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R2 | Hip Pocket Castlemaine Pace 2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:33pm |
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Host of chances here in this up-to-70 pace, but happy to have something each-way on GUNFORHIRE (6) who regains the services of Ewa Justice for this assignment. Justice has driven the Rory Coverdale-trained pacer three times at Melton for a good win, unlucky sixth and eye-catching second behind I Am The Storm on August 22. He just peaked on his run late last Friday at Geelong when he looked a winning hope at the turn, and his efforts before that at Terang and the aforementioned race at Melton were very good. Just needs some luck from the wide front row draw, but he’s got the ability. TO THE NINES (11) has come back from a break in good form with a fast-finishing second at Mildura followed by a great closing effort in the Vicbred Super Series heats when only beaten 4.4m by I Am The Storm last week at Kilmore. BROWNIESATMIDNIGHT (12) is back in the care of Team Lee after a stint in New South Wales and I liked the way he finished off in his recent trial at Terang, while LAMBRO MACH (9), likely early leader DANCE AFFAIR (3), KIA ORA BEAUTY (4), THESTATESMAN (10) and BIZZNESS CLASS (13) are others in with a major chance.
21-2-2-2
TRACK
9-1-0-1
DISTANCE
9-1-0-1
TRK / DIST
22-2-3-1
LAST SEASON
6-0-0-0
THIS SEASON
12%
WIN S/RATE
31%
PLACE S/RATE
51-6-6-4
CAREER
$45,470
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2240
WIN RANGE
43
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 51-6-6-4 | 12% | 31% | N/A |
| Distance | 9-1-0-1 | 11% | 22% | N/A |
| Dist Range | 30-4-2-2 | 13% | 27% | N/A |
| Track | 21-2-2-2 | 10% | 29% | N/A |
| Track / Dist | 9-1-0-1 | 11% | 22% | N/A |
| This Season | 6-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Last Season | 22-2-3-1 | 9% | 27% | N/A |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:56.6MS | N/A | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:57.0MS | N/A | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| C D Hoban | ||||
| Trained at: | Melton | |||
| Owners: | C D (Craig) Hoban | |||
| Breeder(s): | K L Hoban, C D Hoban | |||
| Colours: | Black & White Stripes With Black Magpie Logo. | |||
| Age/Sex: | 6 year old brown gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Sportswriter USA - Dancingwithsierra (Modern Art USA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR56 | |||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 5 of 6 | 19 | MELTON(Good)07/08/2026, 2240m, NR 56 to 64. 1:58.3 (57.8, 28.0) Finished 5/6btn 9.6m, $7000, Jodi Quinlan (Fr1), $10.00 4 back on the pegs at bell | 1stLAMBRO MACH (Fr6) 2ndBULLETPROOF KID (Fr3) 1.6m 3rdDRESSED IN GOLD NZ (Fr5) 2.0m |
| 8 of 9 | 8 | CRANBRN(Good)19/07/2026, 2080m, NR 54 to 59. 1:58.9 (57.1, 28.2) Finished 8/9btn 13.2m, $6000, Jodi Quinlan (Fr5), $7.50 restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell | 1stGALAXY LASS (Sr1) 2ndKISS ME MINI NZ (Sr2) HD 3rdBULLETPROOF KID (Fr1) NK |
| 6 of 11 | 57 | MELTON(Good)11/07/2026, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.6 (58.9, 30.2) Finished 6/11btn 10.1m, $15000, Jodi Quinlan (Sr4), $61.00 pre race swab, 1 out 3 back at bell | 1stTHE STEEL DRAGON (Fr1) 2ndWITH IN REASON (Fr3) 1.2m 3rdTHE NAKED ART (Sr1) NK |
| 5 of 9 | 6 | MELTON(Good)15/05/2026, 2240m, NMWL6M (NR80) 1:55.8 (56.8, 28.7) Finished 5/9btn 6.5m, $8000, Michael Bellman (Fr2), $14.00 gate speed, behind leader at bell | 1stZENARIO (Sr3) 2ndFRUGAL FARE (Sr2) SHFHD 3rdDONMARO NZ (Fr3) 3.5m |
| 8 of 10 | 128 | MELTON(Good)09/05/2026, 2240m, NR 58 to 66. 1:56.7 (57.3, 28.3) Finished 8/10btn 13.3m, $10000, Michael Bellman (Fr2), $126.00 behind leader at bell, checked | 1stALL BLAZING GUNS (Fr4) 2ndSTAR TO FALL (Fr3) 1.7m 3rdFIRE MARSHALL (Fr6) HFNK |
| 9 of 10 | 13 | ECHUCA(Good)01/01/2026, 2560m, NR up to 80. 2:02.6 (57.5, 29.2) Finished 9/10btn 13.8m, $15000, Jeremy Quinlan (Fr4), $21.00 restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell | 1stMADIGAN (Sr4) 2ndAUCKLAND RED (Fr1) HD 3rdTRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Sr2) HFHD |
| 4 of 9 | 7 | GEELONG(Good)19/12/2025, 1609m, NR 60 to 69. 1:53.9 (55.9, 28.1) Finished 4/9btn 4.4m, $10000, James Herbertson (Fr3), $2.30 gate speed, 3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell | 1stAMPHIJET (Fr7) 2ndFERRIGNO (Fr4) 2.8m 3rdPLATINUM JIVE NZ (Fr5) NK |
| 4 of 6 | 14 | GEELONG(Good)12/12/2025, 1609m, NR 65 to 75. 1:54.9 (56.9, 28.4) Finished 4/6btn 4.8m, $15000, Kerryn Manning (Fr2), $13.00 pre race swab, trainer fined, 1 out 2 back at bell, no clear run, driver fined unapproved whip use | 1stALWAYS THE SHOWMAN (Fr5) 2ndEMILY VINCENT (Sr1) NK 3rdTOORAM MAGIC (Fr3) 1.8m |
| 2 of 10 | 49 | MELTON(Rain Affected)28/11/2025, 1720m, NR 56 to 64. 1:54.9 (56.9, 28.2) Finished 2/10btn 2.2m, $7000, James Herbertson (Fr1), $3.80 trainer fined, gate speed, led, leader at bell, shifted out, warning issued | 1stALWAYS THE SHOWMAN (Sr1) 2ndGIVE DAVE A WAVE (Fr1) 2.2m 3rdFERRIGNO (Sr2) HFNK |
| 7 of 8 | N/A | MELTON(Good)10/10/2025, 1720m, NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) 1:53.9 (55.3, 27.9) Finished 7/8btn 28.8m, $8000, Craig Hoban (Fr3), $34.00 gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell, shifted out, driver cautioned lack of control, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep. | 1stNO NOTTHEBUTTONS (Sr1) 2ndTWISTING BY NZ (Fr7) 1.6m 3rdWATTLEBANK ARNIE NZ (Fr5) 5.8m |
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| LAST WIN | |||
| 1 of 12 | N/A | MELTON(Good)08/03/2025, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:57.0 (59.6, 29.5) Finished 1/12 $10000, Michael Bellman (Fr7), $61.00 restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell, swabbed | 1stGIVE DAVE A WAVE (Fr7) 2ndPLAINS IN HEAVEN (Sr5) 3.7m 3rdSPIRIT OF PEARL (Fr4) 6.7m |