Boort (VIC)
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
R2
3h17m
Boort Lakes Holiday Park Pace (2nd Heat)
2250m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 1:07pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 6 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 55. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
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R2
5 - SHOTINTHEDARK
  • 5 Shotinthedark (FR5)
  • D: Jackie Barker
  • T: T H McGuigan
  • 5-2-3-6-1-5-4-x-4-7
4.2 4.2 4.33
$4.20 $4.20 - - $4.20 $4.33
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: TO THE NINES (8) is first up since December with no trial, but strikes a suitable race compared to what he’s been exposed to last campaign as a 3yo. He competed admirably against the top echelon of his age in the Vicbred and Breeders Crown series, often from bad draws. If he’s anywhere near fit, he can win this. JAMES GARNER (1) is rarely far away in these types of races and can potentially hunt up from the draw and not map too far off them. He is 2 from 2 at this track. ANIMADO (7) has been racing well from awkward set-ups, which he has again here, but with even luck can be strong late. WAZOWSKI (3) is a quick beginner who often commands market respect but is yet to win in 12 attempts for the new astute stable. BACK: TO THE NINES (8) – 2.5 units (win)  
TODAY'S STATISTICS
0-0-0-0
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
12-1-4-1
LAST SEASON
2-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
10%
WIN S/RATE
50%
PLACE S/RATE
20-2-6-2
CAREER
$15,010
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 1720
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 20-2-6-2 10% 50% 4
Distance 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 9-0-2-1 0% 33% 8
Track 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 2-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Last Season 12-1-4-1 8% 50% 4
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 3
Distance Best MR N/A
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Jackie Barker
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: White, Teal Ribbon & Lower Half, Teal Sleeves
Age/Sex: 4 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Betting Line USA - Girls Got Rhythm (Armbro Operative USA)
National Rating: NR52
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
7 of 9 17
CRANBRN (Rain Affected) 22/02/2026, 2080m, NR 48 to 53. 1:57.3 (60.9, 32.0)
Finished 7/9 btn 44.6m, $6000, Darby McGuigan (Fr4), $2.30
outside leader at bell, outside leader throughout, Gave ground over concluding stages, run queried, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep.
1st CALEDONIAN RANGER (Fr3)
2nd PISTOL PEARCE (Fr5) 2.8m
3rd THE VILLAIN (Fr2) 15.3m
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 N/A
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