Melton (VIC)
1 2 3
4 5 6 7
R3
13h38m
Prydes Easifeed Trot
1720m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 6:32pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 45. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$4,000
 
 
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R3
10 - WHATS THE TEA
  • 10 Whats The Tea (SR2)
  • D: Josh Duggan
  • T: R A Graham
  • 3-2-5-6-7-1-2-4-6-0
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: ROBERT JOHN (8) has clicked brilliantly with driver James Herbertson, winning at his past two starts with Herbertson in the sulky. He had to do it tough and make his own luck on both occasions. Barrier eight presents a challenge, but he is full of confidence. LAVENGERS BOY (1) has gate speed and an ideal draw to map positively. He was a solid third at Kilmore two starts ago and followed that up with a sound performance at Melton. He is racing well. RASENGAN (4) has not been far behind ROBERT JOHN (8) in his recent victories. He hit the line well when second at Ballarat two starts ago and battled on strongly for fourth at Charlton last start. He could gain an advantage if he is able to settle forward in the running. FLING IT RAINBOW (2) has a suitable barrier to capitalise on here. BACK: ROBERT JOHN (8) – 2.5 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
19-1-1-1
TRACK
7-1-1-0
DISTANCE
7-1-1-0
TRK / DIST
38-4-6-3
LAST SEASON
23-4-3-2
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
7%
WIN S/RATE
28%
PLACE S/RATE
165-12-17-17
CAREER
$70,640
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2200
WIN RANGE
13
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 165-12-17-17 7% 28% 8
Distance 7-1-1-0 14% 29% 5
Dist Range 53-2-10-5 4% 32% 7
Track 19-1-1-1 5% 16% 10
Track / Dist 7-1-1-0 14% 29% 5
This Season 23-4-3-2 17% 39% 3
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 TR2:00.3MS 4
Distance Best MR TR2:00.3MS 4
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Josh Duggan
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 & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 8 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Tell All USA - Poets Glory (Red Coach Glory USA)
National Rating: NR45
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
12 of 12 3
MELTON (Good) 13/06/2026, 2240m, 0W/15.0K stake 1:59.3 (58.4, 29.2)
Finished 12/12 btn 48.5m, $15000, James Herbertson (Sr5), $101.00
5 back on the pegs at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages
1st ARTIGAS (Fr3)
2nd CARLA PIXIE NZ (Sr4) 7.0m
3rd FARROKH (Sr3) 7.7m
6 of 12 6
BENDIGO (Good) 10/06/2026, 2150m, NR up to 49. 2:01.1 (61.2, 30.5)
Finished 6/12 btn 25.1m, $4000, James Herbertson (Sr5), $13.00
5 back on the pegs at bell
1st I AM HARRO (Sr2)
2nd LITTLE TEDEY (Fr1) 7.5m
3rd JESSICAS STORY (Fr4) 4.9m
4 of 12 7
KILMORE (Rain Affected) 04/06/2026, 2180m, NR 43 to 47. 2:06.5 (61.4, 31.5)
Finished 4/12 btn 6.9m, $4000, James Herbertson (Sr1), $8.50
broke after start, out of draw mobile starts, 4 back on the pegs at bell, used sprint lane
1st JESSICAS STORY (Fr1)
2nd BETTOR MAN (Fr4) 4.1m
3rd AT THE DISTANCE (Fr3) 2.1m
2 of 9 7
BALARAT (Good) 28/05/2026, 2200m, NR up to 50. 2:02.6 (60.5, 30.5)
Finished 2/9 btn 8.3m, $6000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $6.00
restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell
1st SCAR (Fr7)
2nd WHATS THE TEA (Fr5) 8.3m
3rd LOVE WHO (Fr1) 1.2m
1 of 9 4
KILMORE (Good) 21/05/2026, 2180m, NR 42 to 46. 2:07.5 (61.7, 30.5)
Finished 1/9 $4000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $4.80
restrained after start, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, query improved performance
1st WHATS THE TEA (Fr5)
2nd BETTOR MAN (Sr2) 4.7m
3rd PRO HIBITION (Sr1) 2.8m
7 of 7 5
CRANBRN (Good) 17/05/2026, 1609m, NR up to 49. 1:59.8 (59.0, 29.7)
Finished 7/7 btn 20.1m, $4000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $4.40
1 out 1 back at bell, broke under pressure
1st MISTA WALKER (Fr1)
2nd AT THE DISTANCE (Fr5) HD
3rd KYVALLEY JENNY (Fr3) 4.1m
6 of 8 12
SHEPPTN (Good) 12/05/2026, 2190m, NR up to 49. 2:01.6 (60.1, 30.6)
Finished 6/8 btn 30.6m, $4000, James Herbertson (Fr4), $6.50
caught wide early , restrained early stages, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st WAIKARE ADRIENNA (Sr1)
2nd KALARNEY PRINCE (Fr1) HD
3rd STARLIGHT RED (Fr2) 9.4m
5 of 8 11
BALARAT (Good) 30/04/2026, 2200m, NR 43 to 48. 2:00.8 (57.9, 28.8)
Finished 5/8 btn 45.1m, $4000, Ellen Tormey (Fr7), $31.00
restrained after start, 1 out 1 back at bell, inconvenienced
1st FREMARKS PEGGY (Fr2)
2nd AI SEDHAI (Fr3) 23.8m
3rd MIDNITE MUSCLE (Fr5) SHFHD
2 of 6 10
CRANBRN (Good) 19/04/2026, 1609m, NR up to 49. 2:00.6 (59.9, 30.8)
Finished 2/6 btn 3.7m, $4000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $3.20
restrained after start, 1 out 2 back at bell, used sprint lane
1st GATESYS MATE (Fr4)
2nd WHATS THE TEA (Fr5) 3.7m
3rd FLING IT RAINBOW (Fr2) 10.2m
3 of 8 N/A
BALARAT (Good) 09/04/2026, 1710m, NR up to 49. 2:01.9 (58.2, 29.5)
Finished 3/8 btn 5.1m, $4000, James Herbertson (Fr5), $6.00
began badly, out of draw mobile starts, caught wide early , restrained to rear, 4 back on the pegs at bell, held up late
1st TE AMO (Sr1)
2nd CHILLHUNNYBUNNY (Fr1) HFNK
3rd WHATS THE TEA (Fr5) 4.4m