Hamilton R8 MATTHEWS PETROLEUM HAMILTON PACING CUP (GROUP 3)
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Matthews Petroleum Hamilton Pacing Cup (group 3) Gr3
4:04pm • 2160m • Mobile Start • Pacers • Sprint lane • NR 80 to 105. • No age restrictions • $35,0004:04pm • 2160m • Mobile Start • Pacers • Sprint lane • NR 80 to 105. • No age restrictions • $35,000
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Horse
Today's Stats
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
19-6-1-4
This Season
1-0-1-0
Career
47-14-4-12
Prize Money
$261,300
Win Range
N/A
Last 10 Starts
7346174322
Last Run
8 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 47-14-4-12 | 0-0-0-0 | 26-9-2-7 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 1-0-1-0 | 19-6-1-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 30% | 0% | 35% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 32% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 64% | 0% | 69% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 58% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | - | 5 | - | - | 6 | 4 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 9 Jan 2021 | Bendigo | 2650m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Garrards Bendigo Cup | 1.5m | $70,000 | Kate Gath | Sr2 | - | $6.10 | 9 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (56.0, 28.0) | Wolf Stride | Fourbigmen 1.5m | Sirletic 1.5m |
| 2/11 | 31 Dec 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 4yo E&g Final | 30.5m | $130,000 | Chris Alford | Sr5 | - | $51.60 | 9 days ago | - | 1:51.8 (54.0, 27.1) | Lochinvar Art | Fourbigmen 30.5m | Western Sonador 5.1m |
| 3/12 | 22 Dec 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 4yo E&g Semi-Final | 4.8m | $20,000 | Chris Alford | Sr5 | - | $30.20 | 12 days ago | - | 1:53.6 (54.9, 27.9) | Lochinvar Art | Always Fast 4.5m | Fourbigmen HD |
| 4/10 | 10 Dec 2020 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Vicbred 4yo E & G Ht | 4.3m | $10,000 | Chris Alford | Fr1 | - | $6.80 | 5 days ago | - | 1:57.2 (54.2, 26.6) | Out to Play | Always Fast 1.7m | Malcolms Rhythm 1.6m |
| 7/7 | 5 Dec 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Vhrc Caduceus Classic | 10.1m | $24,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr2 | - | $4.60 | 15 days ago | - | 1:57.7 (56.3, 28.8) | Sicario | Code Black NZ NK | Somebeachshadow HD |
| 1/10 | 20 Nov 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 75 to 84. | Dnr Logistics Pace | - | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Sr3 | - | $3.90 | 13 days ago | - | 1:52.6 (55.8, 27.7) | Fourbigmen | Joe Nien NK | The Crimson Prince NZ 1.7m |
| 6/10 | 7 Nov 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 78 to 87. | Tab Make A Date With Play | 7.1m | $20,000 | James Herbertson | Fr5 | - | $10.70 | 15 days ago | - | 1:52.8 (55.4, 27.9) | Always Fast | Torrid Saint 2.6m | Diamonds N Cash NZ 2.1m |
| 4/10 | 23 Oct 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Donald'S Winners Facebook | 11.9m | $20,000 | James Herbertson | Fr6 | - | $16.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:52.1 (54.3, 26.6) | Wolf Stride | Louis Sedgwick 9.1m | Major Assassin 2.4m |
| 3/12 | 17 Oct 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Hyland Racing Colours Pace | 2.6m | $20,000 | James Herbertson | Fr2 | - | $3.90 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (55.6, 27.7) | I Cast No Shadow NZ | Louis Sedgwick 2.3m | Fourbigmen HFHD |
| 7/10 | 10 Oct 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Pryde'S Easi Performance | 7.8m | $20,000 | Chris Alford | Fr6 | - | $13.00 | - | - | 1:51.0 (55.0, 27.7) | Pacifico Dream | Huli Nien NK | Wolf Stride 1.2m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Mach Three CA
Dam
Aleppo Heiress
Trained at
Cardigan
Colours
Navy Blue, Grey Yoke, White Band, White & Navy Blue Sleeves
Owners
Aaron Bain Racing Pty Ltd, Summit Bloodstock Syndicate, E J Stewart, C R Tonkin, P W Tonkin, K A Tattoli, R Ford
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Gath | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E J Stewart | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |


D: Sofia Arvidsson (a(C))
T: M J Craven
Race comment
OVERVIEW: FOURBIGMEN (11) is beautifully placed to win the 2021 Hamilton Pacing Cup after a stellar run behind Grand Circuit class WOLF STRIDE in the Bendigo Cup. That’s the form line I want to be following here. This fella also finished less than 5m behind LOCHINVAR ART (the best pacer in Australasia IMO) just three starts back in a Vicbred Semi-Final and finished second to that superstar in the Vicbred final. If STRUVE (6) runs to the lead early as I expect, I can’t see where the pressure comes from thereafter other than FOURBIGMEN. If Kate Gath lets him stride early, the lead might well be up for grabs with STRUVE to get his chance up the lane. STRUVE is a serious racehorse and has put the writing on the wall in three of his past four starts, winning at times by huge margins. He’s the clear danger. SICARIO (12) is the other high-class runner here but will have to overcome the extreme draw. The good news for him is that he has four-time Hamilton Cup winning driver Chris Alford aboard. None better in this race than he. KOWALSKI ANALYSIS (2) is the other horse I want to include in trifectas. With lethal gate speed, can take a position on the pegs and if brings his A-game, he’ll be looming as the potential dark horse. Plenty of other classy horses, but they’re my top four. EARLY SPEED: 6 (potential leader), 1,2,4 RATINGS: 11 / 6 / 12 / 2 / 10 / 1 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 3 / 5 / 4
Age
7 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
1-1-0-0
Distance
1-1-0-0
Track & Distance
1-1-0-0
Last Season
11-4-4-1
This Season
0-0-0-0
Career
15-5-4-3
Prize Money
$182,567
Win Range
N/A
Last 10 Starts
13x1412225
Last Run
17 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 15-5-4-3 | 1-1-0-0 | 9-3-3-1 | 1-1-0-0 | 1-1-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 11-4-4-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 33% | 100% | 33% | 100% | 100% | 0% | 36% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 80% | 100% | 78% | 100% | 100% | 0% | 82% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 31 Dec 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C&g Final | 12.3m | $130,000 | Sofia Arvidsson | Fr2 | - | $7.70 | 9 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (55.6, 27.8) | Pacifico Dream | Major Jodi 10.9m | Sahara Sirocco NK |
| 2/12 | 22 Dec 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C&g Semi-Final | 1.9m | $20,000 | Sofia Arvidsson | Fr2 | - | $12.30 | 11 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (56.1, 27.3) | Pacifico Dream | Kowalski Analysis 1.9m | Sanday 2.0m |
| 2/9 | 11 Dec 2020 | Balarat | 2200m | - | - | Vicbred 3yo C & G Ht | 5.6m | $10,000 | Sofia Arvidsson | Fr6 | - | $6.10 | 10 days ago | - | 1:55.5 (55.9, 27.0) | Honolua Bay | Kowalski Analysis 5.6m | Forever Yin 1.8m |
| 2/10 | 1 Dec 2020 | Terang | 1680m | - | NR 56 to 66. | South West Conveyancing | 4.4m | $7,000 | Sofia Arvidsson | Fr5 | - | $1.70 | 13 days ago | - | 1:55.5 (56.6, 28.5) | Franco Jolto | Kowalski Analysis 4.4m | Rosarito Miss 1.5m |
| 1/8 | 18 Nov 2020 | Hamiltn | 2160m | - | NR 55 to 65. | Alexandra House Pace | - | $7,000 | Sofia Arvidsson | Fr5 | - | $1.60 | 16 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (57.6, 28.1) | Kowalski Analysis | John Richard 8.3m | Too the Max HD |
| 4/11 | 2 Nov 2020 | Terang | 2180m | - | NR 56 to 62. | Terang Co-Op Pace | 6.5m | $7,000 | Sofia Arvidsson | Sr2 | - | $2.40 | 46 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (56.6, 28.1) | Rollova NZ | Rosarito Miss 4.9m | Outback Shadow SHFHD |
| 1/10 | 17 Sep 2020 | Horsham | 1700m | - | NR 52 to 55. | Decron Horse Care Pace | - | $7,000 | Sofia Arvidsson | Sr3 | - | $4.10 | 116 days ago | - | 1:59.1 (57.7, 28.0) | Kowalski Analysis | Keayang Shady 2.7m | Premonition 1.3m |
| 3/10 | 24 May 2020 | Terang | 2180m | - | NR 52 to 55. | Cervus Equipment Terang | 21.6m | $8,000 | Sofia Arvidsson | Sr3 | - | $4.70 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (56.4, 27.1) | Silent Major NZ | Gracie Cullen 11.0m | Kowalski Analysis 10.5m |
| 1/7 | 10 May 2020 | Stawell | 2180m | - | NR 46 to 55. | Cheeky Fox Cafe 3yo Pace | - | $7,000 | Sofia Arvidsson | Fr6 | - | $2.80 | 12 days ago | - | 2:02.5 (57.7, 27.9) | Kowalski Analysis | Morrisons Dream 2.1m | She Will Wantano 4.2m |
| 2/8 | 28 Apr 2020 | Terang | 2180m | - | NR 46 to 55. | Mt Noorat Freighters 3yo | 1.7m | $7,000 | Sofia Arvidsson | Fr6 | - | $7.10 | - | - | 1:59.6 (57.8, 29.2) | Silent Major NZ | Kowalski Analysis 1.7m | Jilliby Adore 7.1m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Roll With Joe USA
Dam
Dream Away Jo
Trained at
Hamilton
Colours
Red
Owners
D M Lewis, T R Lewis, W D Krause
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofia Arvidsson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M J Craven | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: FOURBIGMEN (11) is beautifully placed to win the 2021 Hamilton Pacing Cup after a stellar run behind Grand Circuit class WOLF STRIDE in the Bendigo Cup. That’s the form line I want to be following here. This fella also finished less than 5m behind LOCHINVAR ART (the best pacer in Australasia IMO) just three starts back in a Vicbred Semi-Final and finished second to that superstar in the Vicbred final. If STRUVE (6) runs to the lead early as I expect, I can’t see where the pressure comes from thereafter other than FOURBIGMEN. If Kate Gath lets him stride early, the lead might well be up for grabs with STRUVE to get his chance up the lane. STRUVE is a serious racehorse and has put the writing on the wall in three of his past four starts, winning at times by huge margins. He’s the clear danger. SICARIO (12) is the other high-class runner here but will have to overcome the extreme draw. The good news for him is that he has four-time Hamilton Cup winning driver Chris Alford aboard. None better in this race than he. KOWALSKI ANALYSIS (2) is the other horse I want to include in trifectas. With lethal gate speed, can take a position on the pegs and if brings his A-game, he’ll be looming as the potential dark horse. Plenty of other classy horses, but they’re my top four. EARLY SPEED: 6 (potential leader), 1,2,4 RATINGS: 11 / 6 / 12 / 2 / 10 / 1 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 3 / 5 / 4
Age
6 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
4-1-1-1
This Season
1-1-0-0
Career
14-6-4-2
Prize Money
$113,900
Win Range
N/A
Last 10 Starts
111x215x31
Last Run
15 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 14-6-4-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 6-3-1-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 1-1-0-0 | 4-1-1-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 43% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 25% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 86% | 0% | 83% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 75% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 2 Jan 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Allied Express Pace | - | $20,000 | Glen Craven | Fr5 | - | $4.40 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.2 (56.2, 28.4) | Jilliby Lorenzo | Major Assassin 2.7m | Change the Print NZ 4.7m |
| 3/5 | 26 Dec 2020 | Balarat | 2200m | - | - | Flying Horse Claiming Pace | 1.2m | $20,000 | Glen Craven | Fr4 | - | $7.80 | 344 days ago | - | 2:00.4 (55.6, 27.9) | The Crimson Prince NZ | Star of Memphis NZ HFNK | Jilliby Lorenzo HD |
| 5/12 | 17 Jan 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Cogs Rising Stars Pace Ht1 | 6.5m | $20,000 | Glen Craven | Fr3 | - | $4.40 | 15 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (58.2, 29.3) | Pick Up Line | Delightful Tara 2.1m | My Cash NZ NK |
| 1/12 | 2 Jan 2020 | Terang | 2180m | - | NR 56 to 66. | Ken & Daphne Pocock M'Rial | - | $7,000 | Glen Craven | Sr5 | - | $2.30 | 18 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (58.6, 28.9) | Jilliby Lorenzo | Radius 8.8m | Crowded Reactor HFHD |
| 2/12 | 15 Dec 2019 | Terang | 2180m | - | NR 56 to 66. | Terang Co-Op Pace | 1.8m | $7,000 | Glen Craven | Sr4 | - | $3.20 | 421 days ago | - | 1:57.6 (59.5, 30.4) | Nancys Boy NZ | Jilliby Lorenzo 1.8m | Crowded Reactor 3.7m |
| 1/11 | 20 Oct 2018 | Melton | 2240m | - | C1 Only. | Book Your Christmas Party | - | $10,000 | Glen Craven | Sr4 | - | $1.50 | 9 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (59.5, 30.6) | Jilliby Lorenzo | Regal Cheval 2.8m | Maestro Bellini NK |
| 1/7 | 11 Oct 2018 | Geelong | 2100m | - | C1 Only. | Geelong Cup 24th Nov Pace | - | $7,000 | Glen Craven | Fr7 | - | $1.30 | 8 days ago | - | 1:58.4 (57.0, 28.4) | Jilliby Lorenzo | Celestial Gossip 2.8m | Juliustigres 3.6m |
| 1/10 | 3 Oct 2018 | Terang | 1680m | - | C0 Only. | Mitavite Pace | - | $7,000 | Glen Craven | Sr2 | - | $1.20 | 480 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (57.9, 29.0) | Jilliby Lorenzo | Goalkicker 8.6m | Artful Jinks 5.0m |
| 7/10 | 10 Jun 2017 | Menangl | 1609m | - | - | Nswbc 2yo C&g Sf | 11.9m | $25,000 | Glen Craven | Fr8 | - | $10.50 | 11 days ago | - | 1:53.7 (57.5, 28.9) | Captain Cosmonaut | Castalong Shadow HD | Royal Aurora NK |
| 1/10 | 30 May 2017 | Menangl | 1609m | - | - | Nswbc 2yo C&g Ht | - | $15,000 | Glen Craven | Fr10 | - | $7.70 | - | - | 1:56.2 (56.0, 26.6) | Jilliby Lorenzo | Royal Aurora 1.1m | Ignatius 4.9m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Roll With Joe USA
Dam
Major Revival
Trained at
Terang
Colours
Red, Yellow Yoke & Braces, Black Diamonds
Owners
Levarg Racing Group
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Craven | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M A Lee | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: FOURBIGMEN (11) is beautifully placed to win the 2021 Hamilton Pacing Cup after a stellar run behind Grand Circuit class WOLF STRIDE in the Bendigo Cup. That’s the form line I want to be following here. This fella also finished less than 5m behind LOCHINVAR ART (the best pacer in Australasia IMO) just three starts back in a Vicbred Semi-Final and finished second to that superstar in the Vicbred final. If STRUVE (6) runs to the lead early as I expect, I can’t see where the pressure comes from thereafter other than FOURBIGMEN. If Kate Gath lets him stride early, the lead might well be up for grabs with STRUVE to get his chance up the lane. STRUVE is a serious racehorse and has put the writing on the wall in three of his past four starts, winning at times by huge margins. He’s the clear danger. SICARIO (12) is the other high-class runner here but will have to overcome the extreme draw. The good news for him is that he has four-time Hamilton Cup winning driver Chris Alford aboard. None better in this race than he. KOWALSKI ANALYSIS (2) is the other horse I want to include in trifectas. With lethal gate speed, can take a position on the pegs and if brings his A-game, he’ll be looming as the potential dark horse. Plenty of other classy horses, but they’re my top four. EARLY SPEED: 6 (potential leader), 1,2,4 RATINGS: 11 / 6 / 12 / 2 / 10 / 1 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 3 / 5 / 4
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Horse
Today's Stats
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
10-5-0-0
This Season
1-1-0-0
Career
19-10-0-2
Prize Money
$121,402
Win Range
N/A
Last 10 Starts
r181011x01
Last Run
8 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 19-10-0-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 12-7-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 1-1-0-0 | 10-5-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 53% | 0% | 58% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 50% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 63% | 0% | 58% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 50% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | - | 3 | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 9 Jan 2021 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Sheahan Plumbing Claiming | - | $20,000 | Jason Lee | Fr4 | - | $1.50 | 35 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (54.3, 27.3) | Struve | Ample Power 20.3m | Glenavril King HFHD |
| 10/10 | 5 Dec 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 74 to 81. | Allied Express Pace | 202.5m | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr5 | - | $1.70 | 98 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (58.7, 30.1) | Majestic Cruiser | Two Times Bettor HFHD | A Fair Ol Dance NZ 8.2m |
| 1/12 | 29 Aug 2020 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 67 to 74. | Grease Monkey Pace | - | $20,000 | James Herbertson | Fr6 | - | $1.30 | 13 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (55.6, 27.8) | Struve | Enchanted Stride 6.6m | Terryrama 1.9m |
| 1/5 | 16 Aug 2020 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 57 to 69. | Momentum Gaming Pace | - | $7,000 | Connor Clarke | Fr3 | - | $1.30 | 50 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (55.3, 27.2) | Struve | Madame Annie 33.4m | Hurricane Hall 5.0m |
| 10/10 | 27 Jun 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Regional Challenge Pace Ht | 75.3m | $20,000 | Kima Frenning | Fr6 | - | $8.50 | 22 days ago | - | 1:52.9 (54.2, 26.8) | Eureka NZ | Bullys Delight 7.3m | Mirragon 2.3m |
| 1/6 | 5 Jun 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 62 to 69. | Allied Express Pace | - | $8,000 | Kima Frenning | Fr6 | - | $3.80 | 41 days ago | - | 1:54.4 (56.5, 28.5) | Struve | Hit the Sky NZ 2.2m | The Bull Pen NZ 3.3m |
| 8/8 | 25 Apr 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 63 to 69. | Dnr Logistics Pace | 78.9m | $8,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr1 | - | $2.70 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (57.3, 28.3) | Miss Mcgonagall | Maxines Delight 9.5m | Zoliver HD |
| 1/6 | 17 Apr 2020 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 55 to 60. | Sinclair Meats Pace | - | $8,000 | Connor Clarke | Sr2 | - | $5.20 | 36 days ago | - | 1:59.8 (55.9, 28.2) | Struve | Shark Luck 3.2m | Pur Dan NZ 9.1m |
| 0/9 | 12 Mar 2020 | Marybro | 2190m | - | NR 62 to 76. | Highland Society Pace | - | $7,000 | Kima Frenning | Fr6 | - | $2.50 | 12 days ago | - | 1:56.4 (60.0, 30.7) | Six Elements | Belittled SHFHD | Jayedgar NZ NK |
| 9/10 | 29 Feb 2020 | Menangl | 1609m | - | NR up to 70. | Lady Drivers Invitational | 41.9m | $20,400 | Emma Turnbull | Fr7 | - | $9.00 | - | - | 1:50.6 (55.3, 27.1) | Catch a Moment | Firestorm Red 6.3m | Superbass NZ 2.0m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Courage Under Fire NZ
Dam
Jets Girl
Trained at
Cardigan
Colours
Navy Blue, White Yoke, Silver Band, Navy Blue Sleeves
Owners
Big Wookie Racing Group, C R Tonkin, B J Prentice
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Lee | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E J Stewart | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: FOURBIGMEN (11) is beautifully placed to win the 2021 Hamilton Pacing Cup after a stellar run behind Grand Circuit class WOLF STRIDE in the Bendigo Cup. That’s the form line I want to be following here. This fella also finished less than 5m behind LOCHINVAR ART (the best pacer in Australasia IMO) just three starts back in a Vicbred Semi-Final and finished second to that superstar in the Vicbred final. If STRUVE (6) runs to the lead early as I expect, I can’t see where the pressure comes from thereafter other than FOURBIGMEN. If Kate Gath lets him stride early, the lead might well be up for grabs with STRUVE to get his chance up the lane. STRUVE is a serious racehorse and has put the writing on the wall in three of his past four starts, winning at times by huge margins. He’s the clear danger. SICARIO (12) is the other high-class runner here but will have to overcome the extreme draw. The good news for him is that he has four-time Hamilton Cup winning driver Chris Alford aboard. None better in this race than he. KOWALSKI ANALYSIS (2) is the other horse I want to include in trifectas. With lethal gate speed, can take a position on the pegs and if brings his A-game, he’ll be looming as the potential dark horse. Plenty of other classy horses, but they’re my top four. EARLY SPEED: 6 (potential leader), 1,2,4 RATINGS: 11 / 6 / 12 / 2 / 10 / 1 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 3 / 5 / 4
Age
8 years old
Sex
Brown - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
2-1-0-1
Distance
2-1-0-1
Track & Distance
2-1-0-1
Last Season
41-5-7-7
This Season
2-0-0-0
Career
69-13-11-11
Prize Money
$896,453
Win Range
N/A
Last 10 Starts
5230133485
Last Run
7 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 69-13-11-11 | 2-1-0-1 | 53-12-7-9 | 2-1-0-1 | 2-1-0-1 | 2-0-0-0 | 41-5-7-7 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 19% | 50% | 23% | 50% | 50% | 0% | 12% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 51% | 100% | 53% | 100% | 100% | 0% | 46% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 9 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 3 | - | 10 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 10 Jan 2021 | Cobram | 2678m | - | NR 80 to 105. | Cobram Pacing Cup | 3.2m | $35,000 | Darby Mcguigan | Fr6 | - | $70.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.7 (56.3, 28.0) | Perfect Stride NZ | Malcolms Rhythm HD | Western Sonador HFHD |
| 8/9 | 2 Jan 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Dynamic Print Group Pace | 9.1m | $20,000 | Sofia Arvidsson | Fr7 | - | $17.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.0 (54.7, 27.4) | Jamieson Steele | Maestro Bellini HD | Steel Screens 4.2m |
| 4/5 | 26 Dec 2020 | Balarat | 2200m | - | - | Flying Horse Claiming Pace | 4.3m | $20,000 | Sofia Arvidsson | Fr1 | - | $10.10 | 7 days ago | - | 2:00.4 (55.6, 27.9) | The Crimson Prince NZ | Star of Memphis NZ HFNK | Jilliby Lorenzo HD |
| 3/7 | 19 Dec 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 83 to 95. | Apg Melbourne Sales 7 Feb | 6.7m | $20,000 | Sofia Arvidsson | Fr2 | - | $7.80 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.9 (55.6, 27.4) | Repeat After Me | Zadaka NZ 6.5m | Majestic Cruiser HFHD |
| 3/8 | 12 Dec 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Empire Stallions Pace | 4.9m | $20,000 | Sofia Arvidsson | Fr4 | - | $24.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.1 (56.0, 27.2) | Im Anothermasterpiece NZ | Bullys Delight 2.5m | Majestic Cruiser 2.5m |
| 1/10 | 5 Dec 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 74 to 81. | Allied Express Pace | - | $20,000 | Sofia Arvidsson | Fr4 | - | $23.30 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (58.7, 30.1) | Majestic Cruiser | Two Times Bettor HFHD | A Fair Ol Dance NZ 8.2m |
| 10/12 | 28 Nov 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 95. | Antler Luggage Pace | 22.4m | $20,000 | Ryan Duffy | Fr2 | - | $46.80 | 15 days ago | - | 1:54.1 (55.8, 27.7) | Miss Mcgonagall | Diamonds N Cash NZ HD | Im Anothermasterpiece NZ HFHD |
| 3/12 | 13 Nov 2020 | Kilmore | 2180m | - | NR 80 to 95. | Claire Weston Photography | 3.0m | $12,000 | Darby Mcguigan | Fr2 | - | $21.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:57.7 (56.7, 28.5) | Somewhere Secret | Huli Nien 2.4m | Majestic Cruiser HD |
| 2/11 | 7 Nov 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 77. | Hyland Harness Colours | 5.6m | $20,000 | Darby Mcguigan | Sr4 | - | $34.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.5 (56.2, 27.9) | Sahara Tiger | Majestic Cruiser 5.6m | Terryrama 1.1m |
| 5/11 | 31 Oct 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Alabar Vicbred Cship Final | 22.0m | $30,000 | Xavier O'connor | Sr2 | - | $129.60 | - | - | 1:55.1 (56.0, 27.6) | Catch a Moment | Santa Casa Beach 5.5m | Torrid Saint 6.6m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Tiz Herself
Trained at
Menangle Park
Colours
Black, Silver Stars, Starred Sleeves
Owners
D S Glynn, H R Glynn
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darby McGuigan | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G F Webster | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: FOURBIGMEN (11) is beautifully placed to win the 2021 Hamilton Pacing Cup after a stellar run behind Grand Circuit class WOLF STRIDE in the Bendigo Cup. That’s the form line I want to be following here. This fella also finished less than 5m behind LOCHINVAR ART (the best pacer in Australasia IMO) just three starts back in a Vicbred Semi-Final and finished second to that superstar in the Vicbred final. If STRUVE (6) runs to the lead early as I expect, I can’t see where the pressure comes from thereafter other than FOURBIGMEN. If Kate Gath lets him stride early, the lead might well be up for grabs with STRUVE to get his chance up the lane. STRUVE is a serious racehorse and has put the writing on the wall in three of his past four starts, winning at times by huge margins. He’s the clear danger. SICARIO (12) is the other high-class runner here but will have to overcome the extreme draw. The good news for him is that he has four-time Hamilton Cup winning driver Chris Alford aboard. None better in this race than he. KOWALSKI ANALYSIS (2) is the other horse I want to include in trifectas. With lethal gate speed, can take a position on the pegs and if brings his A-game, he’ll be looming as the potential dark horse. Plenty of other classy horses, but they’re my top four. EARLY SPEED: 6 (potential leader), 1,2,4 RATINGS: 11 / 6 / 12 / 2 / 10 / 1 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 3 / 5 / 4
Age
8 years old
Sex
Chestnut - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
31-5-3-5
This Season
1-0-0-0
Career
67-20-8-10
Prize Money
$589,946
Win Range
N/A
Last 10 Starts
7805363167
Last Run
8 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 67-20-8-10 | 0-0-0-0 | 23-8-2-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 1-0-0-0 | 31-5-3-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 30% | 0% | 35% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 16% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 57% | 0% | 48% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 42% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | - | 6 | - | - | - | 9 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 9 Jan 2021 | Bendigo | 2650m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Garrards Bendigo Cup | 6.6m | $70,000 | Chris Alford | Fr4 | - | $29.70 | 21 days ago | - | 1:55.8 (56.0, 28.0) | Wolf Stride | Fourbigmen 1.5m | Sirletic 1.5m |
| 6/8 | 19 Dec 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Westburn Grant Ffa | 13.9m | $24,000 | Chris Alford | Fr2 | - | $3.40 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.9 (56.7, 27.3) | Bettor Be the Bomb | Somewhere Secret 1.8m | Rishi NZ 5.3m |
| 1/7 | 5 Dec 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Vhrc Caduceus Classic | - | $24,000 | Chris Alford | Fr4 | - | $6.30 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.7 (56.3, 28.8) | Sicario | Code Black NZ NK | Somebeachshadow HD |
| 3/7 | 28 Nov 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Blacks A Fake Ffa | 2.6m | $24,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr6 | - | $12.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:52.4 (55.7, 28.4) | Bulletproof Boy | Bettor Be the Bomb 2.6m | Sicario SHFHD |
| 6/9 | 20 Nov 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Crown Graduate Pacers Ffa | 19.1m | $60,000 | Daryl Douglas | Fr4 | - | $58.30 | 6 days ago | - | 1:53.3 (55.3, 27.5) | Wolf Stride | Sirletic 3.0m | Arden Voyager NZ 11.9m |
| 3/11 | 14 Nov 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Preux Chevalier Ffa | 8.4m | $24,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr1 | - | $18.90 | 14 days ago | - | 1:55.0 (54.0, 26.7) | Lochinvar Art | Wolf Stride 6.3m | Sicario 2.1m |
| 5/9 | 31 Oct 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Dnr My Lightning Blue Ffa | 4.8m | $24,000 | Chris Alford | Sr1 | - | $6.10 | 8 days ago | - | 1:52.3 (55.1, 27.3) | Wolf Stride | Somebeachshadow HFHD | Arden Voyager NZ 1.5m |
| 10/12 | 23 Oct 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Bold David Ffa | 20.0m | $24,000 | Ross Payne | Fr4 | - | $53.80 | 6 days ago | - | 1:53.4 (57.8, 29.7) | Mister Wickham | Tam Major 4.5m | Rackemup Tigerpie SHFHD |
| 8/10 | 17 Oct 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 90 to 105. | Woodlands Stud Pace | 8.3m | $20,000 | Chris Alford | Sr2 | - | $13.80 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.4 (56.1, 27.7) | Out to Play | Somebeachshadow 1.2m | Malcolms Rhythm 2.6m |
| 7/12 | 10 Oct 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Tab Popular Alm Ffa | 11.5m | $30,000 | Chris Alford | Fr2 | - | $7.10 | - | - | 1:54.3 (54.8, 27.7) | Out to Play | Major Times HFHD | Cullenburn NZ 3.4m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Somebeachsomewhere USA
Dam
Bettorthanyou
Trained at
Kialla
Colours
Green, Gold & Purple Checked Sash
Owners
D E Reilly, B W Morrison, J R Grimson
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Alford | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B A Lilley | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: FOURBIGMEN (11) is beautifully placed to win the 2021 Hamilton Pacing Cup after a stellar run behind Grand Circuit class WOLF STRIDE in the Bendigo Cup. That’s the form line I want to be following here. This fella also finished less than 5m behind LOCHINVAR ART (the best pacer in Australasia IMO) just three starts back in a Vicbred Semi-Final and finished second to that superstar in the Vicbred final. If STRUVE (6) runs to the lead early as I expect, I can’t see where the pressure comes from thereafter other than FOURBIGMEN. If Kate Gath lets him stride early, the lead might well be up for grabs with STRUVE to get his chance up the lane. STRUVE is a serious racehorse and has put the writing on the wall in three of his past four starts, winning at times by huge margins. He’s the clear danger. SICARIO (12) is the other high-class runner here but will have to overcome the extreme draw. The good news for him is that he has four-time Hamilton Cup winning driver Chris Alford aboard. None better in this race than he. KOWALSKI ANALYSIS (2) is the other horse I want to include in trifectas. With lethal gate speed, can take a position on the pegs and if brings his A-game, he’ll be looming as the potential dark horse. Plenty of other classy horses, but they’re my top four. EARLY SPEED: 6 (potential leader), 1,2,4 RATINGS: 11 / 6 / 12 / 2 / 10 / 1 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 3 / 5 / 4
Age
12 years old
Sex
Black - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
3-1-1-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
31-4-4-2
This Season
0-0-0-0
Career
68-9-10-6
Prize Money
$193,234
Win Range
N/A
Last 10 Starts
4649591111
Last Run
27 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 68-9-10-6 | 3-1-1-0 | 45-6-6-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 31-4-4-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 13% | 33% | 13% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 13% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 37% | 67% | 36% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 32% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 12 | 4 | 12 | - | - | - | 12 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21 Dec 2020 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR 61 to 74. | 93.9 Bay Fm Pace | - | $7,000 | Greg Sugars | Sr1 | - | $3.20 | 6 days ago | - | 1:54.8 (56.6, 28.8) | Modern Bliss | Luvhavinfun 5.2m | Off the Radar 2.5m |
| 1/7 | 15 Dec 2020 | Geelong | 1609m | - | NR 56 to 61. | Flying Brick Cider Pace | - | $7,000 | Olivia Weidenbach | Fr6 | - | $5.40 | 2 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (57.7, 28.0) | Modern Bliss | Crocrock 4.0m | Mighty Regal NZ 3.2m |
| 1/9 | 13 Dec 2020 | Shepptn | 2190m | - | NR 52 to 55. | Neatline Homes Pace | - | $7,000 | Olivia Weidenbach | Sr1 | - | $9.20 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.1 (59.0, 29.3) | Modern Bliss | Fantasy Beach 4.1m | Reckon Im Smart NZ 6.6m |
| 1/11 | 6 Dec 2020 | Cranbrn | 2080m | - | NR 51 to 54. | Hyland Harness Colours | - | $7,000 | Olivia Weidenbach | Fr6 | - | $10.00 | 17 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (58.4, 30.0) | Modern Bliss | Barranjoey 1.4m | Trent From Punchy NZ 2.6m |
| 9/12 | 19 Nov 2020 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 56 to 61. | Nevetts Lawyers Pace | 30.3m | $7,000 | Jayden Brewin | Fr6 | - | $53.20 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.4 (56.4, 28.3) | Carlas Mach | Trittrittbangbang 6.6m | Jemstone 10.4m |
| 5/8 | 11 Nov 2020 | Geelong | 2100m | - | NR 60 to 70. | Flying Brick Cider In Cans | 7.8m | $7,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr2 | - | $26.90 | 9 days ago | - | 1:57.6 (56.5, 27.8) | Villacci | Yankee Gold NZ 3.3m | Radius HFHD |
| 9/11 | 2 Nov 2020 | Terang | 2180m | - | NR 56 to 62. | Terang Co-Op Pace | 25.1m | $7,000 | Ash Warton | Fr6 | - | $23.30 | 5 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (56.6, 28.1) | Rollova NZ | Rosarito Miss 4.9m | Outback Shadow SHFHD |
| 4/11 | 28 Oct 2020 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 56 to 61. | Alabar Bloodstock Pace | 6.9m | $7,000 | Ash Warton | Sr2 | - | $83.60 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (55.6, 28.0) | Radius | Barranjoey HFHD | Trittrittbangbang 6.5m |
| 6/9 | 21 Oct 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 51 to 54. | Hygain Pace | 10.4m | $4,500 | Olivia Weidenbach | Sr1 | - | $5.00 | 4 days ago | - | 1:55.3 (57.3, 28.9) | Rollonby | A Vapar Storm 2.3m | Village Skipper SHFHD |
| 4/10 | 17 Oct 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Melton City Council Pace | 6.6m | $10,000 | Greg Sugars | Fr1 | - | $16.70 | - | - | 1:53.6 (56.5, 28.5) | Shoobee Doo | Cool Rocking Daddy 5.7m | Barbie Mattgregor NZ HFNK |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Modern Art USA
Dam
Ata Vee Jay
Trained at
Drysdale
Colours
Dark Blue, Orange Checks, Dark Blue Sleeves
Owners
A C (Ash) Warton
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Sugars | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A C Warton | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |


D: James Herbertson (a(C))
T: A A Herbertson
Race comment
OVERVIEW: FOURBIGMEN (11) is beautifully placed to win the 2021 Hamilton Pacing Cup after a stellar run behind Grand Circuit class WOLF STRIDE in the Bendigo Cup. That’s the form line I want to be following here. This fella also finished less than 5m behind LOCHINVAR ART (the best pacer in Australasia IMO) just three starts back in a Vicbred Semi-Final and finished second to that superstar in the Vicbred final. If STRUVE (6) runs to the lead early as I expect, I can’t see where the pressure comes from thereafter other than FOURBIGMEN. If Kate Gath lets him stride early, the lead might well be up for grabs with STRUVE to get his chance up the lane. STRUVE is a serious racehorse and has put the writing on the wall in three of his past four starts, winning at times by huge margins. He’s the clear danger. SICARIO (12) is the other high-class runner here but will have to overcome the extreme draw. The good news for him is that he has four-time Hamilton Cup winning driver Chris Alford aboard. None better in this race than he. KOWALSKI ANALYSIS (2) is the other horse I want to include in trifectas. With lethal gate speed, can take a position on the pegs and if brings his A-game, he’ll be looming as the potential dark horse. Plenty of other classy horses, but they’re my top four. EARLY SPEED: 6 (potential leader), 1,2,4 RATINGS: 11 / 6 / 12 / 2 / 10 / 1 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 3 / 5 / 4
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay/Brown - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
1-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
23-4-6-1
This Season
1-0-0-1
Career
38-8-9-3
Prize Money
$148,145
Win Range
N/A
Last 10 Starts
5861292613
Last Run
15 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 38-8-9-3 | 0-0-0-0 | 5-3-0-0 | 1-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 1-0-0-1 | 23-4-6-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 21% | 0% | 60% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 17% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 53% | 0% | 60% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 48% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 7 | - | 2 | - | - | 4 | 8 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 2 Jan 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Dynamic Print Group Pace | 4.6m | $20,000 | James Herbertson | Fr3 | - | $5.30 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.0 (54.7, 27.4) | Jamieson Steele | Maestro Bellini HD | Steel Screens 4.2m |
| 1/8 | 26 Dec 2020 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Decoglaze Vicbred Pace | - | $20,000 | James Herbertson | Fr2 | - | $4.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.1 (55.7, 28.0) | Steel Screens | Franco Jolto 4.3m | Radius 2.0m |
| 6/10 | 19 Dec 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | G Rothacker M'Rial C'Ship | 3.7m | $30,000 | Matthew Craven | Sr2 | - | $7.20 | 7 days ago | - | 1:53.7 (56.1, 27.7) | Yorkshire NZ | Franco Jolto NK | Mr Bohannon NZ HFHD |
| 2/8 | 12 Dec 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Rothacker M'Rial C'Ship Ht | 3.0m | $20,000 | James Herbertson | Fr5 | - | $9.80 | 15 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (55.9, 27.8) | Maestro Bellini | Steel Screens 3.0m | Zuberi 2.1m |
| 9/9 | 27 Nov 2020 | Marybro | 1690m | - | NR 63 to 75. | Newsxpress Maryborough | 39.3m | $7,000 | James Herbertson | Sr1 | - | $9.70 | 27 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (56.3, 27.7) | Hugo Rocks | Delightful Mia 1.7m | Ajay Breezy Rose 1.0m |
| 2/6 | 31 Oct 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Woodlands Stud Pace | NK | $10,000 | James Herbertson | Sr2 | - | $2.30 | 3 days ago | - | 1:53.8 (56.1, 27.8) | Explicit Castle | Steel Screens NK | Six Elements 3.8m |
| 1/9 | 28 Oct 2020 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | NR 62 to 72. | Garrards Horse & Hound | - | $7,000 | James Herbertson | Sr2 | - | $3.10 | 12 days ago | - | 1:53.7 (57.0, 28.4) | Steel Screens | Ragnarr NZ HFNK | Jemsoms Pet HFHD |
| 6/7 | 16 Oct 2020 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 63 to 75. | Easy Waste Pace | 11.0m | $7,000 | James Herbertson | Fr6 | - | $35.30 | 13 days ago | - | 1:53.9 (55.4, 27.2) | Keayang Jackie | Yianni 2.1m | Final Peace 1.4m |
| 8/10 | 3 Oct 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 78. | Prydes Easifeed Pace | 24.9m | $20,000 | James Herbertson | Sr1 | - | $7.20 | 14 days ago | - | 1:51.5 (55.1, 28.0) | Boxofchocolates | Pirate Bay NZ 5.1m | Delightful Mia 12.1m |
| 5/9 | 19 Sep 2020 | Bendigo | 1650m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Bendigo Ski Boat Centre | 3.0m | $10,000 | James Herbertson | Sr1 | - | $4.60 | - | - | 1:55.6 (55.7, 27.1) | Our Jimmie NZ | Regulus HFHD | Majestic Cruiser HD |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Rock N Roll Heaven USA
Dam
Massimo Miss
Trained at
Lexton
Colours
Light Blue, Ballarat Pressings Logo, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Collar, Waistband & Cuffs
Owners
K M (Keith) Parry
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Herbertson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A A Herbertson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: FOURBIGMEN (11) is beautifully placed to win the 2021 Hamilton Pacing Cup after a stellar run behind Grand Circuit class WOLF STRIDE in the Bendigo Cup. That’s the form line I want to be following here. This fella also finished less than 5m behind LOCHINVAR ART (the best pacer in Australasia IMO) just three starts back in a Vicbred Semi-Final and finished second to that superstar in the Vicbred final. If STRUVE (6) runs to the lead early as I expect, I can’t see where the pressure comes from thereafter other than FOURBIGMEN. If Kate Gath lets him stride early, the lead might well be up for grabs with STRUVE to get his chance up the lane. STRUVE is a serious racehorse and has put the writing on the wall in three of his past four starts, winning at times by huge margins. He’s the clear danger. SICARIO (12) is the other high-class runner here but will have to overcome the extreme draw. The good news for him is that he has four-time Hamilton Cup winning driver Chris Alford aboard. None better in this race than he. KOWALSKI ANALYSIS (2) is the other horse I want to include in trifectas. With lethal gate speed, can take a position on the pegs and if brings his A-game, he’ll be looming as the potential dark horse. Plenty of other classy horses, but they’re my top four. EARLY SPEED: 6 (potential leader), 1,2,4 RATINGS: 11 / 6 / 12 / 2 / 10 / 1 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 3 / 5 / 4
Age
11 years old
Sex
Bay/Brown - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
3-0-3-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
16-3-5-1
This Season
2-0-2-0
Career
30-7-12-2
Prize Money
$138,398
Win Range
N/A
Last 10 Starts
8354724222
Last Run
8 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 30-7-12-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 16-3-7-1 | 3-0-3-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 2-0-2-0 | 16-3-5-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 23% | 0% | 19% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 19% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 70% | 0% | 69% | 100% | 0% | 100% | 56% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | - | 7 | 4 | - | 5 | 7 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 9 Jan 2021 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | J & A Mazzetti Painting | SHFHD | $20,000 | Kerryn Manning | Sr5 | - | $4.20 | 7 days ago | - | 1:54.4 (57.8, 28.7) | Im Shadow Boxer | Major Assassin HFHD | Error 3.1m |
| 2/7 | 2 Jan 2021 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Allied Express Pace | 2.7m | $20,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr4 | - | $3.40 | 9 days ago | - | 1:52.2 (56.2, 28.4) | Jilliby Lorenzo | Major Assassin 2.7m | Change the Print NZ 4.7m |
| 2/10 | 24 Dec 2020 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | NR 62 to 75. | Become A Vhrc Member Today | 2.8m | $7,000 | Jason Ainsworth | Sr2 | - | $2.80 | 19 days ago | - | 1:57.0 (55.7, 27.6) | Minuscule | Major Assassin 2.8m | Major Manbar HFHD |
| 4/10 | 5 Dec 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 74 to 81. | Allied Express Pace | 16.7m | $20,000 | Kerryn Manning | Sr1 | - | $5.60 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.2 (58.7, 30.1) | Majestic Cruiser | Two Times Bettor HFHD | A Fair Ol Dance NZ 8.2m |
| 2/10 | 28 Nov 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Hero Claiming Masters | 3.9m | $24,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr5 | - | $22.90 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (56.8, 27.4) | Somewhere Secret | Major Assassin 3.9m | Ample Power HFHD |
| 7/10 | 20 Nov 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 70 to 89. | Crown Graduate Cup | 11.5m | $30,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr3 | - | $74.30 | 13 days ago | - | 1:52.2 (56.2, 28.2) | Bulletproof Boy | Jamieson Steele NK | Game Set Major 1.3m |
| 4/10 | 7 Nov 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 78 to 87. | Tab Make A Date With Play | 5.1m | $20,000 | Ryan Duffy | Fr1 | - | $19.30 | 7 days ago | - | 1:52.8 (55.4, 27.9) | Always Fast | Torrid Saint 2.6m | Diamonds N Cash NZ 2.1m |
| 5/10 | 31 Oct 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 94. | Nutrien R2r Sale Nov 20-22 | 12.1m | $20,000 | Grant Campbell | Fr2 | - | $55.40 | 8 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (55.7, 27.7) | I Cast No Shadow NZ | Sirletic 2.9m | Forty Thieves NZ HD |
| 3/10 | 23 Oct 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Donald'S Winners Facebook | 11.5m | $20,000 | Grant Campbell | Fr1 | - | $14.20 | 6 days ago | - | 1:52.1 (54.3, 26.6) | Wolf Stride | Louis Sedgwick 9.1m | Major Assassin 2.4m |
| 8/12 | 17 Oct 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 80 to 89. | Hyland Racing Colours Pace | 13.7m | $20,000 | Grant Campbell | Fr3 | - | $18.20 | - | - | 1:55.7 (55.6, 27.7) | I Cast No Shadow NZ | Louis Sedgwick 2.3m | Fourbigmen HFHD |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Princess Cassi
Trained at
Moyreisk
Colours
Blue, Yellow & White Panels, Blue Sleeves, White Stripe & Yellow Star, Yellow Waistband & Cuffs
Owners
A A (Ashley) Ainsworth
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerryn Manning | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G A Campbell | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: FOURBIGMEN (11) is beautifully placed to win the 2021 Hamilton Pacing Cup after a stellar run behind Grand Circuit class WOLF STRIDE in the Bendigo Cup. That’s the form line I want to be following here. This fella also finished less than 5m behind LOCHINVAR ART (the best pacer in Australasia IMO) just three starts back in a Vicbred Semi-Final and finished second to that superstar in the Vicbred final. If STRUVE (6) runs to the lead early as I expect, I can’t see where the pressure comes from thereafter other than FOURBIGMEN. If Kate Gath lets him stride early, the lead might well be up for grabs with STRUVE to get his chance up the lane. STRUVE is a serious racehorse and has put the writing on the wall in three of his past four starts, winning at times by huge margins. He’s the clear danger. SICARIO (12) is the other high-class runner here but will have to overcome the extreme draw. The good news for him is that he has four-time Hamilton Cup winning driver Chris Alford aboard. None better in this race than he. KOWALSKI ANALYSIS (2) is the other horse I want to include in trifectas. With lethal gate speed, can take a position on the pegs and if brings his A-game, he’ll be looming as the potential dark horse. Plenty of other classy horses, but they’re my top four. EARLY SPEED: 6 (potential leader), 1,2,4 RATINGS: 11 / 6 / 12 / 2 / 10 / 1 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 3 / 5 / 4
Age
7 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
1-0-0-0
Distance
1-0-0-0
Track & Distance
1-0-0-0
Last Season
27-6-6-2
This Season
2-0-0-1
Career
35-7-7-3
Prize Money
$142,072
Win Range
N/A
Last 10 Starts
3836650873
Last Run
8 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 35-7-7-3 | 1-0-0-0 | 22-4-3-2 | 1-0-0-0 | 1-0-0-0 | 2-0-0-1 | 27-6-6-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 18% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 22% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 49% | 0% | 41% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 52% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 8 | - | 9 | - | - | 7 | 6 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 9 Jan 2021 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Sheahan Plumbing Claiming | 20.5m | $20,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr3 | - | $13.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (54.3, 27.3) | Struve | Ample Power 20.3m | Glenavril King HFHD |
| 7/11 | 2 Jan 2021 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vhrc Caduceus Metro Ht | 9.0m | $20,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr7 | - | $25.40 | 4 days ago | - | 1:57.3 (58.9, 29.9) | Puntarno Stride NZ | Ragnarr NZ NK | Im No Outlaw NZ HD |
| 8/11 | 29 Dec 2020 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Vicbred 4yo E&g Silver | 8.4m | $25,000 | Kerryn Manning | Sr1 | - | $28.10 | 7 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (55.3, 27.0) | Arggghhh | Villacci HFHD | Hugo Rocks 1.9m |
| 12/12 | 22 Dec 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Vicbred 4yo E&g Semi-Final | 129.9m | $20,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr1 | - | $51.00 | 12 days ago | - | 1:53.6 (54.9, 27.9) | Lochinvar Art | Always Fast 4.5m | Fourbigmen HD |
| 5/11 | 10 Dec 2020 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | Vicbred 4yo E & G Ht | 13.5m | $10,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr7 | - | $95.30 | 12 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (55.7, 26.8) | Lochinvar Art | Major Delico 3.9m | Im Sir Blake 4.7m |
| 6/12 | 28 Nov 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | - | Dnr Logistics Pace | 32.9m | $20,000 | Kerryn Manning | Sr1 | - | $18.60 | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.4 (57.2, 28.4) | Western Sonador | The Dude NZ 10.6m | Major Delico 3.6m |
| 6/10 | 20 Nov 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | NR 75 to 84. | Dnr Logistics Pace | 11.5m | $20,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr3 | - | $9.10 | 13 days ago | - | 1:52.6 (55.8, 27.7) | Fourbigmen | Joe Nien NK | The Crimson Prince NZ 1.7m |
| 3/8 | 7 Nov 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Dnr Logistics Pace | 6.6m | $20,000 | Kerryn Manning | Fr1 | - | $5.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:55.0 (54.9, 26.4) | Like a Wildfire NZ | Letsrockletsroll 5.3m | Glenavril King 1.4m |
| 8/11 | 31 Oct 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Alabar Vicbred Cship Final | 29.6m | $30,000 | Grant Campbell | Sr4 | - | $46.80 | 8 days ago | - | 1:55.1 (56.0, 27.6) | Catch a Moment | Santa Casa Beach 5.5m | Torrid Saint 6.6m |
| 3/12 | 23 Oct 2020 | Melton | 2240m | - | NR 70 to 79. | Alabar Vicbred C'Ship Ht | 34.9m | $20,000 | Kerryn Manning | Sr5 | - | $29.00 | - | - | 1:53.0 (55.4, 27.8) | Catch a Moment | Mamas New Dude 33.4m | Glenavril King 1.4m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Courage Under Fire NZ
Dam
Lombo Socialite
Trained at
Vineyard
Colours
Dark Blue & Yellow Quarters, White Sleeves
Owners
C W Thompson, B Richardson
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Duffy | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G A Campbell | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |


D: Michael Bellman
T: A A Herbertson
Race comment
OVERVIEW: FOURBIGMEN (11) is beautifully placed to win the 2021 Hamilton Pacing Cup after a stellar run behind Grand Circuit class WOLF STRIDE in the Bendigo Cup. That’s the form line I want to be following here. This fella also finished less than 5m behind LOCHINVAR ART (the best pacer in Australasia IMO) just three starts back in a Vicbred Semi-Final and finished second to that superstar in the Vicbred final. If STRUVE (6) runs to the lead early as I expect, I can’t see where the pressure comes from thereafter other than FOURBIGMEN. If Kate Gath lets him stride early, the lead might well be up for grabs with STRUVE to get his chance up the lane. STRUVE is a serious racehorse and has put the writing on the wall in three of his past four starts, winning at times by huge margins. He’s the clear danger. SICARIO (12) is the other high-class runner here but will have to overcome the extreme draw. The good news for him is that he has four-time Hamilton Cup winning driver Chris Alford aboard. None better in this race than he. KOWALSKI ANALYSIS (2) is the other horse I want to include in trifectas. With lethal gate speed, can take a position on the pegs and if brings his A-game, he’ll be looming as the potential dark horse. Plenty of other classy horses, but they’re my top four. EARLY SPEED: 6 (potential leader), 1,2,4 RATINGS: 11 / 6 / 12 / 2 / 10 / 1 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 3 / 5 / 4
Age
10 years old
Sex
Bay/Brown - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
0-0-0-0
Distance
0-0-0-0
Track & Distance
0-0-0-0
Last Season
24-5-5-5
This Season
1-1-0-0
Career
75-13-10-11
Prize Money
$219,755
Win Range
N/A
Last 10 Starts
31313432x1
Last Run
8 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 75-13-10-11 | 0-0-0-0 | 20-2-3-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 1-1-0-0 | 24-5-5-5 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 17% | 0% | 10% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 21% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 45% | 0% | 45% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 63% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 11 | - | 11 | - | - | 3 | 5 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 9 Jan 2021 | Bendigo | 2150m | - | - | J & A Mazzetti Painting | - | $20,000 | James Herbertson | Fr5 | - | $6.70 | 244 days ago | - | 1:54.4 (57.8, 28.7) | Im Shadow Boxer | Major Assassin HFHD | Error 3.1m |
| 2/7 | 10 May 2020 | Stawell | 2180m | - | NR 70 to 120. | The Weekly Advertiser Pace | 1.2m | $12,000 | James Herbertson | Fr4 | - | $5.40 | 6 days ago | - | 1:58.6 (57.4, 28.8) | Im Sir Blake | Im Shadow Boxer 1.2m | Stroke of Luck HFHD |
| 3/6 | 4 May 2020 | Terang | 1680m | - | NR 68 to 79. | Silvan Ridge Advisers Pace | 7.3m | $12,000 | James Herbertson | Sr1 | - | $2.90 | 6 days ago | - | 1:56.6 (56.3, 27.3) | Onthecrestofawave | Yankee Lincoln NZ HFHD | Im Shadow Boxer 7.0m |
| 4/7 | 28 Apr 2020 | Terang | 2180m | - | NR 70 to 120. | Phonse Hickey Memorial | 9.8m | $12,000 | James Herbertson | Fr4 | - | $4.10 | 11 days ago | - | 1:58.4 (57.1, 28.7) | Crime Writer | Stroke of Luck 3.0m | Im Sir Blake HD |
| 3/6 | 17 Apr 2020 | Terang | 1680m | - | NR 70 to 120. | Goodtime Lodge Pace | 9.3m | $12,000 | James Herbertson | Fr3 | - | $3.10 | 4 days ago | - | 1:53.6 (57.2, 29.0) | Im Sir Blake | Stroke of Luck 3.2m | Im Shadow Boxer 6.1m |
| 1/8 | 13 Apr 2020 | Stawell | 1785m | - | NR 67 to 79. | Talquist Trees Pace | - | $8,000 | James Herbertson | Fr5 | - | $2.70 | 6 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (60.5, 28.9) | Im Shadow Boxer | Onthecrestofawave 8.4m | Madazalways 1.4m |
| 3/8 | 7 Apr 2020 | Terang | 2180m | - | NR 70 to 120. | Terang Co-Op Rural Store | 6.4m | $12,000 | James Herbertson | Fr3 | - | $52.20 | 8 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (57.5, 28.6) | Fides | Pat Stanley NZ 2.0m | Im Shadow Boxer 4.4m |
| 1/8 | 30 Mar 2020 | Cranbrn | 1609m | - | NR 62 to 76. | Ade Turf Pace | - | $7,000 | James Herbertson | Sr2 | - | $9.70 | 10 days ago | - | 1:55.6 (57.0, 28.5) | Im Shadow Boxer | Ragnarr NZ 3.0m | Major Delico HFHD |
| 3/9 | 20 Mar 2020 | Balarat | 1710m | - | NR 62 to 76. | Ballarat Mazda Pace | 19.4m | $7,000 | James Herbertson | Sr1 | - | $4.10 | 6 days ago | - | 1:54.6 (56.6, 27.8) | Im No Outlaw NZ | If the Mood Suits 17.4m | Im Shadow Boxer 2.0m |
| 8/10 | 14 Mar 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Dnr Logistics Vicbred Pace | 8.8m | $20,000 | Jack Laugher | Fr5 | - | $20.40 | - | - | 1:53.8 (56.3, 28.0) | Huli Nien | Explicit Castle 4.2m | Mirakuru NK |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Shadow Play USA
Dam
Soho Diaz
Trained at
Lexton
Colours
Blue, Red Horseshoes & Sleeves
Owners
J A (John) Gregg
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Bellman | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A A Herbertson | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: FOURBIGMEN (11) is beautifully placed to win the 2021 Hamilton Pacing Cup after a stellar run behind Grand Circuit class WOLF STRIDE in the Bendigo Cup. That’s the form line I want to be following here. This fella also finished less than 5m behind LOCHINVAR ART (the best pacer in Australasia IMO) just three starts back in a Vicbred Semi-Final and finished second to that superstar in the Vicbred final. If STRUVE (6) runs to the lead early as I expect, I can’t see where the pressure comes from thereafter other than FOURBIGMEN. If Kate Gath lets him stride early, the lead might well be up for grabs with STRUVE to get his chance up the lane. STRUVE is a serious racehorse and has put the writing on the wall in three of his past four starts, winning at times by huge margins. He’s the clear danger. SICARIO (12) is the other high-class runner here but will have to overcome the extreme draw. The good news for him is that he has four-time Hamilton Cup winning driver Chris Alford aboard. None better in this race than he. KOWALSKI ANALYSIS (2) is the other horse I want to include in trifectas. With lethal gate speed, can take a position on the pegs and if brings his A-game, he’ll be looming as the potential dark horse. Plenty of other classy horses, but they’re my top four. EARLY SPEED: 6 (potential leader), 1,2,4 RATINGS: 11 / 6 / 12 / 2 / 10 / 1 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 3 / 5 / 4
Age
10 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
3-1-0-0
Distance
1-1-0-0
Track & Distance
1-1-0-0
Last Season
15-2-3-1
This Season
1-0-0-0
Career
39-8-5-2
Prize Money
$68,398
Win Range
N/A
Last 10 Starts
50298868x5
Last Run
10 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 39-8-5-2 | 1-1-0-0 | 17-3-3-1 | 3-1-0-0 | 1-1-0-0 | 1-0-0-0 | 15-2-3-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 21% | 100% | 18% | 33% | 100% | 0% | 13% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 38% | 100% | 41% | 33% | 100% | 0% | 40% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 10 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 2 | - | 11 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 7 Jan 2021 | Terang | 2180m | - | NR 55 to 65. | Ken & Daphne Pocock M'Rial | 8.3m | $7,000 | Codi Rauchenberger | Sr1 | - | $18.00 | 260 days ago | - | 1:59.2 (56.7, 27.8) | La Puddie | Maxactor 1.1m | Pebble Sands 5.4m |
| 8/8 | 22 Apr 2020 | Stawell | 2180m | - | NR 68 to 79. | Talquist Trees Pace | 31.6m | $8,000 | Tim Mclean | Fr3 | - | $84.60 | 5 days ago | - | 1:58.6 (58.4, 29.6) | Romero | Onthecrestofawave 1.3m | Keayang Liberty HD |
| 6/6 | 17 Apr 2020 | Terang | 1680m | - | NR 70 to 120. | Goodtime Lodge Pace | 72.7m | $12,000 | Tim Mclean | Fr2 | - | $39.80 | 30 days ago | - | 1:53.6 (57.2, 29.0) | Im Sir Blake | Stroke of Luck 3.2m | Im Shadow Boxer 6.1m |
| 8/10 | 18 Mar 2020 | Terang | 2180m | - | NR 65 to 80. | Gammalite Cup | 23.9m | $12,000 | Tim Mclean | Fr5 | - | $17.20 | 14 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (58.3, 29.4) | Major Assassin | Jilliby Madonna 9.8m | The Cullector HFNK |
| 8/8 | 4 Mar 2020 | Balarat | 2200m | - | NR 66 to 81. | Malcolm Hallyburton Pace | 47.8m | $7,000 | Tim Mclean | Fr4 | - | $1.80 | 18 days ago | - | 1:56.9 (57.9, 28.8) | Machs Gold NZ | The Cullector 12.4m | Satans Outlaw HFHD |
| 9/9 | 15 Feb 2020 | Terang | 2680m | - | NR 90 to 120. | Terang Co-Op Pacing Cup | 61.2m | $50,000 | Tim Mclean | Fr1 | - | $114.00 | 5 days ago | - | 1:56.8 (54.5, 27.1) | Code Bailey NZ | Pat Stanley NZ 17.9m | A Gs White Socks NZ 1.8m |
| 2/7 | 10 Feb 2020 | Charltn | 2100m | - | NR 61 to 73. | Bendigo Bank Pace | 2.6m | $7,000 | Tim Mclean | Fr7 | - | $2.70 | 16 days ago | - | 1:57.1 (57.5, 28.5) | Ideal Conquest NZ | Nancys Boy NZ 2.6m | Itsallaboutex 18.1m |
| 10/10 | 25 Jan 2020 | Melton | 1720m | - | - | Alabar 4yo Bonanza | 143.6m | $100,000 | Tim Mclean | Fr2 | - | $114.70 | 13 days ago | - | 1:48.6 (53.7, 26.4) | Lochinvar Art | Self Assured NZ 4.7m | Hurricane Harley 23.7m |
| 5/7 | 12 Jan 2020 | Hamiltn | 1660m | - | NR 80 to 105. | Matthews Hamilton Cup | 3.8m | $35,000 | Tim Mclean | Fr2 | - | $44.80 | 10 days ago | - | 1:53.0 (54.3, 26.1) | Hurricane Harley | Duke of Wellington NZ HFNK | Idealsomemagic NK |
| 1/8 | 2 Jan 2020 | Terang | 2180m | - | NR 67 to 81. | Terang Co-Op Pace | - | $7,000 | Tim Mclean | Fr3 | - | $2.20 | - | - | 1:59.7 (57.0, 27.6) | Nancys Boy NZ | Majestic Cruiser 3.0m | Rule of Thumb 17.8m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Art Major USA
Dam
Nancy Miles (NZ)
Trained at
Terang
Colours
Brown, Orange Hoops
Owners
J W McLean, J D Hill, J C Hill
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim McLean | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J W McLean | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
OVERVIEW: FOURBIGMEN (11) is beautifully placed to win the 2021 Hamilton Pacing Cup after a stellar run behind Grand Circuit class WOLF STRIDE in the Bendigo Cup. That’s the form line I want to be following here. This fella also finished less than 5m behind LOCHINVAR ART (the best pacer in Australasia IMO) just three starts back in a Vicbred Semi-Final and finished second to that superstar in the Vicbred final. If STRUVE (6) runs to the lead early as I expect, I can’t see where the pressure comes from thereafter other than FOURBIGMEN. If Kate Gath lets him stride early, the lead might well be up for grabs with STRUVE to get his chance up the lane. STRUVE is a serious racehorse and has put the writing on the wall in three of his past four starts, winning at times by huge margins. He’s the clear danger. SICARIO (12) is the other high-class runner here but will have to overcome the extreme draw. The good news for him is that he has four-time Hamilton Cup winning driver Chris Alford aboard. None better in this race than he. KOWALSKI ANALYSIS (2) is the other horse I want to include in trifectas. With lethal gate speed, can take a position on the pegs and if brings his A-game, he’ll be looming as the potential dark horse. Plenty of other classy horses, but they’re my top four. EARLY SPEED: 6 (potential leader), 1,2,4 RATINGS: 11 / 6 / 12 / 2 / 10 / 1 / 9 / 8 / 7 / 3 / 5 / 4