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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.
14-1-4-1
TRACK
8-1-2-1
DISTANCE
8-1-2-1
TRK / DIST
21-3-4-2
LAST SEASON
18-1-4-3
THIS SEASON
4/13
OUR RANKING
15%
WIN S/RATE
42%
PLACE S/RATE
55-8-10-5
CAREER
$64,378
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2240
WIN RANGE
8
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 55-8-10-5 | 15% | 42% | 7 |
| Distance | 8-1-2-1 | 13% | 50% | 2 |
| Dist Range | 23-2-5-5 | 9% | 52% | 8 |
| Track | 14-1-4-1 | 7% | 43% | 3 |
| Track / Dist | 8-1-2-1 | 13% | 50% | 2 |
| This Season | 18-1-4-3 | 6% | 44% | 10 |
| Last Season | 21-3-4-2 | 14% | 43% | 6 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:55.4MS | 11 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:56.1MS | 3 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Ewa Justice | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| R J Coverdale | ||||
| Trained at: | Skibo | |||
| Owners: | Wild Wild West Syndicate, R J Coverdale | |||
| Breeder(s): | G B Holland | |||
| Colours: | White, Purple & Teal Triangle Checks, Black Sleeves. | |||
| Age/Sex: | 5 year old brown gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Betting Line USA - Left for Dead (Art Major USA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR65 | |||
| Gear Changes | ||||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 5 of 9 | 12 | GEELONG(Good)11/09/2026, 2100m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.8 (56.5, 28.6) Finished 5/9btn 3.7m, $15000, Rory Coverdale (Sr2), $4.00 1 out 2 back at bell, shifted out | 1stKEAYANG PAYTON (Fr5) 2ndRANGER RICK NZ (Fr4) HD 3rdFERRIGNO (Sr1) 2.6m |
| 2 of 10 | 8 | TERANG(Good)30/08/2026, 2180m, NR 56 to 64. 1:58.0 (56.5, 28.2) Finished 2/10btn 1.6m, $7000, Rory Coverdale (Sr3), $2.60 1 out 2 back at bell | 1stGOLD IN PARIS (Fr3) 2ndGUNFORHIRE (Sr3) 1.6m 3rdRANGER RICK NZ (Sr1) 9.4m |
| 2 of 9 | 12 | MELTON(Good)22/08/2026, 2240m, NR up to 71. 1:55.3 (56.2, 27.9) Finished 2/9btn 2.8m, $15000, Ewa Justice (Fr2), $6.00 pre race swab, 1 out 3 back at bell | 1stI AM THE STORM (Sr2) 2ndGUNFORHIRE (Fr2) 2.8m 3rdOLLIES THE BOSS (Fr1) 2.3m |
| 9 of 10 | 9 | HAMILTN(Slow)10/08/2026, 1660m, NR 56 to 64. 1:57.5 (56.2, 27.5) Finished 9/10btn 14.3m, $7000, Rory Coverdale (Fr6), $9.00 restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell | 1stKEAYANG VIPER (Fr2) 2ndKEAYANG SWEETHEART (Sr2) NK 3rdSAVON DE ROCHE (Sr1) HD |
| 4 of 11 | 20 | MELTON(Good)01/08/2026, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:55.3 (57.6, 28.1) Finished 4/11btn 9.8m, $15000, Rory Coverdale (Sr2), $19.00 broke gear, 1 out 3 back at bell | 1stROCKNROLL WILLOW (Fr5) 2ndSEASIDE BOY (Sr3) NK 3rdTHE NAKED ART (Fr4) 5.4m |
| 2 of 7 | 8 | TERANG(Good)12/07/2026, 2180m, NR 56 to 64. 2:00.2 (55.9, 28.4) Finished 2/7btn HD, $7000, Rory Coverdale (Fr7), $2.50 restrained after start, worked forward, pulled hard, outside leader at bell | 1stALL BLAZING GUNS (Fr5) 2ndGUNFORHIRE (Fr7) HD 3rdNANCYS BOY NZ (Fr3) HFNK |
| 3 of 7 | 14 | MELTON(Good)04/07/2026, 2240m, NR 58 to 66. 1:59.1 (55.2, 27.4) Finished 3/7btn 5.9m, $10000, Rory Coverdale (Fr4), $9.50 pulled hard, restrained early stages, 1 out 2 back at bell | 1stMISS ARI (Fr6) 2ndSHARP INTEREST (Fr3) HD 3rdGUNFORHIRE (Fr4) 5.5m |
| 6 of 12 | 9 | MELTON(Rain Affected)20/06/2026, 2240m, No NR. 1:55.9 (56.2, 28.4) Finished 6/12btn 5.3m, $20000, Ewa Justice (Fr1), $3.60 gate speed, 3 back on pegs at bell, held up, used sprint lane, contact marker pegs, no clear run | 1stMAJOR BLITZ (Fr6) 2ndHIGHLANDHARTBREAKA (Fr4) 1.3m 3rdROYAL APPOINTMENT (Fr7) 1.4m |
| 4 of 9 | 8 | BALARAT(Good)11/06/2026, 2200m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:54.0 (55.6, 28.0) Finished 4/9btn 21.3m, $7000, Rory Coverdale (Fr5), $5.00 restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell | 1stMAJOR BLITZ (Sr1) 2ndKEAYANG PAYTON (Fr3) 7.8m 3rdTHE STEEL DRAGON (Fr7) 13.0m |
| 3 of 9 | N/A | BENDIGO(Good)03/06/2026, 2150m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.1 (57.0, 28.6) Finished 3/9btn 4.5m, $7000, Rory Coverdale (Fr7), $12.00 restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell | 1stTHE STEEL DRAGON (Sr2) 2ndSPORTSBOU (Fr3) HD 3rdGUNFORHIRE (Fr7) 4.0m |
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| LAST WIN | |||
| 1 of 10 | N/A | MELTON(Good)23/05/2026, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.1 (55.7, 27.7) Finished 1/10 $10000, Ewa Justice (Sr4), $4.20 1 out 3 back at bell, swabbed | 1stGUNFORHIRE (Sr4) 2ndHIGHLANDHARTBREAKA (Sr1) 2.9m 3rdKEAYANG PAYTON (Fr1) 1.6m |