The Gardens Race 11 - Mark Hughes Foundation
BALLYNEALE BOLT (2) could manage only second at Wentworth Park last time but turned heads when posting a convincing 29.50 over 520m at Wentworth Park the start prior. Rates on top and can find winning form again. HOOKED ON HOPE (3) drew an outside box and was game in defeat when only 1.75 lengths from the winner Vintage Racer in second(23.12) at this track. Safe beginner who has drawn to advantage. Well placed and gets her chance. LAST KEY (7) is in top form, scoring by one length (23.10) over 400m at this track and making it back to back wins. Safe beginner but wide box to overcome and will need some luck. In great form and can continue his winning ways. COCO BELLA (1) can improve on an unplaced run here last time out.
Stats
Comments
Drawn the inside. Last start finished 6th on June 12 over 400m at this track behind Poker Nismo beaten 4.5 lengths (23.75) in a Grade 5. Solid claims this line-up.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 12/06/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.75 | 0:23.46 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.58 | 0:22.53 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.17 | 0:23.69 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 02/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.82 | 0:23.20 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $3.60 |
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a four-and-a-half months spell and was in the minors at only other fresh up run, finishing second over 400m at this track. Unbeaten in two starts from this draw. Key runner.
Last Starts 131 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 14/02/2026 | 22 | GR 5 | $8,900.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:29.50 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.24 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.19 | 0:29.19 | 0:29.19 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 17/01/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.14 | 0:29.14 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.5L | $1.10 |
| 2/8 | 27/12/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.70 | 0:22.42 | 0:22.42 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.90 |
| 3/4 | 22/12/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.39 | 0:22.32 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.70 |
Stats
Comments
Can settle forward and she showed improvement to place in her last two runs including finished 2nd on June 26 over 400m at this track behind Vintage Racer beaten 1.75 lengths (23.12) in a Grade 5. Finished 2nd on June 26 over 400m at this track behind Vintage Racer beaten 1.75 lengths (23.12) in a Grade 5. Safe beginner and will give a great sight.
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 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.12 | 0:23.00 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.70 |
| 3/7 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.52 | 0:23.34 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.68 | 0:23.46 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 6/8 | 05/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.67 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.5L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.58 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 26/05/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.07 | 0:22.39 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when third (17.93) over 300m at Taree Super Track. Awkward draw to overcome. Looking to others.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.93 | 0:17.24 | 0:17.24 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.39 | 0:17.76 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $2.90 |
| 4/8 | 13/06/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.17 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.50 | 0:17.50 | 0:17.03 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.08 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Needs to do more than recent efforts, the latest a eighth over 515m at this track. Will need to improve to feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/06/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.12 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/05/2026 | 62 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.02 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/03/2026 | 132 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.43 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.5L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Form has been solid with minor placings at her last four starts. Last time out finished 2nd in a Grade 5 on June 27 over 400m at this track behind Late In Arrival beaten 0.8 lengths (22.75). Can't enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 27/06/2026 | 59 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.60 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 99/2 | 19/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.08 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.71 | 0:30.40 | 0:30.16 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $2.30 |
| 3/7 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.93 | 0:30.47 | 0:30.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 15/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.53 | 0:30.48 | 0:30.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 5/8 | 11/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.04 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.60 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | NG | $3,460.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:30.75 | 0:30.21 | 0:30.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $23.00 |
| 99/3 | 20/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | N/A | 0:17.47 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won his last two including a good win last start racing on the pace over 400m at this track by one length in a Grade 5. In top form and can make it three straight.
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 | 26/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.10 | 0:23.10 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 20/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:23.16 | 0:22.85 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 13/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:23.33 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/06/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.43 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.74 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.42 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when third behind Tropical Ethics at Maitland last start over 400m (22.79). Right in the mix.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/06/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $2.70 |
| 6/8 | 19/06/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.36 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.41 | 0:19.63 | 0:19.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/06/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.73 | 0:19.40 | 0:19.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.10 | 0:22.39 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.0L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.08 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.3L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Fast starter. Latest effort finished 5th on June 29 over 400m at Maitland behind Lockdown beaten 16 lengths (23.26) in a Grade 5. Has a superb 22.72 best time at this course and distance. Big chance.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.26 | 0:22.14 | 0:22.14 | N/A | 8 |
| 16.0L | $46.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.32 | 0:22.16 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.0L | $23.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.60 | 0:22.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 08/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $81.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.59 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage eighth last time out over 515m at this track. Needs to find a bit more to test these.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/06/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.30 | 0:29.53 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/06/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.31 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $14.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/05/2026 | 9 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.60 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/05/2026 | 5 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.48 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.92 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $46.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | NG | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.67 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $27.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/05/2026 | 5 | GR 3/4 | $2,660.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.94 | 0:15.88 | 0:15.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |