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R5 | Apg Vicbred Super Series 2240m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 8:14pm |
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| Flucs | Open | Today | Fluc -3 | Fluc -2 | Fluc -1 | Win | ||||||||||||
R5 
| $151.00 | $151.00 | - | - | - | $151.00 | ||||||||||||
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Another wide-open Group 1 final where you can make a case for quite a few. In saying that, I’m keen on PASTOR DUNBAR (10) who has proven himself as the top seed of his three-year-old crop with a Group 1 NSW Trotters Derby triumph among six wins from seven starts in 2026. He was a little unflattering winning his heat, but the arrogant Holmfield triumph from the death seat against six rivals that reoppose here made me a real believer. He can make his own luck and is the one to beat. Fellow heat victor HOWDY MATE (6) looks a key threat and there’s a chance he might be able to work to the top. He’s grown into himself in recent starts and I really like the way he’s going. Last season’s star two-year-old KEAYANG BAZLENKA (9) led up the running line and made good ground from a mile back for fourth in his heat behind HOWDY MATE (6). He strips fitter here and a different race shape brings him into play. MUNNY THE MUNSTER (7) was the other heat winner and is a nice type but the gate is awkward, while MISTER DEVEREAUX (13) led, handed up and took ground off PASTOR DUNBAR (10) last Friday and is really progressing nicely for Team Brosnan. One to consider at odds. BACK: PASTOR DUNBAR (10) – 2 units (win)
6-1-1-1
TRACK
4-0-1-1
DISTANCE
4-0-1-1
TRK / DIST
6-1-1-0
LAST SEASON
7-1-0-3
THIS SEASON
15%
WIN S/RATE
46%
PLACE S/RATE
13-2-1-3
CAREER
$19,120
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 1720
WIN RANGE
8
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 13-2-1-3 | 15% | 46% | 9 |
| Distance | 4-0-1-1 | 0% | 50% | 11 |
| Dist Range | 9-0-1-2 | 0% | 33% | 11 |
| Track | 6-1-1-1 | 17% | 50% | 7 |
| Track / Dist | 4-0-1-1 | 0% | 50% | 11 |
| This Season | 7-1-0-3 | 14% | 57% | 9 |
| Last Season | 6-1-1-0 | 17% | 33% | 7 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | TR1:59.5MS | 6 | ||
| Distance Best MR | N/A | |||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Ewa Justice | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| J D Justice | ||||
| Trained at: | Toolern Vale | |||
| Owners: | G J Riley, K Sas | |||
| Breeder(s): | G J Riley | |||
| Colours: | Yellow, Blue Diamonds & Sleeves | |||
| Age/Sex: | 3 year old chestnut gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Timoko (fra) - Our Sunny Rose NZ (Muscles Yankee (US)) | |||
| National Rating: | NR56 | |||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 5 of 9 | 13 | MELTON(Fast)04/09/2026, 2240m, No NR. 1:58.6 (58.3, 29.4) Finished 5/9btn 15.7m, $10000, Ewa Justice (Sr1), $51.00 4 back on the pegs at bell, tightened, contact marker pegs | 1stHOWDY MATE (Fr1) 2ndTHE PREACHER (Fr2) 5.6m 3rdSUPERIOR STRIDE (Fr6) 3.8m |
| 11 of 11 | 14 | MELTON(Good)22/08/2026, 1720m, No NR. 1:56.0 (57.2, 28.1) Finished 11/11btn 31.9m, $30000, Ewa Justice (Fr3), $41.00 pre race swab, gate speed, worked forward, led, surrendered lead middle, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, broke under pressure | 1stPASTOR DUNBAR (Sr2) 2ndNOTANOTHA NAUGHTY (Sr1) 3.4m 3rdHALLEBESOFINE (Fr5) 3.3m |
| 3 of 8 | 8 | MELTON(Good)08/08/2026, 2240m, No NR. 2:01.9 (57.8, 28.2) Finished 3/8btn 10.0m, $15000, Ewa Justice (Sr2), $13.00 1 out 1 back at bell | 1stUNCLAD (Fr5) 2ndHOWDY MATE (Fr6) 3.5m 3rdTIMMY WHIZ (Sr2) 6.5m |
| 1 of 8 | 9 | MELTON(Good)31/07/2026, 1720m, 10.0K 1:59.5 (58.4, 28.6) Finished 1/8 $14000, Ewa Justice (Sr3), $4.20 1 out 1 back at bell, swabbed | 1stTIMMY WHIZ (Sr3) 2ndREVERAND BOB (Fr2) 1.3m 3rdSOLOTREKK (Fr1) 1.6m |
| 3 of 10 | 84 | KILMORE(Good)22/07/2026, 1690m, 10.0K 1:59.9 (58.7, 29.4) Finished 3/10btn 9.2m, $8000, Ewa Justice (Fr4), $4.20 began badly, out of draw mobile starts, 1 out 3 back at bell | 1stMISTER DEVEREAUX (Fr6) 2ndREVERAND BOB (Sr2) 6.1m 3rdTIMMY WHIZ (Fr4) 3.1m |
| 8 of 9 | 9 | BENDIGO(Good)29/04/2026, 2150m, 3YO, 10.0K 2:01.1 (59.2, 28.9) Finished 8/9btn 57.7m, $14000, Ewa Justice (Fr1), $12.00 pre race swab, gate speed, led, hung in, contact marker pegs, broke, 1 out 3 back at bell, broke under pressure, last chance to race truly, vets examination after race, condition reported, stood down 7 days | 1stPASTOR DUNBAR (Fr3) 2ndLEO GALLEON (Sr3) 6.9m 3rdSTEPBYSTEP (Sr2) 4.7m |
| 3 of 10 | 149 | MARYBRO(Good)20/04/2026, 2190m, 3YO, 10.0K 2:02.1 (60.2, 30.4) Finished 3/10btn 7.3m, $8000, Ewa Justice (Fr3), $6.00 gate speed, 1 out 3 back at bell, held up early, used sprint lane | 1stZOOLU (Fr1) 2ndLEO GALLEON (Fr7) 7.3m 3rdTIMMY WHIZ (Fr3) SHFHD |
| 11 of 12 | 8 | MELTON(Good)22/11/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:59.4 (59.6, 28.9) Finished 11/12btn 123.4m, $60000, Ewa Justice (Fr5), $26.00 pre race swab, gate speed, 1 out 2 back at bell, broke | 1stKEAYANG BAZLENKA (Sr2) 2ndHOWDY MATE (Sr4) 2.8m 3rdMUNNY THE MUNSTER (Fr3) 9.6m |
| 2 of 9 | 19 | MELTON(Good)14/11/2025, 2240m, No NR. 2:02.5 (60.1, 30.0) Finished 2/9btn 1.9m, $10000, Ewa Justice (Sr1), $15.00 3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane | 1stHOWDY MATE (Fr1) 2ndTIMMY WHIZ (Sr1) 1.9m 3rdALDEBARAN TUCKER (Sr2) 1.9m |
| 7 of 10 | N/A | MARYBRO(Rain Affected)26/10/2025, 2190m, No NR. 2:03.8 (58.7, 30.3) Finished 7/10btn 70.8m, $8000, Ewa Justice (10 Fr4), $26.00 broke after start, out of draw standing starts, trailed field, tailed off at bell | 1stNOTANOTHA NAUGHTY (10 Sr1) 2ndTHE PREACHER (10 Fr5) 4.1m 3rdTRUSCOTTS ELEGANCE (10 Sr2) 6.5m |