The Gardens Race 2 - Book Your Xmas Party Trackside 0-1 Win
SASHA COVE (1) was responsible for a modest effort most recently when fifth at Gosford over 388m behind Rebel Energy (23.20) in a Maiden. Should be very hard to beat this time. JUST KIDDING (3) ran below best last time finishing fourth (30.54) over 515m at this track in a Grade 5. Has ability and a bold showing is expected. ZIPPING KAWHI (2) clocked a new course and distance PB last time, finishing a half a length second behind Lazy Dynamite in 30.28. Strong run latest and looks a key chance on that form. ALFIE UNLEASHED (7) comes here off a freshen-up and deserves plenty of thought.
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Last start finished 5th in a Maiden on October 1 over 388m at Gosford behind Rebel Energy beaten 7 lengths (23.20). Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 01/10/2026 | 5 | MDN | $1,100.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.20 | 0:22.68 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 26/09/2026 | - | MDN | $1,100.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.09 | 0:17.79 | 0:17.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
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Working his way into winning form after claiming his maiden success on September 28 at Maitland over 400m. Last start was second over 515m in 30.28, behind Lazy Dynamite. Around the mark recently. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 24/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.28 | 0:30.25 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/10/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.55 | 0:23.28 | 0:22.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.40 |
| 99/1 | 12/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 450m | N/A | 0:25.69 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 16.14L | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/10/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.51 | 0:29.92 | 0:29.80 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/09/2026 | 33 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.08 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.76 | 0:22.90 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/08/2026 | 3 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.05 | 0:23.02 | 0:22.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
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Comments
Missed the frame last start when a 4.5 lengths fourth (30.54) at this track. Previous form sound including a win three back at Goulburn. Suited here and expected to bounce back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 24/10/2026 | 41 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.54 | 0:30.25 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/7 | 13/09/2026 | 58 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.47 | 0:18.23 | 0:17.99 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 17/07/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Goulburn | 350m | 0:20.22 | 0:20.22 | 0:19.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
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Finished third last start (25.58) at big odds over 450m at Maitland. Will need a little luck early from the draw. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 26/10/2026 | 4 | MDN | $2,300.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.58 | 0:25.27 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/10/2026 | 24 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.93 | 0:23.12 | 0:22.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/09/2026 | 10 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.30 | 0:23.08 | 0:22.28 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |
| 99/3 | 25/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 515m | N/A | 0:30.27 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/09/2026 | 33 | MDN | $1,970.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.75 | 0:30.46 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 16/08/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:24.32 | 0:23.03 | 0:22.81 | N/A | 4 |
| 18.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.95 | 0:23.09 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $7.00 |
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Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 515m at this track. Looking to others 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 24/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/10/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.40 | 0:29.53 | 0:29.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.3L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/10/2026 | 224 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.65 | 0:29.72 | 0:29.72 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.3L | $81.00 |
| 99/2 | 05/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maitland | 400m | N/A | 0:22.79 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.71L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.16 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.51 | 0:30.40 | 0:29.95 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.65 | 0:23.65 | 0:22.36 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
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Comments
Has only been in the placings once from six starts. Last raced when seventh over 388m at Gosford seven-and-a-half weeks ago. Has ability and looks a winning hope.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 10/09/2026 | 9 | MDN | $1,100.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:23.42 | 0:22.32 | 0:22.13 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 01/09/2026 | 32 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Gosford | 388m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.39 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |
| 8/8 | 31/07/2026 | 56 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:24.45 | 0:23.23 | 0:22.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 17.3L | $4.40 |
| 0/8 | 05/06/2026 | 8 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:30.65 | 0:23.72 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 99.0L | $4.40 |
| 6/6 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.77 | 0:22.75 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/05/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.30 | 0:23.27 | 0:22.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.20 |
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Comments
Was out of the placings last time at Maitland but prior to that had been racing consistently, notching four minors in a row. Tough draw to overcome and looks safely held.
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 | 26/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.70 | 0:25.17 | 0:25.17 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,750.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.31 | 0:25.23 | 0:24.84 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/10/2026 | 7 | MX | $3,240.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.32 | 0:25.09 | 0:25.09 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.27 | 0:25.25 | 0:25.16 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,240.00 | Maitland | 450m | 0:25.24 | 0:24.85 | 0:24.85 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.34 | 0:22.89 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $3.50 |