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R5
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Nevele R Stud Pace
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers |
8:13pm
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: I AM THE STORM (9) looks like running a short-priced favourite here for leading trainer Emma Stewart after a strong start to the campaign that has seen three good wins and a brave fourth when doing plenty of work in a frantic race here at Melton on August 8. He was only beaten 5.8m there and never really got much peace after eventually working to the top on the back of a rapid lead time. This is suitable and he’s sure to go close. OLLIES THE BOSS (1) hasn’t won a race this preparation, but looks ready and draws for a lovely trip. He chased home the impressive Words here on August 7 and has racked up five placings from six starts this time in. GUNFORHIRE (2) was a bit plain last time at Terang, but his effort prior when fourth to Rocknroll Willow was very good from the back and he now gets the services of Ewa Justice, who has won on him before. MIGHTY JOLT (5) has been sparingly raced since joining the Dean Braun barn, but did run a cracker for second on debut for the stable back in late March when he led from this draw. Keep safe. BACK: MULTI – I AM THE STORM/VERBICI/I AM WILMA – 4 units (win)
13-1-3-1
TRACK
7-1-1-1
DISTANCE
7-1-1-1
TRK / DIST
21-3-4-2
LAST SEASON
15-1-2-3
THIS SEASON
3/9
OUR RANKING
15%
WIN
S/RATE
40%
PLACE
S/RATE
52-8-8-5
CAREER
$60,628
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2240
WIN RANGE
12
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 52-8-8-5 | 15% | 40% | 6 |
| Distance | 7-1-1-1 | 14% | 43% | 2 |
| Dist Range | 20-2-3-5 | 10% | 50% | 3 |
| Track | 13-1-3-1 | 8% | 38% | 3 |
| Track / Dist | 7-1-1-1 | 14% | 43% | 2 |
| This Season | 15-1-2-3 | 7% | 40% | 6 |
| Last Season | 21-3-4-2 | 14% | 43% | 6 |
| 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 | 1:56.1MS | 5 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Ewa Justice | ||||
| 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: | NR64 | |||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 9 of 10 | 9 |
HAMILTN
(Slow)
10/08/2026, 1660m, NR 56 to 64. 1:57.5 (56.2, 27.5)
Finished 9/10
btn 14.3m, $7000, Rory Coverdale (Fr6), $9.00
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell
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1st
KEAYANG VIPER (Fr2)
2nd
KEAYANG SWEETHEART (Sr2) NK
3rd
SAVON DE ROCHE (Sr1) HD
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| 4 of 11 | 20 |
MELTON
(Good)
01/08/2026, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:55.3 (57.6, 28.1)
Finished 4/11
btn 9.8m, $15000, Rory Coverdale (Sr2), $19.00
broke gear, 1 out 3 back at bell
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1st
ROCKNROLL WILLOW (Fr5)
2nd
SEASIDE BOY (Sr3) NK
3rd
THE NAKED ART (Fr4) 5.4m
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| 2 of 7 | 8 |
TERANG
(Good)
12/07/2026, 2180m, NR 56 to 64. 2:00.2 (55.9, 28.4)
Finished 2/7
btn HD, $7000, Rory Coverdale (Fr7), $2.50
restrained after start, worked forward, pulled hard, outside leader at bell
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1st
ALL BLAZING GUNS (Fr5)
2nd
GUNFORHIRE (Fr7) HD
3rd
NANCYS BOY NZ (Fr3) HFNK
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| 3 of 7 | 14 |
MELTON
(Good)
04/07/2026, 2240m, NR 58 to 66. 1:59.1 (55.2, 27.4)
Finished 3/7
btn 5.9m, $10000, Rory Coverdale (Fr4), $9.50
pulled hard, restrained early stages, 1 out 2 back at bell
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1st
MISS ARI (Fr6)
2nd
SHARP INTEREST (Fr3) HD
3rd
GUNFORHIRE (Fr4) 5.5m
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| 6 of 12 | 9 |
MELTON
(Rain Affected)
20/06/2026, 2240m, No NR. 1:55.9 (56.2, 28.4)
Finished 6/12
btn 5.3m, $20000, Ewa Justice (Fr1), $3.60
gate speed, 3 back on pegs at bell, held up, used sprint lane, contact marker pegs, no clear run
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1st
MAJOR BLITZ (Fr6)
2nd
HIGHLANDHARTBREAKA (Fr4) 1.3m
3rd
ROYAL APPOINTMENT (Fr7) 1.4m
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| 4 of 9 | 8 |
BALARAT
(Good)
11/06/2026, 2200m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:54.0 (55.6, 28.0)
Finished 4/9
btn 21.3m, $7000, Rory Coverdale (Fr5), $5.00
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell
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1st
MAJOR BLITZ (Sr1)
2nd
KEAYANG PAYTON (Fr3) 7.8m
3rd
THE STEEL DRAGON (Fr7) 13.0m
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| 3 of 9 | 11 |
BENDIGO
(Good)
03/06/2026, 2150m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.1 (57.0, 28.6)
Finished 3/9
btn 4.5m, $7000, Rory Coverdale (Fr7), $12.00
restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell
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1st
THE STEEL DRAGON (Sr2)
2nd
SPORTSBOU (Fr3) HD
3rd
GUNFORHIRE (Fr7) 4.0m
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| 1 of 10 | 9 |
MELTON
(Good)
23/05/2026, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.1 (55.7, 27.7)
Finished 1/10
$10000, Ewa Justice (Sr4), $4.20
1 out 3 back at bell, swabbed
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1st
GUNFORHIRE (Sr4)
2nd
HIGHLANDHARTBREAKA (Sr1) 2.9m
3rd
KEAYANG PAYTON (Fr1) 1.6m
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| 6 of 8 | 9 |
BALARAT
(Good)
14/05/2026, 1710m, NR 56 to 64. 1:55.6 (55.4, 26.9)
Finished 6/8
btn 10.6m, $7000, Rory Coverdale (Fr5), $4.80
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell
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1st
MAJOR BLITZ (Fr7)
2nd
MONTANA PRIDE (Fr3) 1.5m
3rd
RANGER RICK NZ (Fr4) HD
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| 3 of 7 | N/A |
TERANG
(Good)
05/05/2026, 2180m, NR 65 or better. 1:57.4 (55.2, 27.9)
Finished 3/7
btn 8.1m, $10000, Rory Coverdale (Fr1), $16.00
3 back on pegs at bell
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1st
KEAYANG WASABI (Fr4)
2nd
LUVA SCRAP (Fr2) 7.1m
3rd
GUNFORHIRE (Fr1) 1.1m
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