Bendigo (VIC)
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R7
Nutrien Equine Classic
2150m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 9:00pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
No NR. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
2YO
Trotting Colts and Geldings
PRIZE MONEY
$10,000
 
 
  Flucs Open Today Fluc -3 Fluc -2 Fluc -1 Win
R7
7 - HOWDY MATE
  • 7 Howdy Mate (FR7)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: J A Tubbs
  • 3-6-7-1-8
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: HAMMER (5) impressive winner at his race debut and can continue to measure up. Expect a big showing again. ICONIC IMAGE (6) returns from Queensland and is showing plenty of ability. Can figure in the finish.  I CHOOSE YOU (8) driven with plenty of confidence to win last start and obviously has loads of ability. A major chance again. HOWDY MATE (7) lightly raced trotter that has mixed his manners to date. At his best he can make his presence felt. Take on trust. WAR DAN PHOENIX (2) AFRICAN GALA (3) LIFE ON THE HILL (4) and GLORIFIED (1) are place and first four hopes. EARLY SPEED: 5,6 RATINGS: 5/ 6/ 8/ 7/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 1
TODAY'S STATISTICS
1-1-0-0
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
0-0-0-0
LAST SEASON
5-1-0-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
20%
WIN S/RATE
40%
PLACE S/RATE
5-1-0-1
CAREER
$13,800
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
18
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 5-1-0-1 20% 40% 3
Distance 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 2-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track 1-1-0-0 100% 100% 1
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 5-1-0-1 20% 40% 3
Last Season 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR2:01.8MS 2
Distance Best MR N/A
Win distances:
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: B T Graham, N C Takter, M Crawford
Breeder(s): Alabar Bloodstock
Colours: Red, Navy Blue Yoke With Yellow Horseshoes, Navy Blue Braces, Red Sleeves
Age/Sex: 2 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Elite Stride - Glenferrie Dash (Kadabra (US))
National Rating: NR55
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added: Blinkers - Block, Boots - Knee, Boots - Shin/Tendon, Boots - Scalping, Crupper, Nose Band - Figure 8, Tongue Tie - Visible, Pre Race Warm Up, Hidez Hood
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
8 of 8 10
MELTON (Good) 16/08/2025, 2240m, No NR. 2:01.8 (58.6, 28.8)
Finished 8/8 btn 335.8m, $20000, James Herbertson (Fr6), $4.20
trainer fined, broke after start, out of draw mobile starts, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st AFTERNOON BREEZE (Fr4)
2nd JAYS ALL THAT (Fr5) 1.0m
3rd UNCLAD (Fr7) 3.3m
1 of 9 53
BENDIGO (Good) 06/08/2025, 1609m, No NR. 2:01.8 (59.3, 28.8)
Finished 1/9 $20000, James Herbertson (Sr2), $5.50
3 back on pegs at bell, used sprint lane, swabbed
1st HOWDY MATE (Sr2)
2nd IM HAVINTOTROT (Fr5) 2.1m
3rd BROTHER MOUNTAIN (Fr1) 1.2m
7 of 8 14
MELTON (Good) 14/06/2025, 1720m, No NR. 2:02.2 (59.9, 29.2)
Finished 7/8 btn 37.8m, $15000, Craig Demmler (Fr7), $6.00
broke in score up, out of position at start, continue ODM, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st ELLE PERFECTO (Fr3)
2nd MYSTICAL TRUSCOTT (Fr1) 3.8m
3rd VANCE LANE (Sr1) 3.0m
6 of 7 14
MELTON (Good) 31/05/2025, 2240m, No NR. 2:06.2 (59.5, 29.7)
Finished 6/7 btn 127.3m, $10000, Craig Demmler (Fr3), $4.60
broke in score up, out of position at start, began badly, out of draw mobile starts, trailed field, tailed off at bell
1st PASS THE SALT (Fr2)
2nd ELLE PERFECTO (Fr4) 3.5m
3rd TRUSCOTTS ELEGANCE (Fr5) 9.8m
3 of 9 N/A
MELTON (Good) 17/05/2025, 1720m, No NR. 2:00.4 (60.8, 30.3)
Finished 3/9 btn 4.5m, $15000, Craig Demmler (Fr4), $13.00
out of position at start, warning issued
1st VANCE LANE (Sr2)
2nd JAYS ALL THAT (Fr6) 4.1m
3rd HOWDY MATE (Fr4) HD