Cranbourne (VIC)
1 2
3 4 5 6 7
R2
10h59m
Mark Gurry & Associates Pace
2080m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:42pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 48 to 53. PBD/L5$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
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R2
5 - SHOTINTHEDARK
  • 5 Shotinthedark (FR5)
  • D: Darby McGuigan
  • T: T H McGuigan
  • 2-5-2-3-6-1-5-4-x-4
4.2 4.2
$4.20 $4.20 - - - $4.20
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Very challenging race. WEONA OUR RIGHTS (1) has shown good gate speed, and the pole draw is a major advantage. His recent races have been tougher than this and he can break through. ARZALI ROCKSTAR (5) is a query off the trials, but stable strength keeps her safe. HOLD ON FOREVER (2) doesn’t present with great form, but debuts for a top trainer and must be respected. ILLUMINATE ME (7) has placed from better setups and does go ok, but faces a tricky draw.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
2-0-0-0
TRACK
2-0-0-0
DISTANCE
2-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
12-1-4-1
LAST SEASON
1-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
4/10
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
11%
WIN S/RATE
53%
PLACE S/RATE
19-2-6-2
CAREER
$14,870
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 1720
WIN RANGE
17
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 19-2-6-2 11% 53% 3
Distance 2-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 8-0-2-1 0% 38% 7
Track 2-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 2-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 1-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Last Season 12-1-4-1 8% 50% 5
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:56.4MS 6
Distance Best MR N/A
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Darby McGuigan
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
T H McGuigan
Trained at: Gordon
Owners: T H (Tim) McGuigan
Breeder(s): G J Wickham, J M Wickham
Colours: Gold, Green V & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 4 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Betting Line USA - Girls Got Rhythm (Armbro Operative USA)
National Rating: NR53
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
4 of 10 169
BALARAT (Good) 05/02/2026, 2200m, NR 50 to 55. 1:58.1 (57.4, 28.5)
Finished 4/10 btn 7.2m, $6000, Darby McGuigan (Fr6), $23.00
caught wide early , restrained to rear, 4 back on the pegs at bell, inconvenienced
1st WHERE IS WOODY (Sr1)
2nd IM WESLEY (Fr4) 1.2m
3rd IMAGINATION ORO (Fr1) 2.1m
4 of 11 12
BENDIGO (Good) 20/08/2025, 1650m, NR 50 to 55. 1:55.8 (56.9, 28.7)
Finished 4/11 btn 8.7m, $6000, Darby McGuigan (Fr7), $14.00
1 out 2 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st ALIFETIMEFORLIVING (Sr3)
2nd OLIVIA ROSE (Fr2) 1.7m
3rd MAYWYNS JEWEL (Fr3) 4.1m
5 of 12 7
MELTON (Good) 08/08/2025, 2240m, NR 49 to 54. 1:58.2 (56.4, 28.1)
Finished 5/12 btn 9.1m, $6000, Darby McGuigan (Sr1), $7.50
pre race swab, pulled hard, inconvenienced, contacted sulky, raced roughly, pulled hard, 4 back on the pegs at bell, held up early, shifted out, driver cautioned shifting ground
1st MAJOR CRUNCH (Fr2)
2nd WHERE IS WOODY (Fr4) HD
3rd JAMES GARNER NZ (Sr2) 5.7m
1 of 10 9
MELTON (Good) 01/08/2025, 1720m, 0-1 WIN 1:56.4 (57.7, 28.7)
Finished 1/10 $6000, Darby McGuigan (Fr5), $3.40
3 wide early, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st SHOTINTHEDARK (Fr5)
2nd BREAK MY ART (Fr4) HFNK
3rd INDI PARTY MOOD (Fr6) 1.4m
6 of 9 6
BENDIGO (Good) 23/07/2025, 2150m, 0-1 WIN 1:57.1 (58.1, 29.0)
Finished 6/9 btn 12.6m, $8000, Jordan Leedham (Fr3), $5.00
gate speed, led, surrendered lead middle, behind leader at bell
1st VINCENT GRANGE (Sr2)
2nd USYK (Sr1) 3.9m
3rd OWEN THE SAINTS (Fr2) NK
3 of 8 7
KILMORE (Good) 17/07/2025, 2180m, 0-1 WIN 2:01.0 (59.2, 29.6)
Finished 3/8 btn 6.5m, $6000, Ryan Duffy (Fr1), $1.35
pre race swab, gate speed, worked forward, led, locked wheels, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, held up early, contact marker pegs, used sprint lane
1st BIG RIG SAINT (Sr2)
2nd VINCENT GRANGE (Fr3) NK
3rd SHOTINTHEDARK (Fr1) 5.7m
2 of 10 11
BALARAT (Rain Affected) 10/07/2025, 2200m, NR 45 to 49. 1:58.8 (58.3, 29.2)
Finished 2/10 btn 3.0m, $4000, Darby McGuigan (Sr2), $8.00
1 out 4 back at bell
1st JANIEBQUICK (Sr1)
2nd SHOTINTHEDARK (Sr2) 3.0m
3rd WHERE IS WOODY (Fr3) 10.4m
5 of 10 9
CRANBRN (Rain Affected) 29/06/2025, 2080m, 0-2 WINS 1:58.1 (58.4, 29.7)
Finished 5/10 btn 15.6m, $6000, Jordan Leedham (Fr1), $3.00
inconvenienced, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st ATA RANGI (Fr7)
2nd SCHERGER THAT (Fr6) 1.1m
3rd ROBLEN RANGER (Fr4) 7.3m
2 of 8 5
MELTON (Good) 20/06/2025, 1720m, 0-1 WIN 1:54.2 (55.5, 27.2)
Finished 2/8 btn 19.0m, $6000, Darby McGuigan (Fr1), $8.50
gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell
1st VINEY (Fr2)
2nd SHOTINTHEDARK (Fr1) 19.0m
3rd LADY SALINA (Sr1) 4.5m
4 of 10 N/A
CRANBRN (Good) 15/06/2025, 2080m, NR 50 to 55. 2:00.3 (60.1, 28.9)
Finished 4/10 btn 5.8m, $6000, Darby McGuigan (Fr4), $15.00
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early
1st FERRIGNO (Sr1)
2nd EVILEYE (Fr1) HFHD
3rd DELIGHTFUL CHARM (Sr2) 4.2m