Horsham (VIC)
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R1
10h58m
Dexter Dunn Racing Pace
1700m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 12:53pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 65 or better. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$8,000
 
 
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R1
1 - AMERICAN HAMMER NZ
  • 1 American Hammer NZ (FR1)
  • D: Luke Sutherland (C)
  • T: C J Walsh
  • 1-2-9-0-8-8-7-0-7-9
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: FORTY LOVE (5) was heavily supported and ran a great race after working forward to find the lead in the early stages when a narrow second behind Fighter Command at Melton last week. He had no luck when sixth in the Super Series Final prior and he should prove very hard to beat under these conditions. OPERATIVE LINE (6) will also appreciate a drop back in class from his efforts at Metropolitan free for all level and should improve on his numerical form. He won the Stampede at Melton back in May. HOT DEAL (7) settled down last in a slowly run race and tried to sustain a long run out wide on the track when a game third behind My Ultimate Jimmy at Mildura on Wednesday. He is a versatile pacer and should run his usual honest race. RUFF NUT (2) and MADRIGAL (3) are both racing well enough to be worth thought in multiple combinations.  BACK: FORTY LOVE (5) – 3 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
0-0-0-0
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
22-2-2-2
LAST SEASON
21-2-3-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
15%
WIN S/RATE
37%
PLACE S/RATE
73-11-11-5
CAREER
$105,356
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
StatsWin %Place %Rank
Total73-11-11-515%37%7
Distance0-0-0-00%0%N/A
Dist Range62-10-9-516%39%6
Track0-0-0-00%0%N/A
Track / Dist0-0-0-00%0%N/A
This Season21-2-3-010%24%6
Last Season22-2-2-29%27%7
1st up0-0-0-00%0%N/A
2nd up0-0-0-00%0%N/A
Career Best MR1:52.0MS3
Distance Best MR1:52.0MS3
Stable Stats
StatsWin %Place %Rank
Driver 12mth---0%0%N/A
Luke Sutherland
Trainer 12mth---0%0%N/A
C J Walsh
Trained at:Hamilton
Owners:C J Walsh, S Pevitt-Holmes, D M Menzel
Breeder(s):Woodlands Stud Ltd
Colours:Dark Blue & Orange Diamonds, Orange Sleeves
Age/Sex:7 year old bay gelding
Breeding:American Ideal USA - Lancewood Lizzie (NZ) (Bettors Delight USA)
National Rating:NR64 (A65)
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULTDAYRACE DETAILSRESULT
9 of 96
TERANG(Good)28/09/2026, 1680m, NR 65 or better. 1:52.7 (57.2, 28.3)
Finished 9/9btn 72.3m, $8000, Michael Bellman (Fr1), $81.00
behind leader at bell, tired latter stages, no action taken
1stSWEET IDEAL (Sr1)
2ndROADMASTER (Fr6) 7.3m
3rdTELEMACHUS (Fr2) 2.0m
7 of 87
ECHUCA(Good)22/09/2026, 1755m, NR up to 75. 1:56.4 (58.3, 29.2)
Finished 7/8btn 10.9m, $8000, Luke Sutherland (Sr1), $151.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1stWOTDIDUSAAAY (Fr3)
2ndFERRIGNO (Fr2) HFNK
3rdTARA VICTORY NZ (Sr2) 1.4m
10 of 104
SHEPPTN(Good)15/09/2026, 2190m, NR 58 to 68. 1:56.2 (57.5, 28.7)
Finished 10/10btn 57.6m, $7000, Chris Walsh (Sr3), $151.00
4 back on the pegs at bell, tired latter stages, warning issued
1stCEE CEE LOU (Sr1)
2ndHELLOVATIME (Fr5) 4.7m
3rdARENDELLE (Fr1) HD
7 of 912
GEELONG(Good)11/09/2026, 2100m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:56.8 (56.5, 28.6)
Finished 7/9btn 8.1m, $15000, James Herbertson (Fr1), $26.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1stKEAYANG PAYTON (Fr5)
2ndRANGER RICK NZ (Fr4) HD
3rdFERRIGNO (Sr1) 2.6m
8 of 812
TERANG(Good)30/08/2026, 1680m, NR 65 or better. 1:56.6 (56.7, 27.9)
Finished 8/8btn 15.1m, $8000, Chris Walsh (Fr3), $126.00
restrained after start, 3 back on pegs at bell
1stSWEET IDEAL (Sr1)
2ndALWAYS BE BLAKEY (Fr5) 5.1m
3rdALL BLAZING GUNS (Fr1) HD
8 of 98
SHEPPTN(Good)18/08/2026, 2190m, NR 50 to 55. 1:56.2 (57.3, 28.7)
Finished 8/9btn 53.5m, $6000, Chris Walsh (Sr3), $101.00
5 back on the pegs at bell, tired latter stages, no action taken
1stSRIRACHA (Fr2)
2ndALPHA CHARLOTTE (Fr4) 8.5m
3rdGINGER ELLA (Sr2) 2.7m
10 of 1030
HAMILTN(Slow)10/08/2026, 1660m, NR 56 to 64. 1:57.5 (56.2, 27.5)
Finished 10/10btn 65.3m, $7000, Chris Walsh (Sr3), $101.00
pulled hard, 4 back on the pegs at bell, tired latter stages, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep., last chance to race competitively
1stKEAYANG VIPER (Fr2)
2ndKEAYANG SWEETHEART (Sr2) NK
3rdSAVON DE ROCHE (Sr1) HD
9 of 911
MELTON(Rain Affected)11/07/2026, 2240m, NR 70 to 79. 1:56.6 (57.6, 28.9)
Finished 9/9btn 81.9m, $15000, Chris Walsh (Fr6), $101.00
restrained early stages, 1 out 4 back at bell, tired latter stages, warning issued
1stBIG SLEDGE HAMMER (Sr1)
2ndCLYMENUS NZ (Fr7) 1.3m
3rdSOHO DARKNSTORMY (Fr4) 6.3m
2 of 811
SHEPPTN(Rain Affected)30/06/2026, 2190m, NR 48 to 53. 1:59.1 (58.2, 29.8)
Finished 2/8btn SHFHD, $6000, Tasmyn Potter (Sr1), $1.60
pre race swab, 1 out 1 back at bell
1stEAGLE MAJOR (Fr3)
2ndAMERICAN HAMMER NZ (Sr1) SHFHD
3rdMADAM REACTOR (Fr2) 2.8m
1 of 9N/A
RIVERIN(Fast)19/06/2026, 1740m, NR 56 to 63. 1:55.0 (56.3, 27.5)
Finished 1/9 $11832, Shane Hallcroft (Fr4), $17.00
gate speed, led, 800 metres, leader at bell, query improved performance, swabbed
1stAMERICAN HAMMER NZ (Fr4)
2ndSCHEMING (Fr1) 2.8m
3rdTIZZY LIZZIE (Fr5) 1.4m