The Gardens Race 5 - The Shorty Hotel
MORNING DAYLIGHT (5) is a super honest type rarely out of the placings, including wins at her last four on end, the latest at Gosford (22.08). Solid record at the distance winning three races. Looks the testing material here. IBROX MAVERICK (1) has a strong winning strike-rate over this track and trip with four wins and a placing from eight tries. Recorded a 0.8 lengths win (22.47) in a Grade 5 last time at Gosford. Looks a key chance on best figures. PIRATE RIOT (8) boasts a strong record this journey here with six wins and five minors from 14 tries. Placed last time (25.19) at Maitland in a Grade 5, finishing second and beaten 1.3 lengths. Can feature in the finish. HI LO RAIN (7) made it two minor placings on the trot when beaten third (30.38) in a Grade 5 at this track last time out. Good beginner but will need a little luck early crossing from on outside draw.
Stats
Comments
Good effort to score just three days ago over 388m at Gosford by 0.8 lengths in a Grade 5. Can continue his winning ways.
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 | 19/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.47 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 14/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.42 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $20.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.26 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.0L | $81.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.22 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.10 |
| 6/6 | 17/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.58 | 0:22.18 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (31.16) at Gunnedah in a Grade 5, finishing seventh and beaten 10 lengths. Has two placings from four starts from the draw. Others rate better 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 | 13/05/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:31.16 | 0:30.44 | 0:30.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/05/2026 | 10 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.45 | 0:24.92 | 0:24.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.27 | 0:19.83 | 0:19.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 18/04/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.66 | 0:19.66 | 0:19.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/04/2026 | 56 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.21 | 0:19.43 | 0:19.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Gunnedah | 431m | 0:25.67 | 0:25.07 | 0:25.07 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $14.00 |
Stats
Comments
Surprised two starts back at this track to win by 4.5 lengths in 29.74, beating Mighty Henry. Last start finished last over 520m at Wentworth Park beaten 6 lengths (30.69) behind Saja Boy in a Grade 5 on May 14. Not keen, needs to lift.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 14/05/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.69 | 0:30.25 | 0:29.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $101.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.74 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/04/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.07 | 0:23.27 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/5 | 13/04/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.84 | 0:22.10 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $16.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.48 | 0:22.25 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 5 |
| 17.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/03/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.14 | 0:25.14 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $91.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won her last four in a row including a strong win last start over 388m at Gosford by 4 lengths in a Grade 5. On a hot winning streak and likely to score again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/05/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.08 | 0:22.08 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 21/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.28 | 0:22.28 | 0:22.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 14/04/2026 | 101 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.18 | 0:22.18 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 03/01/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | 0:28.83 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.60 |
| 5/8 | 26/12/2025 | 6 | NG | $5,580.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.28 | 0:29.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.33 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.95 |
Stats
Comments
Flew the lids with a fast early split last time, hitting the frame with a 6 length third (30.38) over 515m at this track and making it two placings on end. Holds top-three claims.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.38 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.34 | 0:22.22 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
| 5/7 | 18/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.35 | 0:23.19 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.93 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/04/2026 | 136 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Big odds last time but hit the ground running with a strong early split, giving a sight but fading only late to finish second (25.19) at Maitland over 450m. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last time despite being beaten. Follow up.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 18/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.19 | 0:25.10 | 0:24.97 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $35.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/05/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:30.74 | 0:30.35 | 0:30.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/05/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.42 | 0:29.91 | 0:29.91 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 24/04/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.0L | $20.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/04/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.99 | 0:30.28 | 0:30.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 11/04/2026 | 10 | NG | $3,460.00 | Gunnedah | 527m | 0:30.92 | 0:30.75 | 0:30.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |