Melton (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
R8
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
 
 
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R8
5 - FIGHTER COMMAND
  • 5 Fighter Command (FR5)
  • D: Jason Lee
  • T: J A Tubbs
  • 1-4-3-5-2-1-2-0-x-1
2.5 2.5 2.45
$2.50 $2.50 - - $2.50 $2.45
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
13-7-2-2
TRACK
6-4-0-1
DISTANCE
6-4-0-1
TRK / DIST
11-3-2-1
LAST SEASON
1-1-0-0
THIS SEASON
1/6
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
54%
WIN S/RATE
71%
PLACE S/RATE
24-13-2-2
CAREER
$213,640
PRIZE MONEY
1720 - 2300
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 24-13-2-2 54% 71% 1
Distance 6-4-0-1 67% 83% 1
Dist Range 15-10-0-1 67% 73% 1
Track 13-7-2-2 54% 85% 1
Track / Dist 6-4-0-1 67% 83% 1
This Season 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 1
Last Season 11-3-2-1 27% 55% 3
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:51.4MS 4
Distance Best MR 1:54.4MS 3
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Jason Lee
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: 5 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Always B Miki USA - Spitfire Rose (Jeremes Jet USA)
National Rating: NR119
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 7 196
MELTON (Good) 21/03/2026, 1720m, No NR. 1:51.4 (54.6, 26.7)
Finished 1/7 $22500, Jason Lee (Fr5), $4.20
pre race swab, restrained after start, 1 out 1 back at bell, swabbed
1st FIGHTER COMMAND (Fr5)
2nd BULLETPROOF BOY (Fr7) 2.0m
3rd GHOST OF TIME (Fr3) HFHD
10 of 10 14
MENANGL (Good) 06/09/2025, 2300m, No NR. 1:52.6 (53.5, 26.9)
Finished 10/10 btn 25.3m, $1980000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $4.20
restrained after start, broke, warning issued, vets examination after race, no abnormalities rep., last, 1 out 4 back at bell, 1 out 5 back at bell
1st BAY OF BISCAY (Fr9)
2nd FOX DAN (Fr5) 1.5m
3rd HESITATE (Fr2) 1.1m
2 of 8 21
MELTON (Good) 23/08/2025, 1720m, No NR. 1:52.0 (53.8, 26.6)
Finished 2/8 btn HD, $22500, James Herbertson (Fr5), $1.95
1 out 1 back at bell
1st CATCH A WAVE (Sr1)
2nd FIGHTER COMMAND (Fr5) HFNK
3rd KEAYANG TOKYO (Fr4) 1.1m
1 of 10 14
HOBART (Good) 02/08/2025, 2090m, No NR. 1:55.1 (56.3, 27.3)
Finished 1/10 $80000, James Herbertson (Sr5), $1.14
post race blood test, worked forward, led, hung out, leader at bell, swabbed, new track record
1st FIGHTER COMMAND (Sr5)
2nd BETTABLACK TIGER (Sr1) 25.9m
3rd BARBARY TALES (Fr1) HD
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, driver cautioned score up, restrained after 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
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 N/A
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