Hamilton (VIC)
1 2 3 4
5 6 7
R4
6h28m
Matthews Petroleum Pace
2160m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 3:53pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 56 to 64. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$7,000
 
 
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R4
6 - THE STEEL DRAGON
  • 6 The Steel Dragon (FR6)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: A A Herbertson
  • 3-8-0-4-3-2-4-5-3-2
3.75 3.75
$3.75 $3.75 - - - $3.75
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: EYENEEDTHAT (2) competed in the Breeders Crown Final won by the top pacer Loucasso then followed with a fifth in the Caduceus Classic. The performance of Mister Americano in Race 3 should be a very good reference to his chances as their form-line is very similar. THE STEEL DRAGON (6) was caught wide early, restrained to a rearward position and finished off well late when a game third behind Hittheroadjack then followed with his second placed effort at Ballarat on Thursday night. WILD BULL (7) is also backing up quickly from his brave effort at Ballarat, where third in fast time and should be very competitive again. He led throughout when a big winner in a slick mile rate of 1.55.3 at Stawell on February 09. EASTBRO KOZZY (1) and TORQUE POWER (5) are both minor place hopes in a quality field. 
TODAY'S STATISTICS
0-0-0-0
TRACK
0-0-0-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
8-2-0-2
LAST SEASON
5-0-2-1
THIS SEASON
2/8
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
24%
WIN S/RATE
59%
PLACE S/RATE
17-4-3-3
CAREER
$21,900
PRIZE MONEY
1710 - 2190
WIN RANGE
4
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 17-4-3-3 24% 59% 1
Distance 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 8-1-2-1 13% 50% 2
Track 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 5-0-2-1 0% 60% 3
Last Season 8-2-0-2 25% 50% 2
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:55.6MS 6
Distance Best MR 1:58.6MS 4
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
James Herbertson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
A A Herbertson
Trained at: Lexton
Owners: K M (Keith) Parry
Breeder(s): Yirribee Pacing Stud (Woodhouse)
Colours: Light Blue, Ballarat Pressings Logo, White Sleeves, Royal Blue Collar, Waistband & Cuffs
Age/Sex: 5 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Fear the Dragon (US) - Miss Trickin Lombo (Blissfull Hall USA)
National Rating: NR60
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 10 14
BALARAT (Good) 19/02/2026, 1710m, NR 56 to 64. 1:53.4 (57.1, 28.6)
Finished 2/10 btn NK, $7000, Jack Laugher (Sr2), $4.60
1 out 2 back at bell
1st TARA VICTORY NZ (Fr4)
2nd THE STEEL DRAGON (Sr2) NK
3rd WILD BULL NZ (Sr3) 1.0m
3 of 12 6
BALARAT (Good) 05/02/2026, 2200m, NR 56 to 64. 1:56.8 (56.7, 28.4)
Finished 3/12 btn 6.7m, $7000, James Herbertson (Fr6), $1.60
pre race swab, 3 wide early, restrained to rear, 3 wide middle with trail, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st HITTHEROADJACK NZ (Fr7)
2nd TORQUE POWER (Sr2) 3.8m
3rd THE STEEL DRAGON (Fr6) 2.9m
5 of 9 7
MELTON (Good) 30/01/2026, 1720m, NR 60 to 69. 1:56.0 (56.5, 27.8)
Finished 5/9 btn 2.6m, $10000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $1.95
restrained after start, 1 out 3 back at bell, held up early
1st CLYMENUS NZ (Sr2)
2nd HITTHEROADJACK NZ (Fr3) NK
3rd NORMS LADY (Fr1) NK
4 of 11 21
MELTON (Good) 23/01/2026, 2240m, 1W/15.0K stake 1:56.3 (55.7, 27.4)
Finished 4/11 btn 14.5m, $15000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $4.40
3 wide early, worked forward, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st BROWNIESATMIDNIGHT (Fr7)
2nd TIMBIMBOO NZ (Fr3) 3.5m
3rd LUVA SCRAP (Fr6) 9.3m
2 of 11 11
MELTON (Good) 02/01/2026, 2240m, NR 57 to 63. 1:55.7 (56.4, 27.4)
Finished 2/11 btn 11.6m, $7000, Glen Craven (Fr4), $7.00
1 out 2 back at bell
1st PLATINUM JIVE NZ (Fr3)
2nd THE STEEL DRAGON (Fr4) 11.6m
3rd CAN BE A RUEBE NZ (Sr2) HD
3 of 9 28
TERANG (Good) 22/12/2025, 1680m, NR 56 to 64. 1:55.3 (56.9, 29.0)
Finished 3/9 btn 3.3m, $7000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $3.40
restrained early stages, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st SHADOW CELT (Sr2)
2nd GUNFORHIRE (Fr6) 2.1m
3rd THE STEEL DRAGON (Fr4) 1.3m
4 of 8 16
HORSHAM (Good) 24/11/2025, 2200m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:55.8 (58.0, 28.1)
Finished 4/8 btn 10.4m, $8000, James Herbertson (Fr1), $5.00
4 back on the pegs at bell, used sprint lane
1st BIZZNESS CLASS (Fr5)
2nd HEZ ALL ROCK (Fr6) 4.9m
3rd PRIORITISE (Sr1) 4.2m
10 of 11 8
MELTON (Slow) 08/11/2025, 1720m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:55.2 (56.4, 28.1)
Finished 10/11 btn 13.0m, $15000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $7.00
restrained after start, 1 out 6 back at bell
1st HES NO ROMEO NZ (Fr3)
2nd TARA VICTORY NZ (Fr1) NK
3rd HERAKLES (Sr1) 2.2m
8 of 11 14
SWANHIL (Good) 31/10/2025, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:55.6 (54.8, 26.9)
Finished 8/11 btn 35.5m, $15000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $8.50
trainer cautioned gear, caught wide early , restrained to rear, 1 out 5 back at bell, inconvenienced, raced roughly, held up early
1st TUIVASA (Fr5)
2nd MIKI SING (Fr1) 3.4m
3rd CURYO GENTLEMAN (Sr3) 2.1m
3 of 8 15
SWANHIL (Good) 17/10/2025, 1750m, NR 56 to 64. 1:54.3 (56.5, 28.6)
Finished 3/8 btn 8.3m, $7000, Jackie Barker (Sr1), $5.00
3 back on pegs at bell
1st THOMAS HEIGHTS (Sr2)
2nd LE BETTY (Fr5) NK
3rd THE STEEL DRAGON (Sr1) 7.4m
...
LAST WIN
1 of 9 N/A
BALARAT (Good) 02/10/2025, 1710m, NR 56 to 64. 1:55.6 (56.2, 28.5)
Finished 1/9 $7000, James Herbertson (Fr2), $4.20
1 out 1 back at bell, contacted sulky
1st THE STEEL DRAGON (Fr2)
2nd SURFE LA MER (Fr7) 1.0m
3rd WILD BULL NZ (Fr5) HFHD