Stawell (VIC)
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R7
Stawell Ag, Horse & Pet Trot
2180m | Mobile Start | Trotters | 4:15pm
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
$5,000
 
 
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R7
9 - POPPY POPSTAR
  • 9 Poppy Popstar (SR2)
  • D: James Herbertson
  • T: T M McNamara
  • 2-2-3-1-1-2-2-3-6-2
2.25 2.25 2.05 2.2 2.1 1.83
$2.25 $2.25 $2.05 $2.20 $2.10 $1.83
RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: POPPY POPSTAR (9) continues to perform consistently and is one of the leading chances again. She trailed the leader, used the sprint lane and finished a close second behind Jackies Gift in track record time at Echuca last outing. METRO SWISH (7) went quickly in the early stages to find and hold the lead before being run down late when a creditable second at Ballarat last outing. She has a tough draw to overcome but she is nearing a win against this class. BOUTIKA (8) commenced from the inside of the second line, was shuffled back on the markers and weaved a passage over the latter stages when a handy finishing second behind Champagnes last week. She has competed at Metropolitan level a few times recently so she appears to be well placed against this line up. MATTYO (3) is a tough type and is worth thought along with RASTAMON (5) and ARZALI (6), which is resuming but will be fitter after a trial fifth last week. BACK: POPPY POPSTAR (9) – 2 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
3-0-1-0
TRACK
5-0-1-1
DISTANCE
3-0-1-0
TRK / DIST
35-4-0-3
LAST SEASON
21-4-8-2
THIS SEASON
1/11
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
11%
WIN S/RATE
37%
PLACE S/RATE
111-12-12-17
CAREER
$65,075
PRIZE MONEY
1650 - 2200
WIN RANGE
13
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 111-12-12-17 11% 37% 2
Distance 5-0-1-1 0% 40% 7
Dist Range 70-9-5-11 13% 36% 1
Track 3-0-1-0 0% 33% 5
Track / Dist 3-0-1-0 0% 33% 6
This Season 21-4-8-2 19% 67% 1
Last Season 35-4-0-3 11% 20% 6
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 2
Distance Best MR TR1:59.8MS 1
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 (A45)
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 8 6
ECHUCA (Good) 07/07/2026, 2160m, NR up to 59. 2:01.6 (59.5, 29.7)
Finished 2/8 btn 1.4m, $6000, James Herbertson (Fr3), $3.80
pre race swab, gate speed, behind leader at bell, used sprint lane
1st JACKIES GIFT (Fr2)
2nd POPPY POPSTAR (Fr3) 1.4m
3rd WATCH AND ACT (Sr2) HFNK
6 of 10 6
BENDIGO (Rain Affected) 01/07/2026, 2150m, NR 50 to 55. 2:03.6 (58.7, 29.6)
Finished 6/10 btn 11.2m, $6000, James Herbertson (Fr7), $14.00
restrained after start, 4 back on the pegs at bell, inconvenienced
1st LITTLE MISS MORGAN (Sr1)
2nd THE CHOOK (Fr2) 4.2m
3rd PARIS KAY (Fr3) HFNK
3 of 10 8
BALARAT (Good) 25/06/2026, 1710m, NR up to 55. 2:00.3 (58.1, 29.2)
Finished 3/10 btn 11.3m, $6000, James Herbertson (Fr2), $1.70
1 out 1 back at bell
1st NO TELLING HEATHER (Fr1)
2nd NIGHT FLIGHT (Fr4) 1.5m
3rd POPPY POPSTAR (Fr2) 9.9m
2 of 6 17
MARYBRO (Good) 17/06/2026, 2190m, NR 47 to 51. 2:01.4 (60.0, 30.3)
Finished 2/6 btn HD, $6000, James Herbertson (Fr3), $2.40
worked forward, led, leader at bell, hung in under pressure
1st DEEP LOVE NZ (Fr4)
2nd POPPY POPSTAR (Fr3) HFNK
3rd THE CHOOK (Fr1) 5.4m
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 N/A
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