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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 
| $13.00 | $13.00 | $9.00 | $9.50 | $10.00 | $9.50 | ||||||||||||
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!
8-3-2-0
TRACK
7-2-2-0
DISTANCE
7-2-2-0
TRK / DIST
9-3-2-0
LAST SEASON
9-3-1-1
THIS SEASON
33%
WIN S/RATE
56%
PLACE S/RATE
18-6-3-1
CAREER
$93,042
PRIZE MONEY
1710 - 2240
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 18-6-3-1 | 33% | 56% | 9 |
| Distance | 7-2-2-0 | 29% | 57% | 6 |
| Dist Range | 14-4-3-1 | 29% | 57% | 9 |
| Track | 8-3-2-0 | 38% | 63% | 4 |
| Track / Dist | 7-2-2-0 | 29% | 57% | 6 |
| This Season | 9-3-1-1 | 33% | 56% | 7 |
| Last Season | 9-3-2-0 | 33% | 56% | 3 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:53.6MS | 5 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:55.1MS | 6 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Kate Gath | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| E J Stewart | ||||
| Trained at: | Cardigan | |||
| Owners: | D Zavitsanos, W R Viney, W T C Stewart | |||
| Breeder(s): | Benstud Standardbreds | |||
| Colours: | White Shoulders, Navy Blue Triangle With Gold Z, Navy Blue Sleeves, Two Gold Armbands | |||
| Age/Sex: | 3 year old bay colt | |||
| Breeding: | Downbytheseaside USA - Rocknroll Magic (Rock N Roll Heaven USA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR68 | |||
| Gear Changes | ||||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 5 of 12 | 9 | MELTON(Good)05/09/2026, 2240m, No NR. 1:55.0 (54.8, 28.1) Finished 5/12btn 7.6m, $15000, Kate Gath (Sr5), $26.00 pre race swab, pulled hard, 6 back on the pegs at bell | 1stMOST EXCITING (Fr1) 2ndMAJOR BLITZ (Fr3) 2.2m 3rdENJOY LIFE (Fr6) HFNK |
| 1 of 9 | 40 | KILMORE(Good)27/08/2026, 2180m, No NR. 1:57.4 (56.1, 26.5) Finished 1/9 $10000, Mark Pitt (Sr3), $2.80 pre race swab, 3 wide early, worked forward, led, leader at bell | 1stCARDIGAN DAN (Sr3) 2ndMOUNT BARKER BOY (Fr3) 3.0m 3rdRIVER STORM (Fr2) 5.8m |
| 10 of 11 | 8 | ALBPARK(Good)18/07/2026, 2680m, No NR. 1:54.1 (55.2, 28.0) Finished 10/11btn 40.6m, $150000, James Herbertson (Sr5), $26.00 pre race urine, broke in score up, out of position at start, out of draw mobile starts, 1 out 4 back at bell | 1stPALLADIUM NZ (Fr3) 2ndMAXO MIGHTY (Sr2) NK 3rdYOTTIE (Sr3) SHFHD |
| 4 of 12 | 41 | ALBPARK(Good)10/07/2026, 2138m, No NR. 1:52.0 (55.2, 28.0) Finished 4/12btn 2.4m, $20000, Mark Pitt (Fr1), $3.10 post race blood test, behind leader at bell, hung in | 1stBROOKLYN DAN (Fr4) 2ndREWATCH (Sr1) 1.5m 3rdMAJOR BLITZ (Fr2) HFHD |
| 4 of 12 | 8 | RIVERIN(Fast)30/05/2026, 2270m, No NR. 1:53.0 (55.8, 28.3) Finished 4/12btn 18.6m, $100000, Mark Pitt (Fr6), $12.00 3 wide early with trail, worked forward, 800 metres, outside leader at bell | 1stHOLLYWOOD STRIP (Fr3) 2ndNOCTURNAL (Sr1) 13.3m 3rdBROOKLYN DAN (Sr4) 2.4m |
| 2 of 8 | 34 | RIVERIN(Fast)22/05/2026, 2270m, No NR. 1:55.3 (53.8, 26.9) Finished 2/8btn 6.0m, $11832, Mark Pitt (Fr7), $9.50 gate speed, 800 metres, 1 out 1 back at bell | 1stHOLLYWOOD STRIP (Fr1) 2ndCARDIGAN DAN (Fr7) 6.0m 3rdSAN SEBASTIAN (Fr6) 5.5m |
| 3 of 11 | 8 | BENDIGO(Good)18/04/2026, 2150m, NR 67 to 77. 1:58.1 (55.5, 26.1) Finished 3/11btn 2.3m, $15000, Mark Pitt (Fr1), $1.07 gate speed, led, leader at bell | 1stMAXNJAX (Sr1) 2ndSOAP AND BUBBLES (Sr2) 1.6m 3rdCARDIGAN DAN (Fr1) HFNK |
| 1 of 12 | 6 | MELTON(Good)10/04/2026, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:55.1 (55.1, 27.2) Finished 1/12 $10000, Mark Pitt (Fr2), $1.06 gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed | 1stCARDIGAN DAN (Fr2) 2ndFEARLESS WRITER (Fr1) 26.5m 3rdIN AN IDEAL WORLD (Sr1) HFHD |
| 1 of 9 | 112 | MELTON(Good)04/04/2026, 2240m, NR 58 to 66. 2:00.3 (55.6, 26.6) Finished 1/9 $10000, Mark Pitt (Fr2), $1.18 gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed | 1stCARDIGAN DAN (Fr2) 2ndLOU WILL NZ (Fr1) 14.6m 3rdTALLARAS SHADOW (Sr1) SHFHD |
| 2 of 11 | N/A | MELTON(Good)13/12/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:52.2 (54.2, 27.4) Finished 2/11btn 24.5m, $100000, Cameron Hart (Sr1), $11.00 inconvenienced after start, behind leader at bell | 1stLOUCASSO (Fr1) 2ndCARDIGAN DAN (Sr1) 24.5m 3rdLUVTOBEUPTOME (Fr4) HFHD |