Echuca (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8
R6
14h22m
Noel Evans Memorial Trot
2160m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 7:56pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 6 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 50. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
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R6
4 - MONTANA MUSCLE
  • 4 Montana Muscle (FR3)
  • D: Gary Pekin
  • T: K C Covington
  • x-2-4-2-3-8-4-2-1-2
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: RASTAMON (1) can be a big improver here from the inside draw as all of his wins have come when he’s able to find the front without too much fuss. He ran home well enough last time to give confidence a better position will see an improved finish. MANDA KYVALLEY (6) is a mare who loves to race tough up on speed and delivered one of her better performances beating some of these last time out at Maryborough. JUST A JOURNEY (7) creates interest being first up here off a trial win and was a winner last prep; she just lacks the maturity of her opposition. MIDNIGHT MUSCLE (8) got it wrong last time, but his form prior was solid and will be in the mix if he brings his manners.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
3-1-0-0
TRACK
2-1-0-0
DISTANCE
2-1-0-0
TRK / DIST
27-1-3-4
LAST SEASON
9-1-4-1
THIS SEASON
2/9
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
7%
WIN S/RATE
33%
PLACE S/RATE
99-7-13-13
CAREER
$47,860
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
12
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 99-7-13-13 7% 33% 5
Distance 2-1-0-0 50% 50% 1
Dist Range 56-4-6-4 7% 25% 5
Track 3-1-0-0 33% 33% 1
Track / Dist 2-1-0-0 50% 50% 1
This Season 9-1-4-1 11% 67% 3
Last Season 27-1-3-4 4% 30% 6
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR2:01.3MS 3
Distance Best MR TR2:05.7MS 4
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Gary Pekin
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
K C Covington
Trained at: Girgarre East
Owners: B D Crilly, L C Crilly, J V Gritty, K C Covington
Breeder(s): B D Crilly, L C Crilly, J V Gritty, K C Covington
Colours: Black, Lime Green Sash, White Sleeves
Age/Sex: 9 year old bay mare
Breeding: Down Under Muscles - Madiskita (Wagon Apollo)
National Rating: NR40 (A35)
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 7 14
SHEPPTN (Good) 24/03/2026, 1690m, NR up to 50. 2:00.0 (60.7, 30.1)
Finished 2/7 btn 8.1m, $8000, Lauren White (Fr4), $2.60
gate speed, dropped shin boot, 3 back on pegs at bell
1st ALDEBARAN MARCUS (Fr5)
2nd MONTANA MUSCLE (Fr4) 8.1m
3rd JILLIBY TOPGUN (Fr2) SHFHD
1 of 6 13
ECHUCA (Good) 10/03/2026, 2160m, NR up to 50. 2:05.7 (59.1, 29.2)
Finished 1/6 $6000, James Herbertson (Fr2), $7.50
1 out 2 back at bell, swabbed
1st MONTANA MUSCLE (Fr2)
2nd SUZYS DREAM (Fr3) HD
3rd STARLIGHT RED (Fr5) 18.5m
2 of 10 9
MARYBRO (Good) 25/02/2026, 1690m, NR up to 39. 2:02.4 (60.3, 30.1)
Finished 2/10 btn 3.8m, $4000, Gary Pekin (Fr1), $4.40
gate speed, behind leader at bell
1st LOUIEVILLE LASS (Fr3)
2nd MONTANA MUSCLE (Fr1) 3.8m
3rd MADGE EGAN (Fr7) 1.1m
4 of 10 6
CHARLTN (Good) 16/02/2026, 2100m, NR up to 49. 2:01.1 (60.4, 30.8)
Finished 4/10 btn 17.1m, $4000, Gary Pekin (Fr1), $31.00
behind leader at bell
1st RAKERO WARRIOR NZ (Sr2)
2nd BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE (Fr4) HFHD
3rd DREAMS OF LOVE (Fr6) 16.8m
8 of 10 6
SHEPPTN (Good) 10/02/2026, 1690m, NR up to 49. 2:00.2 (60.3, 30.2)
Finished 8/10 btn 9.0m, $4000, Gary Pekin (Sr1), $26.00
5 back on the pegs at bell
1st MIDNITE MUSCLE (Fr5)
2nd RED KERMIT (Fr4) 3.5m
3rd ALDEBARAN BUDDY (Fr6) 1.7m
3 of 9 16
MARYBRO (Good) 04/02/2026, 1690m, NR up to 39. 2:00.7 (60.7, 30.2)
Finished 3/9 btn 3.0m, $4000, Gary Pekin (Fr4), $3.40
1 out 1 back at bell
1st MAGIC LAW (Fr6)
2nd CHARLIE WALKER (Fr5) NK
3rd ALDEBARAN MAVERICK (Fr7) 2.1m
3rd MONTANA MUSCLE (Fr4) 2.1m
2 of 8 7
CHARLTN (Good) 19/01/2026, 2100m, NR up to 49. 2:00.2 (61.6, 31.6)
Finished 2/8 btn 3.9m, $4000, Gary Pekin (Fr1), $41.00
behind leader at bell, used sprint lane
1st OFF YOUR FACESKI (Fr4)
2nd MONTANA MUSCLE (Fr1) 3.9m
3rd SNICKERS EXPRESS (Fr7) NK
4 of 7 6
MARYBRO (Good) 12/01/2026, 2190m, No NR. 2:02.9 (58.3, 29.2)
Finished 4/7 btn 6.1m, $6000, Gary Pekin (FT Fr1), $17.00
led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane
1st FROSTY GIRL NZ (40 Fr1)
2nd ATABOY CHARLIE (20 Fr2) 2.4m
3rd WALLIS (20 Fr3) 1.7m
2 of 10 91
SHEPPTN (Good) 06/01/2026, 1690m, NR up to 44. 2:04.4 (60.1, 29.6)
Finished 2/10 btn HFHD, $4000, Gary Pekin (Fr4), $13.00
1 out 1 back at bell
1st HEART OF GRACELAND (Fr5)
2nd MONTANA MUSCLE (Fr4) HD
3rd VAN DOREN (Fr6) 3.6m
r of 8 N/A
SHEPPTN (Good) 07/10/2025, 2190m, No NR. 2:03.0 (62.0, 31.2)
Finished r/8 btn , $4000, Gary Pekin (FT Fr1), $19.00
raced roughly, trailed field, tailed off at bell, pulled up, query poor performance, vets examination after race, condition reported, Atrial Fibrillation, stood down electrocardiograph, stood down vet certificate, stood down 14 days, stood down 1 trial
1st BENNIE AND THE JETS NZ (30 Fr1)
2nd STARLIGHT RED (10 Fr1) 6.8m
3rd ALFIE ALWAYS (20 Fr3) SHFHD