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The Gardens Race 8 - Grnsw Middle Distance Series

COUSIN SAL (4) recorded a 5.5 lengths win (34.70) in a Grade 5 last time at this track. Looks a leading chance on best. FASCINATE SAMUEL (7) has a strong winning strike-rate over this journey with two wins and a placing from four tries. Missed the frame latest (29.80) when sixth over 515m at Gosford in a Grade 5. Looks one of the chances. ZIPPING VIPER (1) was in the minors two back (29.89) at this track but ran below best last time there, finishing 8th. Solid record here at the distance winning two races. Comes through a solid form race last start. Has ability and a bold showing is expected. TURN UP ACE (8) is right in the mix.

Race Time:11:38 AM

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:600m

Zipping Viper (1)1715776738

Trainer: Michelle Johnson (ABERDEEN)12 mths 62: 10-8-10

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: SH AVATAR (USA)

Dam: ZIPPING SAMARA (AUS)

Stats

Career62: 10-8-10

Win %16.13%

Place %45.16%

Prize Money$40,520.00

Comments

Was out of placings last time (30.52) at this track in a Grade 4/5, finishing eighth and beaten 12 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting four victories and three places from 11 starts. Suited here and expected to run well.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	15/08/2026	8	GR 4/5	$3,420.00	The Gardens	515m	0:30.52	0:29.63	0:29.63	N/A	8	1. Modest Man 2. Real Bonnie 3. Zipping Aladdin	12.8L	$61.00
3/6	07/08/2026	6	GR 4/5	$3,420.00	The Gardens	515m	0:29.89	0:29.55	0:29.55	N/A	5	1. Impress Moana 2. Past Tense 3. Zipping Viper	4.8L	$61.00
7/8	01/08/2026	8	GR 4/5	$3,420.00	The Gardens	515m	0:30.29	0:29.58	0:29.58	N/A	1	1. Impress Moana 2. Under Anesthetic 3. Fascinate John	10.0L	$31.00
6/7	24/07/2026	6	GR 4/5	$3,420.00	The Gardens	515m	0:30.39	0:29.86	0:29.71	N/A	1	1. Federal Player 2. Fascinate Maria 3. It's A Tease	7.5L	$19.00
7/8	18/07/2026	14	GR 4/5	$3,420.00	The Gardens	515m	0:30.24	0:29.46	0:29.39	N/A	8	1. Federal Player 2. Federal Senor 3. Canya Brew It	11.0L	$81.00
7/8	04/07/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,420.00	The Gardens	515m	0:30.48	0:29.74	0:29.38	N/A	5	1. Under Anesthetic 2. Larnie's Magic 3. Sunburnt Keeper	10.5L	$23.00
1/3	05/05/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:30.12	0:30.12	N/A	N/A	3	1. Zipping Viper 2. Zipping Theron 3. Akela Kung Fu	0.5L	$0.00

Scatter Dunn (2)4765485452

Trainer: Andrew Bell (WEROMBI)12 mths 73: 9-13-9

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: NIKOLINA (AUS)

Stats

Career73: 9-13-9

Win %12.33%

Place %42.47%

Prize Money$46,160.00

Comments

Is back up to 600m which has been an issue in the past. Last appeared when second over 472m at Bulli four days ago. Happy to risk in this.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/6	25/08/2026	7	GR 4/5	$3,420.00	Bulli	472m	0:26.82	0:26.64	0:26.31	N/A	3	1. Flash Boom Bang 2. Scatter Dunn 3. Iceberg Ahead	2.5L	$19.00
5/8	18/08/2026	7	GR 4/5	$2,520.00	Bulli	400m	0:22.78	0:21.91	0:21.91	N/A	6	1. Absconding 2. Hard Style Girl 3. Creeping Tiger	12.3L	$81.00
4/6	11/08/2026	7	GR 5	$2,340.00	Bulli	340m	0:19.62	0:19.45	0:19.11	N/A	5	1. Our Vision 2. Speedy Van Wezel 3. Prince Of Panama	2.3L	$6.50
5/7	04/08/2026	3	GR 4/5	$2,520.00	Bulli	400m	0:22.82	0:22.35	0:22.12	N/A	8	1. King Zeal 2. Over Reaction 3. Aussie Blend	6.5L	$71.00
8/8	01/08/2026	4	GR 4/5	$3,420.00	The Gardens	515m	0:30.37	0:29.58	0:29.58	N/A	8	1. Impress Moana 2. Under Anesthetic 3. Fascinate John	11.3L	$67.00
4/8	28/07/2026	3	GR 5	$2,340.00	Bulli	340m	0:19.88	0:19.52	0:19.08	N/A	4	1. Sassy Crossed 2. Our Vision 3. Jack's Wish	5.3L	$4.40

Cousin Sal (4)5268251321

Trainer: Benjamin Sweetman (BELLBIRD)12 mths 28: 10-6-2

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: KEYDRA (AUS)

Stats

Career28: 10-6-2

Win %35.71%

Place %64.29%

Prize Money$25,000.00

Comments

Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 5.5 lengths over 600m at this track in a handy 34.70, beating Pay Me. Makes plenty of appeal. Go close again.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	22/08/2026	4	GR 5	$3,240.00	The Gardens	600m	0:34.70	0:34.70	0:34.70	N/A	5	1. Cousin Sal 2. Pay Me 3. Turn Up Ace	5.3L	$1.80
2/6	18/08/2026	17	NG	$3,560.00	Gosford	515m	0:30.02	0:29.84	0:29.36	N/A	8	1. Hotshot Lily 2. Cousin Sal 3. See This	2.5L	$9.50
3/8	01/08/2026	8	GR 5	$9,000.00	The Gardens	600m	0:34.94	0:34.58	0:34.58	N/A	2	1. Fascinate Samuel 2. Zipping Aladdin 3. Cousin Sal	5.3L	$5.50
1/6	24/07/2026	20	GR 3/4	$3,560.00	The Gardens	515m	0:29.71	0:29.71	0:29.71	N/A	7	1. Cousin Sal 2. Past Tense 3. Canya Brew It	4.8L	$5.00
5/6	04/07/2026	7	NG	$10,600.00	The Gardens	600m	0:35.27	0:34.73	0:34.73	N/A	1	1. Molly Miss 2. President Rolex 3. Malicious	7.8L	$6.00
2/6	27/06/2026	7	GR 5	$3,140.00	The Gardens	600m	0:34.49	0:34.33	0:34.24	N/A	7	1. Fascinate Samuel 2. Cousin Sal 3. Spin Around Blue	2.3L	$4.20

Smooth White (5)5154354546

Trainer: Betty Keene (TWELVE MILE CREEK)12 mths 57: 12-5-5

3 yo W/BL Dog

Sire: WOW (AUS)

Dam: LIBERTY PEARL (AUS)

Stats

Career57: 12-5-5

Win %21.05%

Place %38.60%

Prize Money$32,265.00

Comments

Is back up to 600m which has been an issue in the past. Last appeared when sixth over 450m at Maitland a week-and-a-half ago. Prepared to overlook.

Last Starts 12 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/6	17/08/2026	6	GR 5	$3,240.00	Maitland	450m	0:25.47	0:25.24	0:25.24	N/A	4	1. Jock From Ibrox 2. Mia Zipper 3. Zipper Stride	3.3L	$35.00
4/7	11/08/2026	10	GR 4/5	$3,420.00	Gosford	515m	0:29.90	0:29.30	0:29.25	N/A	1	1. Fascinate Suzie 2. Ethanol Secret 3. Samson's Riot	8.5L	$21.00
5/8	01/08/2026	5	GR 4/5	$3,420.00	The Gardens	515m	0:30.06	0:29.58	0:29.58	N/A	2	1. Impress Moana 2. Under Anesthetic 3. Fascinate John	6.8L	$34.00
4/6	27/07/2026	10	GR 4/5	$3,420.00	Maitland	450m	0:25.66	0:24.93	0:24.93	N/A	8	1. Zipper On Time 2. Samson's Riot 3. Calypso Ethics	10.3L	$23.00
5/8	17/07/2026	6	GR 4/5	$3,420.00	The Gardens	515m	0:30.17	0:29.47	0:29.47	N/A	3	1. Federal Sniper 2. Fascinate John 3. Reborn Mystique	10.0L	$31.00
3/5	11/07/2026	8	GR 3/4	$3,560.00	The Gardens	515m	0:30.43	0:29.54	0:29.54	N/A	7	1. Molly Miss 2. Past Tense 3. Smooth White	12.8L	$12.00

Fascinate Samuel (7)1314314416

Trainer: Noelene Holloway (WYEE)12 mths 40: 11-7-3

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: DEEP DIVE (AUS)

Stats

Career40: 11-7-3

Win %27.50%

Place %52.50%

Prize Money$45,960.00

Comments

Was out of placings last time (29.80) at Gosford in a Grade 5, finishing sixth and beaten 6 lengths. Has performed well off the draw with a win and three places from seven starts. Makes strong appeal.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	25/08/2026	7	GR 5	$13,600.00	Gosford	515m	0:29.80	0:29.31	0:29.31	N/A	6	1. Swift Wind 2. Exorbitant 3. Radiant Ethics	6.8L	$7.50
1/8	18/08/2026	5	GR 5	$3,240.00	Gosford	515m	0:29.53	0:29.53	0:29.36	N/A	8	1. Fascinate Samuel 2. Hello Peck 3. Monsoon Ethics	7.5L	$3.10
4/8	13/08/2026	5	NG	$15,600.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:29.86	0:29.10	0:29.10	N/A	4	1. Jungle Johnny 2. Galba Model 3. Bandit Lynne	10.8L	$14.00
4/6	08/08/2026	7	NG	$10,600.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:29.67	0:29.57	0:29.47	N/A	5	1. Jungle Johnny 2. Reborn Hostility 3. Bandit Lynne	1.5L	$18.00
1/8	01/08/2026	7	GR 5	$9,000.00	The Gardens	600m	0:34.58	0:34.58	0:34.58	N/A	1	1. Fascinate Samuel 2. Zipping Aladdin 3. Cousin Sal	4.8L	$1.60
3/8	25/07/2026	7	NG	$10,600.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:29.60	0:29.42	0:29.42	N/A	2	1. Dennis Keeping 2. Magic Bandit 3. Fascinate Samuel	2.5L	$12.00

Turn Up Ace (8)3242715534

Trainer: Craig Blakemore (EAST MAITLAND)12 mths 19: 4-3-2

2 yo RED/BDL Dog

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: MODERN TALKING (AUS)

Stats

Career19: 4-3-2

Win %21.05%

Place %47.37%

Prize Money$10,290.00

Comments

Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors two back when third (35.21) over 600m at this track. Has a wide draw to navigate but is among the better hopes.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	25/08/2026	3	GR 4/5	$3,420.00	Gosford	515m	0:29.56	0:29.45	0:29.31	N/A	6	1. Hey Mac 2. Natisa's Secret 3. Rugged Ethics	1.5L	$20.00
3/6	22/08/2026	4	GR 5	$3,240.00	The Gardens	600m	0:35.21	0:34.70	0:34.70	N/A	4	1. Cousin Sal 2. Pay Me 3. Turn Up Ace	7.3L	$3.00
5/8	18/08/2026	8	GR 5	$3,240.00	Gosford	515m	0:29.98	0:29.49	0:29.36	N/A	7	1. Swift Wind 2. Martini Nights 3. Spencer Banner	7.0L	$17.00
5/5	10/08/2026	6	GR 5	$3,240.00	Maitland	565m	0:32.52	0:31.75	0:31.75	N/A	1	1. Flash Ethics 2. Blazing Raso 3. Pay Me	11.0L	$3.60
1/6	04/08/2026	3	MX	$3,240.00	Gosford	603m	0:34.95	0:34.95	0:34.95	N/A	4	1. Turn Up Ace 2. Zipping Desire 3. Why Me	8.3L	$1.70
7/7	01/08/2026	9	GR 5	$9,000.00	Wentworth Park	520m	0:30.09	0:29.57	0:29.14	N/A	5	1. Ritza Sophie 2. Bull Market 3. Zhang	7.5L	$34.00