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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.
13-1-1-2
TRACK
6-1-0-1
DISTANCE
6-1-0-1
TRK / DIST
18-2-1-1
LAST SEASON
18-3-2-1
THIS SEASON
14%
WIN S/RATE
32%
PLACE S/RATE
94-13-11-6
CAREER
$98,997
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2700
WIN RANGE
13
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 94-13-11-6 | 14% | 32% | 11 |
| Distance | 6-1-0-1 | 17% | 33% | 4 |
| Dist Range | 49-9-3-2 | 18% | 29% | 9 |
| Track | 13-1-1-2 | 8% | 31% | 5 |
| Track / Dist | 6-1-0-1 | 17% | 33% | 4 |
| This Season | 18-3-2-1 | 17% | 33% | 6 |
| Last Season | 18-2-1-1 | 11% | 22% | 12 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:56.4MS | 12 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:56.4MS | 5 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Michael Bellman | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| S Gangell | ||||
| Trained at: | Cranbourne | |||
| Owners: | B A (Brian) Cain | |||
| Breeder(s): | Woodlands Stud Ltd | |||
| Colours: | Red, Yellow Diamond, Green Sleeves With Yellow Stripe | |||
| Age/Sex: | 10 year old bay gelding | |||
| Breeding: | American Ideal USA - Cathy's Flybye (NZ) (Caprock USA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR64 | |||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 1 of 7 | 8 | CRANBRN(Good)06/09/2026, 1609m, NR 50 to 55. 1:57.2 (57.7, 28.6) Finished 1/7 $6000, Matthew Cain (Sr1), $11.00 behind leader at bell, held up early, used sprint lane, driver fined unapproved whip use, driver fined whip action | 1stWILD CARD NZ (Sr1) 2ndJUST AS WELL NZ (Fr5) 1.4m 3rdUBETTA KNOT (Fr6) 1.3m |
| 2 of 10 | 13 | MELTON(Good)29/08/2026, 1720m, NR 57 to 66. 1:55.3 (56.5, 27.6) Finished 2/10btn 3.1m, $10000, Michael Bellman (Fr4), $26.00 gate speed, led, leader at bell, contact marker pegs | 1stSCOOTER LOU (Fr1) 2ndWILD CARD NZ (Fr4) 3.1m 3rdTIVOLI (Fr5) 1.6m |
| 4 of 10 | 9 | CRANBRN(Good)16/08/2026, 2080m, NR 54 to 59. 1:56.2 (55.9, 28.1) Finished 4/10btn 7.5m, $8000, Matthew Cain (Fr4), $71.00 gate speed, behind leader at bell | 1stTHUNDERFIRE (Fr5) 2ndBULLETPROOF KID (Fr2) 1.1m 3rdMASON JOLIE (Sr1) 5.5m |
| 4 of 6 | 6 | MELTON(Good)07/08/2026, 2240m, NR 56 to 64. 1:58.3 (57.8, 28.0) Finished 4/6btn 5.2m, $7000, Liam Older (Fr2), $7.00 gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, 3 back on pegs at bell | 1stLAMBRO MACH (Fr6) 2ndBULLETPROOF KID (Fr3) 1.6m 3rdDRESSED IN GOLD NZ (Fr5) 2.0m |
| 3 of 8 | 7 | MELTON(Good)01/08/2026, 2240m, NR 58 to 66. 1:56.7 (56.1, 27.2) Finished 3/8btn 8.8m, $10000, Liam Older (Fr4), $61.00 gate speed, pulled hard, 3 back on pegs at bell, used sprint lane | 1stSTAR VISION (Fr3) 2ndMOUNT BARKER BOY (Fr6) HFHD 3rdWILD CARD NZ (Fr4) 8.7m |
| 6 of 7 | 14 | MELTON(Good)25/07/2026, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:54.1 (57.0, 28.2) Finished 6/7btn 25.1m, $10000, Nathan Jack (Fr5), $16.00 restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell | 1stKEAYANG PAYTON (Fr3) 2ndDRESSED IN GOLD NZ (Fr6) 3.3m 3rdASMILEANDAWINX (Fr2) 5.6m |
| 8 of 10 | 6 | MENANGL(Fast)11/07/2026, 1609m, NR up to 80. 1:52.7 (56.3, 28.0) Finished 8/10btn 7.0m, $20400, Zara Fitzpatrick (Fr3), $101.00 4 back on the pegs at bell, 4 back on the pegs at bell | 1stCARRAMAR OLAM (Fr10) 2ndLOU WILL NZ (Fr5) HFNK 3rdBETTORLIGHTEM UP (Fr1) NK |
| 5 of 10 | 21 | CRANBRN(Good)05/07/2026, 1609m, NR 56 to 64. 1:55.3 (56.7, 28.0) Finished 5/10btn 17.9m, $7000, Liam Older (Fr6), $41.00 1 out 2 back at bell | 1stLAMBRO MACH (Fr5) 2ndFERRIGNO (Sr1) 9.5m 3rdKATIE LORRAINE (Sr2) 3.6m |
| 9 of 9 | 8 | CRANBRN(Good)14/06/2026, 1609m, NR 53 to 58. 1:53.9 (56.4, 28.2) Finished 9/9btn 22.2m, $7000, Reagan Clarke (Sr3), $19.00 pulled hard in score-up, 1 out 2 back at bell | 1stMAAS BETTING AGAIN (Fr6) 2ndIM WESLEY (Fr4) 1.4m 3rdPISTOL PEARCE (Fr3) 3.1m |
| 6 of 11 | N/A | MELTON(Good)06/06/2026, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:52.9 (55.7, 28.0) Finished 6/11btn 12.0m, $15000, Liam Older (Sr4), $151.00 5 back on the pegs at bell | 1stHOORAH PHILTRA (Fr5) 2ndOZZIE CORKA (Fr3) NK 3rdSEASIDE BOY (Sr2) HD |