The Gardens Race 3

Ladbrokes Communities 1-2 Win

Prize Money: $2,310

GOLDEN BOOK (4) proved too good last time out claiming her maiden success at this track over 400m (22.72). Comes out of a solid form race last start. Well placed and will be tough to beat. PRINCE VINNIE (1) doesn't win out of turn but recent form sound. Has hit the frame at his last three runs, the latest finishing third (20.02) at Gunnedah. Consistent performer from this draw with a win and two minor placings to his credit. Can feature again. NABIAC MEGS (8) pinged the lids and was in the firing line early but drifted out of it when 6th at this track in Grade 5 company. Expected to give a good account. NITTY GRITTY (2) is among the chances again if she runs up to the latest effort.

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

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Prince Vinnie (1) 5217335323
Trainer: Josephine Lockhart (Scone)
Prize Money: $5,825
Win / Place: 10% / 57%

Nearing Another Win

2 yo FWN D

Sire: BERNARDO

Dam: SLINGSHOT GYPSY

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 2-5-4

Track

9: 0-4-2

Trk/Dst

9: 0-4-2

Distance

12: 0-5-2

Season

19: 2-5-4

Metro

9: 0-4-2

Country

10: 2-1-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

In the money last time at Gunnedah (20.02) in a Grade 5, finishing a 7 length third. Has one success and two minors from three starts from box 1. Leading chance.

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	22/1/25	Gunnedah	340m	4	0:20.02	61.1 km/h	7.3L	$5.00	0:19.51	0:19.24	GR 5	$2,310	-	11	1. Sweet Street 2. Bingo And Bluey 3. Prince Vinnie
2nd of 7	11/1/25	The Gardens	400m	5	0:23.19	62.1 km/h	0.1L	$4.20	0:23.18	0:22.78	GR 5	$2,310	-	3	1. One More 2. Prince Vinnie 3. Nabiac Jack
3rd of 8	8/1/25	Gunnedah	340m	7	0:20.18	60.7 km/h	6.0L	$5.00	0:19.75	0:19.37	GR 5	$2,310	-	9	1. Robbie's Power 2. Denawen Beach 3. Prince Vinnie
5th of 6	30/12/24	Maitland	400m	4	0:22.98	62.7 km/h	6.0L	$6.50	0:22.55	0:22.11	GR 5	$2,310	-	2	1. Magic Technique 2. Stock's Gift 3. Princess Josie
3rd of 7	28/12/24	The Gardens	400m	2	0:23.42	61.5 km/h	4.8L	$2.30f	0:23.09	0:22.43	GR 5	$2,310	-	8	1. Corbert's Girl 2. Nabiac Megs 3. Prince Vinnie
3rd of 8	20/12/24	The Gardens	400m	7	0:23.09	62.4 km/h	2.5L	$10	0:22.90	0:22.53	GR 5	$2,310	-	5	1. Fascinate Maria 2. Jasper Darke 3. Prince Vinnie

Nitty Gritty (2) 6774724731
Trainer: Wendy Ison (Bobs Farm)
Prize Money: $1,900
Win / Place: 5.88% / 41%

2 yo Black B

Sire: BERNARDO

Dam: FERNANDO'S GLORY

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 1-3-3

Track

8: 0-2-1

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-0

Distance

3: 0-1-0

Season

17: 1-3-3

Metro

8: 0-2-1

Country

9: 1-1-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Good effort to win last start by 6 lengths over 336m at Muswellbrook in a handy (19.56), beating Quay. Has hit winning form and is worth thought again.

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 6	4/1/25	Muswellbrook	336m	1	0:19.56	61.8 km/h	6.0L	$3.40	0:19.56	0:19.30	MDN	$850	-	14	1. Nitty Gritty 2. Quay 3. Feeling Whitney
3rd of 8	21/12/24	Muswellbrook	336m	2	0:20.04	60.4 km/h	4.3L	$8.50	0:19.74	0:19.13	MDN	$850	-	3	1. Misty Breeze 2. Gus And Dodo 3. Nitty Gritty
7th of 8	18/12/24	Taree Super Track	300m	3	0:18.53	58.3 km/h	7.8L	$3.20f	0:17.98	0:17.33	MDN	$1,790	-	18	1. Tralee Chance 2. Misty Breeze 3. Bubba Sweetie
4th of 8	30/11/24	Muswellbrook	336m	6	0:20.58	58.8 km/h	6.3L	$3.50	0:20.13	0:19.39	MDN	$850	-	7	1. Ramblin' Ethics 2. Kenzies Comet 3. Mum A Key
2nd of 7	23/11/24	Muswellbrook	336m	5	0:20.16	60.0 km/h	5.0L	$1.95f	0:19.81	0:19.09	MDN	$850	-	8	1. New Jack 2. Nitty Gritty 3. Azabache
7th of 8	15/11/24	The Gardens	515m	5	0:30.55	60.7 km/h	11.0L	$101	0:29.78	0:29.48	MX	$3,110	-	13	1. Cyclone Cody 2. Canya Brew It 3. Le Bron Boy

Garin (3) 5434783447
Trainer: Stephen Davies (Salt Ash)
Prize Money: $5,670
Win / Place: 2.38% / 26%

3 yo D

Sire: SH AVATAR

Dam: KNOCKER ELLY

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 1-2-8

Track

25: 1-2-5

Trk/Dst

24: 1-2-5

Distance

34: 1-2-7

Season

10: 0-0-2

Metro

25: 1-2-5

Country

17: 0-0-3

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Latest effort finished 7th over 400m at this track beaten 13 lengths (23.94) behind Diva's Delight in a Grade 5 on January 18. Is a danger.

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	18/1/25	The Gardens	400m	2	0:23.94	60.2 km/h	13.8L	$19	0:22.97	0:22.70	GR 5	$2,310	-	19	1. Diva's Delight 2. Macho's Run 3. Sweet Vicious
4th of 6	30/12/24	Maitland	400m	8	0:22.98	62.7 km/h	6.0L	$41	0:22.55	0:22.11	GR 5	$2,310	-	31	1. Magic Technique 2. Stock's Gift 3. Princess Josie
31 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 7	29/11/24	The Gardens	400m	6	0:23.31	61.8 km/h	6.5L	$7.50	0:22.85	0:22.68	GR 5	$2,310	-	6	1. Paw Nelvin 2. Redshift Foxtrot 3. Songar Pearl
3rd of 8	23/11/24	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.61	61.0 km/h	4.3L	$19	0:23.30	0:22.62	GR 5	$2,310	-	7	1. Redshift Bravo 2. Wild Caviar 3. Garin
8th of 8	16/11/24	The Gardens	400m	6	0:24.19	59.5 km/h	18.8L	$41	0:22.87	0:22.49	GR 5	$2,310	-	33	1. Sweet Street 2. Avocado Toast 3. Mr. Credits
33 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 7	14/10/24	Maitland	400m	3	0:23.24	62.0 km/h	5.8L	$26	0:22.84	0:22.31	GR 5	$2,310	-	28	1. Chopper Express 2. Rattlin' Red 3. Toxic Label

Golden Book (4) 534x1
Trainer: Sarah Fellowes (East Seaham)
Prize Money: $1,475
Win / Place: 25% / 50%

Last Start Winner from Box

2 yo Black B

Sire: ASTON DEE BEE

Dam: RED HOT MOUSE

100

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 1-0-1

Track

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

4: 1-0-1

Metro

1: 1-0-0

Country

3: 0-0-1

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Eye-catching performance showing plenty of speed to post a big 4.5 lengths victory in a Maiden last start at this track, clocking an excellent 22.72 for the 400m trip. Can measure up again if runs up to that effort.

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 8	10/1/25	The Gardens	400m	4	0:22.72	63.4 km/h	4.5L	$5.00	0:22.72	0:22.40	MDN	$1,790	-	71	1. Golden Book 2. Overriding 3. Midnight Man
71 Day Spell
4th of 8	31/10/24	Casino	411m	7	0:24.08	61.4 km/h	10.5L	$23	0:23.34	0:22.91	MDN	$1,790	-	13	1. Where's Ryder 2. Nalu 3. Wilgunya Flash
3rd of 8	18/10/24	Goulburn	350m	1	0:20.39	61.8 km/h	4.0L	$3.20	0:20.11	0:19.61	MDN	$1,790	-	38	1. Max Cha Cha 2. Spinner Kade 3. Golden Book
38 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 8	10/9/24	Gosford	388m	3	0:22.95	60.9 km/h	8.0L	$3.30	0:22.39	0:22.11	MDN	$1,790	-	-	1. Cash Chaser 2. Quad Colin 3. Whiskey Mac

Elusive Lenny (5) 8573876686
Trainer: Barry Harmey (Bossley Park)
Prize Money: $1,500
Win / Place: 7.14% / 14%

2 yo LT FWN D

Sire: RITZA LENNY

Dam: ELUSIVE ZESTA

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 1-0-1

Track

6: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Distance

4: 0-0-1

Season

12: 0-0-1

Metro

6: 1-0-1

Country

8: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 515m at this track. Happy to risk 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
6th of 7	11/1/25	The Gardens	515m	4	0:30.66	60.5 km/h	17.0L	$31	0:29.47	0:29.47	GR 5	$3,110	-	6	1. Here We Go 2. Sugar Jack 3. Miss Bansky
8th of 8	5/1/25	Richmond	401m	3	0:23.84	60.6 km/h	15.5L	$61	0:22.75	0:22.60	GR 5	$2,310	-	4	1. Zipping Evania 2. Russo 3. Ivy's Might
6th of 8	1/1/25	Taree Super Track	525m	5	0:31.56	59.9 km/h	15.8L	$101	0:30.45	0:30.14	GR 5	$3,110	-	6	1. Tiger Tails 2. See Red 3. Fabulous Flame
6th of 7	26/12/24	Dapto	520m	2	0:31.15	60.1 km/h	14.0L	$51	0:30.17	0:30.17	GR 5	$3,110	-	5	1. Ritza Power 2. Trips And Cars 3. Duchess Dolly
7th of 8	21/12/24	The Gardens	515m	8	0:31.19	59.4 km/h	19.8L	$81	0:29.81	0:29.33	GR 5	$3,110	-	5	1. Daisy's Charm 2. Full Tilt Tom 3. Maddi And Me
8th of 8	16/12/24	Nowra	520m	4	0:31.25	59.9 km/h	16.8L	$31	0:30.08	0:30.08	MX	$3,110	-	9	1. Osti Empire 2. Mel Monelli 3. Magic Linkin

Goodwin Ready (6) 1877f7x44x
Trainer: Bryan Young (Kearsley)
Prize Money: $3,550
Win / Place: 12% / 31%

2 yo FWN D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE

Dam: FULL BLOSSOM

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 2-0-3

Track

7: 1-0-2

Trk/Dst

7: 1-0-2

Distance

7: 1-0-2

Season

6: 0-0-0

Metro

7: 1-0-2

Country

9: 1-0-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Recent form has been ordinary and he is facing a tougher line up. Not going well enough to consider.

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	5/11/24	Gosford	388m	6	0:22.83	61.2 km/h	4.3L	$12	0:22.52	0:22.04	GR 5	$2,310	-	7	1. Frozen Elsa 2. Son Of Dawn 3. Proud Choice
4th of 8	29/10/24	Gosford	388m	8	0:22.95	60.9 km/h	5.0L	$16	0:22.60	0:22.15	GR 5	$2,310	-	70	1. Lucifer's Bullet 2. Little Time 3. Federal Mel
70 Day Spell
7th of 8	20/8/24	Gosford	388m	5	0:23.12	60.4 km/h	7.5L	$23	0:22.59	0:22.16	GR 5	$2,310	-	4	1. Tilly's On Top 2. Sky's Delight 3. Sunrise Cruiser
- of 7	16/8/24	The Gardens	400m	6	0:29.70	48.5 km/h	99.0L	$23	0:22.77	0:22.71	GR 5	$2,310	-	3	1. Chiang Mai Mick 2. Fascinate Glory 3. Lucianna
7th of 8	13/8/24	Gosford	388m	4	0:23.46	59.5 km/h	15.3L	$26	0:22.39	0:22.02	GR 5	$2,310	-	11	1. Marking Time 2. Star Elise 3. Frankie Jean
7th of 8	2/8/24	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.99	60.0 km/h	14.0L	$12	0:23.01	0:23.01	GR 5	$2,310	-	3	1. Redshift Alpha 2. Sunshine Lily 3. Tiny Tayla

Whiskey Boy (7) 2466623358
Trainer: Tamara Ball (Camberwell)
Prize Money: $2,770
Win / Place: 7.69% / 38%

2 yo RED/BDL D

Sire: WHISKEY RIOT

Dam: LITTLE PROSPECT

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 1-2-2

Track

9: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

9: 1-1-1

Distance

9: 1-1-1

Season

10: 0-2-2

Metro

9: 1-1-1

Country

4: 0-1-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame latest (20.23) when eighth over 336m at Muswellbrook in a Grade 5. Starts from box 7 for the first time here. Looks a place chance at best.

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	11/1/25	Muswellbrook	336m	6	0:20.23	59.8 km/h	11.0L	$8.00	0:19.46	0:19.12	GR 5	$1,100	-	35	1. Pacific Tiger 2. Uncle Dougie 3. Jack And Coke
35 Day Freshen-Up
99th of 3	28/12/24	Muswellbrook	336m	5	N/A	-	6.57L	$0.00	0:20.28		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Whiskey Boy 2. 99-Another Coco 3. 99-Shout Me
99th of 3	28/12/24	Muswellbrook	336m	5	N/A	-	6.57L	$0.00	0:20.28		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Whiskey Boy 2. 99-Another Coco 3. 99-Shout Me
5th of 8	7/12/24	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.61	61.0 km/h	9.0L	$17	0:22.98	0:22.80	GR 5	$2,310	-	16	1. Tiger Tails 2. Poppy's Darlin' 3. Blushing Queen
3rd of 8	21/11/24	The Gardens	400m	4	0:24.30	59.3 km/h	16.5L	$15	0:23.14	0:22.40	GR 5	$2,310	-	7	1. George Judy 2. Limeburner Topaz 3. Whiskey Boy
3rd of 8	14/11/24	Dapto	297m	2	0:17.47	61.2 km/h	7.3L	$4.40	0:16.96	0:16.96	GR 5	$2,310	-	7	1. Lure Detective 2. Huggett 3. Whiskey Boy

Nabiac Megs (8) 6625422156
Trainer: Allan Woods (Nabiac)
Prize Money: $4,645
Win / Place: 9.52% / 33%

2 yo RED/FWN B

Sire: ASTON RUPEE

Dam: MISS GRANGER

Rating

Stats

Career

21: 2-4-1

Track

18: 2-4-1

Trk/Dst

18: 2-4-1

Distance

18: 2-4-1

Season

21: 2-4-1

Metro

18: 2-4-1

Country

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Latest effort finished last over 400m at this track beaten 12 lengths (23.89) behind Fascinate Maria in a Grade 5 on January 18. Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another 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
6th of 6	18/1/25	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.89	60.3 km/h	12.8L	$13	0:22.99	0:22.70	GR 5	$2,310	-	10	1. Fascinate Maria 2. Tiny Tayla 3. Do Little Dazzle
5th of 8	8/1/25	Taree Super Track	300m	2	0:18.12	59.6 km/h	7.5L	$7.50	0:17.59	0:17.22	GR 5	$2,310	-	4	1. Rapid Duke 2. Bandit Millie 3. Park Key Pop
1st of 8	4/1/25	The Gardens	400m	8	0:23.06	62.4 km/h	1.8L	$5.50	0:23.06	0:22.94	GR 5	$2,310	-	7	1. Nabiac Megs 2. Cranky Cruiser 3. Kawasaki Girl
2nd of 7	28/12/24	The Gardens	400m	7	0:23.23	62.0 km/h	2.0L	$16	0:23.09	0:22.43	GR 5	$2,310	-	8	1. Corbert's Girl 2. Nabiac Megs 3. Prince Vinnie
2nd of 6	20/12/24	The Gardens	400m	1	0:23.07	62.4 km/h	0.1L	$10	0:23.06	0:22.53	GR 5	$2,310	-	7	1. Fascinate Abby 2. Nabiac Megs 3. How High Spike
4th of 8	13/12/24	The Gardens	400m	2	0:23.41	61.5 km/h	5.8L	$23	0:23.01	0:22.38	GR 5	$2,310	-	4	1. Kingston Trick 2. Zipping Hoff 3. Lots Of Attitude

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