Charlton (VIC)
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R6
10h3m
Greg Norman Memorial Pace
2100m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:34pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 56 to 64. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$7,000
 
 
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R6
6 - SHOTINTHEDARK
  • 6 Shotinthedark (FR6)
  • D: Jackie Barker
  • T: T H McGuigan
  • 3-6-1-5-4-x-4-7-1-1
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: FIRE MARSHALL (2) is fitter now and drawn to improve on recent outings, including last start where he drifted back from the wide draw only to find the line well when the race was over. From a more favourable marble he can map handy and be hard to beat. WILD BULL (9) has gone in and out of form in the past, but he’s seemingly been more consistent this prep and his 2nd last start at Melton was very good, sitting parked and sticking on well. He can trail through softly and map well. SPIRIT OF SAHARA (1) will love this draw to show speed and map to take the right cover to use the sprint lane late. INTERPRETATION (8) has been very honest this season and has had excuses her last couple; she can flash late with even luck.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
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TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
12-1-4-1
LAST SEASON
4-2-0-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
18%
WIN S/RATE
55%
PLACE S/RATE
22-4-6-2
CAREER
$22,890
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2250
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 22-4-6-2 18% 55% 3
Distance 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 11-2-2-1 18% 45% 5
Track 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 4-2-0-0 50% 50% 3
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 11
Distance Best MR 2:00.6MS 12
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: Gold, Green V & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 4 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Betting Line USA - Girls Got Rhythm (Armbro Operative USA)
National Rating: NR60
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 7 7
BIRCHIP (Good) 08/03/2026, 2150m, NR up to 55. 2:00.6 (60.9, 30.6)
Finished 1/7 $8000, Jackie Barker (Fr5), $2.60
pre race swab, gate speed, restrained early stages, 1 out 2 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail, swabbed
1st SHOTINTHEDARK (Fr5)
2nd JAMES GARNER NZ (Fr2) HD
3rd TO THE NINES (Sr2) SHFHD
1 of 8 7
BOORT (Rain Affected) 01/03/2026, 2250m, NR up to 55. 2:01.0 (61.1, 31.9)
Finished 1/8 $6000, Jackie Barker (Fr5), $5.00
gate speed, outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell
1st SHOTINTHEDARK (Fr5)
2nd ANIMADO (Sr1) 1.3m
3rd IM STUCK MAN (Fr4) HFHD
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 N/A
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