The Gardens Race 9 - Mark Hughes Foundation
FLYING SAUCER (2) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing fifth (17.75) last time in a Grade 5 at Taree Super Track. Smart beginner who should take advantage of the low draw. Can atone. SUPER QUALITY (8) turned in a moderate effort last time when sixth at Gosford over 388m behind Kilcoy Tiger (23.12) in a Grade 5. Placed at her previous run. Safe beginner but wide box to overcome and will need some luck. Has ability and is one of the better chances. GARY INDIANA (3) was well back throughout but attacked the line strongly to place, 8 lengths from the winner (23.57) at this track in Grade 5. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and three minor placings to his credit. Can feature again. ZUMA ZESTA (1) gets a chance to improve on an unplaced run at his latest outing at this circuit.
Stats
Comments
Last start finished sixth on August 22 over 400m at this track behind What's The Story, beaten 13 lengths (23.74) in a Grade 5. Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.74 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.3L | $35.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.14 | 0:23.38 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 08/08/2026 | 4 | GR 4 | $1,480.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.99 | 0:17.57 | 0:17.11 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $27.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.02 | 0:22.19 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.8L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/07/2026 | 47 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.78 | 0:17.57 | 0:17.35 | N/A | 5 |
| 17.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.52 | 0:23.46 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (17.75) at Taree Super Track in a Grade 5, finishing fifth and beaten 8 lengths. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Looks a key chance on best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.75 | 0:17.14 | 0:17.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/08/2026 | 63 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.52 | 0:17.56 | 0:17.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/06/2026 | 35 | GR 4 | $1,480.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.20 | 0:17.42 | 0:17.39 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.0L | $14.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $1,480.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.28 | 0:17.84 | 0:17.17 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 09/05/2026 | 28 | GR 4/5 | $1,480.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.53 | 0:17.53 | 0:17.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 11/04/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.76 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (23.57) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing third and beaten 8 lengths. Has performed well off the draw with a win and three places from seven starts. Key chance and should go close.
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 | 11/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.57 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 28/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.31 | 0:23.24 | 0:22.80 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/08/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.92 | 0:22.81 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.17 | 0:23.14 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.94 | 0:23.10 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.0L | $3.10 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 400m. Last start finished 5th in a Grade 5 on September 14 over 400m at Maitland behind Zipper Stride beaten 6 lengths (22.77). Is a danger.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/09/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.26 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/09/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.88 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/7 | 31/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.69 | 0:22.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/08/2026 | 47 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:23.09 | 0:22.80 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.40 |
| 6/7 | 12/07/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:31.25 | 0:30.45 | 0:29.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.5L | $20.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/06/2026 | 6 | RST WIN | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.23 | 0:25.51 | 0:25.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $81.00 |
Stats
Comments
Modest effort last time out when sixth over 400m at this track. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
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 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.78 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.54 | 0:22.98 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $27.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.06 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.80 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.44 | 0:23.42 | 0:23.03 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.92 | 0:22.70 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 17.3L | $35.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.68 | 0:23.12 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last start when seventh and beaten 14 lengths at this track. Form solid prior to that including a win at this track three back. Others appear better placed.
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 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.85 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.0L | $27.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.32 | 0:22.93 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.09 | 0:23.09 | 0:22.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 21/08/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.21 | 0:23.19 | 0:23.03 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.46 | 0:22.63 | 0:22.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.8L | $46.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.60 | 0:23.36 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $20.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of the placings last time but the start prior finished in the minors when third (22.97) over 400m at this track. Has a wide draw to navigate but is in the mix.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 11/09/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.64 | 0:22.86 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/09/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.97 | 0:22.73 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:22.78 | 0:22.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.05 | 0:23.05 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 08/08/2026 | 58 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.23 | 0:23.23 | 0:22.77 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/06/2026 | 17 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Richmond Straight | 324m | 0:18.07 | 0:17.56 | 0:17.29 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $81.00 |
Stats
Comments
Fast starter. Last start finished 6th in a Grade 5 on September 15 over 388m at Gosford behind Kilcoy Tiger beaten 14 lengths (23.12). Fought on last time. Has the ability and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 15/09/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.12 | 0:22.13 | 0:21.99 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.0L | $81.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.67 | 0:23.63 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 01/09/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.04 | 0:22.40 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $91.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.55 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.80 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.13 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.01 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $91.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/08/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.51 | 0:23.42 | 0:23.03 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.5L | $67.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/08/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.01 | 0:22.44 | 0:22.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $91.00 |