The Gardens Race 9

Mark Hughes Foundation

Stake: $2,495

MINTY DANCER (4) has proven too strong with wins at his last two, scoring by 2.5 lengths (19.62) last time and by 8 lengths (19.44) two back. Form from his last run is proving to be solid. Hard to fault his recent form and can win again. ZIPPING MARIO (8) produced a modest effort most recently when sixth at Grafton over 350m behind Slimy Trout (20.92) in a Grade 5. Can do much better this time. FASCINATE JESS (2) last start finished 7th on June 10 over 388m at Gosford behind Fascinate John beaten 6 lengths (23.10) in a Grade 5. Looks a key player on best form. LAST SHOT RIPPER (1) looks an each-way chance.

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

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Last Shot Ripper (1) 6643211775
Trainer: Denis Hendry (Cundletown)
Prize Money: $3,667
Win / Place: 16% / 41%

2 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: SENNACHIE (AUS)

Dam: PA'S GIRL (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 2-1-2

Track

1: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Season

12: 2-1-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Most recently finished 5th in a Grade 5 on June 9 over 400m at Maitland behind Burnside Bookie beaten 7 lengths (23.16). Leading chance on best form.

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 8	9/6/25	Maitland	400m	8	0:23.16	62.2 km/h	7.5L	$71	0:22.63	0:22.47	GR 5	$2,495	-	26	1. Burnside Bookie 2. Not Clifford 3. Ritza Benji
7th of 8	14/5/25	Taree Super Track	300m	1	0:18.13	59.6 km/h	9.8L	$8.00	0:17.45	0:17.32	GR 5	$2,495	-	7	1. Jilliby Dan 2. Dusted Over 3. All The Bling
7th of 8	7/5/25	Taree Super Track	300m	4	0:18.38	58.8 km/h	10.5L	$11	0:17.63	0:17.29	GR 5	$2,495	-	7	1. Majestic Tyson 2. Nabiac Megs 3. You Tell Her
1st of 8	30/4/25	Taree Super Track	300m	5	0:17.62	61.3 km/h	2.3L	$11	0:17.62	0:17.34	GR 5	$2,495	$1,593	7	1. Last Shot Ripper 2. Red Aura 3. Teeny Tippett
1st of 8	23/4/25	Taree Super Track	300m	8	0:17.78	60.7 km/h	4.0L	$8.00	0:17.78	0:17.31	MDN	$1,933	$1,269	11	1. Last Shot Ripper 2. Ella Black 3. Zipping Astrid
2nd of 8	12/4/25	Taree Super Track	300m	5	0:17.91	60.3 km/h	4.0L	$12	0:17.63	0:17.58	MDN	$918	$157	3	1. Brindle Bonus 2. Last Shot Ripper 3. Kiarni Bad Boy

Fascinate Jess (2) 3265541577
Trainer: Noelene Holloway (Hamlyn Terrace)
Prize Money: $4,104
Win / Place: 13% / 33%

2 yo White/Black B

Sire: EBBY JET POWER (AUS)

Dam: RACHEL'S DREAM (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 2-2-1

Track

12: 1-2-1

Trk/Dst

9: 1-2-1

Distance

9: 1-2-1

Season

15: 2-2-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Latest effort finished 7th over 388m at Gosford beaten 6 lengths (23.10) behind Fascinate John in a Grade 5 on June 10. Happy to overlook recent efforts. Well placed and gets chance to find 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
7th of 8	10/6/25	Gosford	388m	2	0:23.10	60.5 km/h	5.8L	$8.00	0:22.69	0:22.24	GR 5	$2,495	-	4	1. Fascinate John 2. Sell Your Soul 3. Soggy Socks
7th of 8	6/6/25	The Gardens	515m	3	0:30.83	60.1 km/h	15.0L	$12	0:29.78	0:29.70	GR 5	$3,359	-	3	1. Miss Rosalea 2. Barsando 3. Jonesy Revenge
5th of 8	3/6/25	Gosford	388m	6	0:22.97	60.8 km/h	5.5L	$8.00	0:22.58	0:21.91	GR 5	$2,495	-	5	1. Isabella's Fire 2. Pearl Shiraz 3. Able Rival
1st of 7	29/5/25	Gosford	388m	4	0:22.60	61.8 km/h	0.1L	$9.00	0:22.60	0:22.32	GR 5	$2,495	$1,593	13	1. Fascinate Jess 2. My Bread Roll 3. Tranquil Tiger
4th of 8	16/5/25	The Gardens	515m	7	0:30.19	61.4 km/h	8.3L	$27	0:29.62	0:29.62	GR 5	$3,359	$81	7	1. Canya Not 2. Magic Technique 3. Hurricane Huxley
5th of 7	9/5/25	The Gardens	515m	6	0:30.23	61.3 km/h	7.8L	$51	0:29.69	0:29.50	GR 5	$3,359	-	6	1. Jasper Darke 2. Miss Rosalea 3. Sugar Jack

Nabiac Megs (3) 2267226625
Trainer: Allan Woods (Nabiac)
Prize Money: $8,699
Win / Place: 5.00% / 37%

2 yo RED/FWN B

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: MISS GRANGER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 2-10-3

Track

33: 2-8-3

Trk/Dst

33: 2-8-3

Distance

33: 2-8-3

Season

40: 2-10-3

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	6	4	4	5	4	5	5	7
1st	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1
2nd	2	2	1	2	1	1	1	0
3rd	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	1

Comments

Last start finished fifth in a Grade 5 on June 6 over 400m at this track behind Kiarni Phantom, beaten 3.5 lengths (24.20). Can't recommend against this lot.

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 8	6/6/25	The Gardens	400m	8	0:24.20	59.5 km/h	3.3L	$4.20	0:23.97	0:22.82	GR 5	$2,495	-	20	1. Kiarni Phantom 2. Nabiac Jack 3. Aston Sean
2nd of 7	17/5/25	The Gardens	400m	6	0:23.25	61.9 km/h	5.3L	$5.50	0:22.89	0:22.76	GR 5	$2,495	$470	3	1. Messy And Untidy 2. Nabiac Megs 3. Floyd's Dream
6th of 8	14/5/25	Taree Super Track	300m	7	0:18.04	59.9 km/h	8.3L	$7.00	0:17.45	0:17.32	GR 5	$2,495	-	5	1. Jilliby Dan 2. Dusted Over 3. All The Bling
6th of 8	9/5/25	The Gardens	400m	1	0:23.37	61.6 km/h	9.0L	$7.50	0:22.74	0:22.74	GR 5	$2,495	-	2	1. Able Rival 2. Past Tense 3. Northern Tiger
2nd of 8	7/5/25	Taree Super Track	300m	2	0:17.85	60.5 km/h	3.0L	$5.50	0:17.63	0:17.29	GR 5	$2,495	$470	7	1. Majestic Tyson 2. Nabiac Megs 3. You Tell Her
2nd of 7	30/4/25	Taree Super Track	300m	4	0:17.74	60.9 km/h	0.1L	$6.00	0:17.73	0:17.34	GR 5	$2,495	$470	4	1. Vulcanite 2. Nabiac Megs 3. Madawaska

Minty Dancer (4) 2311
Trainer: Shaun Guthrie (Lake Cathie)
Prize Money: $9,520
Win / Place: 50% / 100%

Going for the Hat-Trick

1 yo BLU/BDL D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: CHLOE DANCER (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 2-1-1

Season

4: 2-1-1

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Caught the eye with a fast early split last time and setting up a 2.5 lengths win at Gunnedah over 340m in 19.62, making it two wins on end. Looks well placed to make it three straight.

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	8/6/25	Gunnedah	340m	1	0:19.62	62.4 km/h	2.5L	$2.40	0:19.62	0:19.40	MDN	$10,886	$7,560	11	1. Minty Dancer 2. Spring Mirage 3. Molly Miss
1st of 8	28/5/25	Gunnedah	340m	4	0:19.44	63.0 km/h	8.5L	$2.40	0:19.44	0:19.42	MDN	$1,933	$1,269	21	1. Minty Dancer 2. Midnight Astrid 3. Mojave
3rd of 8	7/5/25	Richmond	320m	3	0:18.34	62.8 km/h	2.3L	$7.50	0:18.18	0:18.18	MDN	$2,495	$351	7	1. Reborn Gypsy 2. Zipping Chetty 3. Minty Dancer
2nd of 8	30/4/25	Richmond	320m	7	0:18.38	62.7 km/h	4.8L	$7.50	0:18.05	0:17.99	MDN	$1,933	$340	-	1. Reborn Gypsy 2. Minty Dancer 3. Wicked Comet

Hooked On Iraola (5) 7514321732
Trainer: Amber Capper (Jerrys Plains)
Prize Money: $4,585
Win / Place: 20% / 60%

Nearing Another Win

2 yo BDL D

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: ZHENG (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 2-2-2

Track

7: 2-2-1

Trk/Dst

7: 2-2-1

Distance

8: 2-2-1

Season

10: 2-2-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Looks close to another win after his success on May 16 at this track over 400m. Last start was second over 400m in 23.02, behind Make Your Stand. Should be around the mark.

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	7/6/25	The Gardens	400m	5	0:23.02	62.6 km/h	1.3L	$4.60	0:22.93	0:22.47	GR 5	$2,495	$470	3	1. Make Your Stand 2. Hooked On Iraola 3. Poppy's Darlin'
3rd of 8	4/6/25	Gunnedah	340m	3	0:19.96	61.3 km/h	2.5L	$15	0:19.78	0:19.61	GR 5	$2,495	$351	7	1. Cash The Lot 2. My Cupcake 3. Hooked On Iraola
7th of 8	28/5/25	Gunnedah	431m	5	0:26.34	58.9 km/h	20.3L	$31	0:24.92	0:24.78	GR 5	$3,359	-	12	1. Ash Tray Change 2. Prince Vinnie 3. Red Rock Rose
1st of 7	16/5/25	The Gardens	400m	3	0:22.99	62.6 km/h	0.8L	$6.50	0:22.99	0:22.59	GR 5	$2,495	$1,593	7	1. Hooked On Iraola 2. Able Rival 3. Past Tense
2nd of 8	9/5/25	The Gardens	400m	7	0:23.44	61.4 km/h	2.3L	$4.60	0:23.27	0:22.74	GR 5	$2,495	$470	6	1. Wade's Edge 2. Hooked On Iraola 3. Shearwater Inn
3rd of 8	3/5/25	The Gardens	400m	5	0:23.19	62.1 km/h	5.3L	$7.50	0:22.82	0:22.54	GR 5	$2,495	$351	14	1. Strictly Limited 2. Canya Not 3. Hooked On Iraola

Drink Rose (6) 2113466842
Trainer: Roger Sandes (Jilliby)
Prize Money: $5,654
Win / Place: 10% / 57%

2 yo Black B

Sire: FLYING RICCIARDO (AUS)

Dam: DRINK MOET (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 2-5-4

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

19: 2-5-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Finished second last start (22.87) over 388m at Gosford. 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 6	7/6/25	Gosford	388m	1	0:22.87	61.1 km/h	0.1L	$4.20	0:22.86	0:22.21	GR 5	$1,188	$189	9	1. Sea Shine 2. Drink Rose 3. Lady Blip
4th of 8	29/5/25	Gosford	388m	4	0:23.32	59.9 km/h	14.0L	$41	0:22.33	0:22.32	GR 5	$2,495	$81	12	1. Fascinate John 2. Iron Lady 3. Sahara Pearl
8th of 8	17/5/25	Muswellbrook	336m	1	0:20.29	59.6 km/h	14.3L	$27	0:19.29	0:19.15	GR 5	$2,495	-	5	1. Cash The Lot 2. Champagne Bliss 3. Cody The Champ
6th of 8	12/5/25	Maitland	400m	8	0:23.37	61.6 km/h	13.3L	$67	0:22.45	0:21.94	GR 5	$2,495	-	12	1. Ritza Ken 2. Red Opal 3. Special Style
6th of 8	30/4/25	Taree Super Track	300m	1	0:18.33	58.9 km/h	10.3L	$6.50	0:17.60	0:17.34	GR 5	$2,495	-	11	1. Semtex 2. Kenzies Comet 3. She's Silky
4th of 8	19/4/25	Taree Super Track	300m	2	0:17.90	60.3 km/h	7.5L	$5.00	0:17.38	0:17.38	GR 5	$1,188	$54	3	1. Awesome Return 2. Fabulous Flame 3. Poppy Lane

Toby Bell (7) 2248747181
Trainer: Ronald Bell (BLACKSMITHS)
Prize Money: $5,276
Win / Place: 10% / 45%

2 yo Black D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: MAGIC LANTERN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 2-4-3

Track

19: 2-4-3

Trk/Dst

16: 1-3-3

Distance

16: 1-3-3

Season

20: 2-4-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Good effort to win last start by 2.5 lengths over 400m at this track in a handy (23.32), beating Mrs. Miniver. Makes plenty of appeal on that latest 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 7	6/6/25	The Gardens	400m	6	0:23.32	61.7 km/h	2.5L	$15	0:23.32	0:22.82	GR 5	$2,495	$1,593	8	1. Toby Bell 2. Mrs. Miniver 3. Noah's Own
8th of 8	29/5/25	Gosford	388m	2	0:23.89	58.5 km/h	18.8L	$6.50	0:22.57	0:22.32	GR 5	$2,495	-	20	1. Digger's Girl 2. Edge Of Angel 3. She's Grooving
1st of 8	9/5/25	The Gardens	272m	2	0:16.01	61.2 km/h	2.3L	$2.30	0:16.01	0:16.01	MDN	$1,933	$1,269	6	1. Toby Bell 2. Home Schooled 3. Little Kaos
7th of 8	3/5/25	The Gardens	400m	6	0:24.13	59.7 km/h	18.5L	$10	0:22.83	0:22.54	MDN	$1,933	-	21	1. Isabella's Fire 2. Cool Blue You 3. Whiskey Red
4th of 8	12/4/25	The Gardens	400m	7	0:23.76	60.6 km/h	10.8L	$9.50	0:23.00	0:22.74	MDN	$1,933	$81	8	1. Hooked On Iraola 2. Bigbad Buster 3. Glinda
7th of 7	4/4/25	The Gardens	400m	2	0:24.98	57.6 km/h	21.3L	$6.00	0:23.50	0:22.59	MDN	$1,933	-	14	1. Fascinate Jess 2. Let's Trot Will 3. Run Cliff Run

Zipping Mario (8) 61725x56x6
Trainer: Leeanne Goodwin (Verges Creek)
Prize Money: $34,582
Win / Place: 20% / 40%

3 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: FLYING RICCIARDO (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING TICKET (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 3-2-1

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Season

7: 1-1-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Last start finished 6th in a Grade 5 on June 10 over 350m at Grafton behind Slimy Trout beaten 8 lengths (20.92). Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another 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
6th of 8	10/6/25	Grafton	350m	8	0:20.92	60.2 km/h	8.8L	$3.20	0:20.31	0:20.10	GR 5	$2,495	-	194	1. Slimy Trout 2. Remember Always 3. Barney Google
194 Day Spell
99th of 1	30/5/25	Casino	411m	1	N/A	-	0L	$0.00	0:23.46		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Zipping Mario 2. 3.
6th of 6	28/11/24	Maitland	400m	6	0:23.68	60.8 km/h	15.5L	$2.80	0:22.59	0:22.27	GR 5	$2,495	-	9	1. Noah 2. Red Digger 3. Sunrise Cruiser
5th of 8	19/11/24	Bulli	400m	4	0:23.03	62.5 km/h	10.0L	$5.00	0:22.32	0:22.23	GR 5	$2,495	-	74	1. Written In Gold 2. Over Reaction 3. Takahi Aussie
74 Day Spell
5th of 7	6/9/24	Richmond	520m	5	0:30.55	61.3 km/h	9.3L	$5.50	0:29.91	0:29.41	GR 5	$3,359	-	10	1. Zipping Darla 2. Eat The Ticket 3. Steel Heels
2nd of 6	27/8/24	Gosford	515m	2	0:29.81	62.2 km/h	0.8L	$2.60f	0:29.77	0:29.68	GR 5	$3,359	$686	7	1. Zina Cortez 2. Zipping Mario 3. Road To Ibrox

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