The Gardens Race 5

The Cheeto Heats - March 14

Prize Money: $2,655

FEDERAL PLAYER (6) is a talented type who notched his 12th career success when too good (22.36) at this track last time. Has an impeccable record here at this journey. Winner at his latest appearance in the quickest time on the card. Form reads well for this. CHOPPER EXPRESS (3) was below best at his last start when 7th at Wentworth Park following a win (30.22) at Taree Super Track two back. Has a strong winning record here at this journey. Strong form has emerged from his last run. Better than last start and can bounce back. BARRAMUNDI LOU (1) was responsible for a modest effort most recently when sixth at Taree Super Track over 300m behind Songar Oscar (17.65) in a NG. Was in the money prior to that. Solid formlines coming through his last run. Has ability and a bold showing is expected. MY MACHINE (2) was in the money last time at Gosford (22.10) in a NG, finishing a 2.5 lengths second. Has already won two times from this draw.

Distance: 400m
Class: Free For All
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: All Weather

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Barramundi Lou (1) 2534653436
Trainer: Allan Woods (Nabiac)
Prize Money: $23,410
Win / Place: 30% / 50%

3 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: MISS GRANGER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 13-4-4

Track

38: 12-4-4

Trk/Dst

38: 12-4-4

Distance

38: 12-4-4

Season

27: 6-4-4

Country

42: 13-4-4

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	12	0	0	0

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

Comments

Missed the frame last time but the start prior recorded a good 22.85 over 400m finishing third at this track. Rates a chance if runs up to recent fast 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
6th of 8	11/2/26	Taree Super Track	300m	3	0:17.65	61.2 km/h	7.0L	$17	0:17.16	0:17.06	NG	$2,660	-	5	1. Songar Oscar 2. Beer Money 3. Kingsbrae Ted
3rd of 8	6/2/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:22.85	63.0 km/h	4.0L	$17	0:22.57	0:22.57	FFA	$2,660	$375	7	1. Weffalee Lee Lee 2. My Cupcake 3. Barramundi Lou
4th of 8	30/1/26	The Gardens	400m	5	0:23.23	62.0 km/h	10.8L	$5.00	0:22.47	0:22.47	GR 3/4	$2,660	$75	6	1. Zipping Deloris 2. Prince Vinnie 3. Skinny Marie
3rd of 6	24/1/26	The Gardens	400m	2	0:22.87	63.0 km/h	6.3L	$17	0:22.42	0:22.42	FFA	$2,660	$375	7	1. Maura Figgis 2. Zipping Deloris 3. Barramundi Lou
5th of 7	17/1/26	The Gardens	400m	6	0:22.97	62.7 km/h	6.3L	$11	0:22.53	0:22.53	NG	$2,660	-	8	1. Maura Figgis 2. Smart Comet 3. My Moon Shadow
6th of 8	9/1/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.03	62.5 km/h	7.0L	$10	0:22.53	0:22.53	NG	$2,660	-	7	1. My Monroe 2. Aussie's Thunder 3. Jasper Darke

My Machine (2) 4324511122
Trainer: Susan Smith (BRANXTON)
Prize Money: $21,350
Win / Place: 30% / 72%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

Box Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)

Dam: MY SAPPHIRE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 10-8-6

Track

5: 4-0-1

Trk/Dst

5: 4-0-1

Distance

8: 4-0-1

Season

22: 7-4-4

Country

33: 10-8-6

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	4	0	0	0

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

Comments

Has been in the minor money the last two runs, the latest finishing second (22.10) at Gosford. Has a low draw. Cannot be ruled out.

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
2nd of 8	17/2/26	Gosford	388m	7	0:22.10	63.2 km/h	2.5L	$4.00	0:21.91	0:21.84	NG	$2,660	$505	7	1. Tickets Please 2. My Machine 3. Fireball Night
2nd of 7	10/2/26	Gosford	388m	7	0:22.07	63.3 km/h	2.0L	$3.20	0:21.92	0:21.92	NG	$2,660	$505	10	1. Larnie's Magic 2. My Machine 3. Marg's Vogue
1st of 6	31/1/26	The Gardens	400m	5	0:22.89	62.9 km/h	1.0L	$4.20	0:22.89	0:22.53	NG	$2,660	$1,700	4	1. My Machine 2. My Moon Shadow 3. Zipping Gryllis
1st of 8	27/1/26	Gosford	388m	8	0:22.17	63.0 km/h	1.8L	$2.60	0:22.17	0:21.91	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	4	1. My Machine 2. Daphne Zacapa 3. Reborn Spark
1st of 8	23/1/26	The Gardens	400m	2	0:22.94	62.8 km/h	2.3L	$5.00	0:22.94	0:22.70	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	3	1. My Machine 2. Bundy Blue 3. From The Disco
5th of 8	20/1/26	Gosford	388m	3	0:22.65	61.7 km/h	5.0L	$2.90	0:22.30	0:22.08	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Fireball Night 2. Fascinate George 3. Laurie's Ferrari

Chopper Express (3) 1221112317
Trainer: Robert Barnden (Allandale)
Prize Money: $49,630
Win / Place: 40% / 73%

2 yo Black D

Sire: SUPERIOR PANAMA (USA)

Dam: TRUDY JUDY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 20-10-6

Track

38: 15-9-6

Trk/Dst

22: 10-5-3

Distance

23: 11-5-3

Season

21: 9-4-3

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Country

47: 20-10-6

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	12	8	0	0

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

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at Taree Super Track over 525m. Last start finished 7th over 520m at Wentworth Park beaten 11 lengths (30.64) behind O'keefe in a Grade 5 on February 7. Strong form emerging from the that last run. 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
7th of 8	7/2/26	Wentworth Park	520m	1	0:30.64	61.1 km/h	11.0L	$4.60	0:29.87	0:29.22	GR 5	$8,900	-	10	1. O'keefe 2. Tarawi Brumby 3. Magic Fletch
1st of 8	28/1/26	Taree Super Track	525m	4	0:30.22	62.5 km/h	4.3L	$2.10	0:30.22	0:30.22	NG	$3,460	$2,200	5	1. Chopper Express 2. Messy And Untidy 3. Rugged Ethics
3rd of 7	23/1/26	The Gardens	400m	7	0:22.87	63.0 km/h	2.3L	$2.70	0:22.70	0:22.70	NG	$2,660	$375	7	1. Jasper Darke 2. Molly On Fire 3. Chopper Express
2nd of 6	16/1/26	The Gardens	400m	8	0:22.94	62.8 km/h	3.0L	$2.50	0:22.73	0:22.73	FFA	$2,660	$505	9	1. Jasper Darke 2. Chopper Express 3. Great Flash
1st of 8	7/1/26	Taree Super Track	525m	4	0:30.39	62.2 km/h	2.0L	$7.00	0:30.39	0:30.35	NG	$12,080	$10,000	7	1. Chopper Express 2. Blazing Raso 3. Uno Nangar
1st of 8	31/12/25	Taree Super Track	525m	5	0:30.11	62.8 km/h	3.3L	$6.00	0:30.11	0:30.07	NG	$3,430	$2,175	11	1. Chopper Express 2. Blazing Raso 3. Cold Cold Night

No Shares (4) 67x57118x8
Trainer: Luke Kilby (Weston)
Prize Money: $25,170
Win / Place: 30% / 45%

Box Specialist

3 yo BDL D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: KEYDRA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

42: 13-4-2

Track

18: 6-3-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Distance

11: 7-0-1

Season

6: 2-0-0

Metro

4: 0-0-0

Country

38: 13-4-2

1st Up

3: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	7	6	0	0

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

Comments

Missed the frame latest (23.41) when eighth over 400m at this track in a Free For All. Yet to miss the frame from four starts from the draw, including two wins. Tough field and looking to others 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
8th of 8	6/2/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.41	61.5 km/h	12.0L	$46	0:22.57	0:22.57	FFA	$2,660	-	95	1. Weffalee Lee Lee 2. My Cupcake 3. Barramundi Lou
95 Day Spell
8th of 8	3/11/25	Maitland	450m	5	0:25.65	63.2 km/h	9.8L	$41	0:24.97	0:24.97	GR 4/5	$3,290	-	14	1. Federal Bullet 2. Red Ball Rocket 3. Furious
1st of 5	20/10/25	Maitland	400m	2	0:22.36	64.4 km/h	6.0L	$2.30	0:22.36	0:22.02	GR 4/5	$2,490	$1,575	35	1. No Shares 2. Tarawi Zoomer 3. Blue Juggler
35 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	15/9/25	Maitland	400m	2	0:22.74	63.3 km/h	1.5L	$1.85f	0:22.74	0:22.15	GR 5	$2,310	$1,475	19	1. No Shares 2. Speedy Houdini 3. Pinky Knight
7th of 8	27/8/25	Taree Super Track	300m	6	0:17.81	60.6 km/h	7.0L	$13	0:17.32	0:17.12	GR 4/5	$2,490	-	23	1. Reel'em George 2. Let's Go Luke 3. Overriding
5th of 8	4/8/25	Maitland	400m	8	0:22.92	62.8 km/h	11.0L	$8.50	0:22.15	0:22.03	GR 4/5	$2,490	-	79	1. Tarawi Lock 2. Trio Of Clowns 3. Diver's Daughter
79 Day Spell

Federal Player (6) 1631111111
Trainer: Jason Mackay (Richmond Vale)
Prize Money: $23,600
Win / Place: 54% / 86%

Unbeaten at the Track

Unbeaten The Track / Distance

Dominant Win Last Start

2 yo WH/FWN D

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: FEDERAL LILLY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 12-3-4

Track

2: 2-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 2-0-0

Distance

8: 4-1-1

Season

17: 10-3-2

Country

22: 12-3-4

1st Up

2: 2-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	4	0	0	0

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

Comments

Talented type with an excellent strike rate at this journey. Has been prominent in the run and duly saluted at his last couple, most recently over 400m at this track in a handy 22.36 beating Jasper Darke. Has run very fast time at this course and distance. Go close on his 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
1st of 4	13/2/26	The Gardens	400m	8	0:22.36	64.4 km/h	6.8L	$1.20	0:22.36	0:22.36	NG	$2,660	$1,700	6	1. Federal Player 2. Jasper Darke 3. Maeve Baby
1st of 8	7/2/26	The Gardens	400m	2	0:22.30	64.6 km/h	7.5L	$1.40	0:22.30	0:22.30	NG	$2,660	$1,700	5	1. Federal Player 2. Larnie's Magic 3. Diva's Delight
1st of 7	2/2/26	Maitland	400m	3	0:22.25	64.7 km/h	2.3L	$2.20	0:22.25	0:22.25	NG	$2,660	$1,700	7	1. Federal Player 2. Nukkunya 3. You Never Lose
1st of 6	26/1/26	Maitland	400m	1	0:22.12	65.1 km/h	2.5L	$1.40	0:22.12	0:22.12	FFA	$2,660	$1,700	6	1. Federal Player 2. Furious 3. Hey Mickey
1st of 7	20/1/26	Gosford	388m	3	0:22.08	63.3 km/h	3.0L	$1.40	0:22.08	0:22.08	GR 3/4	$2,660	$1,700	7	1. Federal Player 2. Paper Shredder 3. Young Energy
1st of 5	13/1/26	Gosford	388m	8	0:22.10	63.2 km/h	1.8L	$1.60	0:22.10	0:21.97	NG	$2,660	$1,700	6	1. Federal Player 2. Intense Power 3. Aussie's Thunder

Skinny Marie (7) 3528x55372
Trainer: Allan Woods (Nabiac)
Prize Money: $29,485
Win / Place: 20% / 56%

3 yo Black B

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: MISS GRANGER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

58: 12-10-11

Track

40: 10-9-9

Trk/Dst

23: 8-4-7

Distance

24: 8-4-7

Season

17: 3-2-4

Metro

5: 0-0-0

Country

53: 12-10-11

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	8	3	0	0

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

Comments

Good effort last time when second (23.08) over 400m at this track. Jumps from a wide draw. 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
2nd of 7	13/2/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.08	62.4 km/h	0.1L	$2.80	0:23.07	0:22.36	GR 4/5	$2,520	$475	7	1. Great Flash 2. Skinny Marie 3. Housie Bob
7th of 8	6/2/26	The Gardens	400m	7	0:23.24	62.0 km/h	9.5L	$31	0:22.57	0:22.57	FFA	$2,660	-	7	1. Weffalee Lee Lee 2. My Cupcake 3. Barramundi Lou
3rd of 8	30/1/26	The Gardens	400m	7	0:23.15	62.2 km/h	9.8L	$20	0:22.47	0:22.47	GR 3/4	$2,660	$375	4	1. Zipping Deloris 2. Prince Vinnie 3. Skinny Marie
5th of 6	26/1/26	Maitland	400m	3	0:22.82	63.1 km/h	10.0L	$46	0:22.12	0:22.12	FFA	$2,660	-	5	1. Federal Player 2. Furious 3. Hey Mickey
5th of 7	21/1/26	Taree Super Track	300m	3	0:17.73	60.9 km/h	8.8L	$27	0:17.11	0:17.11	FFA	$2,660	-	94	1. Kingsbrae Ted 2. Overriding 3. Beer Money
94 Day Spell
8th of 8	19/10/25	Grafton	450m	4	0:26.74	60.6 km/h	21.3L	$8.50	0:25.25	0:25.25	GR 5	$3,660	-	7	1. Kingsbrae Emma 2. Majestic Jojo 3. Lenny Large

Laurie's Rupee (8) 2431221204
Trainer: John Miles (Branxton)
Prize Money: $29,330
Win / Place: 26% / 66%

3 yo BLU D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: BLUE BRONTE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

45: 12-11-7

Track

11: 3-2-3

Trk/Dst

10: 3-1-3

Distance

12: 4-1-3

Season

18: 4-6-2

Metro

3: 0-2-0

Country

42: 12-9-7

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	6	1	0	0

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at Gosford (22.41) in a NG, finishing a 7 length fourth. Has performed well off the draw with a win and six places from eight starts. Has ability but looking elsewhere 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 7	10/2/26	Gosford	388m	1	0:22.41	62.3 km/h	7.0L	$3.60	0:21.92	0:21.92	NG	$2,660	$75	29	1. Larnie's Magic 2. My Machine 3. Marg's Vogue
- of 6	12/1/26	Maitland	450m	1	0:31.85	50.9 km/h	99.0L	$10	0:24.92	0:24.92	GR 4/5	$3,320	-	5	1. Tarawi Lock 2. Prince Vinnie 3. Golden Pharaoh
2nd of 6	7/1/26	Gunnedah	431m	6	0:25.25	61.4 km/h	3.0L	$7.00	0:25.03	0:25.03	GR 4/5	$3,320	$675	7	1. Jakey Blue 2. Laurie's Rupee 3. Royman
1st of 5	31/12/25	Gunnedah	431m	1	0:24.95	62.2 km/h	0.1L	$3.40	0:24.95	0:24.78	GR 4/5	$3,290	$2,075	7	1. Laurie's Rupee 2. My Cupcake 3. Elsa Above
2nd of 7	24/12/25	Gunnedah	431m	5	0:25.05	61.9 km/h	0.1L	$5.50	0:25.05	0:24.72	GR 4/5	$3,290	$675	21	1. Jakey Blue 2. Laurie's Rupee 3. Slightly Psycho
2nd of 8	3/12/25	Gunnedah	431m	3	0:24.94	62.2 km/h	0.8L	$4.00	0:24.89	0:24.89	GR 4/5	$3,290	$675	14	1. Bentley Fisher 2. Laurie's Rupee 3. Miss Ziva

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