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R2 | Apg Vicbred Super Series 2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:26pm |
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| Flucs | Open | Today | Fluc -3 | Fluc -2 | Fluc -1 | Win | ||||||||||||
R2 
| $5.00 | $5.00 | - | - | $5.00 | $4.60 | ||||||||||||
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: An open final to start the night of Group 1 action where powerhouse trainer Emma Stewart has six runners in the race, including favourite ENJOY LIFE (2). He suffered the first defeat of his career at start nine in the semi-final last weekend, but was trapped parked and did a great job to run third. If he works to the top as expected, he’s the one to beat. That said, plenty can win including semi-final victors MOST EXCITING (1) and LE CARDINAL (3). MOST EXCITING (1) had this draw and sprint-laned past MAJOR BLITZ (8) to victory there, while LE CARDINAL (3) relished the hot tempo and unleashed his customary finishing burst to run over Luke McCarthy’s top-liner THE NITESHIFT (9), who was very good in defeat from the chair and won his heat at Kilmore prior from the front. CARDIGAN DAN (4) is another that can figure. He was an eye-catcher from near last with some incredible closing splits last weekend behind MOST EXCITING (1). Great race!
9-3-3-2
TRACK
6-3-2-0
DISTANCE
6-3-2-0
TRK / DIST
5-1-0-3
LAST SEASON
9-4-3-1
THIS SEASON
2/13
OUR RANKING
36%
WIN S/RATE
86%
PLACE S/RATE
14-5-3-4
CAREER
$40,820
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2240
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 14-5-3-4 | 36% | 86% | 4 |
| Distance | 6-3-2-0 | 50% | 83% | 1 |
| Dist Range | 9-3-2-2 | 33% | 78% | 4 |
| Track | 9-3-3-2 | 33% | 89% | 2 |
| Track / Dist | 6-3-2-0 | 50% | 83% | 1 |
| This Season | 9-4-3-1 | 44% | 89% | 5 |
| Last Season | 5-1-0-3 | 20% | 80% | 5 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:54.3MS | 8 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:54.5MS | 3 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Kerryn Manning | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| E J Stewart | ||||
| Trained at: | Cardigan | |||
| Owners: | W T C Stewart, P S Gleeson | |||
| Breeder(s): | P S Gleeson | |||
| Colours: | Navy Blue, Grey Yoke, White Band, White & Navy Blue Sleeves | |||
| Age/Sex: | 3 year old bay colt | |||
| Breeding: | Always B Miki USA - Celebrity Guest (Mach Three CA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR69 | |||
| Gear Changes | ||||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 1 of 12 | 9 | MELTON(Good)05/09/2026, 2240m, No NR. 1:55.0 (54.8, 28.1) Finished 1/12 $15000, Kerryn Manning (Fr1), $8.00 pre race swab, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, swabbed | 1stMOST EXCITING (Fr1) 2ndMAJOR BLITZ (Fr3) 2.2m 3rdENJOY LIFE (Fr6) HFNK |
| 4 of 9 | 19 | KILMORE(Good)27/08/2026, 2180m, No NR. 1:54.6 (57.1, 27.9) Finished 4/9btn 12.9m, $10000, Mark Pitt (Fr5), $2.50 caught wide early , 3 wide middle, 1 out 1 back at bell | 1stTHE NITESHIFT (Fr4) 2ndTHIS IS HEAVEN (Fr1) 8.3m 3rdDECODE (Sr1) 3.9m |
| 2 of 8 | 14 | MELTON(Good)08/08/2026, 2240m, NR up to 79. 1:55.9 (56.1, 27.2) Finished 2/8btn 5.5m, $15000, Mark Pitt (Fr7), $1.95 vets examination before race, 3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell | 1stALWAYS BE BLAKEY (Fr4) 2ndMOST EXCITING (Fr7) 5.5m 3rdTWISTING BY NZ (Fr2) 2.2m |
| 1 of 8 | 21 | MELTON(Good)25/07/2026, 2240m, NR 60 to 71. 1:54.5 (55.7, 28.1) Finished 1/8 $15000, Mark Pitt (Fr1), $1.06 gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed | 1stMOST EXCITING (Fr1) 2ndHITTHEROADJACK NZ (Fr4) 9.4m 3rdKEAYANG SWEETHEART (Fr6) 1.8m |
| 3 of 9 | 14 | MELTON(Good)04/07/2026, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:52.3 (55.7, 27.8) Finished 3/9btn 7.6m, $15000, Mark Pitt (Fr7), $2.15 3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell | 1stLE CARDINAL (Fr3) 2ndROYAL APPOINTMENT (Fr1) 7.1m 3rdMOST EXCITING (Fr7) HD |
| 2 of 11 | 14 | MELTON(Rain Affected)20/06/2026, 1720m, NR 58 to 66. 1:52.9 (55.9, 27.1) Finished 2/11btn NK, $10000, Mark Pitt (Fr5), $1.22 hung out after start, sulky contacted, 4 wide early, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell | 1stMISS ARI (Fr4) 2ndMOST EXCITING (Fr5) NK 3rdGALAXY LASS (Fr2) 21.2m |
| 2 of 7 | 14 | MELTON(Good)06/06/2026, 2240m, No NR. 1:55.2 (55.8, 27.5) Finished 2/7btn HD, $15000, Mark Pitt (Fr5), $2.90 outside leader at bell | 1stLUVTOBEUPTOME (Fr4) 2ndMOST EXCITING (Fr5) HFNK 3rdLE CARDINAL (Fr6) 1.8m |
| 1 of 7 | 34 | MELTON(Good)23/05/2026, 2240m, NR 56 to 64. 1:56.4 (55.7, 26.8) Finished 1/7 $8000, Mark Pitt (Fr2), $1.20 gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell, swabbed | 1stMOST EXCITING (Fr2) 2ndOUR ULTIMATE GRACY NZ (Fr1) 8.9m 3rdWHERE IS WOODY (Fr3) 3.9m |
| 1 of 7 | 144 | CRANBRN(Good)19/04/2026, 1609m, NR 53 to 58. 1:54.6 (57.6, 28.1) Finished 1/7 $7000, Mark Pitt (Fr4), $1.10 worked forward, led, leader at bell | 1stMOST EXCITING (Fr4) 2ndIM WESLEY (Fr5) 5.4m 3rdYA BOTTOM DOLLAR (Fr1) HFHD |
| 3 of 12 | N/A | BENDIGO(Good)26/11/2025, 2150m, No NR. 1:56.8 (55.3, 27.1) Finished 3/12btn 8.4m, $15000, Ryan Sanderson (Sr1), $4.40 behind leader at bell | 1stCARDIGAN DAN (Fr1) 2ndDEMBE (Sr2) 8.3m 3rdMOST EXCITING (Sr1) SHFHD |