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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.
30-1-4-3
TRACK
8-1-1-0
DISTANCE
7-0-1-0
TRK / DIST
28-3-4-1
LAST SEASON
23-3-1-4
THIS SEASON
12%
WIN S/RATE
38%
PLACE S/RATE
154-19-22-17
CAREER
$119,826
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2240
WIN RANGE
12
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 154-19-22-17 | 12% | 38% | 10 |
| Distance | 8-1-1-0 | 13% | 25% | 7 |
| Dist Range | 56-6-6-5 | 11% | 30% | 11 |
| Track | 30-1-4-3 | 3% | 27% | 7 |
| Track / Dist | 7-0-1-0 | 0% | 14% | 9 |
| This Season | 23-3-1-4 | 13% | 35% | 7 |
| Last Season | 28-3-4-1 | 11% | 29% | 10 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:54.3MS | 6 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:56.7MS | 6 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Taylor Youl | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| B J Dooley | ||||
| Trained at: | Allendale | |||
| Owners: | S Edwards, J K Edwards | |||
| Breeder(s): | S Edwards, J K Edwards | |||
| Colours: | White, Blue Chevrons, Green Sleeves | |||
| Age/Sex: | 8 year old bay mare | |||
| Breeding: | Blissfull Hall USA - Miles of Smiles (Grinfromeartoear USA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR61 (A56) | |||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 1 of 7 | 14 | MARYBRO(Good)07/09/2026, 1690m, NR up to 60. 1:55.7 (55.7, 28.2) Finished 1/7 $7000, Ewa Justice (Fr5), $3.60 worked forward, led, leader at bell, pulled hard, swabbed | 1stASMILEANDAWINX (Fr5) 2ndSTARZINHEREYES (Fr7) 2.6m 3rdEASTBRO KAZ (Fr4) HFNK |
| 1 of 9 | 16 | MARYBRO(Good)24/08/2026, 1690m, NR up to 49. 1:55.1 (56.8, 28.7) Finished 1/9 $5000, Ewa Justice (Fr7), $8.00 3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell | 1stASMILEANDAWINX (Fr7) 2ndVILLAGE VOICE (Sr1) 8.9m 3rdFEEL THE REIGN (Fr2) 2.0m |
| 9 of 11 | 7 | MELTON(Good)08/08/2026, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:53.7 (55.1, 27.5) Finished 9/11btn 20.6m, $15000, Ewa Justice (Fr1), $126.00 behind leader at bell | 1stSEASIDE BOY (Sr2) 2ndMIDNIGHT MOTH (Sr4) HD 3rdSWEET IRISH LOCH (Fr2) 3.5m |
| 10 of 11 | 7 | MELTON(Good)01/08/2026, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:55.3 (57.6, 28.1) Finished 10/11btn 29.8m, $15000, Ewa Justice (Fr1), $61.00 4 back on the pegs at bell | 1stROCKNROLL WILLOW (Fr5) 2ndSEASIDE BOY (Sr3) NK 3rdTHE NAKED ART (Fr4) 5.4m |
| 3 of 7 | 7 | MELTON(Good)25/07/2026, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:54.1 (57.0, 28.2) Finished 3/7btn 9.0m, $10000, Ewa Justice (Fr2), $14.00 restrained after start, 3 back on pegs at bell | 1stKEAYANG PAYTON (Fr3) 2ndDRESSED IN GOLD NZ (Fr6) 3.3m 3rdASMILEANDAWINX (Fr2) 5.6m |
| 5 of 10 | 10 | MELTON(Good)18/07/2026, 1720m, NR 58 to 66. 1:53.5 (55.6, 27.7) Finished 5/10btn 16.7m, $10000, John Justice (Fr1), $31.00 3 back on pegs at bell, used sprint lane | 1stMAAS BETTING AGAIN (Fr4) 2ndSEASIDE BOY (Sr4) 1.1m 3rdKATUNGA EXPRESS (Fr5) 11.5m |
| 1 of 9 | 12 | KILMORE(Good)08/07/2026, 1690m, NR 50 to 55. 1:56.4 (58.3, 29.3) Finished 1/9 $6000, Ewa Justice (Fr2), $3.30 behind leader at bell, swabbed | 1stASMILEANDAWINX (Fr2) 2ndHURRIKANE DUSTY (Fr1) HFNK 3rdMISTER JIMARINGLE (Sr2) 1.0m |
| 2 of 11 | 7 | MELTON(Good)26/06/2026, 2240m, NR 48 to 52. 1:56.1 (57.1, 28.8) Finished 2/11btn 1.1m, $6000, Ewa Justice (Sr1), $26.00 behind leader at bell, used sprint lane | 1stSOME HIGH (Fr1) 2ndASMILEANDAWINX (Sr1) 1.1m 3rdJANIEBQUICK (Fr4) 4.5m |
| 8 of 12 | 7 | GEELONG(Good)19/06/2026, 1609m, NR 50 to 55. 1:54.5 (55.9, 28.0) Finished 8/12btn 29.1m, $6000, Ewa Justice (Fr5), $34.00 worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell | 1stPISTOL PEARCE (Fr3) 2ndBELLA LOUISE (Fr1) NK 3rdFICTION FILE (Sr1) 2.1m |
| 4 of 10 | N/A | MELTON(Good)12/06/2026, 2240m, NR 50 to 55. 1:57.6 (55.4, 28.1) Finished 4/10btn 12.0m, $6000, Ewa Justice (Fr6), $51.00 restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell | 1stSECRET SERVICE AGENT NZ (Fr3) 2ndTALKBABYTALK (Fr2) 7.5m 3rdTALISKER SKIPPER (Fr1) HD |