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R1 | Vhrc Caduceus Classic (group 3) 1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:52pm |
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| Flucs | Open | Today | Fluc -3 | Fluc -2 | Fluc -1 | Win | ||||||||||||
R1 
| $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $10.00 | $11.00 | $12.00 | ||||||||||||
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: The big, bustling FIGHTER COMMAND (3) was arrogant when beating six rivals that reoppose here at Melton on August 22, and he’s the deserved favourite as he works towards a tilt at the Victoria Cup. He was first-up from a Queensland campaign that netted an Inter Dominion heat win and overcame a wide back row draw to win drawing away by 9.1m. It was a decisive triumph at free-for-all grade and he looks to be right at the top of his game. Good luck holding him out. BULLETPROOF BOY (10) was very good from the tail of the field in that same race but was then beaten as a short-priced favourite last time out when he found the front. He was a touch disappointing there, but he did fight back to run second despite looking in big strife at the corner. He’s an established star and will be rattling late over his favourite trip. MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (11) smoked home from three back the fence when a first-up third behind BULLETPROOF BOY (10) and long-odds winner TRIPLE EIGHT (6) there and should get a nice trail into this, while SMOKEN ACE (1) is favoured over a host of others for fourth spot given his good barrier draw. BACK: FIGHTER COMMAND (3) – 4 units (win)
22-7-3-4
TRACK
9-5-0-1
DISTANCE
9-5-0-1
TRK / DIST
16-6-1-5
LAST SEASON
3-1-1-0
THIS SEASON
4/11
OUR RANKING
38%
WIN S/RATE
66%
PLACE S/RATE
32-12-3-6
CAREER
$122,484
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2240
WIN RANGE
21
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 32-12-3-6 | 38% | 66% | 2 |
| Distance | 9-5-0-1 | 56% | 67% | 3 |
| Dist Range | 10-6-0-1 | 60% | 70% | 1 |
| Track | 22-7-3-4 | 32% | 64% | 4 |
| Track / Dist | 9-5-0-1 | 56% | 67% | 3 |
| This Season | 3-1-1-0 | 33% | 67% | 2 |
| Last Season | 16-6-1-5 | 38% | 75% | 1 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:51.6MS | 9 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:51.6MS | 9 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Jodi Quinlan | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| E J Stewart | ||||
| Trained at: | Cardigan | |||
| Owners: | B C Edward, V A Edward | |||
| Breeder(s): | B C Edward, V A Edward | |||
| Colours: | Black, Cerise Seams, Black & Cerise Diamond Sleeves | |||
| Age/Sex: | 5 year old bay gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Art Major USA - Carolsideal USA (Western Ideal (US)) | |||
| National Rating: | NR114 | |||
| Gear Changes | ||||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 5 of 12 | 21 | MELTON(Good)22/08/2026, 1720m, No NR. 1:52.0 (54.1, 26.8) Finished 5/12btn 14.6m, $22500, Jodi Quinlan (Sr3), $4.60 3 wide latter, three wide without cover at bell | 1stFIGHTER COMMAND (Sr4) 2ndCATCH A WAVE (Fr7) 9.1m 3rdBULLETPROOF BOY (Sr5) 1.6m |
| 2 of 7 | 14 | MELTON(Good)01/08/2026, 2240m, No NR. 1:56.3 (55.1, 26.5) Finished 2/7btn 3.4m, $22500, Jodi Quinlan (Fr6), $5.00 restrained after start, 6 back on the pegs at bell | 1stTHE ART OF SUCCESS (Fr1) 2ndSIR JIMMY (Fr6) 3.4m 3rdHES FROM HEAVEN NZ (Fr7) HD |
| 1 of 7 | 231 | MELTON(Good)18/07/2026, 2240m, No NR. 1:55.8 (53.8, 26.5) Finished 1/7 $11000, Jodi Quinlan (Fr3), $3.50 gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed | 1stSIR JIMMY (Fr3) 2ndPERUN NZ (Fr1) HFHD 3rdHES FROM HEAVEN NZ (Fr6) 15.9m |
| 3 of 12 | 9 | MELTON(Good)29/11/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:53.9 (56.1, 27.7) Finished 3/12btn 4.9m, $100000, Kate Gath (Fr6), $26.00 pre race swab, 3 wide early, restrained to rear, 1 out 5 back at bell | 1stMIKI TO SUCCESS (Sr2) 2ndWAR DAN BUDDY (Fr1) 1.6m 3rdSIR JIMMY (Fr6) 3.2m |
| 3 of 11 | 8 | BALARAT(Good)20/11/2025, 2200m, No NR. 1:54.7 (56.3, 27.2) Finished 3/11btn 6.1m, $15000, Kate Gath (Sr4), $26.00 trainer cautioned late driver change, 1 out 3 back at bell | 1stMIKI TO SUCCESS (Sr1) 2ndDEE ROE (Sr2) 2.9m 3rdSIR JIMMY (Sr4) 3.2m |
| 3 of 12 | 18 | BENDIGO(Good)12/11/2025, 2150m, No NR. 1:56.8 (55.2, 26.7) Finished 3/12btn HD, $10000, Mark Pitt (Fr1), $1.30 gate speed, led, leader at bell | 1stOUR LUCIANO (Sr5) 2ndODIN (Sr1) HD 3rdSIR JIMMY (Fr1) HFHD |
| 8 of 10 | 21 | G DERBY(Good)25/10/2025, 2645m, No NR. 1:58.4 (56.6, 27.8) Finished 8/10btn 34.1m, $60000, Samantha Hill (Sr3), $8.50 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell | 1stMIKI TO SUCCESS (Sr2) 2ndDHAULAGIRI NZ (Fr4) 7.8m 3rdHEZROCKINROYALTY (Fr3) 18.2m |
| 1 of 9 | 14 | G DERBY(Good)04/10/2025, 2230m, No NR. 1:55.9 (57.6, 29.6) Finished 1/9 $9999, Wayne Hill (Fr7), $1.65 restrained after start, restrained to rear, three wide without cover at bell, 3 wide latter | 1stSIR JIMMY (Fr7) 2ndHEZROCKINROYALTY (Fr4) 4.5m 3rdBELLEZZA NERA (Fr6) SHFHD |
| 3 of 8 | 35 | MELTON(Good)20/09/2025, 2240m, NR up to 105. 1:57.2 (55.2, 27.5) Finished 3/8btn 1.5m, $17500, Mark Pitt (Fr6), $2.80 restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell | 1stLOOK LIKE DIAMONDS (Fr3) 2ndLOUIE LOU I NZ (Fr4) HD 3rdSIR JIMMY (Fr6) NK |
| 7 of 10 | N/A | MELTON(Good)16/08/2025, 1720m, NR up to 105. 1:52.0 (55.6, 28.7) Finished 7/10btn 13.0m, $17500, Jackie Barker (Sr2), $3.70 pre race swab, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, tightened | 1stWAR DAN BUDDY (Sr1) 2ndISTHISJUSTFANTASY (Sr3) 1.3m 3rdHES FROM HEAVEN NZ (Fr6) HD |