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The Gardens Race 4 - Sires On Ice
RITZA OLD MATE (1) is a talented type who notched his 7th career success when too good (24.95) at Maitland last time. Recorded the quickest time on the card last start. Well placed and can measure up. MALICIOUS (4) has a strong record this trip with seven wins and two placings from 14 starts. Recorded a 5.5 lengths win (29.33) in a Grade 4/5 last time at this track. Looks a key chance on best figures. BLAZING WARRIOR (5) was out of the placings last time but shapes well for this on his convincing win a few runs back, getting around this track over 400m in 22.77. Has the ability and can find winning form again. ZIPPING VIPER (2) will have admirers after surprising many with a placing last time out.
Race Time:10:00 AM
Saturday, May 2, 2026Track:Good
Weather:FINE
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:515m
1
Ritza Old Mate (1)7117522731
Trainer: Jason Mackay (RICHMOND VALE)12 mths 20: 7-4-3
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)
Dam: RITZA MILLIE (AUS)
Stats
Career20: 7-4-3
Win %35.00%
Place %70.00%
Prize Money$26,540.00
Comments
Solid performance to win by 1.3 lengths at Maitland over 450m (24.95) beating Spin Around Blue in Grade 4/5 on April 27. Has run blistering time here with a 29.49 PB at the distance. Hard to beat.
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 | 27/04/2026 | 28 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:24.95 | 0:24.95 | 0:24.95 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/7 | 30/03/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $1.50 |
| 7/7 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.50 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.02 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/02/2026 | 30 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 5/6 | 29/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.49 | 0:29.94 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $6.50 |
2
Zipping Viper (2)4644217442
Trainer: Michelle Johnson (ABERDEEN)12 mths 47: 7-8-8
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: SH AVATAR (USA)
Dam: ZIPPING SAMARA (AUS)
Stats
Career47: 7-8-8
Win %14.89%
Place %48.94%
Prize Money$29,340.00
Comments
Was among the placegetters latest at this track when a 5.5 lengths second but did clock a solid 29.69 over the 515m trip. Harder here and one for the multiples.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.96 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $61.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/04/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $46.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.58 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.97 | 0:29.97 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/02/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.87 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $61.00 |
| 1/3 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.12 | 0:30.12 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
4
Malicious (4)2371111541
Trainer: John Thomas (LANSDOWNE)12 mths 23: 9-4-3
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)
Dam: STYLE SENSATION (AUS)
Stats
Career23: 9-4-3
Win %39.13%
Place %69.57%
Prize Money$26,090.00
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 515m in 29.33 last start, beating Zipping Viper. Has a very good strike-rate out of box 4, scoring two times. Go close.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 25/04/2026 | 23 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.33 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $2.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.70 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $1.90 |
| 5/8 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $43,130.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.39 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/03/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/02/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.03 | 0:30.03 | 0:30.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $1.60 |
5
Blazing Warrior (5)7322461124
Trainer: Martin Sinclair (WESTON)12 mths 50: 12-12-7
3 yo Black Dog
Sire: ZIPPING GARTH (AUS)
Dam: ZOEY MY DARLIN' (AUS)
Stats
Career50: 12-12-7
Win %24.00%
Place %62.00%
Prize Money$37,650.00
Comments
Missed the frame last start when fourth but had been in strong form prior to that, winning two on end before placing two back. Has ability and looks one of the hopes in this.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.38 | 0:29.98 | 0:29.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 28/03/2026 | 22 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.77 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 20/02/2026 | 29 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.3L | $1.90 |
| 6/7 | 22/01/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.57 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 17/01/2026 | 16 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.05 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $4.20 |
7
Smooth White (7)5433451476
Trainer: Betty Keene (TWELVE MILE CREEK)12 mths 46: 11-5-4
3 yo W/BL Dog
Sire: WOW (AUS)
Dam: LIBERTY PEARL (AUS)
Stats
Career46: 11-5-4
Win %23.91%
Place %43.48%
Prize Money$29,465.00
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 515m at this track. Looks tested in this company.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | NG | $3,460.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.34 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.81 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 27/02/2026 | 13 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 31/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
8
Samson's Riot (8)6625585161
Trainer: Charlie Lamb (SWAN BAY)12 mths 38: 5-6-6
2 yo RED/FWN Dog
Sire: EL GRAND SENOR (AUS)
Dam: PRINCESS RIOT (AUS)
Stats
Career38: 5-6-6
Win %13.16%
Place %44.74%
Prize Money$14,160.00
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 0.8 lengths over 525m at Taree Super Track in a handy (30.48), beating Fools Rush In. Will find this a bit tougher, can't make much of a case this time.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 15/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.48 | 0:30.48 | 0:30.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/6 | 11/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:31.37 | 0:30.26 | 0:30.26 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/04/2026 | 26 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $3.60 |
| 5/7 | 11/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.53 | 0:30.71 | 0:30.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.8L | $35.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.30 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.72 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |