Melton (VIC)
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Result
Mimosa Homes Pace
1720m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 6:34pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 105. PBD/NR/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$17,500
 
 
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R3
7 - FIGHTER COMMAND
  • 7 Fighter Command (FR7)
  • D: Glen Craven
  • T: J A Tubbs
  • 1-1-x-0-4-1-1-4-3-5
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: HES FROM HEAVEN (4) produced some amazing final sectionals to come from last in a final quarter of 27.1 seconds to finish fourth behind Yambukian last week. He is a versatile pacer and looms as one of the leading chances again. KEAYANG TOKYO (8) appeared to be a little unlucky last week when he was shuffled back on the markers, got held up for a run at a vital stage and sliced through late for second. He has the same awkward draw tonight but can win with a little more luck in running. DEE ROE (9) used inside runs but he did pick up a lot of ground when fourth at Melton two weeks ago. He is a capable 4yo pacer and is worth a ticket each way. FIGHTER COMMAND (7) is versatile and continues to improve on his consistent record. He has claims along with YOUNG BLUEY (3), which is a chance of finding the lead in the early stages. EARLY SPEED: 3 (possible leader), 2,4,7 RATINGS: 4,8/ 9/ 7/ 3/ 6
TODAY'S STATISTICS
10-6-0-2
TRACK
4-2-0-1
DISTANCE
4-2-0-1
TRK / DIST
9-7-0-1
LAST SEASON
7-2-0-1
THIS SEASON
1/9
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
58%
WIN S/RATE
68%
PLACE S/RATE
19-11-0-2
CAREER
$109,815
PRIZE MONEY
1720 - 2300
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 19-11-0-2 58% 68% 1
Distance 4-2-0-1 50% 75% 1
Dist Range 5-2-0-1 40% 60% 2
Track 10-6-0-2 60% 80% 1
Track / Dist 4-2-0-1 50% 75% 1
This Season 7-2-0-1 29% 43% 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 6
Distance Best MR 1:53.8MS 6
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Glen Craven
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: NR101
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
5 of 11 14
MELTON (Good) 05/07/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:54.4 (54.9, 27.3)
Finished 5/11 btn 13.4m, $22500, Glen Craven (Sr1), $5.00
4 back on the pegs at bell, checked, held up early
1st SAHARA BREEZE (Fr2)
1st YAMBUKIAN (Fr5)
3rd KISS NZ (Fr1) 1.8m
3 of 8 14
MELTON (Good) 21/06/2025, 1720m, NR up to 105. 1:51.6 (55.7, 27.7)
Finished 3/8 btn 5.0m, $17500, James Herbertson (Sr3), $2.00
pre race swab, 3 wide early, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st SIR JIMMY (Fr3)
2nd BETTOR ISOLATE (Sr2) 1.9m
3rd FIGHTER COMMAND (Sr3) 3.2m
4 of 10 42
MELTON (Good) 07/06/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:53.8 (56.1, 27.1)
Finished 4/10 btn 2.6m, $22500, Anthony Butt (Fr6), $9.00
out of position at start, warning issued, restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st RAKERO REBEL NZ (Fr2)
2nd SAHARA BREEZE (Fr1) 1.8m
3rd SWEET BELLA (Fr3) SHFHD
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 N/A
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