Hobart (TAS)
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R6
The Beautide
2090m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 8:55pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. PBD/AGE/SEX
RESTRICTIONS
3&4YO
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$80,000
 
 
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R6
12 - FIGHTER COMMAND
  • 12 Fighter Command (SR5)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: J A Tubbs
  • 1-x-0-4-1-1-4-3-5-2
1.09 1.09 1.11 1.12 1.11
$1.09 $1.09 $1.09 $1.11 $1.12 $1.11
RACE COMMENT
This is the feature The Beautide with the winner gaining a run in the Eureka in a few weeks. FIGHTER COMMAND (12) has a mortgage on the race despite drawing out the back. He demolished a similar field in last year’s edition and should be doing the same as it’s not as strong. CUZZY BRO (6) was dominant winning the Raider Stakes so if can get cover into the race looks the exacta player. SWIATEK LEIS (2) has hit form at the right time and has the draw to be on pace so can place. BARBARY TALES (1) is rising in grade but if takes cover early is capable of holding on for a place. BETTABLACK TIGER (8), HAZEWILLREV (9) and VINCENZO (10) are a trio to include for the wider exotic placings.RATINGS: 12-6-2-8LIKELY LEADER: Barbary Tales can hold early but I envisage Fighter Command come early and take the lead away.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
1-1-0-0
TRACK
1-1-0-0
DISTANCE
1-1-0-0
TRK / DIST
9-7-0-1
LAST SEASON
8-2-1-1
THIS SEASON
1/12
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
55%
WIN S/RATE
70%
PLACE S/RATE
20-11-1-2
CAREER
$112,440
PRIZE MONEY
1720 - 2300
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 20-11-1-2 55% 70% 1
Distance 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 3
Dist Range 13-9-0-1 69% 77% 2
Track 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 1
Track / Dist 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 3
This Season 8-2-1-1 25% 50% 6
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 1
Distance Best MR 1:54.4MS 1
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
James Herbertson
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: NR103
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 8 14
MELTON (Good) 19/07/2025, 1720m, NR up to 105. 1:52.8 (54.2, 27.3)
Finished 2/8 btn 6.2m, $17500, Glen Craven (Fr7), $1.90
Out of position at start, Restrained at the start, Run queried
1st JILLIBY NITRO (Fr2)
2nd FIGHTER COMMAND (Fr7) 6.2m
3rd YOUNG BLUEY (Fr3) 1.4m
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
7 back inside 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
3 wide early
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 at the start, Outside leader 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 at the start, Swabbed, 8 back inside 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, Behind leader at the 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
Pre race blood sample, Restrained at the start, 3 wide middle., Worked forward, Behind leader at the bell, Behind leader at the 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 at the start, Checked and broke, 1 out 2 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, Behind leader at the bell, Swabbed
1st FIGHTER COMMAND (Fr7)
2nd SHANLOU NZ (Fr4) HD
3rd LE BELLE BIJOUX (Sr2) 7.2m
1 of 7 N/A
HOBART (Good) 03/08/2024, 2090m, No NR. 1:55.3 (56.7, 28.9)
Finished 1/7 $80000, Greg Sugars (Fr1), $1.30
Pre race blood sample, 3 wide early, Worked forward middle. , Led, Leader at the bell, Hung in, New Track Record, Swabbed
1st FIGHTER COMMAND (Fr1)
2nd NYACK (Sr1) 16.1m
3rd DE GOEY (Fr5) 5.4m