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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.
6-0-1-1
TRACK
5-0-0-1
DISTANCE
5-0-0-1
TRK / DIST
23-6-5-2
LAST SEASON
15-3-4-3
THIS SEASON
16%
WIN S/RATE
50%
PLACE S/RATE
62-10-10-11
CAREER
$57,405
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2190
WIN RANGE
9
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 62-10-10-11 | 16% | 50% | 4 |
| Distance | 5-0-0-1 | 0% | 20% | 9 |
| Dist Range | 31-7-4-5 | 23% | 52% | 3 |
| Track | 6-0-1-1 | 0% | 33% | 8 |
| Track / Dist | 5-0-0-1 | 0% | 20% | 8 |
| This Season | 15-3-4-3 | 20% | 67% | 2 |
| Last Season | 23-6-5-2 | 26% | 57% | 3 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:54.4MS | 7 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:58.3MS | 8 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Connor Clarke | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| M L Gadsden | ||||
| Trained at: | Charlton | |||
| Owners: | J L Gadsden, J S Gadsden | |||
| Breeder(s): | Lauriston Bloodstock Pty Ltd | |||
| Colours: | Red, White Band & Armbands | |||
| Age/Sex: | 4 year old bay gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Poster Boy - Dancing With Daisy (Art Major USA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR68 | |||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 5 of 8 | 6 | KILMORE(Good)10/09/2026, 2180m, No NR. 1:57.3 (56.0, 28.6) Finished 5/8btn 4.4m, $10000, Connor Clarke (Fr1), $23.00 4 back on the pegs at bell, held up early | 1stI AM THE STORM (Sr1) 2ndTHUNDERFIRE (Fr5) 1.8m 3rdSEATHESTARS (Fr2) NK |
| 2 of 8 | 81 | MILDURA(Good)04/09/2026, 2190m, NR 65 or better. 1:59.1 (58.4, 29.5) Finished 2/8btn HFHD, $8000, Connor Clarke (Fr4), $14.00 restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell, run queried | 1stDHAULAGIRI NZ (Fr2) 2ndTO THE NINES (Fr4) HFHD 3rdBIZZNESS CLASS (Fr6) 6.7m |
| 1 of 6 | 5 | CHARLTN(Good)15/06/2026, 2100m, NR 56 to 64. 1:58.3 (56.3, 27.6) Finished 1/6 $7000, Connor Clarke (Fr5), $3.10 gate speed, outside leader throughout, outside leader at bell | 1stTO THE NINES (Fr5) 2ndSTARZINHEREYES (Fr1) 2.4m 3rdYAPPER (Fr2) HD |
| 1 of 9 | 7 | BENDIGO(Good)10/06/2026, 1650m, NR up to 75. 1:54.4 (56.3, 27.5) Finished 1/9 $8000, Connor Clarke (Fr1), $8.50 behind leader at bell, used sprint lane | 1stTO THE NINES (Fr1) 2ndKING SAINT (Fr2) 3.3m 3rdIN AN IDEAL WORLD (Fr5) 1.3m |
| 4 of 9 | 11 | BENDIGO(Good)03/06/2026, 2150m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.1 (57.0, 28.6) Finished 4/9btn 10.6m, $7000, Connor Clarke (Fr4), $10.00 3 wide early, worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell, held up early, inconvenienced, used sprint lane | 1stTHE STEEL DRAGON (Sr2) 2ndSPORTSBOU (Fr3) HD 3rdGUNFORHIRE (Fr7) 4.0m |
| 5 of 10 | 8 | MELTON(Good)23/05/2026, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.1 (55.7, 27.7) Finished 5/10btn 6.8m, $10000, Connor Clarke (Fr3), $10.00 1 out 1 back at bell | 1stGUNFORHIRE (Sr4) 2ndHIGHLANDHARTBREAKA (Sr1) 2.9m 3rdKEAYANG PAYTON (Fr1) 1.6m |
| 1 of 11 | 7 | MILDURA(Good)15/05/2026, 2190m, NR 56 to 64. 1:59.8 (58.1, 29.3) Finished 1/11 $7000, Connor Clarke (Fr3), $2.10 gate speed, 3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell, swabbed | 1stTO THE NINES (Fr3) 2ndNEVS DREAM (Fr1) 3.8m 3rdNOBLE TRICK (Sr4) HD |
| 3 of 8 | 14 | CHARLTN(Good)08/05/2026, 1609m, NR 49 to 54. 1:55.0 (55.4, 27.5) Finished 3/8btn 17.8m, $6000, Connor Clarke (Fr6), $6.50 restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell | 1stSHAZZA LOVE (Fr4) 2ndSPORTING RAGE (Fr2) 15.7m 3rdONE GOLDEN DEAL (Fr5) 2.1m 3rdTO THE NINES (Fr6) 2.1m |
| 3 of 11 | 13 | MILDURA(Good)24/04/2026, 2190m, NR 51 to 55. 2:00.5 (59.4, 30.1) Finished 3/11btn 3.0m, $6000, Connor Clarke (Sr5), $3.00 3 wide middle, worked forward, three wide without cover at bell, 3 wide latter | 1stRONZEL MICKY (Fr1) 2ndWILLIAMS (Fr3) 1.2m 3rdTO THE NINES (Sr5) 1.8m |
| 2 of 9 | N/A | MILDURA(Good)11/04/2026, 1790m, NR 54 to 63. 1:56.8 (60.5, 31.6) Finished 2/9btn 1.8m, $10000, Connor Clarke (Fr2), $3.20 1 out 3 back at bell | 1stDALLAS MIKI (Sr3) 2ndTO THE NINES (Fr2) 1.8m 3rdMIDNIGHT PIRATE (Fr6) 2.7m |