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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.
11-1-2-0
TRACK
7-1-1-0
DISTANCE
7-1-1-0
TRK / DIST
13-4-2-0
LAST SEASON
13-2-0-1
THIS SEASON
21%
WIN S/RATE
36%
PLACE S/RATE
42-9-4-2
CAREER
$61,463
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2240
WIN RANGE
109
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 42-9-4-2 | 21% | 36% | 5 |
| Distance | 7-1-1-0 | 14% | 29% | 5 |
| Dist Range | 19-3-1-1 | 16% | 26% | 10 |
| Track | 11-1-2-0 | 9% | 27% | 6 |
| Track / Dist | 7-1-1-0 | 14% | 29% | 5 |
| This Season | 13-2-0-1 | 15% | 23% | 9 |
| Last Season | 13-4-2-0 | 31% | 46% | 2 |
| 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 | 1:56.3MS | 4 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Jackie Barker | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| D M Lewis | ||||
| Trained at: | Hamilton | |||
| Owners: | D M Lewis, T R Lewis | |||
| Breeder(s): | D M Lewis, T R Lewis | |||
| Colours: | Dark Blue, Orange Star, Dark Blue Sleeves, Orange Stars & Cuffs | |||
| Age/Sex: | 5 year old bay horse | |||
| Breeding: | American Ideal USA - Mistressofillusion (Jeremes Jet USA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR70 | |||
| Gear Changes | ||||
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| Removed: Bit - Straight, Hopples - Flat; Added: Shoes - Front, Shoes - Hind, Tongue Tie - Rubber, Reins - Conventional, Bit - Crescendo, Buxton | ||||
RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 of 10 | 7 | MENANGL(Fast)02/06/2026, 1609m, NR up to 75. 1:52.0 (56.5, 28.3) Finished 7/10btn 7.4m, $9996, Will Rixon (Fr1), $10.00 gate speed, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell, behind leader at bell, obtained inside run | 1stSKY BLU (Fr4) 2ndMAJOR ART NZ (Fr7) 1.1m 3rdBETTORLIGHTEM UP (Fr8) HD |
| 7 of 10 | 10 | MENANGL(Fast)26/05/2026, 1609m, NR up to 75. 1:52.6 (56.5, 28.3) Finished 7/10btn 7.3m, $9996, Brad Hewitt (Fr1), $8.00 3 back on pegs at bell, 3 back on pegs at bell, held up early | 1stDEMON BLUE NZ (Fr5) 2ndCARLO GAMBINO NZ (Fr2) 1.3m 3rdMAJOR ART NZ (Fr9) 2.4m |
| 4 of 10 | 4 | MENANGL(Fast)16/05/2026, 1609m, 4YO+ 0W/20K Stakes 1:50.2 (54.7, 27.5) Finished 4/10btn 9.7m, $20400, Luke McCarthy (Fr3), $19.00 1 out 2 back at bell, 1 out 2 back at bell | 1stSUGAR PIE HONEY (Fr9) 2ndLOUIE LOU I NZ (Fr8) HD 3rdDOUBLE IT HARRY (Fr7) 6.6m |
| 7 of 10 | 24 | MENANGL(Fast)12/05/2026, 1609m, NR up to 75. 1:52.0 (55.0, 26.7) Finished 7/10btn 7.1m, $9996, Will Rixon (Fr8), $5.50 restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell, three wide without cover at bell | 1stJALANEEL (Fr7) 2ndKAIRAKI DELIGHT NZ (Fr4) HFNK 3rdOUTSIDE FIGHTER (Fr3) 2.0m |
| 6 of 10 | 4 | MENANGL(Fast)18/04/2026, 1609m, NR up to 80. 1:51.6 (56.0, 27.7) Finished 6/10btn 8.9m, $20400, Will Rixon (Fr7), $7.50 restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide and 1 back at bell | 1stTUKAHA (Fr5) 2ndSWEET STRIKE (Fr2) 3.2m 3rdDEMON BLUE NZ (Fr9) HFHD |
| 3 of 10 | 18 | MENANGL(Fast)14/04/2026, 1609m, NR 72 to 75. 1:51.9 (55.6, 28.0) Finished 3/10btn 3.4m, $9996, Will Rixon (Fr6), $3.30 shifted in, 1 out 2 back at bell, three wide without cover at bell | 1stBALTUSROL (Fr4) 2ndULTIMATE BIRD NZ (Fr5) 2.9m 3rdBROWNIESATMIDNIGHT (Fr6) HD |
| 4 of 10 | 10 | MENANGL(Fast)27/03/2026, 2300m, NR up to 80. 1:54.0 (55.2, 27.3) Finished 4/10btn 18.3m, $20400, Will Rixon (Fr7), $6.50 restrained after start, outside leader at bell, behind leader at bell | 1stHEEZA MALTEEZA (Fr5) 2ndRAGING WHITEBAIT NZ (Fr10) 7.8m 3rdJETTER SON (Fr9) SHFHD |
| 1 of 7 | 24 | MENANGL(Fast)17/03/2026, 1609m, NR 71 to 75. 1:53.9 (54.9, 26.5) Finished 1/7 $9996, Will Rixon (Fr2), $3.80 gate speed, behind leader at bell, behind leader at bell, swabbed | 1stBROWNIESATMIDNIGHT (Fr2) 2ndDOUBLE FEAR (Fr4) HFNK 3rdJALANEEL (Fr1) 1.4m |
| 11 of 12 | 14 | MELTON(Good)21/02/2026, 2240m, NR 64 to 74. 1:56.0 (56.6, 28.8) Finished 11/12btn 27.5m, $15000, Jason Lee (Sr1), $6.00 out of position at start, driver cautioned score up, 3 wide middle with trail, inconvenienced, worked forward, outside leader at bell | 1stTRIPLE ROCK SAINT NZ (Fr3) 2ndJACCKA CONNOR NZ (Fr5) HFHD 3rdNEW YORKER (Fr7) 1.9m |
| 7 of 8 | N/A | KILMORE(Good)07/02/2026, 2180m, NR 70 to 85. 1:57.7 (56.0, 28.5) Finished 7/8btn 11.1m, $25000, Glen Craven (Fr4), $12.00 restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell | 1stATA RANGI (Fr2) 2ndMAJOR ART NZ (Fr1) HFHD 3rdGHOST OF TIME (Fr5) HFHD |