Melton (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
R8
18h46m
Hip Pocket Castlemaine Free for All
2240m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 10:15pm
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
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R8
3 - BULLETPROOF BOY
  • 3 Bulletproof Boy (FR3)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: S L Ewen
  • 1-4-1-1-5-3-8-1-7-2
2.5 2.5 2.4 2.25
$2.50 $2.50 - $2.50 $2.40 $2.25
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: Awesome race to close the card where we see three top-end free-for-allers dominate the market. After their latest clash on March 21, I’m siding with FIGHTER COMMAND (5) narrowly over the people’s champ, BULLETPROOF BOY (3). The latter cruised to an easy lead there, but was swamped by FIGHTER COMMAND (5), who was huge first-up from a break. I think the step-up from 1720m to 2240m suits FIGHTER COMMAND (5) more and I’ll just lean his way. BULLETPROOF BOY (3) should find the top again and is clearly a huge chance, while it’s great to see BAY OF BISCAY (6) back at the races. The reigning Eureka champion has had a couple of trials ahead of this assignment and comes here on the back of a fifth placing in the Group 1 Victoria Cup back in October. He’s class, but it won’t be easy from the draw against two star rivals. For all your harness form in one place go to goodform.thetrots.com.au  ** A betting unit is typically a percentage of the total bankroll or the amount of money you are willing to risk on a particular bet – for example 1 unit is 10% of your bankroll, therefore a $100 bankroll 1 unit equals $10 Chances are you’re about to lose. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit The odds quoted on the fields page are a Goodform computer generated price based on a range of key form factors and are not necessarily the odds that may be offered by a licenced bookmaker.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
114-21-17-9
TRACK
58-10-7-2
DISTANCE
58-10-7-2
TRK / DIST
20-6-4-4
LAST SEASON
7-2-1-1
THIS SEASON
4/6
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
23%
WIN S/RATE
46%
PLACE S/RATE
229-52-31-23
CAREER
$960,441
PRIZE MONEY
1200 - 2710
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 229-52-31-23 23% 46% 5
Distance 58-10-7-2 17% 33% 5
Dist Range 92-20-12-7 22% 42% 5
Track 114-21-17-9 18% 41% 4
Track / Dist 58-10-7-2 17% 33% 5
This Season 7-2-1-1 29% 57% 2
Last Season 20-6-4-4 30% 70% 2
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:50.5MS 2
Distance Best MR 1:52.3MS 1
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
James Herbertson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
S L Ewen
Trained at: Cranbourne
Owners: S L Ewen, M E Clayton, M J Duck, T Sander, M Roberts, P H Sander, M K Sander, D J Grenfell, R M Grenfell
Breeder(s): C P Okmasich, M N Smith, J Radomi
Colours: Blue, Cerise V & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 11 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Art Official CA - My Riviera Girl NZ (Red River Hanover USA)
National Rating: NR120
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 7 7
MELTON (Good) 21/03/2026, 1720m, No NR. 1:51.4 (54.6, 26.7)
Finished 2/7 btn 2.0m, $22500, James Herbertson (Fr7), $1.55
vet exam lifetime starts, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st FIGHTER COMMAND (Fr5)
2nd BULLETPROOF BOY (Fr7) 2.0m
3rd GHOST OF TIME (Fr3) HFHD
7 of 8 15
MENANGL (Fast) 14/03/2026, 1609m, No NR. 1:49.0 (54.5, 27.0)
Finished 7/8 btn 11.8m, $1000000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $26.00
vet exam aged horse, hung out after start, contacted sulky, checked and broke, tailed off at bell, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st LEAP TO FAME (Fr4)
2nd THE JANITOR NZ (Fr5) HFNK
3rd DON HUGO (Fr8) 2.7m
1 of 8 13
NEWCAST (Fast) 27/02/2026, 1609m, No NR. 1:50.5 (54.8, 27.9)
Finished 1/8 $100000, James Herbertson (Fr8), $10.00
post race blood test, vet exam aged horse, caught wide early , swabbed, 800 metres, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st BULLETPROOF BOY (Fr8)
2nd RAKERO ROCKET NZ (Fr4) 1.5m
3rd BAINBRIDGE (Fr7) 2.8m
8 of 12 14
MELTON (Good) 14/02/2026, 2760m, No NR. 1:53.3 (55.3, 28.1)
Finished 8/12 btn 13.5m, $250000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $151.00
pre race swab, vet exam lifetime starts, restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st SWAYZEE (Fr2)
2nd LEAP TO FAME (Fr6) NK
3rd REPUBLICAN PARTY NZ (Fr1) SHFHD
3 of 7 7
CRANBRN (Good) 31/01/2026, 2555m, No NR. 1:55.1 (54.5, 28.2)
Finished 3/7 btn 5.4m, $150000, James Herbertson (Fr2), $12.00
vet exam lifetime starts, behind leader at bell
1st LEAP TO FAME (Fr4)
2nd KINGMAN NZ (Fr1) NK
3rd BULLETPROOF BOY (Fr2) 4.5m
5 of 8 14
BALARAT (Good) 24/01/2026, 2710m, No NR. 1:54.4 (53.9, 27.5)
Finished 5/8 btn 13.5m, $100000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $11.00
vet exam lifetime starts, restrained early stages, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st LEAP TO FAME (Fr7)
2nd DEE ROE (Fr6) 11.4m
3rd FORTY LOVE (Fr4) 1.2m
1 of 9 21
MELTON (Good) 10/01/2026, 1720m, No NR. 1:51.2 (55.0, 28.5)
Finished 1/9 $75000, James Herbertson (Sr2), $11.00
vet exam lifetime starts, 1 out 2 back at bell, used sprint lane, swabbed
1st BULLETPROOF BOY (Sr2)
2nd PETRACCA (Fr1) 1.7m
3rd KINGMAN NZ (Sr1) 2.1m
1 of 10 7
MELTON (Good) 20/12/2025, 2240m, No NR. 1:52.8 (55.4, 27.6)
Finished 1/10 $22500, James Herbertson (Sr4), $1.55
pre race swab, vet exam lifetime starts, 1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide latter, swabbed
1st BULLETPROOF BOY (Sr4)
2nd MACH DAN (Sr3) 2.8m
3rd DEE ROE (Fr4) 10.8m
4 of 9 14
MELTON (Good) 13/12/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:50.5 (53.7, 26.2)
Finished 4/9 btn 10.0m, $22500, James Herbertson (Sr3), $2.70
vet exam lifetime starts, 3 wide early, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st PETRACCA (Fr4)
2nd SWEETNIKKILOU (Fr1) 8.1m
3rd TRIPLE EIGHT NZ (Sr1) HFHD
1 of 9 N/A
MELTON (Good) 29/11/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:51.8 (54.0, 26.9)
Finished 1/9 $22500, James Herbertson (Sr1), $1.90
vet exam lifetime starts, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st BULLETPROOF BOY (Sr1)
2nd HES FROM HEAVEN NZ (Fr5) 5.4m
3rd BETTOR ISOLATE (Fr4) 4.9m