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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.
23-1-1-1
TRACK
7-0-0-1
DISTANCE
5-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
25-4-2-2
LAST SEASON
22-2-3-1
THIS SEASON
15%
WIN S/RATE
28%
PLACE S/RATE
124-18-8-9
CAREER
$127,212
PRIZE MONEY
1200 - 2210
WIN RANGE
11
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 124-18-8-9 | 15% | 28% | 12 |
| Distance | 7-0-0-1 | 0% | 14% | 10 |
| Dist Range | 45-5-2-4 | 11% | 24% | 12 |
| Track | 23-1-1-1 | 4% | 13% | 10 |
| Track / Dist | 5-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| This Season | 22-2-3-1 | 9% | 27% | 11 |
| Last Season | 25-4-2-2 | 16% | 32% | 7 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:52.7MS | 2 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:59.8MS | 12 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Mark Pitt | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| J G Newberry | ||||
| Trained at: | Mundoona | |||
| Owners: | J L (Judith) Ferrie | |||
| Breeder(s): | J L Ferrie | |||
| Colours: | White, Blue 'Pcfa' Logo | |||
| Age/Sex: | 8 year old bay mare | |||
| Breeding: | Rock N Roll Heaven USA - Universal Alice NZ (Lake Hills Jeb USA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR64 (A59) | |||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 2 of 8 | 18 | SWANHIL(Good)08/09/2026, 1750m, NR 57 to 64. 1:56.5 (56.6, 27.7) Finished 2/8btn 2.7m, $7000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $3.30 behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, hung in under pressure | 1stKING KASEY (Fr1) 2ndKIA ORA BEAUTY (Sr1) 2.7m 3rdYAPPER (Fr2) 2.2m |
| 7 of 8 | 7 | RIVERIN(Fast)21/08/2026, 1740m, NR up to 65. 1:55.1 (56.9, 27.7) Finished 7/8btn 5.0m, $9792, Peter McRae (Fr7), $11.00 restrained after start, 800 metres, 1 out 3 back at bell, held up | 1stCARLO GAMBINO NZ (Fr2) 2ndRUDIMENTARY (Fr1) NK 3rdYUKON BE SERIOUS NZ (Fr4) 1.2m |
| 2 of 10 | 10 | RIVERIN(Good)14/08/2026, 1740m, NR up to 60. 1:53.0 (57.0, 28.7) Finished 2/10btn 2.9m, $9792, Peter McRae (Sr2), $13.00 800 metres, 1 out 1 back at bell | 1stRUDIMENTARY (Fr2) 2ndKIA ORA BEAUTY (Sr2) 2.9m 3rdSHARP INTEREST (Fr6) NK |
| 1 of 9 | 7 | SHEPPTN(Good)04/08/2026, 1690m, NR 55 to 60. 1:55.6 (56.9, 28.1) Finished 1/9 $7000, James Herbertson (Fr1), $2.20 gate speed, behind leader at bell, swabbed | 1stKIA ORA BEAUTY (Fr1) 2ndHELLOVATIME (Sr1) 4.0m 3rdHES CHARLIES ANGEL (Fr6) 1.9m |
| 7 of 9 | 7 | SHEPPTN(Good)28/07/2026, 2190m, NR 57 to 62. 1:57.6 (56.9, 28.6) Finished 7/9btn 25.0m, $7000, Matt Newberry (Fr5), $41.00 restrained after start, 5 back on the pegs at bell | 1stKING SAINT (Fr4) 2ndOLLIES THE BOSS (Sr1) 6.2m 3rdLONGTAN VIPER (Fr6) 13.9m |
| 4 of 8 | 14 | ALBURY(Fast)21/07/2026, 1770m, NR up to 58. 1:58.3 (58.1, 28.9) Finished 4/8btn 4.2m, $9792, Taylah Osmond (Sr1), $7.00 800 metres, 3 back on pegs at bell | 1stLITTLE SASSY BOY (Fr2) 2ndOH SWEET CREATURE (Fr1) HFNK 3rdMILLWOOD GRACE NZ (Fr6) 2.8m |
| 6 of 7 | 49 | ECHUCA(Good)07/07/2026, 2160m, NR 56 to 64. 1:58.0 (57.1, 28.7) Finished 6/7btn 13.7m, $7000, Sean O'Sullivan (Fr5), $41.00 restrained after start, 1 out 1 back at bell | 1stIM WESLEY (Fr4) 2ndNUGGET ROGERS (Fr2) HD 3rdDIRECT COMMAND NZ (Sr1) 3.9m |
| 7 of 9 | 3 | SHEPPTN(Good)19/05/2026, 1690m, NR 57 to 67. 1:54.3 (57.2, 29.0) Finished 7/9btn 17.6m, $7000, Tasmyn Potter (Sr1), $21.00 pre race swab, 3 back on pegs at bell | 1stHITCH TO HIS STAR (Fr3) 2ndSEA FURY NZ (Fr5) 4.5m 3rdYAPPER (Fr1) 4.3m |
| 6 of 8 | 8 | MELTON(Good)16/05/2026, 1720m, NR up to 75. 1:53.3 (56.9, 28.2) Finished 6/8btn 40.1m, $15000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $15.00 pre race swab, 3 wide early, worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell, inconvenienced | 1stTHE ART OF SUCCESS (Sr1) 2ndOUR ULTIMATE GRACY NZ (Fr2) 12.9m 3rdTIZZY LIZZIE (Sr2) HD |
| 9 of 9 | N/A | RIVERIN(Fast)08/05/2026, 1740m, NR up to 63. 1:53.5 (56.0, 28.1) Finished 9/9btn 23.3m, $9792, Matt Newberry (Fr4), $15.00 caught wide early , hung in, restrained early stages, 800 metres, 5 back on the pegs at bell, last | 1stASTRAL STRIDE (Sr2) 2ndSNAP SHOT NZ (Fr1) 1.7m 3rdTIZZY LIZZIE (Fr6) SHFHD |