The Gardens Race 3

Gapnsw.com.au Masters

Prize Money: $2,335

PEPPA NANDO (2) turned spotting a big start finishing fifth (23.14) last time in a Mix 3/4 at Maitland. Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. SPEEDY HOUDINI (6) turned in a moderate run last time when fifth at Gosford over 388m behind Bigbad Franky (22.78) in a Mix 2/3. Worth following up. MELISSA'S LADY (4) has been mixing form lately, hitting the frame two back before finishing fourth (23.35) at this track in a Mix 3/4. Rates a winning chance on best. MY LADY ASH (3) finished in the placings last start and deserves some thought.

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

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Peppa Nando (2) 8666673565
Trainer: John Edwards (PAXTON)
Prize Money: $16,065
Win / Place: 6.59% / 25%

4 yo BDL B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: VERSTAPPEN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

91: 6-9-8

Track

50: 4-6-5

Trk/Dst

48: 4-6-5

Distance

73: 5-9-7

Season

23: 1-2-1

Country

91: 6-9-8

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	8	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	0	3	0	2	1	1	0

Comments

Last start finished 5th in a Mix 3/4 on February 2 over 400m at Maitland behind Dizzy Digby beaten 5.5 lengths (23.14). Leading chance who should prove hard to beat.

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	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
6th of 7	19/12/25	The Gardens	400m	1	0:23.73	60.7 km/h	16.0L	$71	0:22.61	0:22.61	GR 4	$2,490	-	7	1. My Cupcake 2. Zipping Hagen 3. Great Flash

My Lady Ash (3) 7563646463
Trainer: Mischelle Edmunds (Sawyers Gully)
Prize Money: $17,605
Win / Place: 9.23% / 44%

4 yo Black B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: DALI'S DREAM (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

65: 6-14-9

Track

2: 0-0-1

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Distance

6: 0-0-2

Season

20: 0-2-3

Country

65: 6-14-9

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Big odds last time but hit the ground running with a strong early split, giving a sight but fading only late to finish third (23.11) at this track over 400m. Top-three hope with the right run.

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	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
6th of 6	30/12/25	Gosford	388m	8	0:22.87	61.1 km/h	11.0L	$41	0:22.09	0:22.09	GR 4/5	$2,490	-	7	1. On A Dime 2. Ginny Riggs 3. Exemplary

Melissa's Lady (4) 454574x834
Trainer: Annette Yarnold (Clarence Town)
Prize Money: $8,435
Win / Place: 12% / 25%

4 yo FWN B

Sire: ZAMBORA BROCKIE (AUS)

Dam: MELISSA'S PRIDE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 4-1-3

Track

26: 3-0-3

Trk/Dst

11: 2-0-2

Distance

11: 2-0-2

Season

5: 0-0-1

Country

31: 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	2	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

Last start finished 4th in a Mix 3/4 on January 24 over 400m at this track behind Chloe's Comet beaten 5.5 lengths (23.35). The form from her last run is stacking up nicely. Follow up.

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	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
5th of 7	26/7/25	The Gardens	600m	2	0:35.78	60.4 km/h	9.3L	$16	0:35.13	0:35.13	GR 5	$3,110	-	15	1. Wild Octane 2. Go Forward Sky 3. Miss Bansky

Winlock Piper (5) 54337158x8
Trainer: Michelle Johnson (Aberdeen)
Prize Money: $97,565
Win / Place: 19% / 54%

5 yo White/Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: JACQUI BLAX (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

142: 28-30-20

Track

98: 21-19-14

Trk/Dst

71: 14-13-11

Distance

71: 14-13-11

Season

8: 1-0-2

Metro

26: 5-8-1

Country

116: 23-22-19

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	16	12	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	25	18	14	14	17	17	22	15
1st	5	3	2	4	4	4	3	3
2nd	7	6	5	1	4	3	2	2
3rd	2	1	2	6	0	2	4	3

Comments

Hasn't shown any early speed lately and drifts back in his races. The latest effort was a 48 length eighth over 400m at this track. Not doing enough to be considered.

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	3/1/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:26.39	54.6 km/h	48.8L	$31	0:22.97	0:22.83	MX 2/3	$2,340	-	71	1. Molly On Fire 2. Smart Comet 3. Blue Supreme
71 Day Spell
8th of 8	24/10/25	The Gardens	400m	7	0:24.81	58.0 km/h	20.3L	$51	0:23.38	0:22.84	MX 2/3	$2,310	-	35	1. Good Pub Feed 2. Smart Comet 3. Maserati Avenue
35 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 7	19/9/25	The Gardens	400m	6	0:23.44	61.4 km/h	6.8L	$15	0:22.96	0:22.50	MX 1/2/3	$2,310	-	7	1. Jack's Moon 2. Fireball Night 3. Likeable Rogue
1st of 8	12/9/25	The Gardens	400m	1	0:23.31	61.8 km/h	2.0L	$2.25f	0:23.31	0:22.66	MX 2/3	$2,310	$1,475	7	1. Winlock Piper 2. Kim Bell 3. Kath Bell
7th of 8	5/9/25	The Gardens	400m	2	0:23.73	60.7 km/h	2.8L	$1.55f	0:23.53	0:22.74	MX 3/4	$2,310	-	16	1. Kim Bell 2. Fascinate Model 3. Kath Bell
3rd of 7	20/8/25	Gunnedah	340m	6	0:20.26	60.4 km/h	3.5L	$3.10	0:20.02	0:19.74	MX 3/4	$2,310	$325	5	1. Solicitor 2. Rocky Banner 3. Winlock Piper

Speedy Houdini (6) 2533431145
Trainer: Michael Edwards (Mount Forbes)
Prize Money: $25,715
Win / Place: 10% / 45%

4 yo Black B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: RACING BOOTS (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

88: 9-15-16

Track

21: 3-3-4

Trk/Dst

20: 3-3-4

Distance

55: 7-8-11

Season

18: 2-2-4

Country

88: 9-15-16

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	13	10	9
1st	1	2	2	0	0	3	1	0
2nd	0	1	6	5	0	1	1	1
3rd	4	4	2	1	1	1	3	0

Comments

Last start finished 5th over 388m at Gosford beaten 7 lengths (22.78) behind Bigbad Franky in a Mix 2/3 on February 3. Rates highly and looks tough 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
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
4th of 5	22/12/25	Maitland	400m	8	0:23.01	62.6 km/h	4.3L	$5.50	0:22.70	0:22.28	MX 3/4	$2,310	$75	13	1. Blue Juggler 2. Miss Louella 3. Kingsley

Bella Rory (7) 5653647487
Trainer: Deborah Roach (Lochinvar)
Prize Money: $8,445
Win / Place: 1.03% / 17%

4 yo White/Black B

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: VINCE A BELLA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

97: 1-9-7

Track

92: 1-9-7

Trk/Dst

92: 1-9-7

Distance

92: 1-9-7

Season

23: 0-0-2

Country

97: 1-9-7

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	8	18	14	13	8	11	14	11
1st	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
2nd	1	2	1	1	0	0	3	1
3rd	0	0	1	0	1	2	2	1

Comments

Backs up after finishing 7th on February 6 over 400m at this track in a Grade 5. Hard to entertain 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 8	6/2/26	The Gardens	400m	5	0:24.16	59.6 km/h	17.5L	$81	0:22.93	0:22.57	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Lisa's Vogue 2. Moonlight Zipper 3. Keys A Kracken
8th of 8	30/1/26	The Gardens	400m	2	0:23.89	60.3 km/h	13.8L	$51	0:22.92	0:22.47	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Kalani Sea 2. Breakaway Zipper 3. My Fairy Bread
4th of 7	23/1/26	The Gardens	400m	5	0:23.63	60.9 km/h	3.0L	$14	0:23.41	0:22.70	GR 5	$2,340	$75	7	1. Nitty Gritty 2. My Wee Lass 3. Lazuline
7th of 8	16/1/26	The Gardens	400m	8	0:23.71	60.7 km/h	9.3L	$41	0:23.06	0:22.73	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Hooked On Iraola 2. Hooked On Joy 3. Lisa's Vogue
4th of 8	9/1/26	The Gardens	400m	6	0:23.33	61.7 km/h	4.3L	$35	0:23.02	0:22.53	GR 5	$2,340	$75	16	1. Wild Extreme 2. Key Aurora 3. Ella Knows
6th of 8	24/12/25	Taree Super Track	300m	5	0:17.95	60.2 km/h	8.0L	$71	0:17.39	0:17.28	GR 5	$2,310	-	5	1. At The Gate 2. Remission Run 3. Kingsbrae Maggie

Great North (8) 4853763835
Trainer: Brett Gilbert (NSW)
Prize Money: $33,935
Win / Place: 5.65% / 38%

4 yo Black D

Sire: ANDOS MAC (AUS)

Dam: PREMIER RETURN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

177: 10-19-40

Track

46: 2-3-12

Trk/Dst

40: 1-2-11

Distance

50: 2-3-11

Season

28: 2-1-4

Metro

3: 0-0-0

Country

174: 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	25
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

Was out of the placings last time but the start prior finished in the minors when third (22.82) at big odds over 388m at Gosford. Drawn out wide but is in the mix.

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
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
7th of 8	3/1/26	Gosford	515m	2	0:30.62	60.5 km/h	14.8L	$101	0:29.58	0:28.83	GR 5	$8,900	-	4	1. Morning Daylight 2. Ritza Kris 3. Rev It Suzie

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