Ballarat (VIC)
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R4
12h38m
Interpath Global Trot
2200m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 7:02pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 49 to 53. PBD/L5$
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
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R4
8 - COLTRANE
  • 8 Coltrane (Em 1) (SR-)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: J A Tubbs
  • 5-4-3-5-0-x-1-1-0-0
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: ARTIGAS (6) is first-up since October last year where he stepped up in class in the Victoria Trotters Derby where he got it wrong. Last prep when he trotted safely, he was always a threat, winning well three back. He’s had a nice trial into this and hopefully has matured to put his best hoof forward. KAMARAN (9) has shown improved form this season, winning three from his past four runs, under both stand and mobile conditions. The draw is tricky here, but what he’s showing is positive. BAR TAB (12) was a good winner three back but has broken in running her past couple and has gone back to the trials. If she brings her manners, she’s a threat. BUSLIN BRODY (5) is a veteran who’s found some form, and despite this being slightly harder can afford to be positive and be in the mix again. BACK: ARTIGAS (6) – 2.5 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
3-1-0-0
TRACK
1-0-0-0
DISTANCE
1-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
6-0-0-1
LAST SEASON
4-2-0-0
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
15%
WIN S/RATE
23%
PLACE S/RATE
13-2-0-1
CAREER
$10,086
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
13
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 13-2-0-1 15% 23% 9
Distance 1-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 7-1-0-0 14% 14% 9
Track 3-1-0-0 33% 33% 2
Track / Dist 1-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 4-2-0-0 50% 50% 1
Last Season 6-0-0-1 0% 17% 11
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 11
Distance Best MR TR2:02.8MS 9
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: T C (Terry) Reid
Breeder(s): Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd
Colours: Dark Blue, Light Blue & Maroon Stripes & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 5 year old brown gelding
Breeding: Father Patrick (US) - Aldebaran Eve (Skyvalley NZ)
National Rating: NR51
Gear Changes
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RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
11 of 11 7
GEELONG (Good) 17/04/2026, 2100m, NR 52 to 56. 2:05.6 (57.6, 29.0)
Finished 11/11 btn 127.5m, $6000, Jason Lee (Fr1), $4.20
pre race swab, slowly out, 4 back on the pegs at bell, broke, warning issued
1st PROHIBITED GRACE (Fr4)
2nd LEANNE LEEANN (Fr2) 5.0m
3rd SHES SKY HIGH (Fr6) HD
10 of 11 14
MARYBRO (Good) 10/04/2026, 1690m, 2-3 WINs 2:00.0 (59.2, 29.9)
Finished 10/11 btn 131.0m, $6000, James Herbertson (Sr4), $3.20
1 out 3 back at bell, inconvenienced, broke
1st KARAKAJACK TOOTH (Sr1)
2nd IM EDDIE (Fr3) 4.3m
3rd PRETTYBOY HARRY (Fr7) 1.5m
1 of 8 8
TERANG (Good) 27/03/2026, 2180m, 0-1 WIN 2:02.8 (60.5, 29.7)
Finished 1/8 $6000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $2.00
1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st COLTRANE (Sr1)
2nd RIDETHELIGHTNING (Fr3) 4.9m
3rd METRO SWISH NZ (Fr5) 18.9m
1 of 11 86
BALARAT (Good) 19/03/2026, 1710m, MAIDEN 2:02.5 (60.9, 30.2)
Finished 1/11 $6000, James Herbertson (Fr6), $1.55
broke after start, out of draw mobile starts, 1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide latter, swabbed
1st COLTRANE (Fr6)
2nd MISS HOLLY RED (Fr3) 9.0m
3rd MILLY METER (Fr5) 3.2m
10 of 12 15
MARYBRO (Good) 23/12/2025, 2190m, MAIDEN 2:05.1 (61.5, 30.7)
Finished 10/12 btn 28.4m, $8000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $1.35
broke after start, no action taken, broke twice in running, last chance to race truly, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st IMABOGANBOY (Fr7)
2nd FARSTAR (Sr3) 1.9m
3rd TAKEN BY WINE (Fr3) HFHD
5 of 8 7
MENANGL (Fast) 08/12/2025, 2300m, NR up to 52. 2:00.6 (57.4, 27.9)
Finished 5/8 btn 19.0m, $9996, James Rattray (Fr1), $8.00
1st YOUR MAJESTY (Fr7)
2nd JINAN (Fr2) HFNK
3rd ONE PINEVALE HILL (Fr4) 7.3m
3 of 10 14
MENANGL (Fast) 01/12/2025, 1609m, NR up to 54. 1:56.4 (57.5, 28.8)
Finished 3/10 btn 6.4m, $9996, James Rattray (Fr1), $26.00
1st YOUR MAJESTY (Fr9)
2nd WE CAN HAVE IT ALL (Fr10) 3.8m
3rd COLTRANE (Fr1) 2.5m
4 of 9 7
MENANGL (Good) 17/11/2025, 1609m, NR up to 55. 1:58.4 (59.5, 28.7)
Finished 4/9 btn 4.9m, $9996, James Rattray (Fr1), $17.00
broke after start, last chance in draw
1st CHIEF RUNNINGCLOUD (Fr7)
2nd RIOTERRA (Fr6) 1.9m
3rd EWING (Fr4) 2.9m
5 of 9 20
MENANGL (Good) 10/11/2025, 2300m, NR up to 52. 2:00.8 (57.6, 28.9)
Finished 5/9 btn 23.4m, $9996, James Rattray (Fr2), $9.00
post race blood test, slowly out, held up early, hung in under pressure
1st ORIA (Fr5)
2nd EWING (Fr6) 15.5m
3rd RIOTERRA (Fr8) 1.8m
6 of 10 N/A
GOULBUR (Good) 21/10/2025, 1710m, NR up to 50. 1:57.9 (59.2, 30.6)
Finished 6/10 btn 64.4m, $6936, James Rattray (Fr7), $11.00
vet exam aged horse, broke after start, warning issued, 800 metres, 1 out 3 back at bell, checked, broke, last chance to race truly
1st JACKIES GIFT (Fr4)
2nd RIOTERRA (Fr1) 1.9m
3rd DOLLYS LAW (Sr2) 3.5m