The Gardens Race 3

The Shorty Hotel Masters

Prize Money: $2,335

SMART COMET (6) was responsible for a modest effort most recently when seventh at this track over 400m behind Chloe's Comet (23.51) in a Mix 1/2/3. Speedy beginner who can find the front despite the tricky draw. Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. IRON LADY (2) returned a better run last time, finishing in the money (23.14) at Maitland behind Magic Wylde in a Mix 3/4. Turned chasing the leaders but kept coming. Good beginner aided by a nice draw. Expected to feature again. STARLIGHT DUKE (3) started big odds last time but hit the ground running with a slick early split, giving a sight but fading out of it to finish fourth (23.17) at this track over 400m. Safe beginner who has drawn to advantage. Great chance to atone. KANGAROO JACK (4) is in the mix despite missing out at this track last time.

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

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Starlight Duke (3) 8264314624
Trainer: Amber Capper (JERRYS PLAINS)
Prize Money: $20,395
Win / Place: 6.94% / 50%

4 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON DUKE (AUS)

Dam: STARLIGHT JILL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

72: 5-22-9

Track

53: 3-15-6

Trk/Dst

51: 3-15-6

Distance

52: 3-15-6

Season

40: 3-15-5

Country

72: 5-22-9

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Was big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a fast early split, weakening late to finish a 2 length fourth (23.17) over 400m at this track. Has claims on best form.

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
4th of 8	13/6/26	The Gardens	400m	5	0:23.17	62.1 km/h	2.0L	$16	0:23.02	0:22.56	MX 2/3	$2,340	$75	8	1. Bumpy Blue 2. Paper Shredder 3. Stock's Gift
2nd of 7	5/6/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.50	61.3 km/h	5.8L	$3.60	0:23.09	0:22.63	MX 3/4	$2,340	$435	6	1. Iron Lady 2. Starlight Duke 3. Speedy Houdini
6th of 8	30/5/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.42	61.5 km/h	10.0L	$31	0:22.72	0:22.67	GR 5	$2,340	-	9	1. Drink Twisties 2. Mr. Speckle 3. Pitman Go Well
4th of 7	21/5/26	The Gardens	400m	6	0:23.25	61.9 km/h	3.8L	$5.00	0:22.99	0:22.53	GR 5	$2,340	$75	7	1. Gunnell Girl 2. Aston Atlantic 3. Skinny Marie
1st of 8	14/5/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.21	62.0 km/h	0.1L	$6.00	0:23.21	0:22.67	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Starlight Duke 2. Fascinate Abby 3. Tara Rebel
3rd of 8	7/5/26	The Gardens	400m	8	0:23.60	61.0 km/h	0.8L	$6.50	0:23.56	0:22.75	MX 3/4	$2,340	$325	5	1. Ritza Rocker 2. Makati Lad 3. Starlight Duke

Smart Comet (6) 2427334447
Trainer: Betty Keene (TWELVE MILE CREEK)
Prize Money: $74,540
Win / Place: 34% / 76%

Box Specialist

4 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: FLYING RICCIARDO (AUS)

Dam: LIBERTY LEE (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

93: 32-18-21

Track

87: 30-18-20

Trk/Dst

73: 26-15-18

Distance

73: 26-15-18

Season

27: 3-9-8

Country

93: 32-18-21

1st Up

3: 2-0-1

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	26	4	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	22	12	12	10	8	8	8	13
1st	10	4	3	2	3	4	4	2
2nd	7	1	2	4	2	0	0	2
3rd	5	3	3	0	1	2	1	6

Comments

Was out of placings last time (23.51) at this track in a Mix 1/2/3, finishing seventh and beaten 8 lengths. Box stats strong with four wins and two placings from eight starts. Has ability and should feature.

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	20/6/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.51	61.3 km/h	8.3L	$4.20	0:22.94	0:22.85	MX 1/2/3	$2,340	-	8	1. Chloe's Comet 2. Tommy Tsunami 3. Paper Shredder
4th of 8	12/6/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.32	61.7 km/h	7.8L	$17	0:22.78	0:22.78	NG	$2,660	$75	21	1. Naughty Zesta 2. Flying Monkey's 3. Jock
4th of 6	22/5/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.43	61.5 km/h	11.5L	$5.00	0:22.62	0:22.62	NG	$2,660	$75	7	1. It's A Tease 2. Shanghai Spy 3. Sign Action
4th of 8	15/5/26	The Gardens	400m	7	0:23.32	61.7 km/h	3.8L	$2.80	0:23.06	0:22.45	MX 2/3	$2,340	$75	14	1. Great Flash 2. Wonky Key Donkey 3. Bumpy Blue
3rd of 8	1/5/26	The Gardens	400m	8	0:23.22	62.0 km/h	6.3L	$5.00	0:22.78	0:22.78	MX 1/2/3	$6,680	$600	6	1. Jet Boots Tommy 2. Kilcoy Castle 3. Smart Comet
3rd of 7	25/4/26	The Gardens	400m	1	0:23.02	62.6 km/h	0.3L	$3.10	0:23.00	0:22.71	MX 1/2/3	$2,340	$325	49	1. Tommy Tsunami 2. Kilcoy Castle 3. Smart Comet
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Makati Lad (7) x676273848
Trainer: Meredith Verhagen (RAYMOND TERRACE)
Prize Money: $18,700
Win / Place: 6.45% / 41%

4 yo Black D

Sire: HARD STYLE RICO (AUS)

Dam: IWO JIMA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 2-4-7

Track

2: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-1-0

Distance

4: 0-1-0

Season

16: 0-1-3

Metro

15: 2-2-6

Country

16: 0-2-1

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 1-0-1

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

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

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage eighth last time out over 400m at this track. Failed to threaten last start and looks tested again.

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
8th of 8	13/6/26	The Gardens	400m	2	0:23.79	60.5 km/h	11.0L	$41	0:23.02	0:22.56	MX 2/3	$2,340	-	5	1. Bumpy Blue 2. Paper Shredder 3. Stock's Gift
4th of 5	8/6/26	Maitland	400m	6	0:23.18	62.1 km/h	10.8L	$12	0:22.42	0:22.30	MX 3/4	$2,340	$75	15	1. Bumpy Blue 2. Iron Lady 3. Red Opal
8th of 8	24/5/26	Grafton	450m	8	0:26.44	61.3 km/h	16.3L	$13	0:25.31	0:25.27	MX	$3,690	-	7	1. Nip Of Scotch 2. Robell Seth 3. Miraculum
3rd of 7	17/5/26	Grafton	450m	3	0:25.89	62.6 km/h	4.3L	$12	0:25.58	0:25.17	MX	$3,140	$425	6	1. Wolfgang 2. Miraculum 3. Makati Lad
7th of 7	11/5/26	Maitland	450m	7	0:25.63	63.2 km/h	10.8L	$91	0:24.87	0:24.87	GR 5	$3,140	-	4	1. Exorbitant 2. Stereophonic 3. Ultimate Ethics
2nd of 8	7/5/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.59	61.0 km/h	0.5L	$11	0:23.56	0:22.75	MX 3/4	$2,340	$435	8	1. Ritza Rocker 2. Makati Lad 3. Starlight Duke

Wonky Key Donkey (8) 2442225254
Trainer: Kelvin Lean (EAST MAITLAND)
Prize Money: $10,715
Win / Place: 3.77% / 45%

4 yo Black B

Sire: EMBYE (AUS)

Dam: SCHNAPSKEY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 2-14-8

Track

14: 0-6-1

Trk/Dst

13: 0-6-1

Distance

13: 0-6-1

Season

28: 1-9-2

Country

53: 2-14-8

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Modest effort last time out when fourth over 400m at this track. Happy to risk 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
4th of 8	20/6/26	The Gardens	400m	6	0:23.37	61.6 km/h	3.0L	$4.20	0:23.16	0:22.85	GR 5	$2,340	$75	7	1. Last Key 2. Mischief Afoot 3. Black Book It
5th of 7	13/6/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.59	61.0 km/h	14.5L	$35	0:22.56	0:22.56	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Hello Peck 2. Duran Queen 3. Drink To That
2nd of 8	6/6/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.30	61.8 km/h	0.1L	$3.10	0:23.29	0:22.54	GR 5	$2,340	$435	9	1. Alfie's Pop 2. Wonky Key Donkey 3. Pitman Ringo
5th of 6	28/5/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.43	61.5 km/h	11.0L	$3.90	0:22.66	0:22.53	MX 2/3	$2,340	-	6	1. Diva's Delight 2. Rie Bale 3. Stock's Gift
2nd of 8	22/5/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:22.89	62.9 km/h	1.0L	$26	0:22.82	0:22.62	GR 5	$2,340	$435	7	1. Homer Mulwee 2. Wonky Key Donkey 3. Tommy Tsunami
2nd of 8	15/5/26	The Gardens	400m	2	0:23.16	62.2 km/h	1.5L	$7.50	0:23.06	0:22.45	MX 2/3	$2,340	$435	7	1. Great Flash 2. Wonky Key Donkey 3. Bumpy Blue

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