The Gardens Race 6

Mark Hughes Foundation

Prize Money: $2,515

KAREN STRATUS (8) could not have been more impressive last start in her strong 22.83 win at this track in a Grade 5 over 400m. Has the ability and looks a key chance again. KARLI MULWEE (1) was a little disappointing last start at Taree Super Track when 4th (17.97) over 300m. Has won here at this journey. Should be in this for a long way. DIVA'S DELIGHT (7) was an impressive winner last time in quickest of the meeting when scoring by 0.8 lengths (15.87) at this track. Harder here but expected to measure up. IRONIC AUSSIE (2) has a solid strike rate from this box.

Distance: 272m
Class: 4th/5th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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Karli Mulwee (1) 2553312414
Trainer: Meredith Verhagen (Raymond Terrace)
Prize Money: $11,210
Win / Place: 19% / 51%

2 yo White/Black B

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: FAB MULWEE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 6-6-4

Track

13: 2-2-0

Trk/Dst

2: 1-0-0

Distance

2: 1-0-0

Season

27: 5-4-4

Country

31: 6-6-4

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at Taree Super Track (17.97) in a Grade 5, finishing a 5 length fourth. Has performed well off the draw with a win and three places from seven starts. Expected to be 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
4th of 7	6/3/26	Taree Super Track	300m	2	0:17.97	60.1 km/h	4.8L	$3.30	0:17.63	0:17.37	GR 5	$2,340	$75	7	1. Tralee Aimee 2. Park Key Paw 3. Majestic Emmy
1st of 8	27/2/26	The Gardens	272m	3	0:15.84	61.8 km/h	0.8L	$3.20	0:15.84	0:15.78	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	5	1. Karli Mulwee 2. Hey Mac 3. Wow Party Time
4th of 7	22/2/26	Taree Super Track	300m	1	0:17.88	60.4 km/h	4.3L	$5.00	0:17.57	0:17.45	NG	$1,580	$75	7	1. Aston President 2. Zipping Deloris 3. Overriding
2nd of 8	15/2/26	Taree Super Track	300m	1	0:17.55	61.5 km/h	1.5L	$2.90	0:17.44	0:17.44	GR 3	$1,580	$300	6	1. Sea Of Fusion 2. Karli Mulwee 3. Bandit Millie
1st of 8	9/2/26	Taree Super Track	300m	7	0:17.42	62.0 km/h	1.3L	$7.50	0:17.42	0:17.42	GR 4/5	$1,480	$925	9	1. Karli Mulwee 2. Reel 'Em Harada 3. Crossed Toes
3rd of 7	31/1/26	Taree Super Track	300m	7	0:17.71	61.0 km/h	2.0L	$5.50	0:17.57	0:17.33	GR 4/5	$1,480	$175	3	1. Tralee Aimee 2. Tralee Luna 3. Karli Mulwee

Ironic Aussie (2) 8768x76838
Trainer: Kayla Ollerton (Scone)
Prize Money: $18,525
Win / Place: 20% / 41%

4 yo BDL B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: HOW IRONIC (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

68: 14-6-8

Track

10: 0-1-2

Trk/Dst

10: 0-1-2

Distance

10: 0-1-2

Season

10: 0-0-1

Country

68: 14-6-8

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
14	0	0	0	0

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

Comments

Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors at big odds two back when third (20.59) over 340m at Gunnedah. Has a solid record off the draw and can measure up.

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
8th of 8	4/3/26	Gunnedah	340m	2	0:20.81	58.8 km/h	17.5L	$101	0:19.58	0:19.58	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Bedazzled Buddy 2. Walter Wanted 3. Casual Escape
3rd of 6	25/2/26	Gunnedah	340m	1	0:20.59	59.4 km/h	2.3L	$9.00	0:20.42	0:19.45	GR 5	$2,340	$325	4	1. Barack Express 2. Motor City Hawk 3. Ironic Aussie
8th of 8	21/2/26	The Gardens	272m	8	0:17.09	57.3 km/h	17.3L	$61	0:15.88	0:15.76	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	10	1. Fireball Zed 2. I'm Alright 3. Redshift Foxtrot
6th of 8	11/2/26	Gunnedah	340m	2	0:20.47	59.8 km/h	10.5L	$13	0:19.73	0:19.38	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Miss Crawley 2. Lektra Bella 3. Aunty Eve
7th of 7	4/2/26	Gunnedah	340m	8	0:21.20	57.7 km/h	18.5L	$67	0:19.89	0:19.49	GR 5	$2,340	-	105	1. Private Jake 2. Kiando Hunt 3. Zipping Odessa
105 Day Spell
8th of 8	22/10/25	Gunnedah	340m	5	0:22.75	53.8 km/h	41.3L	$34	0:19.87	0:19.58	GR 5	$2,310	-	6	1. Mortar 2. Sweet Bevely Ann 3. Lektra Bert

Mekong Ruby (3) 4875464168
Trainer: Roy O'malley (ABERMAIN)
Prize Money: $18,760
Win / Place: 7.02% / 27%

3 yo Black B

Sire: FLYING RICCIARDO (AUS)

Dam: HUNTER LIDCOMBE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

114: 8-9-14

Track

21: 1-0-2

Trk/Dst

7: 0-0-0

Distance

7: 0-0-0

Season

25: 4-1-2

Metro

5: 0-0-1

Country

109: 8-9-13

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	19	9	10	15	16	17	14	14
1st	2	3	1	1	0	0	0	1
2nd	1	0	1	1	1	2	3	0
3rd	5	0	2	1	1	1	2	2

Comments

Needs to do more than recent efforts, the latest a eighth over 388m at Gosford. Likely to struggle this time.

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
8th of 8	3/3/26	Gosford	388m	6	0:23.38	59.7 km/h	16.3L	$81	0:22.24	0:22.06	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	5	1. Impatient Rose 2. Kawasaki Girl 3. Book Of Feuds
6th of 8	26/2/26	The Gardens	272m	5	0:16.65	58.8 km/h	9.0L	$51	0:16.02	0:16.02	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	26	1. Young Energy 2. Diva's Delight 3. Impatient Rose
1st of 6	31/1/26	Dubbo	318m	1	0:18.82	60.8 km/h	1.5L	$2.40	0:18.82	0:18.08	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	5	1. Mekong Ruby 2. Hybrid Eve 3. Spring Molly
4th of 8	26/1/26	Maitland	400m	4	0:23.10	62.3 km/h	7.5L	$46	0:22.57	0:22.12	GR 5	$2,340	$75	3	1. Sir Tick 2. Aussie Rattler 3. Go Forward Skip
6th of 8	23/1/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.99	60.0 km/h	16.0L	$35	0:22.87	0:22.70	GR 5	$2,340	-	9	1. Sir Tick 2. Minter Mulwee 3. Fascinate Abby
4th of 7	14/1/26	Richmond	320m	3	0:18.96	60.8 km/h	4.3L	$6.00	0:18.66	0:18.03	GR 5	$2,340	$75	4	1. Hip Hop Ethics 2. Bonnie Pride 3. Blazing Cash

Redshift Foxtrot (4) 4667548387
Trainer: Terry Callen (Argenton)
Prize Money: $17,320
Win / Place: 9.88% / 30%

4 yo Black B

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)

Dam: BRAEBY GOT BACK (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

81: 8-6-11

Track

35: 2-4-5

Trk/Dst

11: 0-1-4

Distance

11: 0-1-4

Season

17: 1-1-4

Country

81: 8-6-11

1st Up

2: 0-0-2

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	2	0	0	0

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

Comments

Backs up after finishing 7th on March 6 over 272m at this track in a Grade 4/5. Not keen 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
7th of 7	6/3/26	The Gardens	272m	2	0:16.54	59.2 km/h	9.5L	$35	0:15.87	0:15.87	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	8	1. Diva's Delight 2. Wow Party Time 3. She's A Robbo
8th of 8	26/2/26	The Gardens	272m	8	0:16.81	58.3 km/h	11.3L	$67	0:16.02	0:16.02	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	5	1. Young Energy 2. Diva's Delight 3. Impatient Rose
3rd of 8	21/2/26	The Gardens	272m	3	0:16.25	60.3 km/h	5.3L	$101	0:15.88	0:15.76	GR 4/5	$2,520	$365	5	1. Fireball Zed 2. I'm Alright 3. Redshift Foxtrot
8th of 8	16/2/26	The Gardens	272m	4	0:16.59	59.0 km/h	9.0L	$81	0:15.96	0:15.96	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	17	1. Fireball Zed 2. Champagne Bliss 3. Redshift Echo
4th of 7	30/1/26	Richmond	320m	3	0:18.99	60.7 km/h	11.5L	$46	0:18.18	0:17.87	GR 5	$2,340	$75	5	1. Miss Goldie 2. Aussie Lantern 3. Kite
5th of 7	25/1/26	Richmond	320m	8	0:18.93	60.9 km/h	7.8L	$26	0:18.38	0:17.91	GR 5	$2,340	-	4	1. Lucia Power 2. Night Country 3. Glycerine

Katie Keeping (5) 3241745383
Trainer: Hayden Munn (SOUTH TAMWORTH)
Prize Money: $13,115
Win / Place: 10% / 31%

2 yo WH/DK BDL B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: GEORGIA KEEPING (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

60: 6-4-9

Season

23: 3-2-5

Country

60: 6-4-9

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	2	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	8	6	8	5	12	9	7
1st	0	0	0	1	1	3	1	0
2nd	0	2	1	1	0	0	0	0
3rd	2	1	1	1	2	1	0	1

Comments

Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (20.08) over 340m at Gunnedah. Drawn awkwardly. 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	28/1/26	Gunnedah	340m	5	0:20.08	61.0 km/h	6.0L	$10	0:19.66	0:19.44	GR 5	$2,340	$325	4	1. San Fran 2. Rutland Snickers 3. Katie Keeping
8th of 8	24/1/26	Dubbo	318m	2	0:19.31	59.3 km/h	4.8L	$7.50	0:18.97	0:18.01	GR 5	$2,340	-	5	1. Tamarama Beach 2. Urban Bream 3. Quirky Nacho
3rd of 6	19/1/26	Wagga	320m	2	0:18.90	61.0 km/h	4.3L	$6.50	0:18.61	0:18.47	GR 5	$1,350	$150	7	1. Chattahooche 2. Tilly's Spirit 3. Katie Keeping
5th of 7	12/1/26	Gunnedah	340m	8	0:20.24	60.5 km/h	4.5L	$3.90	0:19.92	0:19.68	GR 5	$1,350	-	7	1. Blazing Leo 2. Flat Chat Jack 3. Talk About Turbo
4th of 7	5/1/26	Dubbo	318m	1	0:19.05	60.1 km/h	1.8L	$5.00	0:18.92	0:18.41	GR 4/5	$1,480	$75	5	1. Jacobite Battle 2. Red Rock Rose 3. Hot To Twist
7th of 8	31/12/25	Gunnedah	340m	7	0:20.33	60.2 km/h	5.3L	$3.70	0:19.96	0:19.74	GR 5	$2,310	-	14	1. Trent Crimm 2. Amaroo Jet 3. Rutland Jack

Slick Rain (6) 7541476188
Trainer: Jake Forbes (Cessnock)
Prize Money: $10,000
Win / Place: 13% / 15%

3 yo Black B

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: XALYNN BALE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 7-1-0

Track

10: 2-0-0

Season

14: 2-0-0

Country

51: 7-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	3	0	0	0

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

Comments

Has finished eighth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 9 lengths behind How High Spike over 400m. Looking to others this time.

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
8th of 8	7/2/26	The Gardens	400m	8	0:23.63	60.9 km/h	9.3L	$10	0:22.98	0:22.30	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	8	1. How High Spike 2. Kawasaki Girl 3. Zipping Kimble
8th of 8	30/1/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:24.04	59.9 km/h	17.5L	$51	0:22.81	0:22.47	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	6	1. Maeve Baby 2. Bring On Bling 3. Rookie Red
1st of 8	24/1/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:22.95	62.7 km/h	0.1L	$71	0:22.95	0:22.42	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	2	1. Slick Rain 2. Hard Head Red 3. Cyclone Sebas
6th of 6	22/1/26	Richmond Straight	324m	4	0:18.59	62.7 km/h	4.3L	$19	0:18.28	0:17.50	GR 5	$2,340	-	33	1. Valteri Boy 2. Straight Out 3. Irinka Alex
33 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 7	20/12/25	The Gardens	400m	8	0:23.67	60.8 km/h	8.8L	$31	0:23.06	0:22.38	GR 5	$2,310	-	2	1. Tatooine 2. Cyclone Sebas 3. Stock's Gift
4th of 7	18/12/25	Richmond Straight	324m	4	0:18.06	64.6 km/h	3.8L	$17	0:17.79	0:17.28	GR 5	$2,310	$75	5	1. Mila's Magic 2. Tilly's On Top 3. Dyna Twist

Diva's Delight (7) 6512537421
Trainer: Noelene Holloway (Hamlyn Terrace)
Prize Money: $32,460
Win / Place: 16% / 48%

4 yo Black B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: ESTHER'S DIVA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

80: 13-15-11

Track

47: 9-7-8

Trk/Dst

4: 1-2-0

Distance

4: 1-2-0

Season

28: 5-3-4

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

79: 13-15-11

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	8	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	12	6	5	10	12	11	14	10
1st	2	1	0	2	2	2	1	3
2nd	4	0	0	3	2	1	4	1
3rd	4	1	2	1	3	0	0	0

Comments

Good effort to score just six days ago over 272m at this track by 0.8 lengths in a Grade 4/5. Makes plenty of appeal. Go close again.

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
1st of 7	6/3/26	The Gardens	272m	5	0:15.87	61.7 km/h	0.8L	$2.50	0:15.87	0:15.87	GR 4/5	$2,520	$1,600	8	1. Diva's Delight 2. Wow Party Time 3. She's A Robbo
2nd of 8	26/2/26	The Gardens	272m	7	0:16.04	61.0 km/h	0.3L	$4.80	0:16.02	0:16.02	GR 4/5	$2,520	$475	6	1. Young Energy 2. Diva's Delight 3. Impatient Rose
4th of 7	20/2/26	The Gardens	400m	6	0:23.84	60.4 km/h	15.8L	$9.00	0:22.74	0:22.67	GR 4/5	$2,520	$75	10	1. Blazing Warrior 2. Marg's Vogue 3. How High Spike
7th of 7	10/2/26	Gosford	388m	8	0:23.10	60.5 km/h	16.8L	$17	0:21.92	0:21.92	NG	$2,660	-	3	1. Larnie's Magic 2. My Machine 3. Marg's Vogue
3rd of 8	7/2/26	The Gardens	400m	5	0:22.91	62.9 km/h	8.8L	$61	0:22.30	0:22.30	NG	$2,660	$375	8	1. Federal Player 2. Larnie's Magic 3. Diva's Delight
5th of 8	30/1/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.31	61.8 km/h	12.0L	$15	0:22.47	0:22.47	GR 3/4	$2,660	-	7	1. Zipping Deloris 2. Prince Vinnie 3. Skinny Marie

Karen Stratus (8) 431113f1f1
Trainer: Gary Ernst (Lochinvar)
Prize Money: $10,465
Win / Place: 46% / 76%

Track Specialist

2 yo RED/BDL B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: ANALYSING (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 6-0-4

Track

5: 3-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

10: 5-0-2

Country

13: 6-0-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

After failing to finish two starts back she came out and won by 1.3 lengths at this track (22.83) beating Sudden Surprise in a Grade 5 on January 31. Strong form emerging from the that last run. Leading chance.

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
1st of 8	31/1/26	The Gardens	400m	2	0:22.83	63.1 km/h	1.3L	$1.70	0:22.83	0:22.53	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	14	1. Karen Stratus 2. Sudden Surprise 3. Cyclone Sebas
- of 8	17/1/26	The Gardens	400m	6	0:29.84	48.3 km/h	99.0L	$3.50	0:22.91	0:22.53	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Sparky Key 2. Mr. Speckle 3. Stock's Gift
1st of 7	10/1/26	The Gardens	272m	6	0:15.69	62.4 km/h	0.8L	$2.40	0:15.69	0:15.69	GR 4/5	$2,520	$1,600	52	1. Karen Stratus 2. Fireball Night 3. Champagne Bliss
52 Day Freshen-Up
- of 8	19/11/25	Taree Super Track	300m	5	0:24.47	44.1 km/h	99.0L	$1.00	0:17.54	0:17.25	GR 5	$2,310	-	32	1. Awesome Return 2. Starlight Duke 3. Midnight Dash
32 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 6	18/10/25	The Gardens	400m	7	0:23.19	62.1 km/h	4.3L	$11	0:22.88	0:22.76	GR 5	$2,310	$325	7	1. Songar Oscar 2. Zipping Vivid 3. Karen Stratus
1st of 7	11/10/25	The Gardens	400m	2	0:23.04	62.5 km/h	4.3L	$1.90f	0:23.04	0:22.54	GR 5	$2,310	$1,475	10	1. Karen Stratus 2. Aston Depp 3. It's A Tease

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