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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.
15-3-2-3
TRACK
6-2-0-2
DISTANCE
6-2-0-2
TRK / DIST
11-1-1-3
LAST SEASON
20-4-3-2
THIS SEASON
1/13
OUR RANKING
23%
WIN S/RATE
51%
PLACE S/RATE
35-8-5-5
CAREER
$62,859
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2240
WIN RANGE
9
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 35-8-5-5 | 23% | 51% | 2 |
| Distance | 6-2-0-2 | 33% | 67% | 1 |
| Dist Range | 15-3-2-2 | 20% | 47% | 4 |
| Track | 15-3-2-3 | 20% | 53% | 1 |
| Track / Dist | 6-2-0-2 | 33% | 67% | 1 |
| This Season | 20-4-3-2 | 20% | 45% | 3 |
| Last Season | 11-1-1-3 | 9% | 45% | 8 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:53.8MS | 4 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:58.3MS | 8 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Kate Gath | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| A P Gath | ||||
| Trained at: | Long Forest | |||
| Owners: | R Woods, B J Woods, D G Carroll, D Hem, P Hurley, Lambro Racing, J Molyneux, C Cameron, L M Cameron, S Gibbs, C Gibbs, The Coach Group, R G Molloy, M N Molloy, G Woods, T Batchelor, B J Miles, J Miles | |||
| Breeder(s): | B A Hills, M R Lamond, J W Lamond | |||
| Colours: | Royal Blue, White Checked Sash, White Sleeve, Red Stripes | |||
| Age/Sex: | 4 year old brown/black gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Betting Line USA - Machabella (Mach Three CA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR67 | |||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 9 of 11 | 19 | KILMORE(Good)10/09/2026, 2180m, No NR. 1:56.7 (54.6, 27.6) Finished 9/11btn 27.7m, $10000, Kate Gath (Sr4), $151.00 hung in, contact marker pegs, 6 back on the pegs at bell | 1stFAIRPLAY (Fr5) 2ndNEW SHUFFLE (Sr2) 3.9m 3rdAPOLLOSTORM (Sr3) 3.6m |
| 4 of 9 | 15 | MELTON(Good)22/08/2026, 2240m, NR up to 71. 1:55.3 (56.2, 27.9) Finished 4/9btn 6.2m, $15000, Jordan Leedham (Fr6), $12.00 3 wide early, worked forward, led, withstood challenge, leader at bell | 1stI AM THE STORM (Sr2) 2ndGUNFORHIRE (Fr2) 2.8m 3rdOLLIES THE BOSS (Fr1) 2.3m |
| 1 of 6 | 6 | MELTON(Good)07/08/2026, 2240m, NR 56 to 64. 1:58.3 (57.8, 28.0) Finished 1/6 $7000, Jordan Leedham (Fr6), $1.80 restrained after start, 3 wide middle, worked forward, hung in, led, leader at bell, driver cautioned lack of control | 1stLAMBRO MACH (Fr6) 2ndBULLETPROOF KID (Fr3) 1.6m 3rdDRESSED IN GOLD NZ (Fr5) 2.0m |
| 5 of 11 | 14 | MELTON(Good)01/08/2026, 1720m, NR up to 75. 1:52.3 (56.3, 28.1) Finished 5/11btn 7.9m, $15000, Liam Older (Fr1), $10.00 4 back on the pegs at bell, held up | 1stI AM THE STORM (Sr1) 2ndMY UNCLE STAN (Fr5) 2.1m 3rdDANCE AFFAIR (Fr2) HD |
| 4 of 10 | 13 | MELTON(Good)18/07/2026, 1720m, NR 58 to 66. 1:53.5 (55.6, 27.7) Finished 4/10btn 13.8m, $10000, Kate Gath (Sr1), $14.00 4 back on the pegs at bell, held up early | 1stMAAS BETTING AGAIN (Fr4) 2ndSEASIDE BOY (Sr4) 1.1m 3rdKATUNGA EXPRESS (Fr5) 11.5m |
| 1 of 10 | 2 | CRANBRN(Good)05/07/2026, 1609m, NR 56 to 64. 1:55.3 (56.7, 28.0) Finished 1/10 $7000, Jordan Leedham (Fr5), $3.10 gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell, swabbed, query improved performance | 1stLAMBRO MACH (Fr5) 2ndFERRIGNO (Sr1) 9.5m 3rdKATIE LORRAINE (Sr2) 3.6m |
| 5 of 8 | 14 | GEELONG(Good)03/07/2026, 2100m, NR 55 to 64. 1:55.0 (57.7, 28.9) Finished 5/8btn 36.3m, $7000, Riley Mitchell (Fr3), $26.00 5 back on the pegs at bell | 1stMIDNIGHT MOTH (Fr7) 2ndROCKNROLL WISH NZ (Sr1) 6.6m 3rdSECRET SERVICE AGENT NZ (Fr5) HFHD |
| 6 of 9 | 9 | GEELONG(Good)19/06/2026, 2100m, NR 55 to 64. 1:57.3 (57.1, 28.2) Finished 6/9btn 7.9m, $7000, Kate Gath (Fr6), $9.00 restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell, held up early | 1stSOLS ME NAME (Fr3) 2ndOLLIES THE BOSS (Fr7) 1.6m 3rdSTARZZZ DESTINY (Sr1) 3.5m |
| 6 of 9 | 18 | BENDIGO(Good)10/06/2026, 1650m, NR up to 75. 1:54.4 (56.3, 27.5) Finished 6/9btn 5.2m, $8000, Jordan Leedham (Fr3), $7.50 gate speed, 1 out 2 back at bell | 1stTO THE NINES (Fr1) 2ndKING SAINT (Fr2) 3.3m 3rdIN AN IDEAL WORLD (Fr5) 1.3m |
| 5 of 7 | N/A | MELTON(Good)23/05/2026, 2240m, NR 56 to 64. 1:56.4 (55.7, 26.8) Finished 5/7btn 17.8m, $8000, Kate Gath (Fr5), $9.00 restrained after start, 5 back on the pegs at bell | 1stMOST EXCITING (Fr2) 2ndOUR ULTIMATE GRACY NZ (Fr1) 8.9m 3rdWHERE IS WOODY (Fr3) 3.9m |