Bendigo (VIC)
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R2
2h49m
Worlds Best Hoof Oil Trot
2150m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 5:32pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 49. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$4,000
 
 
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R2
13 - WHATS THE TEA
  • 13 Whats The Tea (SR5)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: R A Graham
  • 1-4-3-2-5-6-7-1-2-4
9.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0
$9.00 $9.00 $9.00 $10.00 $11.00 $12.00
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: ALABAMA MAY (3) looks ready to get back into the winners’ circle after two solid second placings at her past two starts. Two runs ago at this track, she had to cover an extra 37 metres racing wide. She made a long, sustained run and was only narrowly beaten. Last start she again hit the line well at Maryborough. She should map well from this barrier. I AM HARRO (9) has ability on his day and has an ideal barrier to settle into a positive position. He is racing well. JESSICAS STORY (4) is in great form, finishing in the top four at her past seven starts, including two wins. She performs best when she finds the fence, but there is some early speed drawn inside her. NORTHERN TRUSCOTT (8) has the best sectional times in this event, but faces a sticky barrier. He will need to be on his best behaviour, as he can gallop, but a win would not surprise if he has luck on his side. Also respecting LITTLE TEDEY (1), who should map well from barrier one with his gate speed. BACK: ALABAMA MAY (3) – 2 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
42-2-5-10
TRACK
31-1-3-9
DISTANCE
31-1-3-9
TRK / DIST
38-4-6-3
LAST SEASON
21-4-3-2
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
7%
WIN S/RATE
28%
PLACE S/RATE
163-12-17-17
CAREER
$70,220
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2200
WIN RANGE
6
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 163-12-17-17 7% 28% 9
Distance 31-1-3-9 3% 42% 4
Dist Range 110-10-7-12 9% 26% 5
Track 42-2-5-10 5% 40% 4
Track / Dist 31-1-3-9 3% 42% 4
This Season 21-4-3-2 19% 43% 2
Last Season 38-4-6-3 11% 34% 3
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR2:00.3MS 3
Distance Best MR TR2:03.1MS 5
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
James Herbertson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
R A Graham
Trained at: Sutton Grange
Owners: E (Emily) Holmes
Breeder(s): M L Whelan , R A Graham
Colours: Green, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Yellow Striped Sleeves & Cuffs
Age/Sex: 8 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Tell All USA - Poets Glory (Red Coach Glory USA)
National Rating: NR46
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
4 of 12 7
KILMORE (Rain Affected) 04/06/2026, 2180m, NR 43 to 47. 2:06.5 (61.4, 31.5)
Finished 4/12 btn 6.9m, $4000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $8.50
broke after start, out of draw mobile starts, 4 back on the pegs at bell, used sprint lane
1st JESSICAS STORY (Fr1)
2nd BETTOR MAN (Fr4) 4.1m
3rd AT THE DISTANCE (Fr3) 2.1m
2 of 9 7
BALARAT (Good) 28/05/2026, 2200m, NR up to 50. 2:02.6 (60.5, 30.5)
Finished 2/9 btn 8.3m, $6000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $6.00
restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st SCAR (Fr7)
2nd WHATS THE TEA (Fr5) 8.3m
3rd LOVE WHO (Fr1) 1.2m
1 of 9 4
KILMORE (Good) 21/05/2026, 2180m, NR 42 to 46. 2:07.5 (61.7, 30.5)
Finished 1/9 $4000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $4.80
restrained after start, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, query improved performance
1st WHATS THE TEA (Fr5)
2nd BETTOR MAN (Sr2) 4.7m
3rd PRO HIBITION (Sr1) 2.8m
7 of 7 5
CRANBRN (Good) 17/05/2026, 1609m, NR up to 49. 1:59.8 (59.0, 29.7)
Finished 7/7 btn 20.1m, $4000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $4.40
1 out 1 back at bell, broke under pressure
1st MISTA WALKER (Fr1)
2nd AT THE DISTANCE (Fr5) HD
3rd KYVALLEY JENNY (Fr3) 4.1m
6 of 8 12
SHEPPTN (Good) 12/05/2026, 2190m, NR up to 49. 2:01.6 (60.1, 30.6)
Finished 6/8 btn 30.6m, $4000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $6.50
caught wide early , restrained early stages, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st WAIKARE ADRIENNA (Sr1)
2nd KALARNEY PRINCE (Fr1) HD
3rd STARLIGHT RED (Fr2) 9.4m
5 of 8 11
BALARAT (Good) 30/04/2026, 2200m, NR 43 to 48. 2:00.8 (57.9, 28.8)
Finished 5/8 btn 45.1m, $4000, Ellen Tormey (Fr7), $31.00
restrained after start, 1 out 1 back at bell, inconvenienced
1st FREMARKS PEGGY (Fr2)
2nd AI SEDHAI (Fr3) 23.8m
3rd MIDNITE MUSCLE (Fr5) SHFHD
2 of 6 10
CRANBRN (Good) 19/04/2026, 1609m, NR up to 49. 2:00.6 (59.9, 30.8)
Finished 2/6 btn 3.7m, $4000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $3.20
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell, used sprint lane
1st GATESYS MATE (Fr4)
2nd WHATS THE TEA (Fr5) 3.7m
3rd FLING IT RAINBOW (Fr2) 10.2m
3 of 8 11
BALARAT (Good) 09/04/2026, 1710m, NR up to 49. 2:01.9 (58.2, 29.5)
Finished 3/8 btn 5.1m, $4000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $6.00
began badly, out of draw mobile starts, caught wide early , restrained to rear, 4 back on the pegs at bell, held up late
1st TE AMO (Sr1)
2nd CHILLHUNNYBUNNY (Fr1) HFNK
3rd WHATS THE TEA (Fr5) 4.4m
4 of 6 9
CRANBRN (Good) 29/03/2026, 2080m, NR up to 50. 2:04.3 (60.1, 31.1)
Finished 4/6 btn 5.8m, $6000, James Herbertson (Fr2), $6.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st AGAINST THE BRIDLE (Fr1)
2nd ESS KAY HOLLYWOOD (Fr5) NK
3rd SPIRITED LASS (Fr6) HD
1 of 7 N/A
MELTON (Good) 20/03/2026, 1720m, NR up to 42. 2:00.3 (60.2, 30.6)
Finished 1/7 $4000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $3.30
out of position at start, warning issued, restrained after start, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, swabbed
1st WHATS THE TEA (Fr7)
2nd JESSICAS STORY (Fr2) 1.8m
3rd MACHO MAORI (Fr3) 3.4m