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Forty Winks Melton Trot
2240m | Mobile Start | Trotters |
6:37pm
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: BENNIE AND THE JETS (9) led and was run down by LITTLE YANKEE (5) a fortnight ago at Bendigo, but he’s favoured in this wide-open trot where they can just about all win. Bennie has been flying for Adam Rudd this preparation with two wins and a runner-up placing, and can turn the tables on his recent conqueror given that horse might not find the fence this time around. HEZA GUN (2) led, kicked and held off all rivals to win the Greg Sugars Always In Our Hearts Trot last week and that followed some really consistent form, IRON WOMEN (1) beat the aforementioned rival when she went all the way to win at Melton on April 10, and QUIRKY CHARACTER (7) loomed in that race won by LITTLE YANKEE (5), but went rough and ultimately galloped out of contention in the home straight. While his best is good, his form has perhaps just tapered off in recent starts. Other key hopes are LITTLE YANKEE (5) and Group 1 winner HILLTOP HUGH (3).
10-5-1-1
TRACK
6-3-0-0
DISTANCE
6-3-0-0
TRK / DIST
17-3-1-3
LAST SEASON
12-5-3-1
THIS SEASON
3/9
OUR RANKING
28%
WIN
S/RATE
55%
PLACE
S/RATE
29-8-4-4
CAREER
$65,730
PRIZE MONEY
1690 - 2240
WIN RANGE
14
DAYS LAST RACE
| Career Statistics | ||||
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| Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
| Total | 29-8-4-4 | 28% | 55% | 2 |
| Distance | 6-3-0-0 | 50% | 50% | 2 |
| Dist Range | 21-5-1-3 | 24% | 43% | 4 |
| Track | 10-5-1-1 | 50% | 70% | 2 |
| Track / Dist | 6-3-0-0 | 50% | 50% | 2 |
| This Season | 12-5-3-1 | 42% | 75% | 3 |
| Last Season | 17-3-1-3 | 18% | 41% | 4 |
| 1st up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| 2nd up | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | N/A |
| Career Best MR | TR1:55.8MS | 2 | ||
| Distance Best MR | TR1:58.3MS | 2 | ||
| Stable Stats | ||||
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| 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: | L C (Leigh) Graham | |||
| Breeder(s): | L C Graham | |||
| Colours: | Green, Yellow Crossed Sashes, Yellow Striped Sleeves & Cuffs | |||
| Age/Sex: | 5 year old bay gelding | |||
| Breeding: | Great Success USA - Sonoko (Iraklis NZ) | |||
| National Rating: | NR82 | |||
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RECENT FORM
| RESULT | DAY | RACE DETAILS | RESULT |
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| 6 of 8 | 14 |
BENDIGO
(Good)
18/04/2026, 2150m, NR 70 to 85. 1:59.2 (57.4, 28.8)
Finished 6/8
btn 23.7m, $17500, James Herbertson (Fr7), $4.40
restrained after start, 1 out 1 back at bell, broke under pressure, warning issued
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1st
LITTLE YANKEE (Fr1)
2nd
BENNIE AND THE JETS NZ (Fr5) SHFHD
3rd
KEAYANG KURKI (Fr2) 1.1m
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| 7 of 9 | 7 |
MELTON
(Good)
04/04/2026, 2240m, No NR. 1:58.7 (57.4, 28.3)
Finished 7/9
btn 34.6m, $22500, James Herbertson (Fr4), $5.50
gate speed, outside leader last mile, outside leader at bell, run queried
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1st
LOVEMETO NZ (Sr2)
2nd
GOTFEELINGSYOUKNOW (Fr5) 11.6m
3rd
REMUS PHOENIX (Sr4) 1.0m
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| 3 of 8 | 7 |
MELTON
(Good)
28/03/2026, 1720m, NR 70 to 85. 1:56.8 (57.0, 28.0)
Finished 3/8
btn 7.6m, $17500, James Herbertson (Fr7), $2.40
caught wide early , pulled hard, 3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell, raced roughly under pressure
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1st
PINNIE (Fr4)
2nd
NEPHEW OF SONOKO (Fr1) 4.7m
3rd
QUIRKY CHARACTER (Fr7) 2.8m
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| 4 of 8 | 14 |
MELTON
(Good)
21/03/2026, 2240m, NR 70 to 85. 1:58.2 (58.8, 29.0)
Finished 4/8
btn 7.1m, $17500, James Herbertson (Sr2), $2.80
pre race swab, 1 out 2 back at bell, hung in under pressure, locked wheels, checked
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1st
EL RESAMO (Sr1)
2nd
KYVALLEY MAVEN (Fr5) 2.5m
3rd
HILLTOP HUGH (Fr1) 3.1m
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| 1 of 8 | 7 |
MELTON
(Good)
07/03/2026, 2240m, NR up to 90. 1:58.3 (57.6, 28.9)
Finished 1/8
$17500, James Herbertson (Sr1), $3.50
1 out 1 back at bell, swabbed
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1st
QUIRKY CHARACTER (Sr1)
2nd
KYVALLEY MAVEN (Fr6) 1.2m
3rd
EL RESAMO (Fr7) HD
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| 1 of 8 | 7 |
MELTON
(Good)
28/02/2026, 1720m, NR 70 to 85. 1:55.8 (57.2, 28.6)
Finished 1/8
$17500, Ellen Tormey (Fr3), $5.00
pre race swab, gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed
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1st
QUIRKY CHARACTER (Fr3)
2nd
KYVALLEY MAVEN (Fr4) 1.1m
3rd
CRUSHER CLYDE NZ (Sr1) 1.4m
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| 2 of 8 | 14 |
MELTON
(Good)
21/02/2026, 1720m, NR 65 to 75. 1:56.7 (58.0, 28.7)
Finished 2/8
btn 10.8m, $15000, Jack Laugher (Sr1), $6.00
pre race swab, 3 back on pegs at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
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1st
KYVALLEY MAVEN (Fr4)
2nd
QUIRKY CHARACTER (Sr1) 10.8m
3rd
MYSTERY FRED (Fr7) 2.6m
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| 1 of 11 | 8 |
KILMORE
(Good)
07/02/2026, 1690m, NR 70 to 85. 1:58.5 (57.9, 28.8)
Finished 1/11
$17500, James Herbertson (Fr1), $4.80
pre race swab, trainer cautioned gear, gate speed, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane, swabbed
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1st
QUIRKY CHARACTER (Fr1)
2nd
MISTER BLINDSIDE (Fr4) 2.4m
3rd
ALRIGHTY (Sr4) HD
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| 1 of 12 | 8 |
MELTON
(Good)
30/01/2026, 2240m, NR 56 to 64. 1:59.4 (58.3, 28.8)
Finished 1/12
$7000, James Herbertson (Sr4), $2.15
1 out 4 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
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1st
QUIRKY CHARACTER (Sr4)
2nd
SPIRITED LASS (Sr5) 4.2m
3rd
CHARLESTON AVENUE (Sr2) 1.9m
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| 1 of 9 | N/A |
KILMORE
(Good)
22/01/2026, 2180m, NR 52 to 56. 2:01.2 (59.5, 29.4)
Finished 1/9
$6000, James Herbertson (Sr2), $2.00
1 out 2 back at bell, 3 wide latter, swabbed
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1st
QUIRKY CHARACTER (Sr2)
2nd
KYVALLEY JETSTREAM NZ (Fr4) 1.2m
3rd
DELS DESTINY NZ (Fr1) 15.9m
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