Melton (VIC)
1 2 3 4 5 6
7
R6
13h19m
Dynamic Print Group Trot
1720m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 9:06pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 42. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$4,000
 
 
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R6
7 - WHATS THE TEA
  • 7 Whats The Tea (FR7)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: R A Graham
  • 3-2-1-6-4-4-6-6-4-1
2.4 2.4
$2.40 $2.40 - - - $2.40
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: WHATS THE TEA (7) was a good winner from the chair at Maryborough on Monday and I fancy he can repeat the result here at Melton. He was held up back in the field and charged through the line impressively in his two starts before that victory, and he’s certainly going well enough to overcome the wide gate. JESSICAS STORY (2) is a consistent type who should be able to cross to the pegs and run a nice race, MACHO MAORI (3) looped the field to win at Bendigo in early March and was then caught parked before dropping out last time, while ATEGO DAWN (5) prevailed two runs back when beating home the on-top selection, but this draw is sticky. BACK: WHATS THE TEA (7) – 2 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
17-0-1-1
TRACK
6-0-1-0
DISTANCE
6-0-1-0
TRK / DIST
38-4-6-3
LAST SEASON
11-2-1-1
THIS SEASON
4/7
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
7%
WIN S/RATE
27%
PLACE S/RATE
153-10-15-16
CAREER
$63,380
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2200
WIN RANGE
4
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 153-10-15-16 7% 27% 5
Distance 6-0-1-0 0% 17% 4
Dist Range 49-1-9-4 2% 29% 6
Track 17-0-1-1 0% 12% 5
Track / Dist 6-0-1-0 0% 17% 4
This Season 11-2-1-1 18% 36% 2
Last Season 38-4-6-3 11% 34% 4
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 5
Distance Best MR TR2:02.5MS 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: NR42
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 7 5
MARYBRO (Good) 16/03/2026, 2190m, NR up to 44. 2:03.4 (59.6, 30.0)
Finished 1/7 $4000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $2.30
restrained after start, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st WHATS THE TEA (Fr5)
2nd CHARLIE WALKER (Sr1) 2.7m
3rd MASSIF CENTRAL (Fr3) 9.7m
4 of 12 7
BENDIGO (Good) 11/03/2026, 1650m, NR up to 39. 2:02.0 (60.2, 29.9)
Finished 4/12 btn 3.9m, $4000, James Herbertson (Sr5), $5.50
1 out 4 back at bell, held up late
1st CHRISTMAS BABE NZ (Fr5)
2nd NUCLEAR ATTITUDE (Sr2) 2.1m
3rd PLAYA DEL CARMEN (Fr2) HFHD
6 of 10 7
BENDIGO (Good) 04/03/2026, 1650m, NR 37 to 41. 2:00.5 (61.1, 30.4)
Finished 6/10 btn 7.3m, $4000, James Herbertson (Sr3), $6.00
4 back on the pegs at bell, held up early
1st ATEGO DAWN (Fr1)
2nd CHARLIE WALKER (Fr7) 1.6m
3rd MONEY TALKS (Sr1) 2.6m
6 of 10 6
MARYBRO (Good) 25/02/2026, 1690m, NR up to 39. 2:02.4 (60.3, 30.1)
Finished 6/10 btn 13.7m, $4000, James Herbertson (Sr3), $4.20
1 out 3 back at bell, broke under pressure
1st LOUIEVILLE LASS (Fr3)
2nd MONTANA MUSCLE (Fr1) 3.8m
3rd MADGE EGAN (Fr7) 1.1m
4 of 11 7
BALARAT (Good) 19/02/2026, 2200m, NR up to 39. 2:02.4 (59.7, 29.7)
Finished 4/11 btn 11.4m, $4000, Jack Laugher (Fr7), $14.00
hung in score up, out of position at start, out of draw mobile starts, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st CHARLIE WALKER (Fr5)
2nd MISTA WALKER (Sr1) 4.9m
3rd NUCLEAR ATTITUDE (Fr2) 3.2m
4 of 9 6
KILMORE (Good) 12/02/2026, 1690m, NR up to 39. 2:03.0 (60.6, 31.4)
Finished 4/9 btn 2.8m, $4000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $2.30
1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st PATNWILL (Fr6)
2nd GUNSEN ROSIE (Fr2) 1.5m
3rd PLAYA DEL CARMEN (Fr1) HD
6 of 8 9
BENDIGO (Good) 06/02/2026, 2150m, NR up to 42. 2:02.4 (59.0, 29.2)
Finished 6/8 btn 12.0m, $4000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $7.00
out of position at start, last chance in draw, restrained after start, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE (Fr2)
2nd MIDNITE MUSCLE (Fr6) 1.4m
3rd SUZYS DREAM (Sr1) 1.9m
1 of 10 6
MARYBRO (Good) 28/01/2026, 2190m, NR up to 39. 2:06.1 (60.6, 31.0)
Finished 1/10 $4000, James Herbertson (Fr6), $2.90
raced roughly after start, warning issued, restrained after start, 1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st WHATS THE TEA (Fr6)
2nd CHARLIE WALKER (Fr2) HFNK
3rd ALLWATFUNJINGLES (Fr3) HD
2 of 12 8
KILMORE (Good) 22/01/2026, 1690m, NR up to 39. 2:02.2 (60.1, 30.8)
Finished 2/12 btn HFNK, $4000, James Herbertson (Fr6), $4.60
out of position at start, warning issued, caught wide early , 4 wide early, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st MASSIF CENTRAL (Fr4)
2nd WHATS THE TEA (Fr6) HFNK
3rd LOUIEVILLE LASS (Fr1) HFNK
3 of 8 N/A
BENDIGO (Good) 14/01/2026, 1650m, NR up to 39. 2:00.3 (60.0, 29.1)
Finished 3/8 btn 4.7m, $4000, James Herbertson (Fr3), $4.00
3 wide early with trail, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st MIDNITE MUSCLE (Fr6)
2nd MADGE EGAN (Fr7) 2.6m
3rd WHATS THE TEA (Fr3) 2.1m