Maryborough (VIC)
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
R4
9h35m
Aldebaran Park Trot
2190m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 2:28pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 47 to 51. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
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R4
4 - POPPY POPSTAR
  • 4 Poppy Popstar (FR3)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: T M McNamara
  • 7-1-1-2-2-2-3-1-1-2
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: POPPY POPSTAR (4) is racing in career best form having been placed at her past nine starts. She set up a genuine tempo in the lead and was run down at the end by Artigas (won again since) last outing and is capable of going one better now. GATESYS MATE (7) gained a nice trail and appeared to be under pressure at the 600m but rallied in the straight when third behind Te Amo on a wet track at Kilmore last outing. He won at Cranbourne prior and he should go well despite the wide draw. DEEP LOVE (5) attempted to lead early but couldn’t get across POPPY POPSTAR (4) and restrained to gain a position on the markers when a reasonable fourth last outing. He finished okay for third behind Sammy Haller (won again since) prior and is worth thought against this line up. THE CHOOK (1) is resuming since March but she is a speedy mare and is drawn to receive every chance so she cannot be left out of calculations. 
TODAY'S STATISTICS
37-5-4-4
TRACK
19-3-0-3
DISTANCE
19-3-0-3
TRK / DIST
35-4-0-3
LAST SEASON
17-4-6-1
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
11%
WIN S/RATE
36%
PLACE S/RATE
107-12-10-16
CAREER
$62,535
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
17
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 107-12-10-16 11% 36% 5
Distance 19-3-0-3 16% 32% 3
Dist Range 67-9-3-11 13% 34% 4
Track 37-5-4-4 14% 35% 3
Track / Dist 19-3-0-3 16% 32% 4
This Season 17-4-6-1 24% 65% 1
Last Season 35-4-0-3 11% 20% 3
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:58.4MS 1
Distance Best MR TR1:59.8MS 2
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
James Herbertson
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
T M McNamara
Trained at: Wedderburn
Owners: J McNamara, T M McNamara
Breeder(s): G T Hargreaves
Colours: Blue, White Lighting Bolt, Red Sleeves Collar & Waistband
Age/Sex: 7 year old bay mare
Breeding: Danny Bouchea - Windsor Block (Crazed (US))
National Rating: NR50
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 9 6
MARYBRO (Good) 31/05/2026, 1690m, NR 46 to 51. 1:57.6 (59.5, 30.7)
Finished 2/9 btn 8.0m, $6000, James Herbertson (Fr2), $6.50
gate speed, led, withstood challenge, leader at bell
1st ARTIGAS (Sr3)
2nd POPPY POPSTAR (Fr2) 8.0m
3rd IM EDDIE (Fr4) NK
1 of 7 12
HORSHAM (Good) 25/05/2026, 2200m, NR up to 45. 2:03.5 (61.5, 30.3)
Finished 1/7 $4000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $1.25
pre race swab, gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st POPPY POPSTAR (Fr5)
2nd CHAMPAGNES (Fr3) 26.5m
3rd LADY SUSPICIOUS (Fr4) 11.2m
1 of 6 7
BENDIGO (Good) 13/05/2026, 1650m, NR 43 to 47. 1:58.4 (59.7, 30.1)
Finished 1/6 $4000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $1.25
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st POPPY POPSTAR (Fr4)
2nd ALLWATFUNJINGLES (Sr1) 14.0m
3rd GIGGLE WATER (Fr1) 3.2m
3 of 12 14
BENDIGO (Good) 06/05/2026, 1650m, NR up to 45. 1:59.3 (59.7, 29.6)
Finished 3/12 btn 7.6m, $4000, James Herbertson (Sr3), $2.10
1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st MONTANA MUSCLE (Sr2)
2nd JESSICAS STORY (Fr1) 2.8m
3rd POPPY POPSTAR (Sr3) 4.7m
2 of 10 14
BENDIGO (Good) 22/04/2026, 1650m, NR up to 45. 1:59.5 (59.8, 29.9)
Finished 2/10 btn 1.6m, $4000, Jack Laugher (Sr1), $4.80
3 wide middle, worked forward, three wide without cover at bell
1st MONTANA MUSCLE (Fr5)
2nd POPPY POPSTAR (Sr1) 1.6m
3rd LOUIEVILLE LASS (Sr2) 5.6m
2 of 8 9
BENDIGO (Good) 08/04/2026, 2150m, NR 42 to 47. 2:00.0 (60.2, 30.3)
Finished 2/8 btn 4.8m, $4000, James Herbertson (Fr1), $1.50
gate speed, withstood challenge, led, surrendered lead early, behind leader at bell
1st KYVALLEY ANTHONY (Fr6)
2nd POPPY POPSTAR (Fr1) 4.8m
3rd THATS YOUR OPINION (Fr2) HD
2 of 8 14
MARYBRO (Good) 30/03/2026, 1690m, NR 42 to 47. 1:58.6 (58.9, 29.9)
Finished 2/8 btn 5.3m, $4000, James Herbertson (Fr1), $3.20
1 out 1 back at bell
1st MANDA KYVALLEY (Fr3)
2nd POPPY POPSTAR (Fr1) 5.3m
3rd STRAIGHT TO THETOP (Fr5) HFHD
1 of 8 5
MARYBRO (Good) 16/03/2026, 2190m, NR up to 44. 1:59.8 (60.7, 31.1)
Finished 1/8 $4000, James Herbertson (Fr2), $1.80
gate speed, led, leader at bell, swabbed
1st POPPY POPSTAR (Fr2)
2nd AGAINST THE BRIDLE (Fr7) 20.5m
3rd THAT OTHER THING (Sr1) 10.1m
1 of 8 7
BENDIGO (Good) 11/03/2026, 2150m, NR 40 to 45. 2:01.8 (60.4, 30.5)
Finished 1/8 $4000, James Herbertson (Fr1), $2.80
3 back on pegs at bell
1st POPPY POPSTAR (Fr1)
2nd AGAINST THE BRIDLE (Fr7) 2.1m
3rd I AM HARRO (Sr1) 1.4m
7 of 10 N/A
BENDIGO (Good) 04/03/2026, 1650m, NR 37 to 41. 2:00.5 (61.1, 30.4)
Finished 7/10 btn 14.1m, $4000, Michael Bellman (Fr6), $7.50
caught wide early , restrained early stages, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st ATEGO DAWN (Fr1)
2nd CHARLIE WALKER (Fr7) 1.6m
3rd MONEY TALKS (Sr1) 2.6m