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The Gardens Race 3 - Mark Hughes Foundation
QUICK THINKIN' (1) is progressing well and looks close to another win after hitting the frame last run (22.30) at Gosford. Form at this distance is sound. Ran one of the fastest times on the program last start despite finishing in the minors. Overdue and gets his chance. CYCLADES (2) comes off an average effort last start when fifth at Bulli over 400m behind Bombardino (23.17) in a Grade 5. Has ability and a bold showing is expected. NOAH'S MEKONG (5) was last seen getting around 300m at Taree Super Track in a strong 17.43 for a 1.5 lengths win. In form and must include in calculations. MARVIN MONELLI (7) missed the frame latest (20.26) when fourth over 340m at Gunnedah in a Grade 5. Has already won three times from this draw.
Race Time:9:48 AM
Saturday, August 8, 2026Track:Good
Weather:OCAST
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:272m
1
Quick Thinkin' (1)2436741322
Trainer: Tony Forbes (QUORROBOLONG)12 mths 22: 7-6-2
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)
Dam: ICE REINA (AUS)
Stats
Career22: 7-6-2
Win %31.82%
Place %68.18%
Prize Money$16,290.00
Comments
Struggling to break through but racing consistently, finishing in the minors three starts on end. Last time out flew the lids with a fast early sectional but gathered in and finished in the minors when second (22.30) at Gosford over 388m. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 04/08/2026 | 46 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.30 | 0:22.17 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 19/06/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 14/06/2026 | 11 | NG | $6,580.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.08 | 0:19.75 | 0:19.72 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/06/2026 | 20 | NG | $2,660.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.07 | 0:17.07 | 0:17.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/7 | 14/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $5,840.00 | Wentworth Park | 520m | 0:30.49 | 0:30.25 | 0:29.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.25 |
| 7/7 | 09/05/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $3,320.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.41 | 0:29.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.5L | $5.00 |
2
Cyclades (2)1254745445
Trainer: Andrew Bell (WEROMBI)12 mths 11: 1-1-0
1 yo BLU Bitch
Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)
Dam: NIKOLINA (AUS)
Stats
Career11: 1-1-0
Win %9.09%
Place %18.18%
Prize Money$1,960.00
Comments
Latest effort finished 5th over 400m at Bulli beaten 10 lengths (23.17) behind Bombardino in a Grade 5 on August 4. Capable of a strong show.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 04/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:23.17 | 0:22.47 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/08/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.75 | 0:23.00 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 17/07/2026 | 12 | MX | $3,240.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:25.34 | 0:24.85 | 0:24.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/07/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:26.98 | 0:25.75 | 0:25.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 17.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 17/06/2026 | 12 | MX | $3,140.00 | Temora | 457m | 0:26.45 | 0:25.99 | 0:25.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.81 | 0:19.91 | 0:19.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |
3
Limeburner Topaz (3)6x75835783
Trainer: Wendy Ison (BOBS FARM)12 mths 85: 3-15-9
4 yo Black Bitch
Sire: FLYING RICCIARDO (AUS)
Dam: LIBERTY LEE (AUS)
Stats
Career85: 3-15-9
Win %3.53%
Place %31.76%
Prize Money$14,280.00
Comments
Improved sharply when third behind Noah's Mekong at this track last start over 272m (16.32). Has to be respected.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 17/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.32 | 0:15.94 | 0:15.94 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 08/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.21 | 0:17.66 | 0:17.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.68 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 2 |
| 25.3L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.91 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 18.0L | $35.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.63 | 0:23.46 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.09 | 0:23.20 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.8L | $23.00 |
| 99/3 | 19/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 23.55 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 99/2 | 09/02/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 23.83 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.71L | $0.00 |
4
Girl Goes Zip (4)277323863x
Trainer: Tony Forbes (QUORROBOLONG)12 mths 61: 4-9-11
3 yo Black Bitch
Sire: ZIPPING GARTH (AUS)
Dam: PA'S GIRL (AUS)
Stats
Career61: 4-9-11
Win %6.56%
Place %39.34%
Prize Money$15,040.00
Comments
Returns from a three months spell and hit the frame when last resuming, finishing second over 400m at this track. Hard to have without further improvement.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 09/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.15 | 0:15.94 | 0:15.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 |
| 6/6 | 04/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.09 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Nowra | 365m | 0:21.62 | 0:20.38 | 0:20.19 | N/A | 8 |
| 17.8L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/04/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.25 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $31.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.33 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $3.30 |
| 3/8 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:16.12 | 0:15.70 | 0:15.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
| 99/3 | 21/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 400m | N/A | 0:23.28 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.29L | $0.00 |
5
Noah's Mekong (5)4234712211
Trainer: Kevin Brennan (CLARENCE TOWN)12 mths 46: 7-10-3
3 yo LT FWN Bitch
Sire: ZIPPING GARTH (AUS)
Dam: ASTON MEKONG (AUS)
Stats
Career46: 7-10-3
Win %15.22%
Place %43.48%
Prize Money$10,455.00
Comments
Hit the ground running and set it up early last time, clocking 17.43 with a 1.5 lengths win at Taree Super Track over 300m and making it back to back wins. Form strong and a huge chance to register the hat-trick.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/08/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.43 | 0:17.43 | 0:17.25 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:15.94 | 0:15.94 | 0:15.94 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.60 | 0:17.53 | 0:17.47 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 27/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.79 | 0:17.60 | 0:17.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/06/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.41 | 0:17.41 | 0:17.27 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 23/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.27 | 0:17.65 | 0:17.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.11 | 0:17.81 | 0:17.40 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.40 |
6
Tangles Tippett (6)4425537746
Trainer: Beverley Sloan (ERARING)12 mths 41: 5-7-5
4 yo BLU Dog
Sire: MY REDEEMER (AUS)
Dam: MISS TIPPETT (AUS)
Stats
Career41: 5-7-5
Win %12.20%
Place %41.46%
Prize Money$12,310.00
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 300m at Taree Super Track. Failed to threaten last start and looks tested again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/07/2026 | 21 | MX 2/3 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.13 | 0:17.46 | 0:17.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.71 | 0:17.63 | 0:17.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.20 | 0:17.24 | 0:17.24 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/06/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | The Gardens | 272m | 0:17.00 | 0:16.14 | 0:16.14 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.65 | 0:17.58 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 10/06/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.84 | 0:17.47 | 0:17.28 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $7.50 |
| 99/3 | 16/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 388m | N/A | 0:22.95 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.71L | $0.00 |
| 99/2 | 01/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gosford | 388m | N/A | 0:23.43 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 8.86L | $0.00 |
7
Marvin Monelli (7)31541x3454
Trainer: David Meiers (MUSWELLBROOK)12 mths 36: 9-4-8
3 yo BDL Dog
Sire: KONOMI (AUS)
Dam: RUBY MONELLI (AUS)
Stats
Career36: 9-4-8
Win %25.00%
Place %58.33%
Prize Money$13,200.00
Comments
Latest effort finished 4th over 340m at Gunnedah beaten 2.5 lengths (20.26) behind Casual Escape in a Grade 5 on July 16. Looks a solid hope.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.26 | 0:20.08 | 0:19.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/07/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.27 | 0:19.59 | 0:19.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/06/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.98 | 0:19.74 | 0:19.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/06/2026 | 107 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.01 | 0:19.52 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/02/2026 | 26 | GR 4 | $1,480.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:19.90 | 0:19.90 | 0:19.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 28/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | 0:20.65 | 0:19.89 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.8L | $20.00 |
| 99/2 | 17/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gunnedah | 340m | N/A | 0:19.69 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
8
Silent Spartan (8)567786x187
Trainer: Geoffery Case (TERALBA)12 mths 13: 1-0-0
3 yo BDL Dog
Sire: ANDO'S MAC (AUS)
Dam: BLACK NEVADA (AUS)
Stats
Career13: 1-0-0
Win %7.69%
Place %7.69%
Prize Money$1,200.00
Comments
Backs up after finishing 7th on August 3 over 400m at Maitland in a Grade 5. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 03/08/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.22 | 0:22.55 | 0:22.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.5L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/07/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,340.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.45 | 0:17.56 | 0:17.41 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.8L | $101.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/07/2026 | 150 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:17.98 | 0:17.98 | 0:17.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $91.00 |
| 6/6 | 02/02/2026 | 30 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:24.90 | 0:22.41 | 0:22.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 35.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:25.08 | 0:23.04 | 0:22.83 | N/A | 5 |
| 29.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/12/2025 | 47 | MDN | $850.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.64 | 0:17.43 | 0:17.00 | N/A | 8 |
| 17.3L | $81.00 |