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The Gardens Race 3 - The Shorty Hotel Masters

SMART COMET (6) was responsible for a modest effort most recently when seventh at this track over 400m behind Chloe's Comet (23.51) in a Mix 1/2/3. Speedy beginner who can find the front despite the tricky draw. Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. IRON LADY (2) returned a better run last time, finishing in the money (23.14) at Maitland behind Magic Wylde in a Mix 3/4. Turned chasing the leaders but kept coming. Good beginner aided by a nice draw. Expected to feature again. STARLIGHT DUKE (3) started big odds last time but hit the ground running with a slick early split, giving a sight but fading out of it to finish fourth (23.17) at this track over 400m. Safe beginner who has drawn to advantage. Great chance to atone. KANGAROO JACK (4) is in the mix despite missing out at this track last time.

Race Time:5:47 AM

Friday, June 26, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:400m

Starlight Duke (3)8264314624

Trainer: Amber Capper (JERRYS PLAINS)12 mths 72: 5-22-9

4 yo Black Dog

Sire: ASTON DUKE (AUS)

Dam: STARLIGHT JILL (AUS)

Stats

Career72: 5-22-9

Win %6.94%

Place %50.00%

Prize Money$20,395.00

Comments

Was big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split, weakening late to finish a 2 length fourth (23.17) over 400m at this track. Has claims on best form.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	13/06/2026	8	MX 2/3	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.17	0:23.02	0:22.56	N/A	5	1. Bumpy Blue 2. Paper Shredder 3. Stock's Gift	2.0L	$16.00
2/7	05/06/2026	6	MX 3/4	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.50	0:23.09	0:22.63	N/A	4	1. Iron Lady 2. Starlight Duke 3. Speedy Houdini	5.8L	$3.60
6/8	30/05/2026	9	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.42	0:22.72	0:22.67	N/A	3	1. Drink Twisties 2. Mr. Speckle 3. Pitman Go Well	10.0L	$31.00
4/7	21/05/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.25	0:22.99	0:22.53	N/A	6	1. Gunnell Girl 2. Aston Atlantic 3. Skinny Marie	3.8L	$5.00
1/8	14/05/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.21	0:23.21	0:22.67	N/A	4	1. Starlight Duke 2. Fascinate Abby 3. Tara Rebel	0.1L	$6.00
3/8	07/05/2026	5	MX 3/4	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.60	0:23.56	0:22.75	N/A	8	1. Ritza Rocker 2. Makati Lad 3. Starlight Duke	0.8L	$6.50
99/3	07/06/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	The Gardens	400m	N/A	23.43	N/A	N/A	3	1. 99-Starlight Duke 2. 99-Butterwick 3. 99-Anna's Racer	0.43L	$0.00
99/2	17/05/2024	-	Trial	$0.00	The Gardens	400m	N/A	23.76	N/A	N/A	5	1. 99-Starlight Duke 2. 99-Lidcombe Road	1.14L	$0.00

Smart Comet (6)2427334447

Trainer: Betty Keene (TWELVE MILE CREEK)12 mths 93: 32-18-21

4 yo RED/FWN Dog

Sire: FLYING RICCIARDO (AUS)

Dam: LIBERTY LEE (AUS)

Stats

Career93: 32-18-21

Win %34.41%

Place %76.34%

Prize Money$74,540.00

Comments

Was out of placings last time (23.51) at this track in a Mix 1/2/3, finishing seventh and beaten 8 lengths. Box stats strong with four wins and two placings from eight starts. Has ability and should feature.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	20/06/2026	8	MX 1/2/3	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.51	0:22.94	0:22.85	N/A	4	1. Chloe's Comet 2. Tommy Tsunami 3. Paper Shredder	8.3L	$4.20
4/8	12/06/2026	21	NG	$2,660.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.32	0:22.78	0:22.78	N/A	3	1. Naughty Zesta 2. Flying Monkey's 3. Jock	7.8L	$17.00
4/6	22/05/2026	7	NG	$2,660.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.43	0:22.62	0:22.62	N/A	3	1. It's A Tease 2. Shanghai Spy 3. Sign Action	11.5L	$5.00
4/8	15/05/2026	14	MX 2/3	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.32	0:23.06	0:22.45	N/A	7	1. Great Flash 2. Wonky Key Donkey 3. Bumpy Blue	3.8L	$2.80
3/8	01/05/2026	6	MX 1/2/3	$6,680.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.22	0:22.78	0:22.78	N/A	8	1. Jet Boots Tommy 2. Kilcoy Castle 3. Smart Comet	6.3L	$5.00
3/7	25/04/2026	49	MX 1/2/3	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.02	0:23.00	0:22.71	N/A	1	1. Tommy Tsunami 2. Kilcoy Castle 3. Smart Comet	0.3L	$3.10

Makati Lad (7)x676273848

Trainer: Meredith Verhagen (RAYMOND TERRACE)12 mths 31: 2-4-7

4 yo Black Dog

Sire: HARD STYLE RICO (AUS)

Dam: IWO JIMA (AUS)

Stats

Career31: 2-4-7

Win %6.45%

Place %41.94%

Prize Money$18,700.00

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage eighth last time out over 400m at this track. Failed to threaten last start and looks tested again.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	13/06/2026	5	MX 2/3	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.79	0:23.02	0:22.56	N/A	2	1. Bumpy Blue 2. Paper Shredder 3. Stock's Gift	11.0L	$41.00
4/5	08/06/2026	15	MX 3/4	$2,340.00	Maitland	400m	0:23.18	0:22.42	0:22.30	N/A	6	1. Bumpy Blue 2. Iron Lady 3. Red Opal	10.8L	$12.00
8/8	24/05/2026	7	MX	$3,690.00	Grafton	450m	0:26.44	0:25.31	0:25.27	N/A	8	1. Nip Of Scotch 2. Robell Seth 3. Miraculum	16.3L	$13.00
3/7	17/05/2026	6	MX	$3,140.00	Grafton	450m	0:25.89	0:25.58	0:25.17	N/A	3	1. Wolfgang 2. Miraculum 3. Makati Lad	4.3L	$12.00
7/7	11/05/2026	4	GR 5	$3,140.00	Maitland	450m	0:25.63	0:24.87	0:24.87	N/A	7	1. Exorbitant 2. Stereophonic 3. Ultimate Ethics	10.8L	$91.00
2/8	07/05/2026	8	MX 3/4	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.59	0:23.56	0:22.75	N/A	3	1. Ritza Rocker 2. Makati Lad 3. Starlight Duke	0.5L	$11.00
99/3	05/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Maitland	450m	N/A	0:25.07	N/A	N/A	1	1. 99-Miss Zig Zag 2. 99-Makati Lad 3. 99-Lady Blip	1.43L	$0.00

Wonky Key Donkey (8)2442225254

Trainer: Kelvin Lean (EAST MAITLAND)12 mths 53: 2-14-8

4 yo Black Bitch

Sire: EMBYE (AUS)

Dam: SCHNAPSKEY (AUS)

Stats

Career53: 2-14-8

Win %3.77%

Place %45.28%

Prize Money$10,715.00

Comments

Modest effort last time out when fourth over 400m at this track. Happy to risk this time.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	20/06/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.37	0:23.16	0:22.85	N/A	6	1. Last Key 2. Mischief Afoot 3. Black Book It	3.0L	$4.20
5/7	13/06/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.59	0:22.56	0:22.56	N/A	4	1. Hello Peck 2. Duran Queen 3. Drink To That	14.5L	$35.00
2/8	06/06/2026	9	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.30	0:23.29	0:22.54	N/A	3	1. Alfie's Pop 2. Wonky Key Donkey 3. Pitman Ringo	0.1L	$3.10
5/6	28/05/2026	6	MX 2/3	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.43	0:22.66	0:22.53	N/A	4	1. Diva's Delight 2. Rie Bale 3. Stock's Gift	11.0L	$3.90
2/8	22/05/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:22.89	0:22.82	0:22.62	N/A	3	1. Homer Mulwee 2. Wonky Key Donkey 3. Tommy Tsunami	1.0L	$26.00
2/8	15/05/2026	7	MX 2/3	$2,340.00	The Gardens	400m	0:23.16	0:23.06	0:22.45	N/A	2	1. Great Flash 2. Wonky Key Donkey 3. Bumpy Blue	1.5L	$7.50