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R2
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Prydes Easifeed Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers |
6:02pm
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: FRANCO NICKELBACK (13) had his unbeaten record broken after galloping at the start at Bendigo last time, but did a super job in defeat. He recorded a race-fastest 55.13 last half in running fifth, beaten just 9.2m. While I hate the draw over the 1720m trip, his prior wins have been outstanding and he looks a talent. LAMBRO MACH (1) is crying out to win a race, but ruined his chances at Geelong last Friday by making a break at the start. While he’s in danger of being crossed early here, he looks a great chance if not buried away on the fence. He’s in good form. EYENEEDTHAT (4) was beaten as a short-priced favourite at Hamilton, but was caught parked there and was only grabbed late, while GUNFORHIRE (8) ran well first-up in a hot race at Ballarat and can figure late if the breaks come his way.
8-0-2-0
TRACK
7-2-1-0
DISTANCE
5-0-1-0
TRK / DIST
21-3-4-2
LAST SEASON
4-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
17%
WIN
S/RATE
37%
PLACE
S/RATE
41-7-6-2
CAREER
$48,348
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2125
WIN RANGE
15
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 41-7-6-2 | 17% | 37% | 8 |
| Distance | 7-2-1-0 | 29% | 43% | 2 |
| Dist Range | 29-6-4-0 | 21% | 34% | 7 |
| Track | 8-0-2-0 | 0% | 25% | 11 |
| Track / Dist | 5-0-1-0 | 0% | 20% | 11 |
| This Season | 4-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Last Season | 21-3-4-2 | 14% | 43% | 4 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:55.4MS | 9 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:55.4MS | 9 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Rory Coverdale | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| R J Coverdale | ||||
| Trained at: | Skibo | |||
| Owners: | Wild Wild West Syndicate, R J Coverdale | |||
| Breeder(s): | G B Holland | |||
| Colours: | White, Purple & Teal Triangle Checks, Black Sleeves. | |||
| Age/Sex: | 5 year old brown gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Betting Line USA - Left for Dead (Art Major USA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR61 | |||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 5 of 7 | 69 |
BALARAT
(Good)
09/04/2026, 1710m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:53.1 (55.4, 28.3)
Finished 5/7
btn 12.2m, $8000, Rory Coverdale (Sr1), $26.00
pulled hard, 4 back on the pegs at bell
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1st
SANCHEZ (Sr2)
2nd
INSIDER TRADING (Fr1) 5.1m
3rd
MORRIS BROWN (Fr5) 5.7m
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| 6 of 9 | 19 |
MELTON
(Good)
30/01/2026, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:56.0 (56.5, 27.8)
Finished 6/9
btn 2.8m, $10000, Rory Coverdale (Fr2), $9.00
gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell
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1st
CLYMENUS NZ (Sr2)
2nd
HITTHEROADJACK NZ (Fr3) NK
3rd
NORMS LADY (Fr1) NK
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| 10 of 10 | 9 |
HAMILTN
(Fast)
11/01/2026, 1660m, NR 56 to 64. 1:54.1 (56.7, 28.2)
Finished 10/10
btn 9.9m, $7000, Rory Coverdale (Fr7), $19.00
out of position at start, warning issued, restrained after start, 3 back on pegs at bell, held up late
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1st
METRO ASSASSIN (Fr6)
2nd
GRINNING BEACH BOY (Fr4) HD
3rd
WILD BULL NZ (Fr5) NK
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| 4 of 11 | 11 |
MELTON
(Good)
02/01/2026, 2240m, NR 57 to 63. 1:55.7 (56.4, 27.4)
Finished 4/11
btn 18.9m, $7000, Rory Coverdale (Fr7), $15.00
restrained after start, 1 out 5 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
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1st
PLATINUM JIVE NZ (Fr3)
2nd
THE STEEL DRAGON (Fr4) 11.6m
3rd
CAN BE A RUEBE NZ (Sr2) HD
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| 2 of 9 | 15 |
TERANG
(Good)
22/12/2025, 1680m, NR 56 to 64. 1:55.3 (56.9, 29.0)
Finished 2/9
btn 2.1m, $7000, Rory Coverdale (Fr6), $11.00
gate speed, caught wide early , 1 out 2 back at bell
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1st
SHADOW CELT (Sr2)
2nd
GUNFORHIRE (Fr6) 2.1m
3rd
THE STEEL DRAGON (Fr4) 1.3m
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| 6 of 11 | 16 |
HORSHAM
(Good)
07/12/2025, 1700m, NR 56 to 64. 1:55.5 (57.5, 28.4)
Finished 6/11
btn 17.8m, $8000, Rory Coverdale (Sr1), $16.00
behind leader at bell, checked
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1st
BROWNIESATMIDNIGHT (Sr3)
2nd
STEEL THE MOMENT (Fr7) 4.9m
3rd
EASTBRO CHRISSY (Fr6) 9.7m
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| 8 of 9 | 13 |
GEELONG
(Good)
21/11/2025, 1609m, 1W/15.0K stake 1:55.0 (56.3, 28.2)
Finished 8/9
btn 11.4m, $15000, Rory Coverdale (Fr2), $9.00
gate speed, outside leader throughout, outside leader at bell
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1st
HOT DEAL (Sr2)
2nd
EARL OF PEMBROKE NZ (Sr1) 1.9m
3rd
ROSBERG NZ (Fr1) 1.5m
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| 2 of 8 | 10 |
MELTON
(Slow)
08/11/2025, 2240m, NR 58 to 66. 1:56.9 (57.8, 29.3)
Finished 2/8
btn SHFHD, $10000, Rory Coverdale (Fr5), $5.00
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell, driver fined unapproved whip use
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1st
HUGO ROCKS (Fr7)
2nd
GUNFORHIRE (Fr5) SHFHD
3rd
GOOD TOBE LOCKSLEY (Fr2) 2.1m
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| 3 of 10 | 9 |
SHEPPTN
(Good)
29/10/2025, 2190m, NR 56 to 64. 1:58.1 (57.9, 29.1)
Finished 3/10
btn 7.9m, $10000, Rory Coverdale (Fr6), $10.00
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell
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1st
HERAKLES (Fr4)
2nd
CAN BE A RUEBE NZ (Sr3) 1.7m
3rd
GUNFORHIRE (Fr6) 6.2m
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| 1 of 8 | N/A |
TERANG
(Good)
20/10/2025, 1680m, NR 57 to 64. 1:55.4 (57.8, 29.1)
Finished 1/8
$7000, Rory Coverdale (Fr3), $7.00
delayed start, caused false start, driver fined $, gate speed, led, pulled hard, surrendered lead middle, behind leader at bell, contact marker pegs, used sprint lane, swabbed
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1st
GUNFORHIRE (Fr3)
2nd
LUVA SCRAP (Fr5) HD
3rd
WILD BULL NZ (Fr4) HFHD
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