Greyhound Racing - Australia & New Zealand
Mark Hughes Foundation Stayers Stake
The Gardens · Friday 1 May 2026 · Race 8 · 715
Runners and racing form
| No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey / driver | Trainer | Win odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fade To Black | 1 | — | Joe Comito | 3.9 |
| 2 | Joanne | 2 | — | Sam Sultana | 3.5 |
| 3 | Mondo Cortez | 3 | — | Gerard Agius | 26 |
| 4 | Vodka And Ice | 4 | — | Caroline Hughes | 2.5 |
| 5 | Vacant Box | 5 | — | No Trainer | — |
| 6 | Glitzy Ethics | 6 | — | David Smith | 101 |
| 7 | Mepunga Lara | 7 | — | Jeffrey Britton | 3.6 |
| 8 | Rugged Ethics | 8 | — | David Smith | 41 |
Race preview
JOANNE (2) finished fourth last time at this track but could not have been more impressive a few runs back in her enormous 35.36 win at Richmond over 622m. Can return to winning form here if runs up to best figures. FADE TO BLACK (1) is a well performed dog and winner of 18 races who is worth forgiving after finishing out of the placings at this track (42.30). Should be about the money. MEPUNGA LARA (7) has a strong record this trip with 12 wins and eight placings from 27 starts. In the money last time at this track (42.35) in a NG, finishing a 8 length second. Looks a key chance on best figures. VODKA AND ICE (4) is a last-start placegetter who should be thereabouts.