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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 
| $3.40 | $3.40 | $3.10 | $3.00 | $2.90 | $2.80 | ||||||||||||
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)
3-3-0-0
TRACK
1-1-0-0
DISTANCE
1-1-0-0
TRK / DIST
1-1-0-0
LAST SEASON
7-6-1-0
THIS SEASON
1/13
OUR RANKING
88%
WIN S/RATE
100%
PLACE S/RATE
8-7-1-0
CAREER
$87,345
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2300
WIN RANGE
8
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 8-7-1-0 | 88% | 100% | 1 |
| Distance | 1-1-0-0 | 100% | 100% | 1 |
| Dist Range | 5-4-1-0 | 80% | 100% | 1 |
| Track | 3-3-0-0 | 100% | 100% | 1 |
| Track / Dist | 1-1-0-0 | 100% | 100% | 1 |
| This Season | 7-6-1-0 | 86% | 100% | 1 |
| Last Season | 1-1-0-0 | 100% | 100% | 1 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | TR1:56.0MS | 1 | ||
| Distance Best MR | TR1:57.6MS | 2 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Damian Wilson | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| D R Wilson | ||||
| Trained at: | Byrnrside | |||
| Owners: | K J (Kevin) McCluskey | |||
| Breeder(s): | K J McCluskey | |||
| Colours: | Blue, White Southern Cross, Red Collar & Band, Blue Sleeves With Red Stripe And Cuffs | |||
| Age/Sex: | 3 year old bay colt | |||
| Breeding: | Pastor Stephen USA - Majestic Dunbar (Majestic Son CA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR72 | |||
| Gear Changes | ||||
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| Removed: Burr - Rein N/S, Half Pole/ Rein Pole N/S; Added: Tail Tie, Buxton | ||||
RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 1 of 9 | 13 | MELTON(Fast)04/09/2026, 2240m, No NR. 2:00.1 (57.6, 28.4) Finished 1/9 $10000, Damian Wilson (Fr1), $1.10 worked forward, led, leader at bell, shifted out under pressure, swabbed | 1stPASTOR DUNBAR (Fr1) 2ndMISTER DEVEREAUX (Fr2) 2.1m 3rdUNCLAD (Fr3) 12.2m |
| 1 of 11 | 91 | MELTON(Good)22/08/2026, 1720m, No NR. 1:56.0 (57.2, 28.1) Finished 1/11 $30000, Damian Wilson (Sr2), $2.70 outside leader at bell, swabbed | 1stPASTOR DUNBAR (Sr2) 2ndNOTANOTHA NAUGHTY (Sr1) 3.4m 3rdHALLEBESOFINE (Fr5) 3.3m |
| 1 of 10 | 14 | MELTON(Good)23/05/2026, 1720m, NR 60 to 75. 1:57.7 (58.8, 29.8) Finished 1/10 $15000, Damian Wilson (Fr6), $2.70 pre race swab, 3 wide early, 3 wide middle, worked forward, led, leader at bell, hung in under pressure, swabbed | 1stPASTOR DUNBAR (Fr6) 2ndJUST AS I AM (Fr3) 1.6m 3rdSAM NIEN (Fr1) HD |
| 1 of 8 | 10 | MENANGL(Fast)09/05/2026, 2300m, No NR. 1:57.6 (57.8, 29.7) Finished 1/8 $75000, Damian Wilson (Fr4), $17.00 restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell, 1 out 2 back at bell, swabbed | 1stPASTOR DUNBAR (Fr4) 2ndMUNNY THE MUNSTER (Fr6) HFNK 3rdWHAT THE TOOTH (Fr1) HD |
| 1 of 9 | 19 | BENDIGO(Good)29/04/2026, 2150m, 3YO, 10.0K 2:01.1 (59.2, 28.9) Finished 1/9 $14000, Damian Wilson (Fr3), $1.07 worked forward, led, leader at bell, swabbed | 1stPASTOR DUNBAR (Fr3) 2ndLEO GALLEON (Sr3) 6.9m 3rdSTEPBYSTEP (Sr2) 4.7m |
| 2 of 11 | 9 | MARYBRO(Good)10/04/2026, 2190m, 3YO, 10.0K 2:03.6 (58.9, 29.3) Finished 2/11btn 2.0m, $8000, Damian Wilson (Sr2), $1.07 inconvenienced, checked and broke, 1 out 3 back at bell | 1stCHANTILLY LASS (Sr1) 2ndPASTOR DUNBAR (Sr2) 2.0m 3rdHEIR JAURDON (Fr4) 19.2m |
| 1 of 8 | 120 | BENDIGO(Good)01/04/2026, 1650m, 0-1 WIN 1:58.7 (56.9, 28.5) Finished 1/8 $6000, Damian Wilson (Fr7), $2.90 restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide latter, swabbed | 1stPASTOR DUNBAR (Fr7) 2ndALDEBARAN JAZMINE (Fr1) 3.3m 3rdSHINELIKETHESUN (Sr1) 1.2m |
| 1 of 9 | N/A | SHEPPTN(Good)02/12/2025, 2190m, MAIDEN 2:03.2 (60.4, 29.9) Finished 1/9 $6000, Damian Wilson (Sr1), $5.00 out of position at start, continue ODM, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell | 1stPASTOR DUNBAR (Sr1) 2ndFARSTAR (Fr6) 9.2m 3rdALDEBARAN SARIAH (Sr2) 17.7m |