The Gardens Race 10

Ladbrokes Popular Srm

Prize Money: $2,335

HOT TO RULE (2) showed good early speed and led throughout to score his maiden two back then finished second last start and beaten 0.8 lengths at this track over 400m (23.13). Yet to win here but has run some good races. Well placed here and looks a top prospect. KALANI SEA (5) goes very well over this trip including two wins. Below best last time at this track (24.00) in a Grade 5, finishing a 15 length sixth. Looks suited here and can measure up. NOAH'S MEKONG (1) showed good pace from out wide and was prominent throughout before fading out of it when 7th at Taree Super Track in a Grade 5. The form out of the last run is proven to be strong. Likely to be about the mark. MASTER MURRAYA (8) is worth a look over a shorter trip this time.

Distance: 400m
Class: 5th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: OCAST
Surface: All Weather

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Noah's Mekong (1) 125385667x
Trainer: Kevin Brennan (Clarence Town)
Prize Money: $3,755
Win / Place: 6.67% / 36%

2 yo LT FWN B

Sire: ZIPPING GARTH (AUS)

Dam: ASTON MEKONG (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 2-7-2

Track

7: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

6: 0-0-0

Distance

6: 0-0-0

Season

13: 1-2-1

Country

30: 2-7-2

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	4	3	4	5	4	5
1st	1	0	0	1	0	0	0
2nd	2	1	2	0	0	0	2
3rd	0	0	1	0	1	0	0

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at Taree Super Track (18.45) in a Grade 5, finishing a 7 length seventh. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minors. Leading player.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
7th of 8	13/12/25	Taree Super Track	300m	7	0:18.45	58.5 km/h	7.8L	$2.10f	0:17.91	0:17.29	GR 5	$1,100	-	28	1. Ritzy Ritzy 2. Go Elvis 3. Sea Shine
6th of 7	15/11/25	Taree Super Track	300m	7	0:18.14	59.5 km/h	8.3L	$3.10f	0:17.57	0:17.41	GR 5	$1,100	-	7	1. Recliner King 2. Wonky Key Donkey 3. Zia Betty
6th of 8	8/11/25	Taree Super Track	300m	5	0:17.93	60.2 km/h	7.3L	$13	0:17.42	0:17.35	GR 5	$1,100	-	7	1. Majestic Fred 2. Bentley Elsa 3. Tiger Like
5th of 6	1/11/25	Taree Super Track	300m	8	0:18.11	59.6 km/h	6.0L	$5.00	0:17.69	0:17.40	GR 5	$1,100	-	7	1. Return An Earn 2. Not A Boodie 3. Becky Belle
8th of 8	25/10/25	Taree Super Track	300m	7	0:18.36	58.8 km/h	12.3L	$6.00	0:17.49	0:17.34	GR 5	$1,100	-	7	1. That's Okay 2. Kicker Mini 3. Tiger Like
3rd of 8	18/10/25	Taree Super Track	300m	4	0:17.86	60.5 km/h	2.8L	$2.90	0:17.66	0:17.32	GR 5	$1,100	$95	3	1. Recliner King 2. Billy Blinders 3. Noah's Mekong

Hot To Rule (2) 55x12
Trainer: Greg Ford (Ashtonfield)
Prize Money: $1,635
Win / Place: 25% / 50%

1 yo BDL D

Sire: SIMPLY LIMELIGHT (AUS)

Dam: SET TO REIGN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 1-1-0

Track

3: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

3: 1-1-0

Distance

4: 1-1-0

Season

4: 1-1-0

Country

4: 1-1-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	0	0	0

Box History	4	7	8
STARTS	1	1	2
1st	1	0	0
2nd	0	0	1
3rd	0	0	0

Comments

Flew the lids with a fast early split but had to contend with second when clocking 23.13 over 400m at this track. Should be right in the finish.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 8	6/2/26	The Gardens	400m	8	0:23.13	62.3 km/h	0.8L	$4.20	0:23.09	0:22.57	GR 5	$2,340	$435	6	1. Kara's Vogue 2. Hot To Rule 3. Rhonda Full Day
1st of 8	31/1/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:22.98	62.7 km/h	7.5L	$3.20	0:22.98	0:22.53	MDN	$1,870	$1,200	68	1. Hot To Rule 2. Us Two Boys 3. Project Nemesis
68 Day Spell
5th of 8	24/11/25	Maitland	400m	7	0:23.02	62.6 km/h	11.0L	$61	0:22.25	0:22.15	MDN	$1,790	-	9	1. Nangar Zara 2. Extreme Machine 3. Karoline Banner
5th of 8	15/11/25	The Gardens	400m	8	0:24.13	59.7 km/h	15.0L	$3.70f	0:23.08	0:22.63	MDN	$1,790	-	-	1. Sunburnt Keeper 2. Gary Indiana 3. Mischief Afoot

Hooked On Hope (3) 2165774874
Trainer: Peter Tobin (Toronto)
Prize Money: $2,255
Win / Place: 7.14% / 28%

1 yo Black B

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: ARIYA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 1-2-1

Track

9: 1-2-0

Trk/Dst

9: 1-2-0

Distance

10: 1-2-0

Season

14: 1-2-1

Country

14: 1-2-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	1	1	2	3	1	4	1	1
1st	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
2nd	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0
3rd	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0

Comments

Last start finished 4th in a Grade 5 on February 10 over 388m at Gosford behind Matt Jet Power beaten 6 lengths (22.53). Rates among the chances this time.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 7	10/2/26	Gosford	388m	4	0:22.53	62.0 km/h	5.8L	$31	0:22.12	0:21.92	GR 5	$2,340	$75	4	1. Matt Jet Power 2. Ten Bob Note 3. Hooked On Joy
7th of 8	6/2/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.31	61.8 km/h	5.0L	$6.00	0:22.96	0:22.57	GR 5	$2,340	-	6	1. Alcaraz 2. Sundown 3. Kipyegon
8th of 8	31/1/26	The Gardens	400m	5	0:23.50	61.3 km/h	10.5L	$19	0:22.76	0:22.53	GR 5	$2,340	-	4	1. Hooked On Joy 2. Ritza Rocker 3. Rhapsody Beast
4th of 7	27/1/26	Gosford	388m	4	0:22.86	61.1 km/h	6.5L	$6.50	0:22.40	0:21.91	GR 5	$2,340	$75	11	1. Fascinate Bailey 2. Lightning Blitz 3. Ray's Beauty
7th of 8	16/1/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.68	60.8 km/h	10.3L	$7.00	0:22.96	0:22.73	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Vintage Racer 2. Cobblestone Road 3. Possible
7th of 8	9/1/26	The Gardens	400m	8	0:23.53	61.2 km/h	10.3L	$14	0:22.81	0:22.53	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Coco Bella 2. Zipping Lyndy 3. Whisky Bent

Drink To That (4) 3452143376
Trainer: Dana Ivers (Greta)
Prize Money: $2,615
Win / Place: 9.09% / 45%

1 yo FWN D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: DRINK MOET (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

11: 1-1-3

Track

1: 0-0-1

Distance

5: 1-1-2

Season

11: 1-1-3

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Country

9: 1-1-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
STARTS	2	2	1	3	1	1	1
1st	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
2nd	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
3rd	0	1	0	1	0	0	1

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at Wentworth Park (30.54) in a Grade 5, finishing a 11 length sixth. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Looking to others.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
6th of 8	5/2/26	Wentworth Park	520m	1	0:30.54	61.3 km/h	11.8L	$35	0:29.71	0:29.45	GR 5	$5,840	-	7	1. Galba Major 2. Tough But Fair 3. Sin City Bandit
7th of 8	29/1/26	Wentworth Park	520m	5	0:31.02	60.3 km/h	19.0L	$71	0:29.68	0:29.30	GR 5	$5,840	-	5	1. Loco Boom 2. Fascinate Josie 3. Six Dolphins
3rd of 6	24/1/26	The Gardens	515m	7	0:30.24	61.3 km/h	8.3L	$16	0:29.66	0:29.45	MX	$3,140	$425	12	1. Quick Thinkin' 2. Kaelix Nitro 3. Drink To That
3rd of 6	12/1/26	Maitland	400m	4	0:22.98	62.7 km/h	7.8L	$7.50	0:22.44	0:22.17	GR 5	$2,340	$325	7	1. Midnight Arrow 2. Jilliby Scotty 3. Drink To That
4th of 6	5/1/26	Maitland	450m	2	0:25.61	63.3 km/h	5.3L	$16	0:25.25	0:24.89	MX	$3,140	$75	7	1. Pull The Trigger 2. Extreme Machine 3. Flash Ethics
1st of 8	29/12/25	Maitland	400m	6	0:22.74	63.3 km/h	2.0L	$3.30	0:22.74	0:22.04	MDN	$1,790	$1,175	7	1. Drink To That 2. Exquisite Ethics 3. Hard Sniff Style

Kalani Sea (5) 41x16
Trainer: Sarah Kedwell (Elrington)
Prize Money: $2,750
Win / Place: 50% / 50%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Black B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: KALANI ROSE (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 2-0-0

Track

4: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

4: 2-0-0

Distance

4: 2-0-0

Season

4: 2-0-0

Country

4: 2-0-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	2	0	0	0

Box History	3	4	7
STARTS	1	2	1
1st	0	1	1
2nd	0	0	0
3rd	0	0	0

Comments

Fast starter. Last start finished 6th over 400m at this track beaten 15 lengths (24.00) behind Lisa's Vogue in a Grade 5 on February 6. Safe beginner and expected to take catching despite the draw.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
6th of 8	6/2/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:24.00	60.0 km/h	15.3L	$3.30	0:22.93	0:22.57	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Lisa's Vogue 2. Moonlight Zipper 3. Keys A Kracken
1st of 8	30/1/26	The Gardens	400m	7	0:22.92	62.8 km/h	1.5L	$10	0:22.92	0:22.47	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	91	1. Kalani Sea 2. Breakaway Zipper 3. My Fairy Bread
91 Day Spell
1st of 7	31/10/25	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.32	61.7 km/h	1.0L	$4.40	0:23.32	0:22.64	MDN	$1,790	$1,175	7	1. Kalani Sea 2. Gary Indiana 3. Kara's Vogue
4th of 8	24/10/25	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.69	60.8 km/h	7.3L	$8.00	0:23.18	0:22.84	MDN	$1,790	$75	-	1. Fools Rush In 2. Ruby Juan 3. Witchy Woman

Petite Fernando (6) 3x3x521753
Trainer: Tammy Turner (Tinonee)
Prize Money: $2,290
Win / Place: 12% / 62%

2 yo WH/BLU B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: SPEEDY LULU (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 1-1-3

Track

3: 0-0-3

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-2

Distance

2: 0-0-2

Season

6: 1-1-1

Country

8: 1-1-3

1st Up

3: 0-0-2

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	4	6	8
STARTS	3	2	2	1
1st	0	1	0	0
2nd	1	0	0	0
3rd	2	1	0	0

Comments

Finished third last time (23.30) over 400m at this track. Looking to others.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 8	7/2/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.30	61.8 km/h	0.8L	$4.00	0:23.26	0:22.30	GR 5	$2,340	$325	4	1. Zipping Kit Kat 2. Watch Her Win 3. Petite Fernando
5th of 8	3/2/26	Gosford	388m	6	0:23.15	60.3 km/h	11.0L	$10	0:22.38	0:22.00	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Chutzpah 2. Flying Sepol 3. Simply Juan
7th of 7	27/1/26	Gosford	388m	8	0:22.94	60.9 km/h	10.5L	$46	0:22.19	0:21.91	GR 5	$2,340	-	14	1. Larnie's Magic 2. My Harley 3. Trunkey Mink
1st of 8	13/1/26	Gosford	388m	4	0:22.62	61.8 km/h	6.3L	$2.80	0:22.62	0:21.97	MDN	$1,870	$1,200	21	1. Petite Fernando 2. Chutzpah 3. Scotch Lass
2nd of 8	23/12/25	Gosford	388m	1	0:22.65	61.7 km/h	2.5L	$2.70	0:22.46	0:22.04	MDN	$1,790	$315	21	1. Hope Juan 2. Petite Fernando 3. Scotch Lass
5th of 8	2/12/25	Gosford	388m	6	0:23.25	60.1 km/h	6.8L	$4.00	0:22.77	0:22.04	MDN	$1,790	-	150	1. Lacey Red 2. Reborn Scarlett 3. Lola's Choice
150 Day Spell

Rhonda Full Day (7) 5167683632
Trainer: Allan Woods (Nabiac)
Prize Money: $3,580
Win / Place: 4.76% / 42%

2 yo Black B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: ELLIE BELLES (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 1-4-4

Track

16: 0-3-4

Trk/Dst

8: 0-2-2

Distance

8: 0-2-2

Season

21: 1-4-4

Country

21: 1-4-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	1	4	3	2	3	2	4
1st	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
2nd	2	0	1	0	0	1	0	0
3rd	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	2

Comments

Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest when second (31.01) over 525m at Taree Super Track. Jumps from the outside. Deserves respect.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 8	11/2/26	Taree Super Track	525m	6	0:31.01	60.9 km/h	1.8L	$7.50	0:30.89	0:30.32	MX	$3,140	$635	5	1. Just Us Boys 2. Rhonda Full Day 3. Mindaribba
3rd of 8	6/2/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.22	62.0 km/h	1.8L	$19	0:23.09	0:22.57	GR 5	$2,340	$325	7	1. Kara's Vogue 2. Hot To Rule 3. Rhonda Full Day
6th of 8	30/1/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.53	61.2 km/h	7.8L	$31	0:22.99	0:22.47	GR 5	$2,340	-	6	1. Drink Mojitos 2. Lignite Coal 3. Kara's Vogue
3rd of 5	24/1/26	The Gardens	515m	8	0:30.33	61.1 km/h	9.3L	$7.50	0:29.69	0:29.45	MX	$3,140	$425	8	1. Real Bonnie 2. Unreal Style 3. Rhonda Full Day
8th of 8	16/1/26	The Gardens	400m	7	0:23.79	60.5 km/h	10.3L	$23	0:23.06	0:22.73	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Hooked On Iraola 2. Hooked On Joy 3. Lisa's Vogue
6th of 8	9/1/26	The Gardens	515m	4	0:30.58	60.6 km/h	15.5L	$51	0:29.50	0:29.50	GR 5	$3,140	-	2	1. Jimmy Figgis 2. Just Us Boys 3. Burglar Tom

Master Murraya (8) 213242237x
Trainer: Terrence Kunde (Kurri Kurri)
Prize Money: $14,020
Win / Place: 11% / 52%

3 yo BDL D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: ESTHER'S DIVA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 4-6-8

Track

7: 0-2-2

Trk/Dst

4: 0-2-0

Distance

4: 0-2-0

Season

10: 1-4-2

Metro

4: 0-0-1

Country

30: 4-6-7

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	2	2	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	10	6	5	1	6	3	1
1st	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	0
2nd	1	2	1	0	0	2	0	0
3rd	0	2	2	2	1	1	0	0

Comments

Should get a clear run from the wide draw. Wasn't impressive last start but does have a great record at this track and distance, look for improvement. Not out of it.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
7th of 8	27/11/25	Wentworth Park	520m	3	0:30.70	61.0 km/h	11.8L	$51	0:29.87	0:29.50	GR 5	$5,840	-	5	1. She's Blissful 2. Pax Bostonia 3. Spiralling
3rd of 8	22/11/25	The Gardens	515m	3	0:30.22	61.4 km/h	6.0L	$11	0:29.79	0:29.73	GR 5	$3,110	$425	30	1. I'm Alright 2. Mrs. Miniver 3. Master Murraya
2nd of 6	23/10/25	Muswellbrook	431m	2	0:24.74	62.7 km/h	2.5L	$6.50	0:24.56	0:24.47	GR 4/5	$3,290	$675	14	1. Screaming Violet 2. Master Murraya 3. Make Your Stand
2nd of 8	9/10/25	Muswellbrook	431m	2	0:24.81	62.5 km/h	0.1L	$3.10f	0:24.80	0:24.75	GR 5	$3,110	$635	6	1. Kiando Diva 2. Master Murraya 3. Zipping Granger
4th of 8	3/10/25	The Gardens	400m	6	0:23.08	62.4 km/h	3.0L	$10	0:22.86	0:22.54	GR 5	$2,310	$75	6	1. Sail Away Sam 2. Hey Pat 3. Bundy Blue
2nd of 7	27/9/25	The Gardens	400m	1	0:23.09	62.4 km/h	0.8L	$2.90	0:23.05	0:22.66	GR 5	$2,310	$435	26	1. That's Mine 2. Master Murraya 3. Egyptian Queen

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