The Gardens Race 9

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Prize Money: $3,110

WAY TOO LONG (1) was a very impressive winner at Gosford on Tuesday. Just needs to settle close around the first bend to be hard to hold out. OXLEY VALENTINA (6) has good early pace and she can pinch this from the front if trouble behind. SLICK SAND (2) could spring a surprise if able to jump on terms. HANK MCCOY (3) has pace and can find a place.

Distance: 515m
Class: 5th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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Way Too Long (1) 2624112231
Trainer: John Thomas (Lansdowne)
Prize Money: $8,275
Win / Place: 20% / 73%

Last Start Winner from Box

2 yo BLU B

Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED (AUS)

Dam: ADORABLE LADY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 3-6-2

Track

5: 0-3-0

Trk/Dst

5: 0-3-0

Distance

6: 1-3-0

Season

15: 3-6-2

Metro

5: 0-3-0

Country

10: 3-3-2

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Very impressive at Gosford on Tuesday night overcomming a slow start to win racing away off this draw. Is risky at box rise but only need sto come out on terms

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
1st of 8	1/4/25	Gosford	515m	1	0:29.98	61.8 km/h	3.8L	$1.20	0:29.98	0:29.33	GR 5	$3,110	$1,975	6	1. Way Too Long 2. Elusive Lenny 3. Pacific Tiger
3rd of 7	26/3/25	Taree Super Track	525m	3	0:30.76	61.4 km/h	3.8L	$3.10	0:30.49	0:30.49	GR 5	$3,110	$425	5	1. Flying Goddess 2. Dynamic Aussie 3. Way Too Long
2nd of 8	21/3/25	The Gardens	515m	3	0:30.04	61.7 km/h	1.8L	$3.60	0:29.91	0:29.70	GR 5	$3,110	$635	6	1. Oxley Valentina 2. Way Too Long 3. Fascinate Abby
2nd of 8	15/3/25	The Gardens	515m	4	0:30.00	61.8 km/h	1.3L	$3.70	0:29.91	0:29.59	GR 5	$3,110	$635	5	1. Chopper Express 2. Way Too Long 3. Motor City Tig
1st of 8	10/3/25	Maitland	400m	1	0:22.33	64.5 km/h	2.5L	$1.70	0:22.33	0:22.26	MDN	$2,310	$1,475	7	1. Way Too Long 2. Sherry Not Berry 3. I'm Alright
1st of 7	3/3/25	Maitland	400m	8	0:22.97	62.7 km/h	1.5L	$1.30	0:22.97	0:22.08	MDN	$1,790	$1,175	9	1. Way Too Long 2. I'm Alright 3. Armatree Freddo

Slick Sand (2) 6112831745
Trainer: Allan Woods (Nabiac)
Prize Money: $8,235
Win / Place: 33% / 50%

2 yo BLU/FWN D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: CONVOLUTED (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 4-1-1

Track

10: 3-1-1

Trk/Dst

10: 3-1-1

Distance

10: 3-1-1

Season

12: 4-1-1

Metro

10: 3-1-1

Country

2: 1-0-0

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has been slightly disappointing in his three runs since an impressive all the way win here in fast time. Risky beginner but would be hard to beat if he jumps.

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	28/3/25	The Gardens	515m	3	0:30.52	60.7 km/h	11.5L	$4.80	0:29.72	0:29.72	GR 5	$3,110	-	6	1. He's Bon's Boy 2. Daisy's Charm 3. Fascinate Abby
4th of 8	22/3/25	The Gardens	515m	3	0:30.06	61.7 km/h	4.3L	$8.50	0:29.77	0:29.69	GR 4/5	$3,290	$75	7	1. Jack's Moon 2. Chopper Express 3. Bugle Girl
7th of 8	15/3/25	The Gardens	515m	8	0:30.50	60.8 km/h	13.0L	$5.00	0:29.59	0:29.59	GR 4/5	$3,290	-	8	1. Drink Tins 2. Tilly Robbo 3. Messy And Untidy
1st of 7	7/3/25	The Gardens	515m	5	0:29.71	62.4 km/h	1.8L	$2.30	0:29.71	0:29.53	GR 5	$3,110	$1,975	7	1. Slick Sand 2. Hank McCoy 3. Game On Greg
3rd of 7	28/2/25	The Gardens	515m	8	0:30.11	61.6 km/h	3.8L	$4.60	0:29.85	0:29.71	GR 5	$3,110	$425	13	1. Tiger Tails 2. Where's Nanny 3. Slick Sand
8th of 8	15/2/25	The Gardens	515m	6	0:30.83	60.1 km/h	23.0L	$3.40	0:29.22	0:29.22	GR 5	$3,110	-	8	1. Here We Go 2. Tiger Tails 3. Daisy's Charm

Hank McCoy (3) x511732744
Trainer: Martin Sinclair (WESTON)
Prize Money: $8,765
Win / Place: 15% / 57%

2 yo WH/BLU/BDL D

Sire: ZIPPING GARTH (AUS)

Dam: ZOEY MY DARLIN' (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 3-6-2

Track

10: 1-5-0

Trk/Dst

7: 0-5-0

Distance

9: 1-5-1

Season

12: 2-3-1

Metro

13: 1-5-0

Country

6: 2-1-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Hasn't had much luck at his last couple of outings. With not much early pace drawn each side he might get a clear run early and can run an improved race. Place.

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 7	28/3/25	The Gardens	515m	7	0:30.15	61.5 km/h	4.8L	$11	0:29.82	0:29.72	GR 5	$3,110	$75	8	1. Raging Saige 2. Tarawi Licorice 3. Ritza Benji
4th of 6	20/3/25	Wentworth Park	520m	4	0:30.68	61.0 km/h	10.5L	$18	0:29.93	0:29.47	GR 5	$5,840	$75	7	1. Good Odds Rocky 2. Fascinate Swift 3. Calla Axel
7th of 8	13/3/25	Wentworth Park	520m	6	0:31.37	59.7 km/h	10.3L	$61	0:30.64	0:29.79	GR 5	$5,840	-	6	1. Trunkey Mink 2. My Athena 3. Zipping Marquez
2nd of 7	7/3/25	The Gardens	515m	8	0:29.84	62.1 km/h	1.8L	$4.80	0:29.71	0:29.53	GR 5	$3,110	$635	10	1. Slick Sand 2. Hank McCoy 3. Game On Greg
3rd of 5	25/2/25	Gosford	515m	2	0:29.81	62.2 km/h	8.3L	$17	0:29.24	0:29.24	GR 5	$3,110	$425	5	1. She's That Girl 2. Classic Ethics 3. Hank McCoy
7th of 8	20/2/25	Wentworth Park	520m	6	0:30.69	61.0 km/h	5.5L	$14	0:30.30	0:29.65	GR 5	$6,310	-	9	1. Galileo Express 2. Opal Emgrand 3. Miss Mila

Dam Exciting (4) 6246245566
Trainer: Dana Ivers (Greta)
Prize Money: $15,200
Win / Place: 17% / 47%

2 yo Black B

Sire: SUPERIOR PANAMA (USA)

Dam: QUARA'S FLICK (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 6-6-4

Track

3: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Distance

2: 0-0-1

Season

31: 5-6-3

Metro

4: 0-0-1

Country

30: 6-6-3

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Risky beginner who trialled fairly here last week but her overall current form is only modest. Hard to see her improving enough to feature in this. Risk.

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 3	29/3/25	The Gardens	515m	1	N/A	-	-	$0.00	0:29.92		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Dam Exciting 2. 99-Zipping Sylvia 3. 99-Drink Mickeys
6th of 8	26/3/25	Gunnedah	340m	6	0:20.38	60.1 km/h	13.3L	$3.40	0:19.45	0:19.35	GR 5	$2,310	-	9	1. Talk About Ellie 2. Mr. Brindalee 3. Lightning Lily
6th of 8	17/3/25	Maitland	400m	7	0:23.18	62.1 km/h	4.8L	$4.50	0:22.85	0:22.41	GR 5	$2,310	-	7	1. Rattlin' Red 2. Proud Choice 3. Little Granny
5th of 8	10/3/25	Maitland	400m	4	0:23.07	62.4 km/h	5.3L	$12	0:22.71	0:22.26	GR 5	$2,310	-	3	1. Cash The Lot 2. John's Flash 3. Not Clifford
5th of 7	7/3/25	Richmond	320m	3	0:19.06	60.4 km/h	14.8L	$9.50	0:18.02	0:18.02	GR 5	$2,310	-	4	1. Wild Terry 2. Aston Mikaela 3. Missy's Girl
4th of 8	3/3/25	Maitland	400m	8	0:22.74	63.3 km/h	4.0L	$6.00	0:22.46	0:22.08	GR 5	$2,310	$75	7	1. Special Style 2. Aussie Rattler 3. John's Flash

Oxley Valentina (6) 1415341
Trainer: John Thomas (Lansdowne)
Prize Money: $5,700
Win / Place: 42% / 57%

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: OXLEY SURROUND (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

7: 3-0-1

Track

1: 1-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Distance

1: 1-0-0

Season

7: 3-0-1

Metro

1: 1-0-0

Country

6: 2-0-1

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Showed good early pace after box rise to lead most of the way here last time out. Will appreciate the vacant box inside and a slow beginner drawn outside.

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	21/3/25	The Gardens	515m	5	0:29.91	62.0 km/h	1.8L	$3.60	0:29.91	0:29.70	GR 5	$3,110	$1,975	11	1. Oxley Valentina 2. Way Too Long 3. Fascinate Abby
4th of 8	10/3/25	Maitland	450m	1	0:25.67	63.1 km/h	0.8L	$1.30	0:25.62	0:25.18	GR 5	$3,110	$75	7	1. Rise Up Nismo 2. Jonesy Revenge 3. Alfie's Princess
3rd of 6	3/3/25	Maitland	450m	6	0:25.58	63.3 km/h	1.0L	$2.70	0:25.51	0:25.10	GR 5	$3,110	$425	22	1. Black Book It 2. He's Bon's Boy 3. Oxley Valentina
5th of 8	9/2/25	Grafton	450m	7	0:25.99	62.3 km/h	8.8L	$2.20	0:25.38	0:25.03	MX	$4,110	-	7	1. McKeon 2. My Warrior 3. Watch The Diva
1st of 8	2/2/25	Grafton	450m	4	0:25.36	63.9 km/h	5.3L	$2.70	0:25.36	0:25.36	MX	$3,110	$1,975	25	1. Oxley Valentina 2. Watch The Diva 3. My Warrior
4th of 8	8/1/25	Taree Super Track	300m	4	0:17.72	60.9 km/h	7.0L	$5.50	0:17.22	0:17.22	MDN	$8,080	$75	10	1. Physicality 2. Cash The Lot 3. Offenbach

Sugar Jack (7) 3646546662
Trainer: Robert Browne (Cessnock)
Prize Money: $36,430
Win / Place: 2.99% / 28%

5 yo Black D

Sire: ZAMBORA BROCKIE (AUS)

Dam: SISTER MERTENS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

167: 5-17-25

Track

98: 3-10-14

Trk/Dst

34: 0-8-6

Distance

42: 1-8-7

Season

38: 0-4-5

Metro

105: 3-10-14

Country

62: 2-7-11

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	22	18	14	23	17	19	27	27
1st	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	2
2nd	2	4	1	3	1	0	3	3
3rd	5	5	1	5	1	3	3	2

Comments

Ran a cheeky race at massive odds when placed here last week. Lacks early pace and rarely wins. Will finish strongly and can find the back end of the exotics.

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 7	29/3/25	The Gardens	515m	4	0:29.98	61.8 km/h	3.5L	$61	0:29.73	0:29.68	GR 5	$3,110	$635	5	1. Sneaky Chamber 2. Sugar Jack 3. Dooley's Champ
6th of 6	24/3/25	Maitland	400m	3	0:23.54	61.2 km/h	13.8L	$51	0:22.57	0:22.35	GR 5	$2,310	-	6	1. Norma Said 2. Jilliby Dan 3. Proud Choice
6th of 7	18/3/25	Gosford	603m	6	0:35.42	61.3 km/h	20.8L	$91	0:33.96	0:33.96	GR 5	$8,900	-	8	1. Depeche 2. Pink Panama 3. Double Dealings
6th of 8	10/3/25	Maitland	400m	7	0:23.18	62.1 km/h	6.5L	$71	0:22.71	0:22.26	GR 5	$2,310	-	14	1. Cash The Lot 2. John's Flash 3. Not Clifford
4th of 6	24/2/25	Maitland	400m	1	0:23.02	62.6 km/h	5.8L	$26	0:22.61	0:22.46	MX 3/4	$2,310	$75	2	1. Our China Red 2. Emerald Dancer 3. Askey
5th of 7	22/2/25	The Gardens	515m	2	0:30.51	60.8 km/h	3.8L	$4.50	0:30.24	0:29.44	GR 5	$3,110	-	7	1. Aston Depp 2. Silver Rein 3. Lucid Rival

Toxic Label (8) 7627266555
Trainer: Robert Browne (Cessnock)
Prize Money: $14,195
Win / Place: 12% / 35%

3 yo White/Black D

Sire: SENNACHIE (AUS)

Dam: SECRETLY HOT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 4-3-4

Track

11: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

7: 1-1-0

Distance

7: 1-1-0

Season

22: 1-2-3

Metro

16: 3-1-1

Country

15: 1-2-3

1st Up

4: 4-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Has been well beaten at recent appearances. Hard to see him improving enough to feature in this. Happy to risk. Look to 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
5th of 7	29/3/25	The Gardens	515m	6	0:30.51	60.8 km/h	11.0L	$31	0:29.73	0:29.68	GR 5	$3,110	-	14	1. Sneaky Chamber 2. Sugar Jack 3. Dooley's Champ
5th of 8	15/3/25	The Gardens	400m	6	0:23.61	61.0 km/h	4.8L	$21	0:23.28	0:22.60	GR 5	$2,310	-	5	1. Dooley's Champ 2. Trips And Cars 3. Us And Them
5th of 7	10/3/25	Maitland	400m	1	0:23.18	62.1 km/h	13.3L	$34	0:22.26	0:22.26	GR 5	$2,310	-	14	1. Special Style 2. Rattlin' Bye 3. Iron Lady
6th of 6	24/2/25	Maitland	450m	5	0:25.91	62.5 km/h	15.8L	$31	0:24.81	0:24.71	GR 5	$3,110	-	5	1. Tickets Please 2. Epic Story 3. Zipper Bank
6th of 8	19/2/25	The Gardens	515m	2	0:30.09	61.6 km/h	7.5L	$101	0:29.57	0:29.57	GR 4/5	$3,290	-	4	1. Kisses For Gran 2. Chopper Express 3. Tickets Please
2nd of 6	15/2/25	The Gardens	515m	1	0:30.17	61.5 km/h	2.0L	$10	0:30.02	0:29.22	GR 5	$3,110	$635	7	1. Bugle Girl 2. Toxic Label 3. Mr. Credits