Melton (VIC)
1 2 3
4 5 6 7
R3
13h37m
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
11 - AGAINST THE BRIDLE
  • 11 Against The Bridle (SR3)
  • D: Ross Graham
  • T: R A Graham
  • 2-2-2-1-7-5-6-5-3-6
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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
7-1-1-2
TRACK
5-1-1-2
DISTANCE
5-1-1-2
TRK / DIST
33-7-4-3
LAST SEASON
15-1-4-1
THIS SEASON
1/13
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
12%
WIN S/RATE
39%
PLACE S/RATE
94-11-15-11
CAREER
$53,400
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2190
WIN RANGE
12
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 94-11-15-11 12% 39% 1
Distance 5-1-1-2 20% 80% 2
Dist Range 41-8-9-6 20% 56% 1
Track 7-1-1-2 14% 57% 3
Track / Dist 5-1-1-2 20% 80% 2
This Season 15-1-4-1 7% 40% 7
Last Season 33-7-4-3 21% 42% 1
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR TR1:58.8MS 1
Distance Best MR TR1:58.8MS 1
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Ross Graham
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: 6 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Used to Me Fra - Sister of Sonoko (Framework USA)
National Rating: NR45
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
6 of 8 3
CRANBRN (Good) 14/06/2026, 1609m, NR up to 49. 2:00.3 (59.2, 30.0)
Finished 6/8 btn 17.8m, $4000, Ross Graham (Fr7), $16.00
restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell, checked
1st SPIRITED LASS (Sr1)
2nd MISTA WALKER (Fr5) HD
3rd SHAQ THE ANVIL (Fr3) 7.8m
3 of 8 11
BALARAT (Good) 11/06/2026, 1710m, NR 44 to 48. 2:01.2 (59.8, 29.9)
Finished 3/8 btn 1.2m, $4000, Ross Graham (Fr7), $19.00
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st AT THE DISTANCE (Fr3)
2nd WALKIN UNDERSTARZ (Fr6) NK
3rd AGAINST THE BRIDLE (Fr7) HFHD
5 of 9 14
MARYBRO (Good) 31/05/2026, 1690m, NR 46 to 51. 1:57.6 (59.5, 30.7)
Finished 5/9 btn 16.5m, $6000, Ross Graham (Sr1), $101.00
5 back on the pegs at bell
1st ARTIGAS (Sr3)
2nd POPPY POPSTAR (Fr2) 8.0m
3rd IM EDDIE (Fr4) NK
6 of 7 28
CRANBRN (Good) 17/05/2026, 1609m, NR up to 49. 1:59.8 (59.0, 29.7)
Finished 6/7 btn 14.6m, $4000, Ross Graham (Fr6), $9.00
broke after start, out of draw mobile starts, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st MISTA WALKER (Fr1)
2nd AT THE DISTANCE (Fr5) HD
3rd KYVALLEY JENNY (Fr3) 4.1m
5 of 6 10
CRANBRN (Good) 19/04/2026, 1609m, NR up to 49. 2:00.6 (59.9, 30.8)
Finished 5/6 btn 32.3m, $4000, Ross Graham (Fr3), $3.80
outside leader at bell, hung in, raced roughly, locked wheels, broke, last chance to race truly
1st GATESYS MATE (Fr4)
2nd WHATS THE TEA (Fr5) 3.7m
3rd FLING IT RAINBOW (Fr2) 10.2m
7 of 8 11
BALARAT (Good) 09/04/2026, 1710m, NR up to 49. 2:01.9 (58.2, 29.5)
Finished 7/8 btn 22.4m, $4000, Ross Graham (Sr2), $7.50
1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide latter, hung in, broke
1st TE AMO (Sr1)
2nd CHILLHUNNYBUNNY (Fr1) HFNK
3rd WHATS THE TEA (Fr5) 4.4m
1 of 6 13
CRANBRN (Good) 29/03/2026, 2080m, NR up to 50. 2:04.3 (60.1, 31.1)
Finished 1/6 $6000, Ross Graham (Fr1), $6.50
worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st AGAINST THE BRIDLE (Fr1)
2nd ESS KAY HOLLYWOOD (Fr5) NK
3rd SPIRITED LASS (Fr6) HD
2 of 8 5
MARYBRO (Good) 16/03/2026, 2190m, NR up to 44. 1:59.8 (60.7, 31.1)
Finished 2/8 btn 20.5m, $4000, Ross Graham (Fr7), $4.00
1 out 1 back at bell, hung in, contact marker pegs
1st POPPY POPSTAR (Fr2)
2nd AGAINST THE BRIDLE (Fr7) 20.5m
3rd THAT OTHER THING (Sr1) 10.1m
2 of 8 7
BENDIGO (Good) 11/03/2026, 2150m, NR 40 to 45. 2:01.8 (60.4, 30.5)
Finished 2/8 btn 2.1m, $4000, Ross Graham (Fr7), $9.50
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st POPPY POPSTAR (Fr1)
2nd AGAINST THE BRIDLE (Fr7) 2.1m
3rd I AM HARRO (Sr1) 1.4m
2 of 8 N/A
BENDIGO (Good) 04/03/2026, 1650m, NR 42 to 47. 1:59.4 (59.6, 29.9)
Finished 2/8 btn 1.9m, $4000, Ross Graham (Fr4), $6.00
broke in score up, out of position at start, out of draw mobile starts, 1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide latter
1st MIDNITE MUSCLE (Sr1)
2nd AGAINST THE BRIDLE (Fr4) 1.9m
3rd MAORI TATTOO (Fr5) 2.1m