Melton (VIC)
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R6
16h11m
Swift Signs Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 8:46pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. PBD/SEX/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$22,500
 
 
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R6
5 - FIGHTER COMMAND
  • 5 Fighter Command (FR5)
  • D: Jason Lee
  • T: J A Tubbs
  • 1-1-4-3-5-2-1-2-0-x
3.6 3.6 3.75 4.0 4.5 4.0
$3.60 $3.60 $3.75 $4.00 $4.50 $4.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Small field, but an intriguing contest that starts with the early speed battle. GHOST OF TIME (3) has the pace to cross to the fence, but it will be interesting to see if Ryan Sanderson takes a sit on a horse like SMOKEN ACE (6), who also shows great early toe in his races. Then there’s BULLETPROOF BOY (7), who is clearly the class runner of the field and might just bully his way to the front. Whenever he lands in transit, I’m keen on him getting the job done. He was a massive winner of the Newcastle Mile from last, then copped a check and broke in the Miracle Mile last weekend. He produced an incredible run to chase the field, tack on and only be beaten 11.8m by Leap To Fame. He’s flying and just loves the 1720m here at Melton. The classy FIGHTER COMMAND (5) returns for his first start since September and heads here on the back of two good trial wins, while GHOST OF TIME (3), SMOKEN ACE (6) and OLIVER DAN (4) could all win without shocking, but look better place chances. BACK: BULLETPROOF BOY (7) – 3 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
12-6-2-2
TRACK
6-2-2-1
DISTANCE
6-2-2-1
TRK / DIST
11-3-2-1
LAST SEASON
0-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
1/7
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
52%
WIN S/RATE
70%
PLACE S/RATE
23-12-2-2
CAREER
$200,815
PRIZE MONEY
1720 - 2300
WIN RANGE
196
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 23-12-2-2 52% 70% 1
Distance 6-2-2-1 33% 83% 2
Dist Range 7-2-2-1 29% 71% 3
Track 12-6-2-2 50% 83% 1
Track / Dist 6-2-2-1 33% 83% 2
This Season 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Last Season 11-3-2-1 27% 55% 2
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:53.8MS 7
Distance Best MR 1:53.8MS 7
Win distances: 1720m (2), 2080m (1), 2090m (2), 2100m (1), 2150m (1), 2240m (4), 2300m (1)
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Jason Lee
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J A Tubbs
Trained at: Myrniong
Owners: P G Hayes, M B James, D M Maffey, K Armstrong, W B Marthins
Breeder(s): P G Hayes, M B James, D M Maffey, K Armstrong, W B Marthins
Colours: Tartan, Gold Sash
Age/Sex: 5 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Always B Miki USA - Spitfire Rose (Jeremes Jet USA)
National Rating: NR112
Gear Changes
Removed: Deafeners - Removable; Added: Spreaders - Go Straights, Deafeners - Removable Hood
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
10 of 10 14
MENANGL (Good) 06/09/2025, 2300m, No NR. 1:52.6 (53.5, 26.9)
Finished 10/10 btn 25.3m, $1980000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $4.20
restrained after start, broke, warning issued, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep., last, 1 out 4 back at bell, 1 out 5 back at bell
1st BAY OF BISCAY (Fr9)
2nd FOX DAN (Fr5) 1.5m
3rd HESITATE (Fr2) 1.1m
2 of 8 21
MELTON (Good) 23/08/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:52.0 (53.8, 26.6)
Finished 2/8 btn HD, $22500, James Herbertson (Fr5), $1.95
1 out 1 back at bell
1st CATCH A WAVE (Sr1)
2nd FIGHTER COMMAND (Fr5) HFNK
3rd KEAYANG TOKYO (Fr4) 1.1m
1 of 10 14
HOBART (Good) 02/08/2025, 2090m, No NR. 1:55.1 (56.3, 27.3)
Finished 1/10 $80000, James Herbertson (Sr5), $1.14
post race blood test, worked forward, led, hung out, leader at bell, swabbed, new track record
1st FIGHTER COMMAND (Sr5)
2nd BETTABLACK TIGER (Sr1) 25.9m
3rd BARBARY TALES (Fr1) HD
2 of 8 14
MELTON (Good) 19/07/2025, 1720m, NR up to 105. 1:52.8 (54.2, 27.3)
Finished 2/8 btn 6.2m, $17500, Glen Craven (Fr7), $1.90
out of position at start, driver cautioned score up, restrained after start, run queried
1st JILLIBY NITRO (Fr2)
2nd FIGHTER COMMAND (Fr7) 6.2m
3rd YOUNG BLUEY (Fr3) 1.4m
5 of 11 14
MELTON (Good) 05/07/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:54.4 (54.9, 27.3)
Finished 5/11 btn 13.4m, $22500, Glen Craven (Sr1), $5.00
4 back on the pegs at bell, checked, held up early
1st SAHARA BREEZE (Fr2)
1st YAMBUKIAN (Fr5)
3rd KISS NZ (Fr1) 1.8m
3 of 8 14
MELTON (Good) 21/06/2025, 1720m, NR up to 105. 1:51.6 (55.7, 27.7)
Finished 3/8 btn 5.0m, $17500, James Herbertson (Sr3), $2.00
pre race swab, 3 wide early, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st SIR JIMMY (Fr3)
2nd BETTOR ISOLATE (Sr2) 1.9m
3rd FIGHTER COMMAND (Sr3) 3.2m
4 of 10 42
MELTON (Good) 07/06/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:53.8 (56.1, 27.1)
Finished 4/10 btn 2.6m, $22500, Anthony Butt (Fr6), $9.00
out of position at start, warning issued, restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st RAKERO REBEL NZ (Fr2)
2nd SAHARA BREEZE (Fr1) 1.8m
3rd SWEET BELLA (Fr3) SHFHD
1 of 9 14
MENANGL (Fast) 26/04/2025, 2300m, NR up to 95. 1:54.5 (54.8, 27.1)
Finished 1/9 $20400, Gavin Fitzpatrick (Fr9), $1.90
restrained after start, swabbed, 1 out 3 back at bell, three wide without cover at bell
1st FIGHTER COMMAND (Fr9)
2nd CHEVRON ART NZ (Fr6) 1.1m
3rd RYANS GANGSTER (Fr8) 5.4m
1 of 11 42
MELTON (Good) 12/04/2025, 2240m, NR 80 to 89. 1:55.0 (55.3, 26.7)
Finished 1/11 $17500, Greg Sugars (Sr4), $2.50
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st FIGHTER COMMAND (Sr4)
2nd SMOKEN ACE NZ (Fr3) 3.7m
3rd REPELLING (Fr1) 1.4m
4 of 10 N/A
MENANGL (Good) 01/03/2025, 2300m, NR up to 85. 1:54.8 (54.7, 27.6)
Finished 4/10 btn 2.8m, $20400, Blake Fitzpatrick (Fr7), $2.90
post race blood test, restrained after start, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, outside leader at bell
1st DEE ROE (Fr6)
2nd ROCKANDANCE (Fr4) HFHD
3rd DOUBLE FEAR (Fr2) 2.5m