The Gardens Race 9

Ladbrokes Big Bets Copy Now Masters

Prize Money: $2,335

SPEEDY HOUDINI (1) put in a much better performance last start when in the placings at this track behind MY LADY ASH (23.40) in a Mix 3/4. Chased the leaders and with a clean run can be prominent. Can measure up this time. MY LADY ASH (2) is a talented type and proved too strong last time to win by 6 lengths at this track in a handy 22.92 beating SPEEDY HOUDINI. Sure to measure up. MASERATI AVENUE (7) was out of the placings last time when seventh at this track (23.61) but scored four back at this track (23.01). Form here at the trip sound including eight wins. The form out of her last race has been franked. Key player if finds best. KINGSLEY (8) is not to be discarded.

Distance: 400m
Class: M3
Track: Good
Weather: OCAST
Surface: All Weather

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Speedy Houdini (1) 5334311452
Trainer: Michael Edwards (Mount Forbes)
Prize Money: $26,150
Win / Place: 10% / 46%

4 yo Black B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: RACING BOOTS (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

89: 9-16-16

Track

22: 3-4-4

Trk/Dst

21: 3-4-4

Distance

56: 7-9-11

Season

19: 2-3-4

Country

89: 9-16-16

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	7	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	9	13	13	16	5	14	10	9
1st	1	2	2	0	0	3	1	0
2nd	0	1	6	5	0	2	1	1
3rd	4	4	2	1	1	1	3	0

Comments

In the money last time at this track (23.40) in a Mix 3/4, finishing a 6 length second. Has performed well off the draw with a win and four places from nine starts. With a clean break looks hard to beat.

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 7	9/2/26	The Gardens	400m	6	0:23.40	61.5 km/h	6.8L	$2.40	0:22.92	0:22.56	MX 3/4	$2,340	$435	6	1. My Lady Ash 2. Speedy Houdini 3. Peppa Nando
5th of 8	3/2/26	Gosford	388m	7	0:22.78	61.3 km/h	7.5L	$8.00	0:22.26	0:22.00	MX 2/3	$2,340	-	6	1. Bigbad Franky 2. Despicable Goat 3. Gambino
4th of 7	28/1/26	Richmond	320m	1	0:18.55	62.1 km/h	8.3L	$27	0:17.98	0:17.89	GR 3/4	$2,660	$75	12	1. Gus And Glory 2. Midnight Fury 3. Wicked Raven
1st of 7	16/1/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.10	62.3 km/h	1.0L	$2.90	0:23.10	0:22.73	MX 3/4	$2,340	$1,500	9	1. Speedy Houdini 2. Chloe's Comet 3. Melissa's Lady
1st of 8	7/1/26	Richmond	320m	6	0:18.39	62.6 km/h	0.1L	$31	0:18.39	0:18.12	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	11	1. Speedy Houdini 2. Golden Blend 3. Shy Sheena
3rd of 8	27/12/25	Taree Super Track	300m	1	0:17.78	60.7 km/h	1.8L	$2.00f	0:17.66	0:17.00	MX 3/4	$1,100	$95	5	1. Ruby On Scotch 2. We Will See 3. Speedy Houdini

My Lady Ash (2) 5636464631
Trainer: Mischelle Edmunds (Sawyers Gully)
Prize Money: $19,105
Win / Place: 10% / 45%

Dominant Win Last Start

4 yo Black B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: DALI'S DREAM (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

66: 7-14-9

Track

3: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

3: 1-0-1

Distance

7: 1-0-2

Season

21: 1-2-3

Country

66: 7-14-9

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	8	12	5	6	11	12	7
1st	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	1
2nd	2	2	5	0	2	2	1	0
3rd	1	2	1	0	0	3	0	2

Comments

Effortless winner to post a big 6 lengths victory in a Mix 3/4 last start at this track, clocking a solid 22.92 over the 400m trip. Rates a top chance again if runs up to latest.

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
1st of 7	9/2/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:22.92	62.8 km/h	6.8L	$2.80	0:22.92	0:22.56	MX 3/4	$2,340	$1,500	3	1. My Lady Ash 2. Speedy Houdini 3. Peppa Nando
3rd of 8	6/2/26	The Gardens	400m	6	0:23.11	62.3 km/h	1.0L	$23	0:23.04	0:22.57	MX 2/3	$2,340	$325	10	1. Chloe's Comet 2. Stock's Gift 3. My Lady Ash
6th of 8	27/1/26	Gosford	388m	3	0:23.07	60.5 km/h	7.5L	$6.00	0:22.54	0:21.91	MX 3/4	$2,340	-	7	1. Gambino 2. Prince Sal 3. Great North
4th of 8	20/1/26	Gosford	388m	7	0:23.15	60.3 km/h	4.3L	$31	0:22.85	0:22.08	GR 5	$2,340	$75	7	1. Super Quality 2. Bold Charm 3. Fascinate Abby
6th of 8	13/1/26	Gosford	388m	7	0:23.30	59.9 km/h	19.0L	$17	0:21.97	0:21.97	GR 5	$2,340	-	3	1. Fear To Excel 2. Bold Charm 3. Where's Nanny
4th of 6	10/1/26	The Gardens	400m	7	0:23.28	61.9 km/h	7.0L	$67	0:22.79	0:22.52	MX 1/2/3	$2,340	$75	11	1. Smart Comet 2. Solo Fernando 3. Blazin' Bad Zula

Great North (3) 8537638355
Trainer: Brett Gilbert (NSW)
Prize Money: $33,935
Win / Place: 5.62% / 38%

4 yo Black D

Sire: ANDOS MAC (AUS)

Dam: PREMIER RETURN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

178: 10-19-40

Track

47: 2-3-12

Trk/Dst

41: 1-2-11

Distance

51: 2-3-11

Season

29: 2-1-4

Metro

3: 0-0-0

Country

175: 10-19-40

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	4	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	21	15	24	36	22	16	17	26
1st	1	1	2	2	0	0	1	3
2nd	1	1	3	4	5	2	0	3
3rd	11	3	3	10	5	0	4	4

Comments

Has finished fifth at his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 400m. Will be tested in this company.

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
5th of 7	9/2/26	The Gardens	400m	8	0:23.43	61.5 km/h	7.3L	$13	0:22.92	0:22.56	MX 3/4	$2,340	-	4	1. My Lady Ash 2. Speedy Houdini 3. Peppa Nando
5th of 6	5/2/26	Richmond Straight	324m	1	0:18.18	64.2 km/h	4.3L	$51	0:17.89	0:17.84	MX 3/4	$2,340	-	9	1. Charing Cross 2. Torrential 3. Pay Pay Pay
3rd of 8	27/1/26	Gosford	388m	4	0:22.82	61.2 km/h	4.0L	$34	0:22.54	0:21.91	MX 3/4	$2,340	$325	3	1. Gambino 2. Prince Sal 3. Great North
8th of 8	24/1/26	The Gardens	400m	8	0:23.70	60.8 km/h	10.3L	$41	0:22.97	0:22.42	MX 3/4	$2,340	-	4	1. Chloe's Comet 2. Kingsley 3. Blazin' Bad Zula
3rd of 8	20/1/26	Gosford	388m	5	0:23.04	60.6 km/h	10.5L	$31	0:22.30	0:22.08	MX 2/3	$2,340	$325	10	1. Bigbad Franky 2. Gambino 3. Great North
6th of 6	10/1/26	The Gardens	400m	5	0:23.48	61.3 km/h	9.8L	$51	0:22.79	0:22.52	MX 1/2/3	$2,340	-	7	1. Smart Comet 2. Solo Fernando 3. Blazin' Bad Zula

Peppa Nando (4) 6666735653
Trainer: John Edwards (PAXTON)
Prize Money: $16,390
Win / Place: 6.52% / 26%

4 yo BDL B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: VERSTAPPEN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

92: 6-9-9

Track

51: 4-6-6

Trk/Dst

49: 4-6-6

Distance

74: 5-9-8

Season

24: 1-2-2

Country

92: 6-9-9

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	5	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	11	9	10	7	14	13	14	14
1st	1	0	1	0	1	0	1	2
2nd	3	0	0	1	2	1	1	1
3rd	1	1	3	0	2	1	1	0

Comments

Finished third last start (23.40) over 400m at this track. Tricky draw to overcome. Prefer others.

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
3rd of 7	9/2/26	The Gardens	400m	2	0:23.40	61.5 km/h	6.8L	$9.00	0:22.92	0:22.56	MX 3/4	$2,340	$325	7	1. My Lady Ash 2. Speedy Houdini 3. Peppa Nando
5th of 7	2/2/26	Maitland	400m	3	0:23.14	62.2 km/h	5.3L	$41	0:22.77	0:22.25	MX 3/4	$2,340	-	2	1. Dizzy Digby 2. Jake Peralta 3. Bold Charm
6th of 7	31/1/26	The Gardens	400m	1	0:23.46	61.4 km/h	13.3L	$51	0:22.53	0:22.53	GR 5	$2,340	-	28	1. Star 2. Make Your Stand 3. King Aussie
5th of 6	3/1/26	The Gardens	400m	2	0:23.93	60.2 km/h	14.3L	$2.90	0:22.93	0:22.83	GR 5	$2,340	-	5	1. Nakita Moira 2. Do Little Dazzle 3. In The Queue
3rd of 8	29/12/25	Maitland	400m	5	0:23.07	62.4 km/h	7.0L	$26	0:22.58	0:22.04	GR 5	$2,310	$325	6	1. Reggae Ethics 2. Grand Trio 3. Peppa Nando
7th of 8	23/12/25	Gosford	388m	5	0:23.08	60.5 km/h	9.3L	$101	0:22.43	0:22.04	GR 4/5	$2,490	-	4	1. Good Odds Turbo 2. Tip Top Tiger 3. Gambino

Melissa's Lady (5) 54574x8344
Trainer: Annette Yarnold (Clarence Town)
Prize Money: $8,510
Win / Place: 12% / 25%

4 yo FWN B

Sire: ZAMBORA BROCKIE (AUS)

Dam: MELISSA'S PRIDE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 4-1-3

Track

27: 3-0-3

Trk/Dst

12: 2-0-2

Distance

12: 2-0-2

Season

6: 0-0-1

Country

32: 4-1-3

1st Up

4: 1-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-2

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	9	6	3	1	1	2	7
1st	1	1	2	0	0	0	0	0
2nd	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
3rd	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2

Comments

Has finished fourth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 7 lengths behind My Lady Ash over 400m. Will not find this easy. Not keen.

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
4th of 7	9/2/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.42	61.5 km/h	7.0L	$6.00	0:22.92	0:22.56	MX 3/4	$2,340	$75	16	1. My Lady Ash 2. Speedy Houdini 3. Peppa Nando
4th of 8	24/1/26	The Gardens	400m	2	0:23.35	61.7 km/h	5.3L	$9.00	0:22.97	0:22.42	MX 3/4	$2,340	$75	8	1. Chloe's Comet 2. Kingsley 3. Blazin' Bad Zula
3rd of 7	16/1/26	The Gardens	400m	8	0:23.63	60.9 km/h	7.5L	$13	0:23.10	0:22.73	MX 3/4	$2,340	$325	13	1. Speedy Houdini 2. Chloe's Comet 3. Melissa's Lady
8th of 8	3/1/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.56	61.1 km/h	10.3L	$41	0:22.83	0:22.83	GR 5	$2,340	-	127	1. Nukkunya 2. Fascinate Josie 3. Ruby Juan
127 Day Spell
4th of 8	29/8/25	The Gardens	400m	1	0:23.23	62.0 km/h	5.8L	$16	0:22.83	0:22.69	MX 1/2/3	$2,310	$75	21	1. Four Barrys 2. Jack's Moon 3. Half Past Tipsy
7th of 8	8/8/25	The Gardens	515m	2	0:30.29	61.2 km/h	8.8L	$51	0:29.67	0:29.67	GR 4/5	$3,290	-	13	1. Chopper Express 2. Smooth White 3. Canya Talking

Zipping Kendrick (6) 354x26666x
Trainer: Dana Ivers (GRETA)
Prize Money: $14,265
Win / Place: 12% / 44%

4 yo FWN D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING MEG (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 3-4-4

Metro

14: 0-3-3

Country

11: 3-1-1

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	3	0	0	0

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

Comments

Returns from a 18 months spell and hit the frame when last resuming, finishing second over 460m at Geelong. Others have better credentials.

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
99th of 1	7/2/26	The Gardens	400m	1	N/A	-	-	$0.00	0:22.93		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Zipping Kendrick 2. 3.
6th of 8	7/8/24	Ballarat	450m	4	0:26.22	61.8 km/h	5.3L	$2.20f	0:25.85	0:25.38	RST WIN	$2,930	-	7	1. Bomb Luca 2. Psycho Buddy 3. Aston Flurry
6th of 8	31/7/24	The Meadows	525m	5	0:30.99	61.0 km/h	15.3L	$25	0:29.92	0:29.92	GR 5 H	$3,340	-	5	1. West Star 2. Glow 3. Aston Figaro
6th of 8	26/7/24	Bendigo	425m	8	0:24.50	62.4 km/h	6.6L	$7.40	0:24.04	0:23.79	RST WIN H	$2,930	-	9	1. On The Beer 2. Myrniong Storm 3. Noctilucent
6th of 8	17/7/24	Ballarat	450m	3	0:25.97	62.4 km/h	6.7L	$2.60f	0:25.50	0:25.28	GR 5	$2,930	-	5	1. Noctilucent 2. Squeaky Carroll 3. Where Is He
2nd of 7	12/7/24	Geelong	460m	4	0:25.94	63.8 km/h	1.6L	$4.40	0:25.83	0:25.68	GR 5	$2,930	$600	72	1. Why I'm Broke 2. Zipping Kendrick 3. Magic Dark Star
72 Day Spell

Maserati Avenue (7) 2285541647
Trainer: Ronald Bell (BLACKSMITHS)
Prize Money: $32,685
Win / Place: 17% / 47%

4 yo Black B

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: ELAINE AVENUE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

78: 14-14-9

Track

48: 8-9-3

Trk/Dst

48: 8-9-3

Distance

50: 9-9-4

Season

24: 3-4-3

Country

78: 14-14-9

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-1-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	11	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	10	10	9	11	8	13	9	8
1st	2	2	1	0	3	2	2	2
2nd	2	1	1	4	0	3	1	2
3rd	4	1	0	0	1	3	0	0

Comments

Last start finished 7th on February 6 over 400m at this track behind Chloe's Comet beaten 8 lengths (23.61) in a Mix 2/3. Speedy conveyance who looks hard to beat.

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	6/2/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.61	61.0 km/h	8.3L	$4.80	0:23.04	0:22.57	MX 2/3	$2,340	-	7	1. Chloe's Comet 2. Stock's Gift 3. My Lady Ash
4th of 6	30/1/26	The Gardens	400m	7	0:23.46	61.4 km/h	3.8L	$19	0:23.20	0:22.47	MX 1/2/3	$2,340	$75	6	1. Stylish Robbo 2. Smart Comet 3. Blazin' Bad Zula
6th of 8	24/1/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.43	61.5 km/h	6.5L	$2.10	0:22.97	0:22.42	MX 3/4	$2,340	-	8	1. Chloe's Comet 2. Kingsley 3. Blazin' Bad Zula
1st of 8	16/1/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.01	62.6 km/h	0.8L	$7.50	0:23.01	0:22.73	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Maserati Avenue 2. Hard Head Red 3. All About Archie
4th of 8	9/1/26	The Gardens	400m	7	0:22.95	62.7 km/h	6.0L	$46	0:22.53	0:22.53	NG	$2,660	$75	6	1. My Monroe 2. Aussie's Thunder 3. Jasper Darke
5th of 8	3/1/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.72	60.7 km/h	10.5L	$6.50	0:22.97	0:22.83	MX 2/3	$2,340	-	15	1. Molly On Fire 2. Smart Comet 3. Blue Supreme

Kingsley (8) 4233534527
Trainer: Charmaine Field (East Gresford)
Prize Money: $14,385
Win / Place: 9.26% / 42%

4 yo BLU/FWN D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: VERSTAPPEN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

54: 5-10-8

Track

6: 0-2-0

Trk/Dst

6: 0-2-0

Distance

48: 5-8-8

Season

19: 0-2-5

Country

54: 5-10-8

1st Up

2: 0-2-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	5	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	7	6	6	6	5	5	12	7
1st	0	1	1	0	1	0	1	1
2nd	4	0	1	0	1	0	2	2
3rd	2	1	1	2	0	0	2	0

Comments

Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors two back when second (23.26) over 400m at this track. Tough draw to overcome but is among the better hopes.

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 7	2/2/26	Maitland	400m	8	0:23.36	61.6 km/h	8.3L	$5.00	0:22.77	0:22.25	MX 3/4	$2,340	-	9	1. Dizzy Digby 2. Jake Peralta 3. Bold Charm
2nd of 8	24/1/26	The Gardens	400m	1	0:23.26	61.9 km/h	4.3L	$5.50	0:22.97	0:22.42	MX 3/4	$2,340	$435	8	1. Chloe's Comet 2. Kingsley 3. Blazin' Bad Zula
5th of 7	16/1/26	The Gardens	400m	2	0:24.17	59.6 km/h	15.3L	$3.10	0:23.10	0:22.73	MX 3/4	$2,340	-	11	1. Speedy Houdini 2. Chloe's Comet 3. Melissa's Lady
4th of 7	5/1/26	Maitland	400m	5	0:22.76	63.3 km/h	5.8L	$61	0:22.35	0:22.03	MX 1/2/3	$2,340	$75	14	1. Furious 2. Paper Shredder 3. Hey Mickey
3rd of 5	22/12/25	Maitland	400m	7	0:22.95	62.7 km/h	3.5L	$5.50	0:22.70	0:22.28	MX 3/4	$2,310	$325	10	1. Blue Juggler 2. Miss Louella 3. Kingsley
5th of 8	12/12/25	The Gardens	400m	8	0:23.74	60.7 km/h	5.5L	$5.50	0:23.35	0:22.63	MX 3/4	$2,310	-	7	1. Stock's Gift 2. Chloe's Comet 3. Livia Soprano

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