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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 
| $13.00 | $13.00 | - | - | - | $13.00 | ||||||||||||
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)
11-4-1-2
TRACK
7-2-0-2
DISTANCE
7-2-0-2
TRK / DIST
11-3-1-2
LAST SEASON
5-2-1-1
THIS SEASON
31%
WIN S/RATE
63%
PLACE S/RATE
16-5-2-3
CAREER
$54,690
PRIZE MONEY
1720 - 2240
WIN RANGE
8
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 16-5-2-3 | 31% | 63% | 6 |
| Distance | 7-2-0-2 | 29% | 57% | 5 |
| Dist Range | 10-3-1-3 | 30% | 70% | 6 |
| Track | 11-4-1-2 | 36% | 64% | 4 |
| Track / Dist | 7-2-0-2 | 29% | 57% | 5 |
| This Season | 5-2-1-1 | 40% | 80% | 4 |
| Last Season | 11-3-1-2 | 27% | 55% | 5 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | TR2:01.4MS | 10 | ||
| Distance Best MR | TR2:01.7MS | 7 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Chris Alford | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| A M Alford | ||||
| Trained at: | Bolinda | |||
| Owners: | C D Nott, V P Mehta | |||
| Breeder(s): | C D Nott, V P Mehta | |||
| Colours: | White, Red Yoke, Waistband & Braces, White Diamonds, Silver Outline, White Sleeves, Red A & Cuffs | |||
| Age/Sex: | 3 year old bay gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Quaker Jet (fra) - Starcus NZ (S J's Photo (US)) | |||
| National Rating: | NR68 | |||
| Gear Changes | ||||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 3 of 9 | 13 | MELTON(Fast)04/09/2026, 2240m, No NR. 2:00.1 (57.6, 28.4) Finished 3/9btn 14.3m, $10000, Chris Alford (Fr3), $7.50 3 back on pegs at bell | 1stPASTOR DUNBAR (Fr1) 2ndMISTER DEVEREAUX (Fr2) 2.1m 3rdUNCLAD (Fr3) 12.2m |
| 8 of 11 | 14 | MELTON(Good)22/08/2026, 1720m, No NR. 1:56.0 (57.2, 28.1) Finished 8/11btn 18.8m, $30000, Chris Alford (Sr4), $7.50 out of position at start, driver cautioned score up, 1 out 3 back at bell | 1stPASTOR DUNBAR (Sr2) 2ndNOTANOTHA NAUGHTY (Sr1) 3.4m 3rdHALLEBESOFINE (Fr5) 3.3m |
| 1 of 8 | 14 | MELTON(Good)08/08/2026, 2240m, No NR. 2:01.9 (57.8, 28.2) Finished 1/8 $15000, Chris Alford (Fr5), $2.80 pre race swab, restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell, swabbed | 1stUNCLAD (Fr5) 2ndHOWDY MATE (Fr6) 3.5m 3rdTIMMY WHIZ (Sr2) 6.5m |
| 2 of 9 | 14 | MELTON(Good)25/07/2026, 1720m, NR 58 to 68. 2:00.4 (57.8, 28.4) Finished 2/9btn 2.3m, $10000, Chris Alford (Fr7), $13.00 out of position at start, warning issued, 1 out 1 back at bell | 1stKEAYANG GYPSY (Fr6) 2ndUNCLAD (Fr7) 2.3m 3rdSAMMY HALLER (Fr1) HFNK |
| 1 of 9 | 210 | MELTON(Rain Affected)11/07/2026, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 2:01.4 (58.3, 29.8) Finished 1/9 $10000, Chris Alford (Fr1), $6.50 behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, swabbed | 1stUNCLAD (Fr1) 2ndALDEBARAN ABEL (Fr3) 2.7m 3rdFREIGHT SHAKER (Fr7) 3.0m |
| 5 of 12 | 10 | MELTON(Good)13/12/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:59.4 (57.3, 28.1) Finished 5/12btn 21.0m, $60000, Chris Alford (Fr5), $17.00 raced roughly after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell, held up early | 1stKEAYANG BAZLENKA (Fr3) 2ndHOWDY MATE (Fr6) 2.2m 3rdMUNNY THE MUNSTER (Fr7) 8.9m |
| 1 of 7 | 11 | BENDIGO(Good)03/12/2025, 2150m, No NR. 2:01.7 (56.7, 27.9) Finished 1/7 $10000, Chris Alford (Fr1), $5.50 gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, swabbed | 1stUNCLAD (Fr1) 2ndNOTANOTHA NAUGHTY (Fr5) HFNK 3rdHAMMER (Fr7) 8.7m |
| 5 of 12 | 8 | MELTON(Good)22/11/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:59.4 (59.6, 28.9) Finished 5/12btn 22.5m, $60000, Chris Alford (Fr1), $10.00 3 back on pegs at bell | 1stKEAYANG BAZLENKA (Sr2) 2ndHOWDY MATE (Sr4) 2.8m 3rdMUNNY THE MUNSTER (Fr3) 9.6m |
| 5 of 8 | 12 | MELTON(Good)14/11/2025, 2240m, No NR. 2:02.4 (57.6, 27.9) Finished 5/8btn 7.4m, $10000, Chris Alford (Fr3), $9.50 1 out 1 back at bell | 1stNOTANOTHA NAUGHTY (Fr6) 2ndKEAYANG BAZLENKA (Fr4) 1.1m 3rdTHE PREACHER (Fr1) 2.1m |
| 3 of 11 | N/A | MARYBRO(Good)02/11/2025, 2190m, No NR. 2:03.6 (58.0, 28.7) Finished 3/11btn HFNK, $60000, Chris Alford (FT Fr2), $6.00 behind leader at bell | 1stNOTANOTHA NAUGHTY (FT Fr4) 2ndTHE PREACHER (FT Fr3) HFHD 3rdUNCLAD (FT Fr2) HD |