Bendigo (VIC)
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R5
Happy 80th Birthday Peter Svanosio Trot
2150m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 8:34pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 42. PBD/L4$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$4,000
 
 
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R5
10 - WHATS THE TEA
  • 10 Whats The Tea (SR3)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: R A Graham
  • 1-0-9-3-8-2-3-5-1-4
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: OFF YOUR FACESKI (9) broke stride in the score up, chased hard and ran a terrific race for a close second behind Fling It Rainbow at Ballarat last outing. He missed out narrowly at Maryborough prior and deserves to break through for a win. FRANKYTHEFRENCHMAN (4) settled in a rearward position and sustained a strong run when second behind Champagnes at Bendigo last outing. He is a fast beginner and is nearing a win against this class. BILLY ZIPPIN (2) progressed forward to race without cover and battled on strongly for third behind Settle The Bill at Shepparton last outing. He is racing in good form and is worth an investment. POPPY POPSTAR (6) has returned to her peak form and has claims along with WHATS THE TEA (10), which won at Ballarat two starts ago. EARLY SPEED: 4 (possible leader), 2,6 RATINGS: 9/ 2,4/ 6/ 10/ 7
TODAY'S STATISTICS
36-2-5-9
TRACK
28-1-3-9
DISTANCE
28-1-3-9
TRK / DIST
39-3-4-8
LAST SEASON
30-4-4-3
THIS SEASON
4/10
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
6%
WIN S/RATE
26%
PLACE S/RATE
134-8-12-15
CAREER
$55,065
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2200
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 134-8-12-15 6% 26% 6
Distance 28-1-3-9 4% 46% 4
Dist Range 95-7-6-12 7% 26% 5
Track 36-2-5-9 6% 44% 1
Track / Dist 28-1-3-9 4% 46% 3
This Season 30-4-4-3 13% 37% 1
Last Season 39-3-4-8 8% 38% 6
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR2:02.5MS 6
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: 7 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Tell All USA - Poets Glory (Red Coach Glory USA)
National Rating: NR41
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
4 of 9 27
BENDIGO (Good) 01/10/2025, 1650m, NR up to 42. 1:59.7 (60.3, 30.9)
Finished 4/9 btn 6.3m, $4000, Josh Duggan (Sr2), $26.00
1 out 4 back at bell
1st CHAMPAGNES (Fr6)
2nd FRANKYTHEFRENCHMAN (Sr1) 1.4m
3rd POPPY POPSTAR (Fr4) 3.6m
1 of 10 7
BALARAT (Good) 04/09/2025, 2200m, NR up to 39. 2:03.1 (60.6, 30.5)
Finished 1/10 $4000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $2.80
out of position at start, out of draw mobile starts, 4 wide early, 3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st WHATS THE TEA (Fr7)
2nd AZALEA MAE (Fr1) 3.7m
3rd THE NIGHT QUEEN (Sr2) 1.1m
5 of 12 8
KILMORE (Good) 28/08/2025, 2180m, NR up to 42. 2:04.5 (59.7, 29.7)
Finished 5/12 btn 16.1m, $6000, Chris Alford (Fr4), $23.00
3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell
1st FAITH FULL (Sr1)
2nd MACHO MAORI (Fr6) HD
3rd MILITARY MERIT (Fr3) 12.7m
3 of 8 6
BENDIGO (Good) 20/08/2025, 2150m, NR up to 42. 2:03.8 (60.2, 29.7)
Finished 3/8 btn 5.8m, $4000, James Herbertson (Fr2), $4.20
behind leader at bell, used sprint lane
1st ZESTA LA GO GO (Fr5)
2nd THE VICARS GIRL (Fr1) 1.7m
3rd WHATS THE TEA (Fr2) 4.1m
2 of 9 8
KILMORE (Good) 14/08/2025, 2180m, NR up to 39. 2:05.9 (61.6, 30.3)
Finished 2/9 btn 2.1m, $4000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $4.60
hung in score up, out of position at start, last chance in draw, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, used sprint lane, dropped foot, driver cautioned dropped foot
1st MACHO MAORI (Sr1)
2nd WHATS THE TEA (Fr7) 2.1m
3rd FLING IT RAINBOW (Fr4) 9.1m
8 of 11 7
BENDIGO (Good) 06/08/2025, 2150m, NR up to 49. 2:01.5 (58.1, 29.5)
Finished 8/11 btn 39.7m, $4000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $12.00
3 wide early with trail, restrained to rear, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st KEAYANG FRANCISCO (Fr7)
2nd KEAYANG BRANDY (Sr3) 2.4m
3rd SETTLE THE BILL (Sr1) 1.7m
3 of 8 8
BENDIGO (Good) 30/07/2025, 2150m, NR up to 42. 2:03.9 (60.8, 30.4)
Finished 3/8 btn 5.4m, $4000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $4.40
1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st ZESTA LA GO GO (Fr6)
2nd LITTLE TEDEY (Fr4) 3.2m
3rd WHATS THE TEA (Sr1) 2.2m
9 of 12 6
SHEPPTN (Rain Affected) 22/07/2025, 1690m, NR up to 47. 2:00.6 (60.1, 30.2)
Finished 9/12 btn 37.4m, $4000, James Herbertson (Sr6), $26.00
5 back on the pegs at bell
1st LIZZIES SON (Fr3)
2nd FAITH FULL (Fr4) 4.5m
3rd STARLIGHT RED (Sr1) 3.4m
10 of 11 15
BENDIGO (Good) 16/07/2025, 2150m, NR up to 49. 2:01.0 (60.7, 30.5)
Finished 10/11 btn 29.0m, $4000, Josh Duggan (Sr4), $51.00
out of position at start, continue ODM, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st RAKERO WARRIOR NZ (Sr3)
2nd MONTANA CHEVELLE (Sr2) NK
3rd ABBIE (Fr6) 8.3m
1 of 8 N/A
SHEPPTN (Good) 01/07/2025, 2190m, NR up to 45. 2:05.2 (60.5, 30.6)
Finished 1/8 $4000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $3.40
hung out score-up, continue ODM, 1 out 3 back at bell, swabbed
1st WHATS THE TEA (Sr1)
2nd AGAINST THE BRIDLE (Fr7) NK
3rd IM IN STYLE (Fr6) 2.3m