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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.
22-1-4-0
TRACK
18-1-4-1
DISTANCE
9-0-3-0
TRK / DIST
20-2-3-1
LAST SEASON
21-4-1-2
THIS SEASON
14%
WIN S/RATE
38%
PLACE S/RATE
104-15-15-10
CAREER
$120,430
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 2240
WIN RANGE
8
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 104-15-15-10 | 14% | 38% | 9 |
| Distance | 18-1-4-1 | 6% | 33% | 8 |
| Dist Range | 58-11-9-6 | 19% | 45% | 5 |
| Track | 22-1-4-0 | 5% | 23% | 9 |
| Track / Dist | 9-0-3-0 | 0% | 33% | 7 |
| This Season | 21-4-1-2 | 19% | 33% | 5 |
| Last Season | 20-2-3-1 | 10% | 30% | 11 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:55.2MS | 10 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:55.8MS | 2 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Luke Dunne | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| M L Gadsden | ||||
| Trained at: | Charlton | |||
| Owners: | A R MacDonald, S L Button | |||
| Breeder(s): | A R MacDonald, S L Button | |||
| Colours: | White, Red Am, Green Sleeves | |||
| Age/Sex: | 7 year old bay/brown gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Bling It on - Angel in Flight (Catch a Flight USA) | |||
| National Rating: | NR71 (A66) | |||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 1 of 8 | 7 | MILDURA(Good)11/09/2026, 2190m, NR 60 to 75. 1:58.0 (58.3, 29.9) Finished 1/8 $8000, Luke Dunne (Fr4), $2.20 restrained after start, 1 out 1 back at bell | 1stBIZZNESS CLASS (Fr4) 2ndCEMETERY BAY (Sr3) 5.6m 3rdLETSGO BIG GIRL (Fr3) HFNK |
| 3 of 8 | 55 | MILDURA(Good)04/09/2026, 2190m, NR 65 or better. 1:59.1 (58.4, 29.5) Finished 3/8btn 6.9m, $8000, Wayne Hill (Fr6), $31.00 restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell, driver fined unapproved whip use | 1stDHAULAGIRI NZ (Fr2) 2ndTO THE NINES (Fr4) HFHD 3rdBIZZNESS CLASS (Fr6) 6.7m |
| 10 of 10 | 22 | MELTON(Rain Affected)11/07/2026, 2240m, NR 60 to 69. 1:57.3 (59.3, 30.3) Finished 10/10btn 24.7m, $10000, Luke Dunne (Sr2), $10.00 1 out 4 back at bell | 1stSWEET IRISH LOCH (Fr2) 2ndOLLIES THE BOSS (Fr4) 1.0m 3rdHUGO ROCKS (Fr6) 7.6m |
| 2 of 7 | 7 | MILDURA(Good)19/06/2026, 2190m, NR 65 or better. 1:58.4 (59.0, 30.0) Finished 2/7btn 2.8m, $8000, Luke Dunne (Fr1), $3.30 3 back on pegs at bell | 1stDALLAS MIKI (Fr5) 2ndBIZZNESS CLASS (Fr1) 2.8m 3rdTOUGH AINT ENOUGH (Sr1) 1.6m |
| 8 of 9 | 9 | MILDURA(Good)12/06/2026, 1790m, NR 65 or better. 1:56.9 (59.0, 29.7) Finished 8/9btn 11.1m, $8000, Luke Dunne (Fr4), $9.00 gate speed, 1 out 1 back at bell, held up | 1stTOUGH AINT ENOUGH (Sr1) 2ndLETSGO BIG GIRL (Fr3) 4.5m 3rdNEVS DREAM (Fr1) NK |
| 7 of 8 | 11 | BENDIGO(Good)03/06/2026, 2150m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:57.1 (56.8, 28.7) Finished 7/8btn 7.2m, $7000, Luke Dunne (Fr7), $4.80 restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell, held up late | 1stMICHEN ROY (Fr2) 2ndMISTER JIMARINGLE (Fr1) 2.3m 3rdROYAL APPOINTMENT (Fr6) HFHD |
| 6 of 11 | 7 | MELTON(Good)23/05/2026, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.4 (57.0, 28.4) Finished 6/11btn 13.8m, $15000, Luke Dunne (Fr2), $5.00 inconvenienced, 3 wide early with trail, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell | 1stKARTIARE (Sr4) 2ndALL BLAZING GUNS (Fr7) HFNK 3rdHEATSEEKER (Sr1) NK |
| 10 of 12 | 7 | MELTON(Good)16/05/2026, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:54.1 (56.6, 27.9) Finished 10/12btn 14.8m, $15000, Luke Dunne (Fr6), $13.00 restrained early stages, 1 out 3 back at bell, held up | 1stGOOD TOBE LOCKSLEY (Fr1) 2ndHOORAH PHILTRA (Fr5) HFHD 3rdROYAL APPOINTMENT (Fr4) 6.0m |
| 8 of 12 | 15 | MELTON(Good)09/05/2026, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.9 (56.2, 28.0) Finished 8/12btn 13.0m, $15000, Luke Dunne (Fr7), $18.00 restrained after start, 1 out 6 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail | 1stIDEAL BANDIT (Fr1) 2ndTHE STEEL DRAGON (Fr2) 5.0m 3rdDANCE AFFAIR (Fr4) 3.3m |
| 1 of 8 | N/A | MILDURA(Good)24/04/2026, 1790m, NR 65 or better. 1:56.8 (57.6, 28.9) Finished 1/8 $8000, Luke Dunne (Sr2), $11.00 inconvenienced, 1 out 2 back at bell, swabbed | 1stBIZZNESS CLASS (Sr2) 2ndPOWERSOFPERSUASION (Fr2) 1.2m 3rdPRIORITISE (Fr3) HFHD |