The Gardens Race 5 - The Shorty Hotel 1-2 Win
OTTO MANN (1) had his second look this course and distance latest and improved on his time claiming a Grade 5 win in 23.01. Should be in this for a long way. ARCANE LEGEND (4) was well off top last time, finishing 5th (30.41) in a Grade 5 at Gosford. Great record here at the trip having never missed the frame including one win. Key runner on best form. KEY JASPER (2) was well back throughout but attacked the line strongly to place, 2.75 lengths from the winner (23.37) at this track in Grade 5. Has never been out of the placings from four starts out of this box. Will give a great sight again. FRANKIE'S ANGEL (6) cannot be ruled out.
Stats
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 400m in 23.01 last start, beating Arcane Legend. Likes the rails so has hit winning form and can go on with it.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.01 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
| 8/8 | 19/08/2026 | 5 | MX | $3,240.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.56 | 0:30.62 | 0:30.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/08/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.12 | 0:30.00 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/08/2026 | 8 | MX | $3,240.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.17 | 0:30.34 | 0:30.31 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/07/2026 | 6 | MX | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.88 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.4L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,240.00 | Taree Super Track | 525m | 0:31.72 | 0:31.06 | 0:30.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $4.60 |
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at this track (23.37) in a Grade 5, finishing a 2.75 lengths second. Still a maiden from this draw but has never missed the frame from four starts. Has ability and looks a key chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.37 | 0:23.17 | 0:22.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.51 | 0:23.20 | 0:23.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.98 | 0:17.88 | 0:17.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 08/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.64 | 0:17.24 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.55 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 17/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.29 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $61.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hasn't shown any early speed lately and drifts back in her races. The latest effort was a 9 length eighth over 400m at this track. Hard to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.82 | 0:23.17 | 0:22.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.98 | 0:23.20 | 0:23.03 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/08/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.75 | 0:23.22 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/7 | 04/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.58 | 0:22.85 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $3.40 |
| 6/8 | 30/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.15 | 0:22.23 | 0:22.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.3L | $27.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.0L | $19.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time when fifth (30.41) at Gosford in a Grade 5. Will jump from box 4 for the first time. Key chance and should go close.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 01/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:30.41 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.44 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.22 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.80 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/08/2026 | 5 | MX | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.54 | 0:30.28 | 0:29.76 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 17/08/2026 | 2 | MX | $3,240.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.88 | 0:25.24 | 0:25.24 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $35.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/08/2026 | 45 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.31 | 0:23.31 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $19.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/07/2026 | 14 | T3 RSTW | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.35 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.22 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.8L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/06/2026 | 9 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:26.33 | 0:25.34 | 0:24.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.3L | $81.00 |
Stats
Comments
Poor last start but ran a better race two back when fourth over 400m at this track. Likely to struggle this time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 26/08/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.36 | 0:17.66 | 0:17.16 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.47 | 0:23.33 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/08/2026 | 62 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.72 | 0:23.23 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/06/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.43 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/05/2026 | 4 | MDN | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.10 | 0:17.86 | 0:17.16 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 23/05/2026 | - | MDN | $1,100.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.06 | 0:18.06 | 0:17.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $2.90 |
Stats
Comments
Form has been strong, including a victory two starts back. Last time out finished 3rd on August 28 over 400m at this track behind Otto Mann beaten 5 lengths (23.35) in a Grade 5. Has been around the mark of late. Keep safe.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.35 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.80 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.29 | 0:23.29 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.59 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.23 | 0:23.23 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/07/2026 | 6 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.61 | 0:23.40 | 0:22.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 6/8 | 18/07/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.69 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.0L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 400m. Last start finished 7th on August 28 over 400m at this track behind Otto Mann beaten 13 lengths (23.93) in a Grade 5. Must be included.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.93 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.80 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/08/2026 | 2 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.55 | 0:23.55 | 0:23.03 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 6/8 | 19/08/2026 | 5 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.44 | 0:17.41 | 0:17.26 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.44 | 0:23.29 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $27.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.77 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/07/2026 | 3 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.86 | 0:23.12 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 400m at this track. Hard to recommend this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.79 | 0:23.01 | 0:22.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.94 | 0:23.25 | 0:23.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.82 | 0:23.33 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/7 | 31/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.22 | 0:23.03 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/07/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.80 | 0:23.27 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.37 | 0:22.54 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |