The Gardens Race 8

Ladbrokes Popular Srm

Prize Money: $2,335

ZIPPING OSAKA (1) has been hard to follow lately, running fourth (22.59) last time but prior to that ran very well when placed at this track. Likely to improve sharply this time. MR. SPECKLE (7) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing seventh (22.95) last time in a Grade 4/5 at Gosford. Form here sound including four wins. In the mix. GRETZKY (2) was game in defeat at the latest run, finishing third and beaten 1.75 lengths (23.11) behind Curyo Dancer at this track. Must be included in calculations. HUXLEY'S ROCKET (4) has strong credentials over this journey.

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

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Zipping Osaka (1) 6377281534
Trainer: Dana Ivers (GRETA)
Prize Money: $9,305
Win / Place: 27% / 55%

1 yo BLU/BDL B

Sire: DON'T KNOCKA HIM (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING ZARBO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 5-3-2

Track

15: 5-3-2

Trk/Dst

13: 5-3-2

Distance

13: 5-3-2

Season

13: 2-2-2

Country

18: 5-3-2

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Missed the frame latest (22.59) when fourth over 388m at Gosford in a NG. Box stats strong with two wins and two placings from five starts. Leading player.

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	3/11/26	Gosford	388m	1	0:22.59	61.8 km/h	4.8L	$15	0:22.26	0:22.03	NG	$1,580	$75	3	1. On A Dime 2. Jilliby Eaton 3. Drink To That
3rd of 8	31/10/26	The Gardens	400m	1	0:23.44	61.4 km/h	11.0L	$4.80	0:22.67	0:22.67	GR 5	$2,340	$325	9	1. Rhonda's Rupees 2. Flying Stratus 3. Zipping Osaka
5th of 6	22/10/26	The Gardens	515m	6	0:30.54	60.7 km/h	9.3L	$6.00	0:29.90	0:29.90	GR 5	$3,750	-	6	1. Lonnie The Hawk 2. Reborn Mystique 3. Deadly Venom
1st of 7	16/10/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.29	61.8 km/h	0.5L	$3.00	0:23.29	0:22.72	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	7	1. Zipping Osaka 2. Flying Stratus 3. My Octavius
8th of 8	9/10/26	The Gardens	515m	2	0:30.56	60.7 km/h	9.3L	$14	0:29.92	0:29.72	GR 5	$3,240	-	6	1. Cawbourne Zara 2. Fascinate Suzie 3. Latest Twist
2nd of 8	3/10/26	The Gardens	400m	7	0:23.09	62.4 km/h	4.3L	$5.50	0:22.78	0:22.76	GR 5	$2,340	$435	6	1. Drink To That 2. Zipping Osaka 3. Kicker Zoom

Gretzky (2) 263x765733
Trainer: Ellouise Maguire (WILLIAMTOWN)
Prize Money: $48,030
Win / Place: 17% / 43%

4 yo RED/BDL D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: LOOK FANCY NANCY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

57: 10-9-6

Track

12: 2-3-2

Trk/Dst

6: 2-1-2

Distance

7: 2-1-2

Season

3: 0-0-2

Metro

26: 5-4-2

Country

31: 5-5-4

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 2-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	2	6	0	0

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

Comments

Last start finished 3rd over 400m at this track beaten 1.75 lengths (23.11) behind Curyo Dancer in a Mix 1/2/3 on October 31. Thereabouts of late and rates highly this line-up. Expected to be in the finish.

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 5	31/10/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.11	62.3 km/h	1.8L	$1.60	0:22.98	0:22.67	MX 1/2/3	$2,340	$325	8	1. Curyo Dancer 2. Tommy Tsunami 3. Gretzky
3rd of 7	23/10/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.34	61.7 km/h	7.8L	$5.50	0:22.80	0:22.52	MX 2/3	$2,340	$325	34	1. Shorty Boy 2. Rattlin' Bye 3. Gretzky
34 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 8	19/9/26	Wentworth Park	520m	2	0:30.41	61.6 km/h	8.8L	$18	0:29.79	0:29.42	GR 5	$9,000	-	51	1. Past Tense 2. Nangar Charm 3. Not Our Fault
51 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 6	30/7/26	Richmond Straight	324m	2	0:17.93	65.1 km/h	7.8L	$23	0:17.38	0:17.38	GR 3/4	$2,660	-	7	1. Magical Saide 2. Black Kermaro 3. Zipping Saigo
6th of 8	23/7/26	Richmond Straight	324m	8	0:17.86	65.3 km/h	6.0L	$26	0:17.44	0:17.31	NG	$2,660	-	7	1. Storms Will Roll 2. Spencer Banner 3. Brailey Banner
7th of 8	16/7/26	Richmond Straight	324m	4	0:17.91	65.1 km/h	9.3L	$51	0:17.27	0:17.26	NG	$2,660	-	82	1. Storms Will Roll 2. Melania Banner 3. Tino Banner
82 Day Spell

Rhapsody Beast (3) 8772482417
Trainer: Christopher Kedwell (ELRINGTON)
Prize Money: $18,885
Win / Place: 12% / 42%

3 yo Black D

Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED (AUS)

Dam: MIDNIGHT SEA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

54: 7-9-7

Track

51: 7-8-6

Trk/Dst

37: 3-7-4

Distance

38: 3-7-4

Season

5: 1-1-0

Country

54: 7-9-7

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
0	3	4	0	0

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

Comments

Got back last start and could only manage seventh but before that won by 1.75 lengths at this track (23.01) beating Mrs. Miniver in a Grade 5 on September 19. Other runners look much more appealing.

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	31/10/26	The Gardens	400m	6	0:23.76	60.6 km/h	15.5L	$31	0:22.67	0:22.67	GR 5	$2,340	-	42	1. Rhonda's Rupees 2. Flying Stratus 3. Zipping Osaka
42 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 7	19/9/26	The Gardens	400m	2	0:23.01	62.6 km/h	1.8L	$5.50	0:23.01	0:22.65	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	8	1. Rhapsody Beast 2. Mrs. Miniver 3. Hot To Rule
4th of 8	11/9/26	The Gardens	400m	6	0:23.79	60.5 km/h	11.5L	$51	0:22.98	0:22.73	GR 5	$2,340	$75	6	1. Fascinate Josie 2. Jackpot Chevy 3. Gary Indiana
2nd of 8	5/9/26	The Gardens	400m	1	0:23.02	62.6 km/h	2.5L	$16	0:22.83	0:22.63	GR 5	$2,340	$435	28	1. What's The Story 2. Rhapsody Beast 3. Drink To That
8th of 8	8/8/26	The Gardens	400m	6	0:23.94	60.2 km/h	14.5L	$31	0:22.92	0:22.77	GR 5	$2,340	-	8	1. Duran Queen 2. Minecraft Fusion 3. Miss Elphaba
4th of 8	31/7/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.31	61.8 km/h	0.8L	$51	0:23.27	0:22.82	GR 5	$2,340	$75	6	1. Kaelix Nitro 2. Miss Elphaba 3. Kilcoy Tiger

Huxley's Rocket (4) 2424833311
Trainer: Amber Capper (JERRYS PLAINS)
Prize Money: $8,825
Win / Place: 21% / 63%

Going for the Hat-Trick

1 yo BLU B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: BOTOX BECKY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 4-4-4

Track

17: 4-4-4

Trk/Dst

14: 4-3-4

Distance

14: 4-3-4

Season

13: 4-3-3

Country

19: 4-4-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Good effort to win last start by 3 lengths over 400m at this track in a handy (23.04), beating Kilcoy Pearl. In line for a hat-trick. Must include.

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	31/10/26	The Gardens	400m	5	0:23.04	62.5 km/h	3.0L	$2.20	0:23.04	0:22.67	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	9	1. Huxley's Rocket 2. Kilcoy Pearl 3. Give It Time
1st of 7	22/10/26	The Gardens	400m	8	0:22.85	63.0 km/h	4.8L	$11	0:22.85	0:22.59	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	5	1. Huxley's Rocket 2. Roxy All Over 3. Chasing Time
3rd of 8	17/10/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:22.89	62.9 km/h	2.3L	$15	0:22.72	0:22.71	GR 5	$2,340	$325	8	1. Sue's Memory 2. Black Dazzler 3. Huxley's Rocket
3rd of 8	9/10/26	The Gardens	400m	1	0:22.99	62.6 km/h	6.0L	$3.10	0:22.56	0:22.56	GR 5	$2,340	$325	7	1. Raven Fly 2. Gangster Gort 3. Huxley's Rocket
3rd of 6	2/10/26	The Gardens	400m	6	0:23.27	61.9 km/h	1.3L	$3.90	0:23.18	0:22.49	GR 5	$2,340	$325	10	1. High Degrees 2. Jilly Hill 3. Huxley's Rocket
8th of 8	22/9/26	Gosford	388m	8	0:23.57	59.3 km/h	15.3L	$7.00	0:22.50	0:22.06	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Kilcoy Pearl 2. Dakila 3. Chasing Time

Flying Stratus (5) 4115645232
Trainer: Gary Ernst (LOCHINVAR)
Prize Money: $8,265
Win / Place: 20% / 50%

3 yo BLU/BDL B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: ANALYSING (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 4-4-2

Track

11: 3-2-2

Trk/Dst

10: 2-2-2

Distance

17: 3-4-2

Season

10: 2-2-1

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Country

18: 4-4-2

1st Up

4: 1-1-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Form has been solid with minor placings at her last three starts. Last time out finished 2nd over 400m at this track beaten 5.5 lengths (23.04) behind Rhonda's Rupees in a Grade 5 on October 31. No easier here so may struggle.

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	31/10/26	The Gardens	400m	8	0:23.04	62.5 km/h	5.3L	$7.50	0:22.67	0:22.67	GR 5	$2,340	$435	7	1. Rhonda's Rupees 2. Flying Stratus 3. Zipping Osaka
3rd of 7	24/10/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.06	62.4 km/h	5.5L	$10	0:22.67	0:22.65	GR 5	$2,340	$325	8	1. Drink To That 2. Raven Fly 3. Flying Stratus
2nd of 7	16/10/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.32	61.7 km/h	0.5L	$3.40	0:23.29	0:22.72	GR 5	$2,340	$435	6	1. Zipping Osaka 2. Flying Stratus 3. My Octavius
5th of 8	10/10/26	The Gardens	400m	2	0:23.25	61.9 km/h	5.3L	$4.00	0:22.89	0:22.75	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Reborn Passion 2. Mr. Speckle 3. Nuts Then Bolts
4th of 8	3/10/26	The Gardens	400m	8	0:23.19	62.1 km/h	5.8L	$6.50	0:22.78	0:22.76	GR 5	$2,340	$75	16	1. Drink To That 2. Zipping Osaka 3. Kicker Zoom
6th of 7	17/9/26	Wentworth Park	520m	3	0:30.47	61.4 km/h	7.5L	$16	0:29.95	0:29.59	GR 5	$5,940	-	19	1. Diesel Dash 2. Trunkey Mick 3. Zipping Milano

Aunt Brandy (6) 1672528416
Trainer: Storm Stewart (PAXTON)
Prize Money: $7,590
Win / Place: 25% / 50%

2 yo Black B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: NEED A MARGARITA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 4-4-0

Track

14: 4-3-0

Trk/Dst

13: 3-3-0

Distance

13: 3-3-0

Season

13: 3-4-0

Country

16: 4-4-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by half a length in 15.96, beating Merry Myrtle. Last start finished 6th on October 22 over 400m at this track behind Reborn Destiny beaten 7 lengths (23.49) in a Grade 5. Not keen, needs to lift.

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 7	22/10/26	The Gardens	400m	8	0:23.49	61.3 km/h	7.8L	$7.00	0:22.95	0:22.59	GR 5	$2,340	-	6	1. Reborn Destiny 2. Kaelix Comet 3. Red Hot Rangoon
1st of 8	16/10/26	The Gardens	272m	1	0:15.96	61.4 km/h	0.5L	$2.60	0:15.96	0:15.82	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	6	1. Aunt Brandy 2. Merry Myrtle 3. Little Snitch
4th of 8	10/10/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.13	62.3 km/h	5.3L	$8.50	0:22.77	0:22.75	GR 5	$2,340	$75	7	1. Hot To Rule 2. Closing Model 3. Pouring Rain
8th of 8	3/10/26	The Gardens	400m	6	0:23.43	61.5 km/h	7.8L	$20	0:22.88	0:22.76	GR 5	$2,340	-	4	1. Nuts Then Bolts 2. Nan Said No 3. Sunshine Rhonda
2nd of 8	29/9/26	Gosford	388m	8	0:22.54	62.0 km/h	5.3L	$16	0:22.18	0:21.85	GR 5	$2,340	$435	4	1. Sue's Memory 2. Aunt Brandy 3. Nan Said No
5th of 8	25/9/26	The Gardens	400m	8	0:23.46	61.4 km/h	2.3L	$9.00	0:23.29	0:22.53	GR 5	$2,340	-	7	1. Just Take It 2. Alfie's Pop 3. My Octavius

Mr. Speckle (7) 5764272447
Trainer: Dale Tolmie (SCONE)
Prize Money: $19,210
Win / Place: 10% / 47%

2 yo BDL D

Sire: MR. AMERICA (AUS)

Dam: TIN TIN SPECKLE (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

57: 6-12-9

Track

31: 4-9-3

Trk/Dst

30: 4-8-3

Distance

35: 4-8-4

Season

13: 0-2-1

Country

57: 6-12-9

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Was out of placings last time (22.95) at Gosford in a Grade 4/5, finishing seventh and beaten 8 lengths. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and two places from eight starts. Looks a leading chance.

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	5/11/26	Gosford	388m	2	0:22.95	60.9 km/h	8.5L	$21	0:22.35	0:22.20	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	8	1. Silent Minute 2. Savina 3. Hey Bubba Louie
4th of 7	28/10/26	Richmond	401m	5	0:23.37	61.8 km/h	6.3L	$11	0:22.92	0:22.92	GR 5	$2,340	$75	12	1. Ultimate Sin 2. Stilton Supreme 3. Rusty Cortez
4th of 7	16/10/26	The Gardens	400m	6	0:23.23	62.0 km/h	3.0L	$2.90	0:23.02	0:22.72	GR 5	$2,340	$75	6	1. Savina 2. Dollar Rolex 3. Shy Hi
2nd of 8	10/10/26	The Gardens	400m	3	0:23.05	62.5 km/h	2.3L	$11	0:22.89	0:22.75	GR 5	$2,340	$435	7	1. Reborn Passion 2. Mr. Speckle 3. Nuts Then Bolts
7th of 8	3/10/26	The Gardens	400m	1	0:23.39	61.6 km/h	8.8L	$7.00	0:22.78	0:22.76	GR 5	$2,340	-	11	1. Drink To That 2. Zipping Osaka 3. Kicker Zoom
2nd of 8	22/9/26	Gosford	388m	8	0:22.57	61.9 km/h	1.0L	$2.10	0:22.50	0:22.06	GR 5	$2,340	$435	5	1. Canya Sydney 2. Mr. Speckle 3. Hectic Blue

Jilliby Scotty (8) 3551651566
Trainer: Storm Stewart (PAXTON)
Prize Money: $16,315
Win / Place: 11% / 35%

2 yo BDL D

Sire: JACKSLITTLETHING (AUS)

Dam: JILLIBY CAZ (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

62: 7-6-9

Track

15: 4-0-1

Trk/Dst

15: 4-0-1

Distance

33: 6-4-3

Season

13: 4-0-1

Country

62: 7-6-9

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	10	8	8	12	7	4	9
1st	1	2	1	1	2	0	0	0
2nd	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	3
3rd	0	2	0	1	2	3	0	1

Comments

Has finished sixth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 5.5 lengths behind Kicker Zoom over 400m. Prefer to watch at this stage.

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	31/10/26	The Gardens	400m	5	0:23.31	61.8 km/h	5.3L	$11	0:22.94	0:22.67	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	8	1. Kicker Zoom 2. At The Gate 3. Reborn Passion
6th of 7	23/10/26	The Gardens	400m	6	0:23.22	62.0 km/h	2.5L	$10	0:23.03	0:22.52	GR 4	$2,520	-	6	1. Jasper Darke 2. Barramundi Lou 3. Fascinate Glory
5th of 8	17/10/26	The Gardens	400m	8	0:23.03	62.5 km/h	4.5L	$13	0:22.71	0:22.71	GR 4	$2,520	-	7	1. Semi Peakin' 2. Kicker Zoom 3. Hard Style Girl
1st of 7	10/10/26	The Gardens	400m	1	0:22.83	63.1 km/h	2.0L	$2.80	0:22.83	0:22.75	GR 5	$2,340	$1,500	4	1. Jilliby Scotty 2. Hi Lo Rain 3. Sketchy Get In
5th of 7	6/10/26	Gosford	388m	1	0:22.73	61.5 km/h	7.8L	$31	0:22.18	0:22.03	NG	$2,660	-	4	1. Bundy Blue 2. Hey Bubba Louie 3. Star Zipper
6th of 8	2/10/26	The Gardens	400m	4	0:23.28	61.9 km/h	7.8L	$6.00	0:22.74	0:22.49	GR 4/5	$2,520	-	7	1. Fascinate Maria 2. Daphne Zacapa 3. Trickle

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