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R1 | Benstud Standardbreds Free for All 2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:02pm |
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| Flucs | Open | Today | Fluc -3 | Fluc -2 | Fluc -1 | Win | |||||||||||||
R1 
| $6.00 | $6.00 | $5.00 | $5.25 | $5.00 | $4.60 | |||||||||||||
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Fast class pace to start AFL Grand Final night at Melton where I’m tipping FIGHTER COMMAND (8) on top from inside the back row. He was huge winning two starts back in a race six of these horses clashed in and was so brave trapped parked in a sizzling free-for-all back here at Melton won by SMOKEN ACE (9) on September 12. He did a great job to only be beaten 5.1m as a $1.55 favourite and I think he draws to trail the likely leader METEOR MOTH (1). Jason Lee has options, but if he’s leader’s back, I fancy he will be too slick in the lane. METEOR MOTH (1) is a talented pacer from the Emma Stewart stable who gets the draw to be really competitive and did a great job to only be beaten 3.7m by Catch A Wave last weekend from the chair, FORTY LOVE (5) ran a cracker from the breeze when fourth to TRIPLE EIGHT (10) before competing well through the Vicbred Super Series, while SMOKEN ACE (9) must be respected after beating six of these rivals from three back the fence here on September 12 and draws for a good trip. UBETCHA TIGERPIE (11), MY ULTIMATE BARNEY (12) and SIR JIMMY (13) are the other key runners in a tricky start to the card.
24-7-4-4
TRACK
13-2-3-3
DISTANCE
13-2-3-3
TRK / DIST
16-6-1-5
LAST SEASON
5-1-2-0
THIS SEASON
4/13
OUR RANKING
35%
WIN S/RATE
65%
PLACE S/RATE
34-12-4-6
CAREER
$126,859
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2240
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 34-12-4-6 | 35% | 65% | 3 |
| Distance | 13-2-3-3 | 15% | 62% | 8 |
| Dist Range | 21-6-3-5 | 29% | 67% | 6 |
| Track | 24-7-4-4 | 29% | 63% | 5 |
| Track / Dist | 13-2-3-3 | 15% | 62% | 8 |
| This Season | 5-1-2-0 | 20% | 60% | 3 |
| Last Season | 16-6-1-5 | 38% | 75% | 1 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | 1:51.6MS | 8 | ||
| Distance Best MR | 1:54.5MS | 7 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Driver 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Jodi Quinlan | ||||
| Trainer 12mth | --- | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| E J Stewart | ||||
| Trained at: | Cardigan | |||
| Owners: | B C Edward, V A Edward | |||
| Breeder(s): | B C Edward, V A Edward | |||
| Colours: | Black, Cerise Seams, Black & Cerise Diamond Sleeves | |||
| Age/Sex: | 5 year old bay gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Art Major USA - Carolsideal USA (Western Ideal (US)) | |||
| National Rating: | NR114 | |||
| Gear Changes | ||||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 2 of 10 | 7 | MELTON(Good)19/09/2026, 1720m, No NR. 1:52.1 (54.8, 27.6) Finished 2/10btn HFNK, $22500, Jodi Quinlan (Sr3), $4.40 1 out 3 back at bell | 1stCATCH A WAVE (Sr4) 2ndSIR JIMMY (Sr3) HFNK 3rdMETEOR MOTH (Sr2) 2.9m |
| 9 of 10 | 21 | MELTON(Good)12/09/2026, 1720m, No NR. 1:50.7 (55.4, 28.0) Finished 9/10btn 11.3m, $50000, Jodi Quinlan (Sr2), $14.00 pre race swab, 1 out 2 back at bell, held up | 1stSMOKEN ACE NZ (Fr1) 2ndUBETCHA TIGERPIE (Fr4) 1.7m 3rdHOORAH PHILTRA (Fr5) 1.7m |
| 5 of 12 | 21 | MELTON(Good)22/08/2026, 1720m, No NR. 1:52.0 (54.1, 26.8) Finished 5/12btn 14.6m, $22500, Jodi Quinlan (Sr3), $4.60 3 wide latter, three wide without cover at bell | 1stFIGHTER COMMAND (Sr4) 2ndCATCH A WAVE (Fr7) 9.1m 3rdBULLETPROOF BOY (Sr5) 1.6m |
| 2 of 7 | 14 | MELTON(Good)01/08/2026, 2240m, No NR. 1:56.3 (55.1, 26.5) Finished 2/7btn 3.4m, $22500, Jodi Quinlan (Fr6), $5.00 restrained after start, 6 back on the pegs at bell | 1stTHE ART OF SUCCESS (Fr1) 2ndSIR JIMMY (Fr6) 3.4m 3rdHES FROM HEAVEN NZ (Fr7) HD |
| 1 of 7 | 231 | MELTON(Good)18/07/2026, 2240m, No NR. 1:55.8 (53.8, 26.5) Finished 1/7 $11000, Jodi Quinlan (Fr3), $3.50 gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed | 1stSIR JIMMY (Fr3) 2ndPERUN NZ (Fr1) HFHD 3rdHES FROM HEAVEN NZ (Fr6) 15.9m |
| 3 of 12 | 9 | MELTON(Good)29/11/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:53.9 (56.1, 27.7) Finished 3/12btn 4.9m, $100000, Kate Gath (Fr6), $26.00 pre race swab, 3 wide early, restrained to rear, 1 out 5 back at bell | 1stMIKI TO SUCCESS (Sr2) 2ndWAR DAN BUDDY (Fr1) 1.6m 3rdSIR JIMMY (Fr6) 3.2m |
| 3 of 11 | 8 | BALARAT(Good)20/11/2025, 2200m, No NR. 1:54.7 (56.3, 27.2) Finished 3/11btn 6.1m, $15000, Kate Gath (Sr4), $26.00 trainer cautioned late driver change, 1 out 3 back at bell | 1stMIKI TO SUCCESS (Sr1) 2ndDEE ROE (Sr2) 2.9m 3rdSIR JIMMY (Sr4) 3.2m |
| 3 of 12 | 18 | BENDIGO(Good)12/11/2025, 2150m, No NR. 1:56.8 (55.2, 26.7) Finished 3/12btn HD, $10000, Mark Pitt (Fr1), $1.30 gate speed, led, leader at bell | 1stOUR LUCIANO (Sr5) 2ndODIN (Sr1) HD 3rdSIR JIMMY (Fr1) HFHD |
| 8 of 10 | 21 | G DERBY(Good)25/10/2025, 2645m, No NR. 1:58.4 (56.6, 27.8) Finished 8/10btn 34.1m, $60000, Samantha Hill (Sr3), $8.50 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell | 1stMIKI TO SUCCESS (Sr2) 2ndDHAULAGIRI NZ (Fr4) 7.8m 3rdHEZROCKINROYALTY (Fr3) 18.2m |
| 1 of 9 | N/A | G DERBY(Good)04/10/2025, 2230m, No NR. 1:55.9 (57.6, 29.6) Finished 1/9 $9999, Wayne Hill (Fr7), $1.65 restrained after start, restrained to rear, three wide without cover at bell, 3 wide latter | 1stSIR JIMMY (Fr7) 2ndHEZROCKINROYALTY (Fr4) 4.5m 3rdBELLEZZA NERA (Fr6) SHFHD |