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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.
35-3-4-4
TRACK
21-2-3-3
DISTANCE
21-2-3-3
TRK / DIST
19-3-2-0
LAST SEASON
15-0-2-4
THIS SEASON
13%
WIN S/RATE
42%
PLACE S/RATE
53-7-11-4
CAREER
$81,120
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 2240
WIN RANGE
11
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 53-7-11-4 | 13% | 42% | 8 |
| Distance | 21-2-3-3 | 10% | 38% | 6 |
| Dist Range | 33-5-7-3 | 15% | 45% | 7 |
| Track | 35-3-4-4 | 9% | 31% | 4 |
| Track / Dist | 21-2-3-3 | 10% | 38% | 6 |
| This Season | 15-0-2-4 | 0% | 40% | 12 |
| Last Season | 19-3-2-0 | 16% | 26% | 9 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:54.6MS | 8 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:54.9MS | 1 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Chris Alford | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| A M Alford | ||||
| Trained at: | Bolinda | |||
| Owners: | A P (Anthony) Attard | |||
| Breeder(s): | A P Attard | |||
| Colours: | White, Red Yoke, Waistband & Braces, White Diamonds, Silver Outline, White Sleeves, Red A & Cuffs | |||
| Age/Sex: | 5 year old bay gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Always B Miki USA - Classic Bliss (Blissfull Hall USA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR67 | |||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 4 of 9 | 24 | SWANHIL(Good)08/09/2026, 1750m, NR 65 or better. 1:53.8 (55.6, 27.9) Finished 4/9btn 8.3m, $8000, Chris Alford (Sr2), $10.00 1 out 2 back at bell, driver cautioned half carting | 1stDIAMOND ECLIPSE (Fr3) 2ndTELEMACHUS (Fr1) HFNK 3rdHELLOVATIME (Fr2) HFHD |
| 6 of 7 | 7 | MELTON(Good)15/08/2026, 2240m, NR 67 to 77. 1:56.1 (55.0, 26.5) Finished 6/7btn 11.9m, $11000, Chris Alford (Fr1), $12.00 inconvenienced, 3 back on pegs at bell | 1stAPOLLOSTORM (Fr7) 2ndLE CARDINAL (Fr6) HFNK 3rdPERUN NZ (Fr3) 1.6m |
| 6 of 8 | 7 | MELTON(Good)08/08/2026, 2240m, NR up to 79. 1:55.9 (56.1, 27.2) Finished 6/8btn 16.1m, $15000, Chris Alford (Fr5), $8.50 restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell | 1stALWAYS BE BLAKEY (Fr4) 2ndMOST EXCITING (Fr7) 5.5m 3rdTWISTING BY NZ (Fr2) 2.2m |
| 7 of 11 | 14 | MELTON(Good)01/08/2026, 1720m, NR up to 75. 1:52.3 (56.3, 28.1) Finished 7/11btn 8.8m, $15000, Josh Duggan (Fr4), $61.00 caught wide early , restrained middle stages, 1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail | 1stI AM THE STORM (Sr1) 2ndMY UNCLE STAN (Fr5) 2.1m 3rdDANCE AFFAIR (Fr2) HD |
| 3 of 8 | 7 | MELTON(Good)18/07/2026, 2240m, NR 67 to 77. 1:56.1 (54.7, 26.7) Finished 3/8btn 13.4m, $11000, Chris Alford (Fr5), $6.50 restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell | 1stFAIRPLAY (Sr2) 2ndHITTHEROADJACK NZ (Fr1) 9.8m 3rdTHESTATESMAN (Fr5) 3.6m |
| 8 of 9 | 14 | MELTON(Rain Affected)11/07/2026, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:56.6 (57.6, 28.9) Finished 8/9btn 33.2m, $15000, Chris Alford (Fr5), $5.00 3 wide early, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, dropped whip, Gave ground over concluding stages | 1stBIG SLEDGE HAMMER (Sr1) 2ndCLYMENUS NZ (Fr7) 1.3m 3rdSOHO DARKNSTORMY (Fr4) 6.3m |
| 3 of 9 | 7 | MELTON(Good)27/06/2026, 2240m, NR 72 to 82. 1:56.3 (57.2, 28.6) Finished 3/9btn 2.9m, $15000, Chris Alford (Fr2), $2.50 1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide latter | 1stGOOD TOBE LOCKSLEY (Sr2) 2ndSOHO DARKNSTORMY (Fr6) NK 3rdTHESTATESMAN (Fr2) 2.1m |
| 2 of 9 | 7 | MELTON(Rain Affected)20/06/2026, 2240m, NR 67 to 77. 1:57.0 (55.6, 27.8) Finished 2/9btn 6.6m, $15000, Chris Alford (Fr6), $71.00 restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell | 1stDYNAMITEDAN (Fr2) 2ndTHESTATESMAN (Fr6) 6.6m 3rdCLYMENUS NZ (Sr2) 2.6m |
| 3 of 11 | 15 | MELTON(Good)13/06/2026, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:54.3 (56.2, 28.0) Finished 3/11btn 9.3m, $10000, Chris Alford (Sr1), $4.40 behind leader at bell, used sprint lane | 1stCLYMENUS NZ (Sr2) 2ndHUGO ROCKS (Fr5) 8.5m 3rdTHESTATESMAN (Sr1) HFNK |
| 8 of 8 | N/A | MELTON(Good)29/05/2026, 2240m, NR up to 80 (NMWL6M) 1:55.2 (56.3, 28.4) Finished 8/8btn 56.0m, $10000, Chris Alford (Fr6), $3.80 restrained after start, 3 wide middle, tightened, worked forward, outside leader at bell, tired latter stages, warning issued, vets examination after race, endoscopic exam, no abnormalities rep., Follow Up Report | 1stODIN (Fr5) 2ndSEA FURY NZ (Sr1) 17.7m 3rdHITTHEROADJACK NZ (Fr2) 2.0m |
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| LAST WIN | |||
| 1 of 9 | N/A | MELTON(Good)06/09/2025, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:54.9 (56.0, 27.6) Finished 1/9 $15000, Chris Alford (Fr3), $7.50 gate speed, led, leader at bell, hung out, swabbed | 1stTHESTATESMAN (Fr3) 2ndSURFINGMAKESCENTS (Sr1) 12.2m 3rdDHAULAGIRI NZ (Fr4) NK |