Maryborough (VIC)
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R8
11h32m
Maryborough Locksmiths Pacing Cup
2690m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 3:28pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$20,000
 
 
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R8
9 - FORTY LOVE
  • 9 Forty Love (SR2)
  • D: Aaron Dunn
  • T: A J Dunn
  • 2-1-3-3-5-0-7-4-3-3
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Sensational edition of the Maryborough Pacing Cup where WAR DAN BUDDY (1) looks to hold the aces from the pole-marking draw. He’s a horse in great form, with his last appearance at the races being a last-to-first win over HES FROM HEAVEN (5) and BAY OF BISCAY (10) in the City Of Melton Plate when he ripped out a sizzling last quarter to score. Before that, he was probably going to win the Riverina Championships Final but locked wheels at a crucial stage. He looks the leader and it will take a big effort to beat him on current form. CALEXICO (8) is drawn to trail WAR DAN BUDDY (1) and from there he can be dangerous. He was a good winner first-up at Bendigo from the same position and then endured a tough run in the breeze when sixth at Menangle last time. I have huge respect for BAY OF BISCAY (10) but he has just not had a suitable draw in free-for-all grade this preparation, while JILLIBY NITRO (2) is back from a NSW campaign and thrives over the longer trip which has seen him win the Geelong, Terang and Mildura features in recent months.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
0-0-0-0
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
18-5-4-4
LAST SEASON
9-1-0-4
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
27%
WIN S/RATE
68%
PLACE S/RATE
37-10-5-10
CAREER
$159,297
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
50
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 37-10-5-10 27% 68% 6
Distance 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 3-1-0-1 33% 67% 1
Track 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 9-1-0-4 11% 56% 8
Last Season 18-5-4-4 28% 72% 5
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:51.8MS 5
Distance Best MR 1:55.6MS 1
Win distances:
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Aaron Dunn
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
A J Dunn
Trained at: Horsham
Owners: A J (Aaron) Dunn
Breeder(s): B S Dunn, Y J Dunn
Colours: Blue, Yellow Triangular Quarters, White Sleeves With Blue Diamonds
Age/Sex: 4 year old bay horse
Breeding: Downbytheseaside USA - Shadow Scooter (Shadow Play USA)
National Rating: NR99
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
3 of 11 4
MILDURA (Good) 11/04/2026, 2600m, No NR. 1:57.4 (57.2, 28.9)
Finished 3/11 btn 7.6m, $40000, Aaron Dunn (Fr5), $10.00
pre race swab, gate speed, shifted in, 1 out 1 back at bell, driver suspended causing interference
1st JILLIBY NITRO (Sr4)
2nd FOX DAN (Sr2) 5.3m
3rd FORTY LOVE (Fr5) 2.2m
3 of 8 10
MILDURA (Good) 07/04/2026, 2190m, No NR. 1:56.7 (57.0, 29.7)
Finished 3/8 btn 3.3m, $8000, Aaron Dunn (Fr5), $3.10
3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st MY ULTIMATE JIMMY NZ (Fr3)
2nd ISTHISJUSTFANTASY (Sr2) 2.3m
3rd FORTY LOVE (Fr5) 1.1m
4 of 8 14
MELTON (Good) 28/03/2026, 2240m, NR up to 100. 1:54.6 (55.2, 27.5)
Finished 4/8 btn 8.9m, $17500, Michael Bellman (Sr1), $3.30
outside leader at bell
1st METEOR MOTH (Fr5)
2nd GHOST OF TIME (Fr7) 6.8m
3rd JUSTALITTLESIP NZ (Fr6) 1.3m
7 of 10 14
MENANGL (Fast) 14/03/2026, 1609m, No NR. 1:50.3 (54.6, 26.9)
Finished 7/10 btn 8.0m, $20400, Aaron Dunn (Fr1), $12.00
4 back on the pegs at bell, 4 back on the pegs at bell, held up late
1st HELLUVA NZ (Fr7)
2nd KINGMAKER NZ (Fr10) 4.0m
3rd BETTERTHANCASH NZ (Fr6) 1.4m
10 of 10 14
MENANGL (Fast) 28/02/2026, 1609m, No NR. 1:48.9 (53.1, 26.0)
Finished 10/10 btn 44.5m, $30600, Luke McCarthy (Fr1), $17.00
Gave ground over concluding stages, outside leader at bell, outside leader at bell, inconvenienced, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep., query performance, last
1st CAPTAINS MISTRESS NZ (Fr6)
2nd SINALOA (Fr3) 9.5m
3rd MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Fr7) 5.2m
5 of 11 14
MELTON (Good) 14/02/2026, 1720m, No NR. 1:51.2 (56.1, 28.3)
Finished 5/11 btn 6.9m, $50000, Aaron Dunn (Sr3), $5.50
1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st HESITATE (Sr4)
2nd SANCHEZ (Fr1) 1.2m
3rd MIKI B NZ (Fr5) HD
3 of 10 7
CRANBRN (Good) 31/01/2026, 2080m, No NR. 1:54.7 (56.0, 28.9)
Finished 3/10 btn 3.5m, $50000, Aaron Dunn (Sr1), $4.40
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st WAR DAN BUDDY (Sr3)
2nd MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (Fr7) 1.8m
3rd FORTY LOVE (Sr1) 1.7m
3 of 8 13
BALARAT (Good) 24/01/2026, 2710m, No NR. 1:54.4 (53.9, 27.5)
Finished 3/8 btn 12.6m, $100000, Aaron Dunn (Fr4), $101.00
pre race swab, restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st LEAP TO FAME (Fr7)
2nd DEE ROE (Fr6) 11.4m
3rd FORTY LOVE (Fr4) 1.2m
1 of 10 50
HAMILTN (Fast) 11/01/2026, 2660m, NR up to 105. 1:55.6 (54.4, 27.2)
Finished 1/10 $15000, Aaron Dunn (Fr5), $1.40
3 wide early, worked forward, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st FORTY LOVE (Fr5)
2nd DEE ROE (Sr2) 1.9m
3rd JILLIBY NITRO (Sr1) 16.1m
2 of 12 N/A
MELTON (Good) 22/11/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:52.8 (56.3, 28.4)
Finished 2/12 btn SHFHD, $100000, Aaron Dunn (Fr6), $10.00
gate speed, 3 wide early, worked forward, 1 out 2 back at bell, shifted out, driver cautioned shifting ground
1st ITS CONFIDENTIAL (Fr2)
2nd FORTY LOVE (Fr6) SHFHD
3rd COASTAL DRIVE (Sr4) NK