Melton (VIC)
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Prydes Easifeed Free for All
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:04pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. PBD/SEX
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$22,500
 
 
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R1
7 - FIGHTER COMMAND
  • 7 Fighter Command (FR6)
  • D: Anthony Butt
  • T: J A Tubbs
  • 1-1-1-1-1-x-0-4-1-1
7.5 7.5 7.0 7.5 7.0
$7.50 $7.50 $7.50 $7.00 $7.50 $7.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: CANTFINDABETTORMAN (5) impressively won at his first two runs back from a spell then endured a tough trip when unplaced last week. He moves back to the front line this evening and should prove hard to beat. YOUNG BLUEY (11) has been very unlucky at his past three starts and should be hitting the line strongly. He was held up for a run at a vital stage and motored to the line when second behind Yambukian last week. RAKERO REBEL (2) was shuffled back on the markers and had no clear run when an unlucky fifth last week. She was placed at Group 1 level prior so she must be respected. FIGHTER COMMAND (7) has the imposing record of eleven wins from just sixteen starts and produced a big finish when he scored impressively at Menangle last outing. He is rising up to the open class this evening but he is capable of taking the next step forward. BULLETPROOF BOY (8) worked hard to find the lead and went down fighting when third behind Yambukian at Melton last week. He continues to build on his outstanding record and is worth thought again. EARLY SPEED: 5 (likely leader), 2,3 RATINGS: 5/ 2,11/ 7,8/ 1,10,12
TODAY'S STATISTICS
7-6-0-1
TRACK
2-2-0-0
DISTANCE
2-2-0-0
TRK / DIST
9-7-0-1
LAST SEASON
4-2-0-0
THIS SEASON
1/12
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
69%
WIN S/RATE
75%
PLACE S/RATE
16-11-0-1
CAREER
$106,265
PRIZE MONEY
1720 - 2300
WIN RANGE
42
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 16-11-0-1 69% 75% 1
Distance 2-2-0-0 100% 100% 1
Dist Range 3-2-0-0 67% 67% 1
Track 7-6-0-1 86% 100% 1
Track / Dist 2-2-0-0 100% 100% 1
This Season 4-2-0-0 50% 50% 2
Last Season 9-7-0-1 78% 89% 1
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:53.8MS 10
Distance Best MR 1:53.8MS 10
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Anthony Butt
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
J A Tubbs
Trained at: Myrniong
Owners: P G Hayes, M B James, D M Maffey, K Armstrong, W B Marthins
Breeder(s): P G Hayes, M B James, D M Maffey, K Armstrong, W B Marthins
Colours: Tartan, Gold Sash
Age/Sex: 4 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Always B Miki USA - Spitfire Rose (Jeremes Jet USA)
National Rating: NR100
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 9 14
MENANGL (Fast) 26/04/2025, 2300m, NR up to 95. 1:54.5 (54.8, 27.1)
Finished 1/9 $20400, Gavin Fitzpatrick (Fr9), $1.90
restrained after start, swabbed, 1 out 3 back at bell, three wide without cover at bell
1st FIGHTER COMMAND (Fr9)
2nd CHEVRON ART NZ (Fr6) 1.1m
3rd RYANS GANGSTER (Fr8) 5.4m
1 of 11 42
MELTON (Good) 12/04/2025, 2240m, NR 80 to 89. 1:55.0 (55.3, 26.7)
Finished 1/11 $17500, Greg Sugars (Sr4), $2.50
3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st FIGHTER COMMAND (Sr4)
2nd SMOKEN ACE NZ (Fr3) 3.7m
3rd REPELLING (Fr1) 1.4m
4 of 10 7
MENANGL (Good) 01/03/2025, 2300m, NR up to 85. 1:54.8 (54.7, 27.6)
Finished 4/10 btn 2.8m, $20400, Blake Fitzpatrick (Fr7), $2.90
post race blood test, restrained after start, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, outside leader at bell
1st DEE ROE (Fr6)
2nd ROCKANDANCE (Fr4) HFHD
3rd DOUBLE FEAR (Fr2) 2.5m
10 of 10 175
MENANGL (Good) 22/02/2025, 1609m, No NR. 1:49.8 (55.4, 27.4)
Finished 10/10 btn 24.4m, $50000, Greg Sugars (Fr10), $18.00
restrained after start, checked and broke, last, 1 out 5 back at bell, 3 wide and 5 back at bell
1st OUR LUCIANO (Fr4)
2nd CHARGE AHEAD (Fr7) HD
3rd STORMRYDER (Fr5) SHFHD
1 of 10 28
MELTON (Good) 31/08/2024, 2240m, 0-2W/15.0K stake 1:54.4 (55.0, 28.0)
Finished 1/10 $15000, Greg Sugars (Fr7), $1.12
caught wide early , 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st FIGHTER COMMAND (Fr7)
2nd SHANLOU NZ (Fr4) HD
3rd LE BELLE BIJOUX (Sr2) 7.2m
1 of 7 8
HOBART (Good) 03/08/2024, 2090m, No NR. 1:55.3 (56.7, 28.9)
Finished 1/7 $80000, Greg Sugars (Fr1), $1.30
post race blood test, 3 wide early, led, leader at bell, hung in, new track record, swabbed
1st FIGHTER COMMAND (Fr1)
2nd NYACK (Sr1) 16.1m
3rd DE GOEY (Fr5) 5.4m
1 of 6 12
MELTON (Good) 26/07/2024, 1720m, NR up to 80. 1:53.8 (55.1, 27.5)
Finished 1/6 $9000, Greg Sugars (Fr2), $1.20
broke, last chance to race truly, 3 wide early, inconvenienced, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st FIGHTER COMMAND (Fr2)
2nd ROCKNROLL WALLA (Fr3) 8.3m
3rd HUGO ROCKS (Fr1) HFNK
1 of 11 17
CRANBRN (Good) 14/07/2024, 2080m, NR 60 to 70. 1:55.6 (56.7, 28.9)
Finished 1/11 $9000, Greg Sugars (Sr4), $1.20
3 wide middle with trail, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, new track record
1st FIGHTER COMMAND (Sr4)
2nd RAKAJED NZ (Fr4) 9.5m
3rd THE ONLY DECISION NZ (Fr2) 5.0m
1 of 9 117
MELTON (Good) 27/06/2024, 2240m, NR up to 75. 1:54.6 (56.3, 27.2)
Finished 1/9 $10000, Greg Sugars (Fr1), $1.20
shied, broke in score up, caused false start, out of draw mobile starts, gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st FIGHTER COMMAND (Fr1)
2nd YOUNGGIFTEDANDBLACK NZ (Fr6) 9.8m
3rd ANGUS INDIANA (Sr1) 10.4m
4 of 9 N/A
MENANGL (Good) 02/03/2024, 2400m, No NR. 1:56.4 (54.4, 26.2)
Finished 4/9 btn 14.4m, $20400, Greg Sugars (Fr9), $3.40
post race blood test, restrained after start, raced roughly under pressure, outside leader at bell, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st RAVISHING SLOY (Fr3)
2nd SOHO SPECTRE (Fr7) 1.4m
3rd AMERICAN SPIRIT (Fr1) 2.9m