratus 2. Magic Technique 3. Savina	3.0L	$2.10
6/7	18/04/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.64	0:23.19	0:22.67	N/A	2	1. Kawasaki Girl 2. Wreck It Rex 3. Fascinate George	6.3L	$3.90
6/8	11/04/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:24.00	0:23.27	0:22.76	N/A	7	1. Ice On Fire 2. Let's Trot Vixen 3. Cranky Cruiser	10.3L	$2.70
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	1. Fireball Night 2. Rebel Force 3. Young Energy	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	1. Karli Mulwee 2. Ballyneale Bull 3. Fireball Night	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	1. Mrs. Jacobs 2. Karen Stratus 3. Aussie Oscar	2.0L	$3.70

Melissa's Lady (2)5451446631

Trainer: Annette Yarnold (CLARENCE TOWN)12 mths 42: 6-1-4

4 yo FWN Bitch

Sire: ZAMBORA BROCKIE (AUS)

Dam: MELISSA'S PRIDE (AUS)

Stats

Career42: 6-1-4

Win %14.29%

Place %26.19%

Prize Money$12,060.00

Comments

Hit the ground running and set it up early clocking 23.12 with a nose win at this track over 400m. Must be a winning chance again.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	25/04/2026	8	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.12	0:23.12	0:22.71	N/A	3	1. Melissa's Lady 2. Wreck It Rex 3. Shipley's Girl	0.1L	$6.00
3/7	17/04/2026	7	MX 3/4	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.29	0:23.22	0:22.83	N/A	3	1. Pocket Point 2. Starlight Duke 3. Melissa's Lady	1.0L	$6.00
6/8	10/04/2026	8	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.85	0:22.98	0:22.93	N/A	7	1. Kalani Sea 2. Physicality 3. Sail Away Sam	12.3L	$51.00
6/7	02/04/2026	3	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.33	0:23.05	0:22.49	N/A	7	1. Wade's Edge 2. Sherry Not Berry 3. Shanghai Spy	4.0L	$46.00
4/4	30/03/2026	14	MX 3/4	$2,340.00	Maitland	400m	0:22.87	0:22.64	0:22.02	N/A	5	1. Red Opal 2. Magic Wylde 3. Red Ball Rocket	3.3L	$13.00
4/8	16/03/2026	4	MX 3/4	$2,340.00	Maitland	400m	0:22.92	0:22.56	0:21.92	N/A	1	1. Bold Charm 2. Red Ball Rocket 3. Red Opal	5.3L	$18.00
99/1	08/06/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	The Gardens	400m	N/A	23.08	N/A	N/A	1	1. 99-Melissa's Lady	0L	$0.00

Magic Technique (3)3223675142

Trainer: Craig Blakemore (EAST MAITLAND)12 mths 52: 5-6-10

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: DYNAMO'S DOUBLE (AUS)

Stats

Career52: 5-6-10

Win %9.62%

Place %40.38%

Prize Money$14,385.00

Comments

Finished second last time (23.12) over 400m at this track. Drawn close to the inside. Looking to others.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	25/04/2026	4	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.12	0:22.90	0:22.71	N/A	8	1. Karen Stratus 2. Magic Technique 3. Savina	3.0L	$6.00
4/8	21/04/2026	4	GR 5	$2,340.00	Gosford	388m	0:22.78	0:22.28	0:22.02	N/A	1	1. Morning Daylight 2. Jonesy Revenge 3. Simply Juan	7.0L	$13.00
1/7	17/04/2026	6	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:22.95	0:22.95	0:22.83	N/A	1	1. Magic Technique 2. Sherry Not Berry 3. Stock's Gift	4.8L	$3.30
5/8	11/04/2026	5	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.46	0:22.96	0:22.76	N/A	8	1. Tiger Tails 2. Flying Saucer 3. Shanghai Spy	7.0L	$11.00
7/8	06/04/2026	4	GR 5	$2,340.00	Maitland	400m	0:22.98	0:22.47	0:22.23	N/A	6	1. Super Storm 2. His Fernando 3. Very Savage	7.3L	$41.00
6/8	02/04/2026	5	GR 4	$2,520.00	Richmond Straight	324m	0:18.20	0:17.38	0:17.36	N/A	8	1. Jack Jack 2. Prince Legacy 3. New Jack	11.8L	$67.00

Mr. Speckle (4)3564574151

Trainer: Dale Tolmie (SCONE)12 mths 33: 6-6-6

2 yo BDL Dog

Sire: MR. AMERICA (AUS)

Dam: TIN TIN SPECKLE (AUS)

Stats

Career33: 6-6-6

Win %18.18%

Place %54.55%

Prize Money$14,905.00

Comments

Backs up after winning by 0.8 lengths at this track (23.12) beating Tarawi Queenie in a Grade 5 on April 25 six days ago. Likely to find this a lot tougher and he needs to find another gear.

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	25/04/2026	5	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.12	0:23.12	0:22.71	N/A	8	1. Mr. Speckle 2. Tarawi Queenie 3. Gary Indiana	0.8L	$5.00
5/7	20/04/2026	2	GR 5	$2,340.00	Maitland	400m	0:23.18	0:22.39	0:22.02	N/A	8	1. Despicable Kyro 2. Cyclone Ethics 3. Possible	11.3L	$10.00
1/8	18/04/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.01	0:23.01	0:22.67	N/A	3	1. Mr. Speckle 2. Cerulean Moon 3. Stylish Eyes	1.8L	$2.40
4/8	11/04/2026	12	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.29	0:22.81	0:22.76	N/A	7	1. My Wee Lass 2. No Spark Left 3. Sunburnt Keeper	6.8L	$7.50
7/7	30/03/2026	5	GR 5	$3,140.00	Maitland	450m	0:25.72	0:24.81	0:24.81	N/A	2	1. Martini Nights 2. Wonder I Do 3. Rolling In Mud	13.0L	$61.00
5/8	25/03/2026	4	GR 5	$2,340.00	Gunnedah	340m	0:20.81	0:20.16	0:19.42	N/A	8	1. Two Odd Socks 2. Arctic Image 3. Motor City Bomb	9.3L	$2.30

Give It Time (5)711

Trainer: Sarah Kedwell (ELRINGTON)12 mths 3: 2-0-0

2 yo Black Bitch

Sire: HARD STYLE RICO (AUS)

Dam: REALLY UNREAL (AUS)

Stats

Career3: 2-0-0

Win %66.67%

Place %66.67%

Prize Money$2,700.00

Comments

Recorded the fastest time on the card after running them ragged recording back-to-back wins at this track over 400m (22.71). Appeals as a leading chance again.

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	25/04/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:22.71	0:22.71	0:22.71	N/A	8	1. Give It Time 2. Duran Queen 3. I'm Alright	3.5L	$1.80
1/8	18/04/2026	7	MDN	$1,870.00	The Gardens	400m	0:22.67	0:22.67	0:22.67	N/A	5	1. Give It Time 2. Project Nemesis 3. Princess Energy	5.8L	$6.50
7/8	11/04/2026	-	MDN	$1,870.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.77	0:22.80	0:22.76	N/A	6	1. Zipping Amos 2. Flying Zac 3. Chronic Charlie	13.8L	$8.00

Ella Knows (6)1652637611

Trainer: Christopher Kedwell (ELRINGTON)12 mths 25: 7-1-5

2 yo Black Bitch

Sire: REJUVENATE (AUS)

Dam: WONELOVA GUNN (AUS)

Stats

Career25: 7-1-5

Win %28.00%

Place %52.00%

Prize Money$13,335.00

Comments

Backs up after winning comfortably by 4.5 lengths at this track (22.88) beating Lisa's Vogue in a Grade 5 on April 25 six days ago. Likely to find this a lot tougher and she needs to find another gear.

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	25/04/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:22.88	0:22.88	0:22.71	N/A	5	1. Ella Knows 2. Lisa's Vogue 3. Daisy's Charm	4.5L	$1.70
1/7	18/04/2026	8	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:22.76	0:22.76	0:22.67	N/A	7	1. Ella Knows 2. More Rain 3. Girl Goes Zip	1.8L	$4.40
6/6	10/04/2026	8	GR 5	$3,140.00	The Gardens	515m	0:30.57	0:30.13	0:29.80	N/A	5	1. Homer Mulwee 2. Bring On Bling 3. Black Book It	6.3L	$4.20
7/8	02/04/2026	6	GR 5	$5,840.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.53	0:29.98	0:29.62	N/A	2	1. Tarawi Banjo 2. Ripper Joe 3. Not Our Fault	7.8L	$10.00
3/8	27/03/2026	6	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.05	0:22.63	0:22.63	N/A	8	1. Quick Thinkin' 2. Homer Mulwee 3. Ella Knows	6.0L	$7.50
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	1. Whisky Bent 2. Magic Technique 3. Gary Indiana	10.0L	$3.10
99/3	27/12/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	The Gardens	400m	N/A	0:23.01	N/A	N/A	3	1. 99-Ella Knows 2. 99-What's The Story 3. 99-Imperator	5.71L	$0.00

Reiko Batty (7)11758x6541

Trainer: Stephen Davies (SALT ASH)12 mths 31: 11-4-4

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: FABREGAS (AUS)

Dam: REIKO MARTINI (AUS)

Stats

Career31: 11-4-4

Win %35.48%

Place %61.29%

Prize Money$19,470.00

Comments

Strong performance after tracking the speed to post a big 6 lengths win at this track over 400m (22.96) beating Pull The Trigger in Grade 5 on April 25. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of the latest win.

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	25/04/2026	8	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:22.96	0:22.96	0:22.71	N/A	8	1. Reiko Batty 2. Pull The Trigger 3. Rhonda Full Day	5.8L	$1.90
4/7	17/04/2026	4	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.14	0:22.95	0:22.83	N/A	7	1. Pull The Trigger 2. Chloe's Comet 3. Tiger Tails	2.5L	$6.00
5/6	13/04/2026	18	NG	$2,660.00	Maitland	400m	0:22.86	0:22.10	0:22.10	N/A	2	1. Federal Player 2. Matt Jet Power 3. Look For Lionel	10.8L	$14.00
6/7	26/03/2026	112	GR 3/4	$2,660.00	Richmond Straight	324m	0:17.98	0:17.55	0:17.44	N/A	3	1. Hear Me Roar 2. Zipper Cash 3. Valley Cash	6.0L	$15.00
8/8	04/12/2025	45	NG	$2,630.00	Richmond Straight	324m	0:17.83	0:17.40	0:17.36	N/A	5	1. Freight Express 2. Ruination 3. Express Ethics	6.0L	$41.00
5/8	20/10/2025	44	NG	$2,630.00	Richmond Straight	324m	0:17.88	0:17.46	0:17.42	N/A	5	1. Tarawi Pringle 2. Cool Junior 3. Logie Magic	6.0L	$6.00

Duran Queen (8)8426227552

Trainer: Storm Stewart (PAXTON)12 mths 30: 1-5-3

2 yo Black Bitch

Sire: BALLYMAC KINGDOM (AUS)

Dam: FABRIOLA DURAN (AUS)

Stats

Career30: 1-5-3

Win %3.33%

Place %30.00%

Prize Money$5,230.00

Comments

Finished second last time (22.95) over 400m at this track. Wide draw here. Looking to others.

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	25/04/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:22.95	0:22.71	0:22.71	N/A	2	1. Give It Time 2. Duran Queen 3. I'm Alright	3.5L	$7.50
5/6	18/04/2026	8	GR 5	$3,140.00	The Gardens	515m	0:30.77	0:30.05	0:29.55	N/A	4	1. Drink Twisties 2. Kalani Sky 3. Soft Whisper	10.3L	$19.00
5/6	10/04/2026	8	MX	$3,140.00	The Gardens	515m	0:30.45	0:30.00	0:29.80	N/A	5	1. Kalani Cruise 2. Pink Venom 3. Urban Biscuit	6.3L	$9.50
7/8	02/04/2026	6	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.32	0:22.49	0:22.49	N/A	5	1. Federal Senor 2. Deadly Venom 3. Burglar Tom	11.8L	$41.00
2/7	27/03/2026	14	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.19	0:22.91	0:22.63	N/A	4	1. Reborn Destiny 2. Duran Queen 3. Imperator	4.0L	$6.00
2/8	13/03/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.04	0:22.97	0:22.27	N/A	7	1. Rhonda Full Day 2. Duran Queen 3. Mrs. Miniver	1.0L	$8.50