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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.
1-0-0-0
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
11-2-0-2
LAST SEASON
16-3-2-1
THIS SEASON
18%
WIN S/RATE
39%
PLACE S/RATE
28-5-2-4
CAREER
$36,190
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2180
WIN RANGE
22
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 28-5-2-4 | 18% | 39% | 6 |
| Distance | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Dist Range | 8-2-1-2 | 25% | 63% | 2 |
| Track | 1-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Track / Dist | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| This Season | 16-3-2-1 | 19% | 38% | 4 |
| Last Season | 11-2-0-2 | 18% | 36% | 5 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:53.0MS | 3 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:58.5MS | 10 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Michael Stanley | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| M I Stanley | ||||
| Trained at: | Menangle | |||
| Owners: | H B (Heath) Bourke | |||
| Breeder(s): | H B Bourke | |||
| Colours: | Blue, Orange Logo, Blue & Orange Striped Sleeves | |||
| Age/Sex: | 5 year old brown mare | |||
| Breeding: | Rock N Roll Heaven USA - Radical Storm (Safely Kept USA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR66 (A61) | |||
| Gear Changes | ||||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 6 of 10 | 10 | NEWCAST(Fast)28/08/2026, 1609m, NR up to 58. 1:54.8 (56.3, 28.6) Finished 6/10btn 8.2m, $9792, Jai Meikle (Sr1), $14.00 inconvenienced after start, 3 wide latter, 800 metres, three wide without cover at bell | 1stSUNSET STRIDE (Fr4) 2ndQUICKSHIFT GIRL (Fr2) 1.8m 3rdHEAVENLY REASON (Fr5) 2.3m |
| 6 of 9 | 11 | MENANGL(Fast)18/08/2026, 1609m, NR up to 64. 1:53.7 (55.8, 27.7) Finished 6/9btn 7.7m, $9996, Michael Stanley (Fr7), $13.00 1 out 1 back at bell, 1 out 1 back at bell | 1stROMANEE NZ (Fr3) 2ndBLAZING HIGH (Fr6) HD 3rdSPIRIT OF ARION NZ (Fr4) 3.8m |
| 3 of 10 | 49 | NEWCAST(Fast)07/08/2026, 1609m, NR up to 57. 1:55.9 (57.1, 28.9) Finished 3/10btn 4.4m, $9792, Jai Meikle (Fr1), $3.10 800 metres, 3 back on pegs at bell | 1stVINTAGE EDITION (Fr5) 2ndHEAVENLY REASON (Sr2) 2.2m 3rdCLARA ROCKS (Fr1) 2.2m |
| 7 of 8 | 13 | NEWCAST(Fast)19/06/2026, 2030m, NR up to 58. 1:56.0 (56.9, 28.0) Finished 7/8btn 14.1m, $9792, Jai Meikle (Fr7), $5.00 3 wide early, worked forward, 800 metres, outside leader at bell | 1stKIKI MEISTER (Fr4) 2ndIRE OF THE DRAGON (Fr1) 7.7m 3rdPRINCESS REMI (Sr1) 2.6m |
| 7 of 9 | 2 | MENANGL(Fast)06/06/2026, 1609m, NR up to 75. 1:52.8 (56.3, 27.9) Finished 7/9btn 10.3m, $20400, Michael Stanley (Fr4), $8.50 4 back on the pegs at bell, 4 back on the pegs at bell | 1stISLA ROCHELLE (Fr8) 2ndWHERES MY REASON (Fr3) 3.2m 3rdSHE THE DEVIL (Fr2) HD |
| 1 of 10 | 9 | PENRITH(Fast)04/06/2026, 2125m, NR up to 58. 1:58.5 (57.1, 28.0) Finished 1/10 $9792, Jai Meikle (Fr5), $3.80 3 wide early, worked forward, led, 800 metres, leader at bell, swabbed | 1stCLARA ROCKS (Fr5) 2ndCAPTAIN BLOOD (Fr1) 3.2m 3rdSTARLIGHT SASS (Sr3) 5.2m |
| 7 of 9 | 21 | MENANGL(Fast)26/05/2026, 1609m, NR up to 64. 1:52.3 (56.3, 27.7) Finished 7/9btn 18.7m, $9996, Michael Stanley (Fr4), $4.20 worked forward, outside leader at bell, outside leader at bell | 1stSPIRIT OF ARION NZ (Fr5) 2ndSTARTIN TO GOGH (Fr6) HD 3rdSURF ACE (Fr7) 12.9m |
| 2 of 10 | 10 | MENANGL(Fast)05/05/2026, 1609m, NR up to 65. 1:53.8 (56.0, 27.9) Finished 2/10btn 2.1m, $9996, Michael Stanley (Fr8), $3.60 restrained after start, hung in after start, 1 out 3 back at bell, 1 out 3 back at bell, vets examination after race, condition reported, stood down 1 trial | 1stPLAYA BLANCA (Fr9) 2ndCLARA ROCKS (Fr8) 2.1m 3rdCHARLIES ACE NZ (Fr3) HD |
| 7 of 10 | 7 | MENANGL(Fast)25/04/2026, 1609m, NR up to 75. 1:52.3 (55.5, 27.6) Finished 7/10btn 14.6m, $20400, Michael Stanley (Fr3), $11.00 4 back on the pegs at bell, 4 back on the pegs at bell | 1stPEACE OUT (Fr8) 2ndMISSAUDACIOUS (Fr7) HFHD 3rdNAMAKA (Fr9) 2.4m |
| 5 of 9 | N/A | MENANGL(Fast)18/04/2026, 1609m, NR up to 75. 1:51.6 (55.4, 27.8) Finished 5/9btn 12.7m, $20400, Michael Stanley (Fr4), $7.50 hung out, raced roughly, 3 back on pegs at bell, 3 back on pegs at bell, held up late | 1stWICKED CONFESSION (Fr2) 2ndFARFALLA STRIDE (Fr8) 7.0m 3rdNAMAKA (Fr9) HD |