The Gardens Race 9 - Bishop Collins
FEDERAL PLAYER (1) clocked an impressive 19.86 to claim a NG over 350m at Grafton last start. Has the ability and looks a key chance again. ZIPPING SCHRUB (2) turned in a fair 4th placed finish last time at Maitland over 400m (22.57). Is yet to taste defeat at this course and distance. Has ability and is one of the better chances. MY MACHINE (7) produced a slick 22.73 when placed over 400m at this track last start in a Free For All. Expecting another bold showing. HOUSIE BOB (8) is a last-start placegetter who will have admirers.
Stats
Comments
Well supported last time and ran up to expectations, burning early to score a 1.5 lengths win at Grafton over 350m in 19.86. Top chance to chalk-up the hat-trick.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 10/05/2026 | 9 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.86 | 0:19.86 | 0:19.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/05/2026 | 5 | NG | $4,580.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |
| 4/7 | 26/04/2026 | 6 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.15 | 0:20.03 | 0:20.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 20/04/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.02 | 0:22.02 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 13/04/2026 | 14 | NG | $2,660.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.10 | 0:22.10 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.8L | $1.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/03/2026 | 6 | NG | $2,660.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.02 | 0:22.02 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
Stats
Comments
Had been in top form winning two on end before last start when showed strong pace early and gave a sight before being swamped late, finishing a 4 length fourth (22.57) at Maitland. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 11/05/2026 | 3 | NG | $2,660.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/05/2026 | 17 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.85 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 14/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.88 | 0:25.38 | 0:25.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 11/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.39 | 0:25.00 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/04/2026 | 4 | GR 3/4 | $3,100.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:19.60 | 0:19.60 | 0:19.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.70 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fourth at his last couple of starts, most recently at Gosford over 388m. Can't enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/05/2026 | 11 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.32 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 6 | MX 1/2/3 | $6,680.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 25/04/2026 | 14 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.00 | 0:23.00 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.23 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
| 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 |
| 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
Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when second (23.02) over 400m at this track. Awkward draw to overcome. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 01/05/2026 | 6 | MX 1/2/3 | $6,680.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.02 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/04/2026 | 11 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.01 | 0:23.00 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.70 |
| 1/5 | 14/04/2026 | 10 | MX 1/2/3 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.29 | 0:22.29 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 04/04/2026 | 18 | FFA | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $27.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/03/2026 | 12 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.16 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $51.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.35 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 99/3 | 18/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 450m | N/A | 0:25.22 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.86L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 22/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Angle Park | 530m | N/A | 0:31.04 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 1.75 lengths over 400m at this track in a handy (22.97), beating Housie Bob. Will find this a bit tougher, better off looking to others.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 09/05/2026 | 8 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NG | $4,580.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/04/2026 | 6 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/04/2026 | 10 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.27 | 0:22.99 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $2.70 |
| 6/8 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | NG | $12,080.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.06 | 0:30.44 | 0:30.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 01/04/2026 | 5 | NG | $3,460.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.21 | 0:30.21 | 0:30.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame last time at this track but the start prior was an impressive winner scoring by a nose in a NG at Gunnedah. Hard to top on the time from two back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 08/05/2026 | 9 | FFA | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.59 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 29/04/2026 | 6 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.89 | 0:19.89 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 6/8 | 23/04/2026 | 5 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.03 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 18/04/2026 | 3 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.56 | 0:19.56 | 0:19.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 15/04/2026 | 4 | NG | $2,660.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.65 | 0:19.63 | 0:19.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.59 | 0:19.59 | 0:19.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split, grabbed late but holding on to a placing when a 1.75 lengths second (23.09) over 400m at this track. Looks a solid contender.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 09/05/2026 | 8 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.09 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.25 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 24/04/2026 | 6 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.66 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.25 | 0:22.99 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 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 |