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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.
17-2-0-4
TRACK
6-1-0-1
DISTANCE
6-1-0-1
TRK / DIST
10-2-0-2
LAST SEASON
9-1-0-2
THIS SEASON
2/13
OUR RANKING
24%
WIN S/RATE
38%
PLACE S/RATE
29-7-0-4
CAREER
$39,140
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2240
WIN RANGE
35
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 29-7-0-4 | 24% | 38% | 3 |
| Distance | 6-1-0-1 | 17% | 33% | 3 |
| Dist Range | 13-3-0-1 | 23% | 31% | 6 |
| Track | 17-2-0-4 | 12% | 35% | 2 |
| Track / Dist | 6-1-0-1 | 17% | 33% | 3 |
| This Season | 9-1-0-2 | 11% | 33% | 8 |
| Last Season | 10-2-0-2 | 20% | 40% | 4 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:54.6MS | 8 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:57.1MS | 7 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| James Herbertson | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| P Chircop | ||||
| Trained at: | Bunding | |||
| Owners: | D M Hehir, R D Hehir, J S Jones, G P Freestone, C Chircop, P A Hehir | |||
| Breeder(s): | D M Hehir, R D Hehir, J S Jones, G P Freestone, S D Weller, P A Hehir | |||
| Colours: | White, Blue 'Pcfa' Logo | |||
| Age/Sex: | 5 year old bay gelding | |||
| Breeding: | A Rocknroll Dance USA - Blacktie Affair (Presidential Ball USA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR64 | |||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 7 of 10 | 7 | MELTON(Good)15/08/2026, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:55.4 (56.7, 28.3) Finished 7/10btn 14.3m, $10000, Jordan Leedham (Fr6), $26.00 gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell | 1stTHE NAKED ART (Fr5) 2ndATUA MAGIC NZ (Fr1) HD 3rdLOUGLE (Sr3) HD |
| 7 of 9 | 7 | MELTON(Good)08/08/2026, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:53.6 (57.2, 28.5) Finished 7/9btn 13.7m, $15000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $11.00 4 back on the pegs at bell, held up | 1stWITH IN REASON (Fr5) 2ndSHARP INTEREST (Sr2) 3.9m 3rdHIGHLANDHARTBREAKA (Fr3) 1.7m |
| 3 of 11 | 7 | MELTON(Good)01/08/2026, 1720m, NR up to 75. 1:52.3 (56.3, 28.1) Finished 3/11btn 2.6m, $15000, James Herbertson (Fr2), $23.00 pre race swab, gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, 3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane, tightened, contact marker pegs | 1stI AM THE STORM (Sr1) 2ndMY UNCLE STAN (Fr5) 2.1m 3rdDANCE AFFAIR (Fr2) HD |
| 7 of 10 | 28 | MELTON(Good)25/07/2026, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:52.4 (55.3, 28.1) Finished 7/10btn 15.7m, $15000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $8.00 gate speed, led, leader at bell | 1stENJOY LIFE (Sr3) 2ndROYAL APPOINTMENT (Fr1) 6.7m 3rdHIGHLANDHARTBREAKA (Fr2) 1.3m |
| 5 of 11 | 7 | MELTON(Good)27/06/2026, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:54.2 (56.1, 27.5) Finished 5/11btn 8.4m, $15000, Jordan Leedham (Fr6), $10.00 pre race swab, gate speed, unsuccessfully contested lead, raced roughly, 1 out 1 back at bell, raced roughly under pressure | 1stKEAYANG SWEETHEART (Fr4) 2ndSTARZZZ DESTINY (Sr1) 4.1m 3rdLILLY LOTUS (Fr2) 3.7m |
| 10 of 12 | 9 | MELTON(Rain Affected)20/06/2026, 2240m, No NR. 1:55.9 (56.2, 28.4) Finished 10/12btn 13.0m, $20000, Chris Alford (Sr1), $31.00 4 back on the pegs at bell, held up, no clear run | 1stMAJOR BLITZ (Fr6) 2ndHIGHLANDHARTBREAKA (Fr4) 1.3m 3rdROYAL APPOINTMENT (Fr7) 1.4m |
| 1 of 9 | 19 | BALARAT(Good)11/06/2026, 2200m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:57.1 (56.5, 28.1) Finished 1/9 $7000, Chris Alford (Fr5), $9.50 gate speed, led, raced roughly, leader at bell, raced roughly under pressure | 1stDANCE AFFAIR (Fr5) 2ndKEAYANG SWEETHEART (Sr1) HFHD 3rdRANGER RICK NZ (Fr6) 2.2m |
| 11 of 11 | 14 | MELTON(Good)23/05/2026, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.4 (57.0, 28.4) Finished 11/11btn 179.3m, $15000, Daryl Douglas (Fr5), $41.00 gate speed, unsuccessfully contested lead, raced greenly, broke, last chance to race truly, pulled hard, sulky contacted, flat tyre, 1 out 3 back at bell, tired latter stages, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep., run queried | 1stKARTIARE (Sr4) 2ndALL BLAZING GUNS (Fr7) HFNK 3rdHEATSEEKER (Sr1) NK |
| 3 of 12 | 233 | MELTON(Good)09/05/2026, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.9 (56.2, 28.0) Finished 3/12btn 8.3m, $15000, Chris Alford (Fr4), $15.00 gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell | 1stIDEAL BANDIT (Fr1) 2ndTHE STEEL DRAGON (Fr2) 5.0m 3rdDANCE AFFAIR (Fr4) 3.3m |
| 8 of 9 | N/A | BALARAT(Good)18/09/2025, 2200m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:57.8 (56.5, 28.7) Finished 8/9btn 8.6m, $8000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $4.20 1 out 3 back at bell, hung in, raced roughly, hung in under pressure, broke, last chance to race truly, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep. | 1stRANGER RICK NZ (Fr6) 2ndA ROCKNROLL JET (Fr3) 1.6m 3rdROSBERG NZ (Fr4) SHFHD |