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News: RAT Appeal - Martin Herbert 9 November, 2004 The Racing Appeals Tribunal has handed down its decision regarding the 29 October 2004 appeal by licenced trainer Mr Martin Herbert. Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards had previously disqualified Martin Herbert for a period of 12 months and a $5,000 fine on two separate occasions, for breaching HRV Rule 190 (1) & (2), in that he presented Antigua Bay to race at Cranbourne on 7 February, 2004 and Bally Hooley to race at Maryborough on 5 May 2004 with the prohibited substance propantheline in their systems. Mr Herbert lodged an appeal against the severity of the penalty imposed by the Stewards. ' The tribunal allowed Mr Herbert's appeal and varied the penalties to a period of 3 months disqualification on each charge to be served cumulatively, totalling 6 months disqualification.
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News: HRV Inquiry - Martin Herbert ( 98 %)
News: HRV Inquiry - Martin Herbert 29 July, 2004 ' Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards last night concluded their inquiry into licensed 'A' grade trainer Mr Martin Herbert presenting the following horses to race with the prohibited substance propantheline in their system; ' Antigua Bay ' Cranbourne on 7 Steward, Dr Richard Cust Veterinary Surgeon ' Harness Racing Victoria (HRV), Dr John Vine Laboratory Director ' Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL), licensed 'A' grade trainer Mr Martin Herbert and registered owner Mr Robert Proberts. ' Mr Herbert pleaded guilty to breaching Rule 190 (1 Martin Herbert for a period of six months and fined him $2500 on each charge. Acting under the provisions of Rule 257 Stewards ordered that the penalties be served cumulatively. Thus in total, Mr Herbert must serve a 12 month disqualification period and pay a $5000 fine. Acting under the
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News: RAT Appeals - Dennis & Herbert ( 81 %)
severity of the penalty imposed by the Stewards. The tribunal allowed Ms Dennis' appeal and varied the penalties to an $8,000 fine. RAT Appeal ' Martin Herbert The Racing Appeals Tribunal (RAT) heard an objection last Friday from disqualified trainer Mr Martin Herbert News: RAT Appeals - Dennis & Herbert . The RAT reserved its decision regarding the appeal by Mr Herbert on the severity of penalty imposed by Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards on 28 July, 2004 for two breaches of Rule 190(1) & (2) in that he presented Antigua Bay at Cranbourne on 7 February and Bally Hooley at Maryborough on 5 May
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News: Positive Swab ( 78 %)
for confirmatory analysis. Trainer, Martin Herbert has been notified of the finding. JOHN F COUGHLAN CEO
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News: Craig Demmler Appeal Result ( 78 %)
(1). Mr Demmler's appeal was dismissed, and his six week penalty was ordered to commence midnight 30 September 2004. Upcoming Appeals Mr Robert McCartney - 22 October 2004 Mr Andrew Vozlic - 27 October 2004 Mr Martin Herbert - 29 October 2004
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News: Doug Bromac ( 73 %)
positive swab from “ Doug Bromac ” which competed at Harold Park on 1 September 2006. Trainer Martin Herbert and Ashley Green , the person in charge of the horse that afternoon and evening, were both found guilty of a charge under Rule 190 (1) in that excess of the allowable threshold. After taking submissions on penalty, in the special circumstances of this case Trainer Martin Herbert was fined $8,000 . Ashley Green was disqualified for eight (8) months . “ Doug Bromac
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News: Racing Wrap ( 69 %)
The last 9 months have been a nightmare for the talented Franco Nester and his Bankstown trainer Martin Herbert. After breaking the Wagga Wagga track record in November last year, Herbert discovered the son of Bettors Delight had fractured his pastern and was forced off the track for five months to recuperate. On returning to the stable, Franco Nester suffered an entrapment of the epiglottis which Herbert believes led to a massive haemorrhage. “It hasn’t been a great time for Franco Nester” Herbert said. “During some trackwork his epiglottis became stuck and cut races but Herbert is desperately looking for an event to suit him. “He is classed M8 now and in that company you never get an easy race so I am looking to try and find a nice race for him away from the city. I really just want to ease him into it.” “The long term plan with Franco
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News: Another 100 for Blake ( 66 %)
GROUP One winning reinsman Blake Fitzpatrick notched up 100 winners for the season at Tabcorp Park Menangle on Tuesday. The century of wins came about on Dieu De Lamour, which ironically pushed his earnings past $100,000 with the win too. Trained by Martin Herbert, it was Fitzpatrick ’s second win with the trotter. “Blake drove him extremely well,” Herbert said. “The horse wore them down on the line and has been racing extremely well with not a lot of luck so it was nice to see him win. “I know Blake was excited . . . he has driven a lot of winners for me over the years.” Unlike Fitzpatrick, Herbert has only trained one other trotter previously and that was 2011 NSW Oaks winner Our Dolly Would. Fitzpatrick, however, has been involved with many trotters and has experienced a lot of success with them particularly in recent years. He
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News: Propantheline Investigation ( 66 %)
. ' Testing of reserve samples has detected six positive swabs to the prohibited substance propantheline, four in horses trained by Mr Clayton Tonkin and two in horses trained by Mr Martin Herbert. ' Mr Tonkin's positives were detected in the following post-race urine swab samples taken after the Rd, Moonee Ponds at 10.30am on Wednesday, 28 July. ' Mr Herbert's positives were detected in the following post-race urine swab samples taken after the win of each respective runner; ' Antigua Bay ' Cranbourne, 7 February 2004 Bally Hooley ' Maryborough, 5 May 2004 ' Mr Herbert has been asked to attend an inquiry at HRV at 2.30pm on 28 July. ' Stewards have also asked Mr Greg Cramp and Mr Shayne Cramp to attend an inquiry at HRV at 1pm on Friday, 30 July, concerning evidence tendered by the two parties during HRV's propantheline investigation.
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News: Double going for Double ( 65 %)
Just An Excuse NZ NZ Robert Mitchell Todd Mitchell 9 Franco Heir NZ (Emergency) VIC Martin Herbert John Caldow The field, arguably the best assembled in the history of the race, will be represented by talent from right across Harry Martin Harry Martin 5 Sokyola NZ VIC Lance Justice Lance Justice 6 Baltic Eagle NZ WA Kim Prentice Kim Prentice 7 Smooth Satin NSW Steve Turnbull Steve Turnbull 8
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News: This week on Trots TV ( 65 %)
New Zealand born Martin Herbert travelled across the ditch at the tender age of 17 and he speaks to Trots TV in relation to his education under such greats as Kevin Newman and TJ Smith. NSWHRC CEO John Dumesny is delighted in securing the rights for the Inter Dominion and provides an insight as
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News: Moonee Valley - Friday Night ( 64 %)
9 October, 2003 Franco Heir ( pictured ) will continue his Mallia Builders Kilmore Cup preparation tomorrow night at Moonee Valley, but it's his next start that has officials already salivating. Trainer Martin Herbert has earmarked a clash with Victorian Horse of the Year Mont Denver Gold at the Valley on Friday week. "Win, lose or draw tomorrow night he'll clash with Mont Denver Gold in the M2-M3 next week," Herbert declared. "That'll be his last hitout before Kilmore and I hold no fears about clashing with September. Victory tomorrow night would take the lightly raced six-year-old's earnings past the $300,000 mark and ensure his prominence in early Cup discussions. Herbert has long earmarked Kilmore's $100,000 feature on 26 October as Franco Heir's return to Group 1 action . From there, Victoria's two marquee events, the $250,000 SEW-Eurodrive Victoria Cup and $400,000 A.G.Hunter Cup, are firmly on the drawing board. "I've never made any secret that I think he can win a big race again", Herbert added. "His performances
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News: Junior Johnson Speeds Into Sapling Stakes ( 58 %)
Robert Johnson Junior better know as Junior Johnson was one of the early superstars in the sport of NASCAR racing and Condell Park trainer Martin Herbert is hoping his two year old gelding named after Johnson can show as much as speed in this Saturday night’s Sapling Stakes at Tabcorp Park Menangle. Junior Johnson was named by his breeder Wayne Ross and Herbert is excited by the talented youngster. “Wayne loves his NASCAR racing and apparently Johnson is credited with discovering drafting or slipstreaming so hopefully his namesake shows as much speed,” Herbert said. &ldquo Seymour series in Queensland and the Breeders Crown.” Herbert acknowledges that Junior Johnson will have to be driven differently this week in comparison with his debut effort when he led and won in 1:58.5 at Menangle on January 24. “I actually took him to the trials at Menangle on Monday three year olds so I think he will be a lot better in twelve months time but he is a very impressive type that will just need a bit of luck from back in the field on Saturday night.” Junior Johnson has never tasted defeat in a race or a trial and Herbert believes he is the best two year old he
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News: Herbert Shooting for Big Three ( 58 %)
As a trainer Martin Herbert has won two of Bankstown’s three biggest races. He’s won the Schweppes Cup and the time honoured Carousel and would love to add the Treuer Memorial to that list on Saturday night with Franco Nester but after drawing barrier seven is realistic about the his News: Herbert Shooting for Big Three chances. “He’s drawn the inside of the second row and isn’t drawn behind a fast beginner so not everything has gone to plan” Herbert said. “However he has got Josh Willick as his driver and he is very good at getting off the inside especially at Bankstown and you don ’t see Josh getting dragged back to last on the fence very often.” Herbert could not be happier with Franco Nester currently and not only has be been pleased by his recent efforts on the track but his track work around Bankstown this week has been as good as ever. “I have been very happy
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News: Caldows Get Heir Apparent ( 57 %)
Stakes Final and NSW Derby at three, Franco Heir has suffered a series of setbacks throughout his career and has never reached his full potential. Under the guidance of Martin Herbert he re-emerged as a serious force 15 months ago winning five of six starts before finishing second to Persistency in the Group 1 Kilmore Cup. The training duties were handed to Purcell earlier this year when Herbert was disqualified following positive swabs returned by two of his stable runners.
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News: Franco Nester out of series ( 57 %)
Bankstown trainer Martin Herbert has told the owners of Franco Nester to withdraw the horse from the upcoming Inter Dominion series in Christchurch in New Zealand. The Inter Dominion second round rankings were released earlier this week and Franco Nester had dropped one spot to 26 but would have almost been guaranteed a start in the 36 horse series should the connections have wanted one. “It’s a $20,000 gamble to fly the horse across to New Zealand for two runs and if you draw poorly in the first round of heats the trip is all but over.” Herbert said. “He’s not up there with the very best but he is a nice horse and I sold the idea of an Inter Dominion trip to the owners on the back of the series being a once in a lifetime experience but in his current form it is probably best that we stay at home and look at something a bit easier.” Herbert was
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News: Cranbourne Cup - Saturday ( 57 %)
2 December, 2003 Brian Gath ( pictured ) is the new reinsman for super-stayer Franco Heir. Trainer Martin Herbert today confirmed that the Bendigo legend will replace John Caldow in Saturday night's $50,000 Graham Quarries Cranbourne Pacing Cup . "If he wins the Cranbourne Cup on him, then he'll probably retain the drive for the Victoria Cup." Gath will chase a record third consecutive Cranbourne Cup after wins on All For One (2002) and Seelster Sam (2003). A confident Herbert was talking tough after today's barrier draw about his prospects in the Group 2 feature. "There's no better stayer in Australia than Franco Heir," Herbert declared. "Sokyola's a great horse, but I'm pretty confident this will be our Cup. "We had his
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News: Paceway premierships heat up the track this autumn ( 56 %)
‘WHILE Condell Park’s Martin Herbert looks to have a seemingly unbeatable lead to be this year’s premier trainer at Sydney’s Bankstown Paceway, the race for just who will claim the title of harness racing reinsman of the year is still very wide open,’ Bankstown ;Trainer of the Year” and “Driver of the Year”,’ Mr Ho said. ‘In the challenge to determine who will be Bankstown’s premier standardbred trainer, former Bankstown Paceway president Martin Herbert leads the field with a seemingly unassailable 50 premiership points from 2NDS 3RDS TOTAL POINTS HERBERT, MARTIN 10 8
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News: Oaks win Would justify Dolly decision ( 53 %)
Martin Herbert passed up a start at last Saturday’s Harness Jewels program with classy trotting filly Our Dolly Would, but the trainer hopes he only has to wait six days until Friday night’s $50,000 Group 1 Glenferrie Farms Victoria Trotters Oaks (2240m) to see his decision justified on the leaderboard for a start in the Jewels and she did run second in the New Zealand Sires over there against the colts, but then she raced in the Derby the following week and the colts just proved a bit hot for her,” Herbert said. “At her best, she’s probably not good enough ,200 for those two outings and this Friday night’s first prize of $33,750 would make her past three starts more profitable than the AU$38,000 she would have got had she upstaged the boys in the 3YO Ruby. From a nice trailing draw of nine – one off the pegs on the second line – Herbert Girl (5) present the best of the new blood. “Providing nothing goes wrong in front of us, we expect her to trot her all the way and if she gets the right run I’m hoping she’s going to be too good,” Herbert said of the filly, who will be driven by Josh Willick. &ldquo
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News: Hopkins Saddlery Trainer Award ( 52 %)
12 Martin Herbert 10 David Hodgson 10 Lance Holberton 10 Ryan Mcmillan 10 Jill Neilson 9 Wayne Jacques 8
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News: Bankstown Track Renovations ( 52 %)
on the peak of 250 in training last decade, over 120 Standardbreds now call Condell Park home. Club President Les Bentley along with his Board of Directors and Track Sub- Committee members Martin Herbert, Gary Leonard and John Palmer remain committed to further improvements to the
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News: Moonee Valley - Friday Night ( 49 %)
Franco Harbourmaster (gate two). A member of the in-form Martin Herbert stable, the nimble pacer created a big impression comfortably winning his Aussie debut at Cranbourne last Saturday week. Interestingly, Franco Harbourmaster is out of a half-sister to Herbert
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News: Bankstown Cup ( 45 %)
13m victory at his first Australian start. Purchased through the Herbert Bloodstock Australia agency by local identity Ron Lloyd, the 5yo Badlands Hanover gelding rated a healthy 2:00.8 mile rate in downing Bluey Mahoney and Balmory. Another local to salute on the night was Mick Watkins when the beaten brigade when quality mare Vixen Hanover proved far too good when winning the Allied Express Mares Championship Final. Veteran trainer/driver Harry Martin was seen at his best when Rogers Reign led throughout later in the evening when well supported while leading driver Greg
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News: Sizzling Time on the Cards ( 45 %)
2 Franco Heir NZ Martin Herbert John Caldow 3 Royal Batchelor NZ Peter Morris Peter Morris 4 Mont Denver Gold Barry Alford Chris Alford 5 Smooth Satin Steve Turnbull Steve Turnbull 6
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News: Geelong - Saturday Night ( 45 %)
the leaders. Adding depth to the field is fellow Breeders Crown finalist Doyawantitagain (gate five, $7), the in-form Martin Herbert-trained Our Ocnarf (gate six, $21) and SA Derby placegetter Jaccka Lon (gate eight, $10). The Coprice Geelong Guineas will be run at
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News: Boost for Mildura Harness Racing Club ( 45 %)
Minister for Racing Martin Pakula today announced funding of almost $52,000 to purchase a new track spreader and upgrade the air conditioning system at the Mildura Harness Racing Club. The Andrews Labor Government has contributed almost $26,000 in infrastructure funding through the Victorian . The racing industry in the Mallee region generates more than $58 million for the Victorian economy and helps to sustain more than 570 full-time equivalent jobs. Quotes attributable to Minister for Racing Martin Pakula “We’re pleased to be supporting harness racing in regional Victoria because it provides local jobs and delivers economic benefits to the community.” Quotes attributable to Member for Northern Victoria Steve Herbert “The Mildura Racing Club is an important social hub for the local community and draws tourists to the region
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News: SEW-Eurodrive Victoria Cup ( 45 %)
13487 MONT DENVER GOLD B. ALFORD CHRIS ALFORD $20 ---------------Second Row-------------- 8 11228 FRANCO HEIR M. HERBERT H. MARTIN HARRY MARTIN $12 13 31212 SOKYOLA L. JUSTICE LANCE JUSTICE $7.00
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News: Our Dolly Would trots to NSW Derby ( 41 %)
owner Martin Herbert has not ruled out switching the filly back to a pacing gait later on in her career to add to her stud value. “She’s not a trotter that can pace but a pacer that can trot, very quickly,” Herbert said. “She is dual gaited and to be honest she is a flying
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News: Top guns head to Gunbower Pacing Cup ( 39 %)
display all the race action and on-course entertainment. Trots identity Rob Auber will be the trackside MC. A number of raffles will be drawn throughout the day, with local businesses providing prizes including wine, hampers and vouchers. Quote attributable to Minister for Racing Martin Pakula “We’re putting people first by supporting local events – like the Gunbower Pacing Cup – which help to deliver jobs and economic benefits to regional Victoria.” Quote attributable to Member for Northern Victoria Steve Herbert “The Gunbower Pacing Cup is a
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News: Bankstown Review ( 39 %)
finish Holmes Hanover gelding Holmes JB just got up in the last stride to tip out Just Radish for trainer Adam Baverstock, with veteran Basic Blue running his usual honest race for third placing. Trainer Martin Herbert landed a double when Bathurst Gold Chalice and Guineas winner Franco Nester was
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News: Bankstown Review ( 39 %)
Palmer. Left alone in front and able to record a 67.8 middle half the Il Vicolo gelding had too much in store in defeating a gallant Fonteyne with My Own Time taking 3rd placing. Bankstown Vice-President and local trainer Martin Herbert climbed back in the gig to land the next winner when handy 3yo
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News: Bathurst Carnival of Cups ( 39 %)
two year-old filly, Cheri Cullen, for the local Bernie Hewitt stable, made it two wins from as many starts in the $7,000 Bathurst City Toyota Sapling stakes, while the Martin Herbert-trained Franco Nester NZ (Jarrod Alchin) scored in the $7,000 Ronnie’s World Bathurst Guineas for the three
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News: Media Awards Announced ( 39 %)
) ' 2003 Sky Channel Nights Of Glory Vignettes Best Television Feature Winner ' Andrew Bensley (Sky Channel) ' In The Gig feature on Martin Herbert Best Photo Winner ' Gary Wild (Freelance) ' Crowd & action shot from 2002 Kilmore Cup
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News: Ballarat - Saturday ( 39 %)
Sarah and Lombo Skyrider were equally as impressive working home late on a bog track. A former brilliant juvenile, Franco Heir has found a new lease of life with Coldstream trainer Martin Herbert. First-up for 10 weeks, he'll be chasing his fourth consecutive win as
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News: Stars Trial At Kilmore ( 39 %)
2180 metre C8 or better mobile trial over Sassy Sarah, Manifold Bay and Lombo Skyrider. The Martin Herbert trained, John Caldow driven pacer rated 2:03.4, last half mile in 58.4sec and last quarter in 29.6sec. Sassy Sarah (Mario Azzopardi) was a head away in second with Manifold Bay
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News: Victorian Weekend Wrap ( 33 %)
injuries, the five year old Holmes Hanover gelding has overcome a major lung infection to reinvent himself in recent months for new trainer Martin Herbert. Coldstream-based Herbert is private trainer for Bob Proberts, who purchased Franco Heir for a hefty six figure sum after his first racetrack appearance. Stints with Jayne Davies (twice), John Hay and Barry Purdon ensued before Franco Heir returned to Australia for a third time earlier this year to take up post with Herbert. Five subsequent appearances had yielded a win and three placings, with Franco Heir
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News: VIC - HRV RAD Board Appeals - Matthew Horsnell, Paula Martin & Jim O'Sullivan ( 33 %)
News: VIC - HRV RAD Board Appeals - Matthew Horsnell, Paula Martin & Jim O'Sullivan
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News: Patrick Power Lights Up After His First Win ( 32 %)
rider on horseback must control a cow, taking the beast out of a yard and through a course around pegs. The sport requires skill and horsemanship. “I got introduced to Martin Herbert and was helping him out at Bankstown and then for the past eighteen months I have been working with Ronnie
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News: Hot to Trot at SA Headquarters ( 32 %)
the nine race program and with the scratching of the interstate Maree Caldow trained Miss Kai Ching after acceptances, it seems as if Our Dolly Would NZ will win her second start from four races on Australian soil. Trained and owned by Martin Herbert has only been on Australian soil for five weeks
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News: Watpac Inter Dominion 2010 Nominations ( 32 %)
- Peter Morris - NSW Erics Legend - Dean Atkinson - NSW Few Good Men - Peter Tonkin - VIC Fifty Gorillas - Elizabeth Heath - NSW Fox Valley Appeal USA - Denis Smith - QLD Franco Nester - Martin Herbert - NSW Game Safin - Jim Bennett - NSW Genuwine USA - Adam
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News: RAT Appeal - Martin Herbert 9 November, 2004 The Racing Appeals Tribunal has handed down its decision regarding the 29 October 2004 appeal by licenced trainer Mr Martin Herbert. Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards had previously disqualified Martin Herbert for a period of 12 months and a $5,000 fine on two separate occasions, for breaching HRV Rule 190 (1) & (2), in that he presented Antigua Bay to race at Cranbourne on 7 February, 2004 and Bally Hooley to race at Maryborough on 5 May 2004 with the prohibited substance propantheline in their systems. Mr Herbert lodged an appeal against the severity of the penalty imposed by the Stewards. ' The tribunal allowed Mr Herbert's appeal and varied the penalties to a period of 3 months disqualification on each charge to be served cumulatively, totalling 6 months disqualification.
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News: HRV Inquiry - Martin Herbert ( 98 %)
News: HRV Inquiry - Martin Herbert 29 July, 2004 ' Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards last night concluded their inquiry into licensed 'A' grade trainer Mr Martin Herbert presenting the following horses to race with the prohibited substance propantheline in their system; ' Antigua Bay ' Cranbourne on 7 Steward, Dr Richard Cust Veterinary Surgeon ' Harness Racing Victoria (HRV), Dr John Vine Laboratory Director ' Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL), licensed 'A' grade trainer Mr Martin Herbert and registered owner Mr Robert Proberts. ' Mr Herbert pleaded guilty to breaching Rule 190 (1 Martin Herbert for a period of six months and fined him $2500 on each charge. Acting under the provisions of Rule 257 Stewards ordered that the penalties be served cumulatively. Thus in total, Mr Herbert must serve a 12 month disqualification period and pay a $5000 fine. Acting under the
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News: RAT Appeals - Dennis & Herbert ( 81 %)
severity of the penalty imposed by the Stewards. The tribunal allowed Ms Dennis' appeal and varied the penalties to an $8,000 fine. RAT Appeal ' Martin Herbert The Racing Appeals Tribunal (RAT) heard an objection last Friday from disqualified trainer Mr Martin Herbert News: RAT Appeals - Dennis & Herbert . The RAT reserved its decision regarding the appeal by Mr Herbert on the severity of penalty imposed by Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards on 28 July, 2004 for two breaches of Rule 190(1) & (2) in that he presented Antigua Bay at Cranbourne on 7 February and Bally Hooley at Maryborough on 5 May
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News: Positive Swab ( 78 %)
for confirmatory analysis. Trainer, Martin Herbert has been notified of the finding. JOHN F COUGHLAN CEO
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News: Craig Demmler Appeal Result ( 78 %)
(1). Mr Demmler's appeal was dismissed, and his six week penalty was ordered to commence midnight 30 September 2004. Upcoming Appeals Mr Robert McCartney - 22 October 2004 Mr Andrew Vozlic - 27 October 2004 Mr Martin Herbert - 29 October 2004
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News: Doug Bromac ( 73 %)
positive swab from “ Doug Bromac ” which competed at Harold Park on 1 September 2006. Trainer Martin Herbert and Ashley Green , the person in charge of the horse that afternoon and evening, were both found guilty of a charge under Rule 190 (1) in that excess of the allowable threshold. After taking submissions on penalty, in the special circumstances of this case Trainer Martin Herbert was fined $8,000 . Ashley Green was disqualified for eight (8) months . “ Doug Bromac
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News: Racing Wrap ( 69 %)
The last 9 months have been a nightmare for the talented Franco Nester and his Bankstown trainer Martin Herbert. After breaking the Wagga Wagga track record in November last year, Herbert discovered the son of Bettors Delight had fractured his pastern and was forced off the track for five months to recuperate. On returning to the stable, Franco Nester suffered an entrapment of the epiglottis which Herbert believes led to a massive haemorrhage. “It hasn’t been a great time for Franco Nester” Herbert said. “During some trackwork his epiglottis became stuck and cut races but Herbert is desperately looking for an event to suit him. “He is classed M8 now and in that company you never get an easy race so I am looking to try and find a nice race for him away from the city. I really just want to ease him into it.” “The long term plan with Franco
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News: Another 100 for Blake ( 66 %)
GROUP One winning reinsman Blake Fitzpatrick notched up 100 winners for the season at Tabcorp Park Menangle on Tuesday. The century of wins came about on Dieu De Lamour, which ironically pushed his earnings past $100,000 with the win too. Trained by Martin Herbert, it was Fitzpatrick ’s second win with the trotter. “Blake drove him extremely well,” Herbert said. “The horse wore them down on the line and has been racing extremely well with not a lot of luck so it was nice to see him win. “I know Blake was excited . . . he has driven a lot of winners for me over the years.” Unlike Fitzpatrick, Herbert has only trained one other trotter previously and that was 2011 NSW Oaks winner Our Dolly Would. Fitzpatrick, however, has been involved with many trotters and has experienced a lot of success with them particularly in recent years. He
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News: Propantheline Investigation ( 66 %)
. ' Testing of reserve samples has detected six positive swabs to the prohibited substance propantheline, four in horses trained by Mr Clayton Tonkin and two in horses trained by Mr Martin Herbert. ' Mr Tonkin's positives were detected in the following post-race urine swab samples taken after the Rd, Moonee Ponds at 10.30am on Wednesday, 28 July. ' Mr Herbert's positives were detected in the following post-race urine swab samples taken after the win of each respective runner; ' Antigua Bay ' Cranbourne, 7 February 2004 Bally Hooley ' Maryborough, 5 May 2004 ' Mr Herbert has been asked to attend an inquiry at HRV at 2.30pm on 28 July. ' Stewards have also asked Mr Greg Cramp and Mr Shayne Cramp to attend an inquiry at HRV at 1pm on Friday, 30 July, concerning evidence tendered by the two parties during HRV's propantheline investigation.
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News: Double going for Double ( 65 %)
Just An Excuse NZ NZ Robert Mitchell Todd Mitchell 9 Franco Heir NZ (Emergency) VIC Martin Herbert John Caldow The field, arguably the best assembled in the history of the race, will be represented by talent from right across Harry Martin Harry Martin 5 Sokyola NZ VIC Lance Justice Lance Justice 6 Baltic Eagle NZ WA Kim Prentice Kim Prentice 7 Smooth Satin NSW Steve Turnbull Steve Turnbull 8
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News: This week on Trots TV ( 65 %)
New Zealand born Martin Herbert travelled across the ditch at the tender age of 17 and he speaks to Trots TV in relation to his education under such greats as Kevin Newman and TJ Smith. NSWHRC CEO John Dumesny is delighted in securing the rights for the Inter Dominion and provides an insight as
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News: Moonee Valley - Friday Night ( 64 %)
9 October, 2003 Franco Heir ( pictured ) will continue his Mallia Builders Kilmore Cup preparation tomorrow night at Moonee Valley, but it's his next start that has officials already salivating. Trainer Martin Herbert has earmarked a clash with Victorian Horse of the Year Mont Denver Gold at the Valley on Friday week. "Win, lose or draw tomorrow night he'll clash with Mont Denver Gold in the M2-M3 next week," Herbert declared. "That'll be his last hitout before Kilmore and I hold no fears about clashing with September. Victory tomorrow night would take the lightly raced six-year-old's earnings past the $300,000 mark and ensure his prominence in early Cup discussions. Herbert has long earmarked Kilmore's $100,000 feature on 26 October as Franco Heir's return to Group 1 action . From there, Victoria's two marquee events, the $250,000 SEW-Eurodrive Victoria Cup and $400,000 A.G.Hunter Cup, are firmly on the drawing board. "I've never made any secret that I think he can win a big race again", Herbert added. "His performances
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News: Junior Johnson Speeds Into Sapling Stakes ( 58 %)
Robert Johnson Junior better know as Junior Johnson was one of the early superstars in the sport of NASCAR racing and Condell Park trainer Martin Herbert is hoping his two year old gelding named after Johnson can show as much as speed in this Saturday night’s Sapling Stakes at Tabcorp Park Menangle. Junior Johnson was named by his breeder Wayne Ross and Herbert is excited by the talented youngster. “Wayne loves his NASCAR racing and apparently Johnson is credited with discovering drafting or slipstreaming so hopefully his namesake shows as much speed,” Herbert said. &ldquo Seymour series in Queensland and the Breeders Crown.” Herbert acknowledges that Junior Johnson will have to be driven differently this week in comparison with his debut effort when he led and won in 1:58.5 at Menangle on January 24. “I actually took him to the trials at Menangle on Monday three year olds so I think he will be a lot better in twelve months time but he is a very impressive type that will just need a bit of luck from back in the field on Saturday night.” Junior Johnson has never tasted defeat in a race or a trial and Herbert believes he is the best two year old he
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News: Herbert Shooting for Big Three ( 58 %)
As a trainer Martin Herbert has won two of Bankstown’s three biggest races. He’s won the Schweppes Cup and the time honoured Carousel and would love to add the Treuer Memorial to that list on Saturday night with Franco Nester but after drawing barrier seven is realistic about the his News: Herbert Shooting for Big Three chances. “He’s drawn the inside of the second row and isn’t drawn behind a fast beginner so not everything has gone to plan” Herbert said. “However he has got Josh Willick as his driver and he is very good at getting off the inside especially at Bankstown and you don ’t see Josh getting dragged back to last on the fence very often.” Herbert could not be happier with Franco Nester currently and not only has be been pleased by his recent efforts on the track but his track work around Bankstown this week has been as good as ever. “I have been very happy
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News: Caldows Get Heir Apparent ( 57 %)
Stakes Final and NSW Derby at three, Franco Heir has suffered a series of setbacks throughout his career and has never reached his full potential. Under the guidance of Martin Herbert he re-emerged as a serious force 15 months ago winning five of six starts before finishing second to Persistency in the Group 1 Kilmore Cup. The training duties were handed to Purcell earlier this year when Herbert was disqualified following positive swabs returned by two of his stable runners.
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News: Franco Nester out of series ( 57 %)
Bankstown trainer Martin Herbert has told the owners of Franco Nester to withdraw the horse from the upcoming Inter Dominion series in Christchurch in New Zealand. The Inter Dominion second round rankings were released earlier this week and Franco Nester had dropped one spot to 26 but would have almost been guaranteed a start in the 36 horse series should the connections have wanted one. “It’s a $20,000 gamble to fly the horse across to New Zealand for two runs and if you draw poorly in the first round of heats the trip is all but over.” Herbert said. “He’s not up there with the very best but he is a nice horse and I sold the idea of an Inter Dominion trip to the owners on the back of the series being a once in a lifetime experience but in his current form it is probably best that we stay at home and look at something a bit easier.” Herbert was
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News: Cranbourne Cup - Saturday ( 57 %)
2 December, 2003 Brian Gath ( pictured ) is the new reinsman for super-stayer Franco Heir. Trainer Martin Herbert today confirmed that the Bendigo legend will replace John Caldow in Saturday night's $50,000 Graham Quarries Cranbourne Pacing Cup . "If he wins the Cranbourne Cup on him, then he'll probably retain the drive for the Victoria Cup." Gath will chase a record third consecutive Cranbourne Cup after wins on All For One (2002) and Seelster Sam (2003). A confident Herbert was talking tough after today's barrier draw about his prospects in the Group 2 feature. "There's no better stayer in Australia than Franco Heir," Herbert declared. "Sokyola's a great horse, but I'm pretty confident this will be our Cup. "We had his
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News: Paceway premierships heat up the track this autumn ( 56 %)
‘WHILE Condell Park’s Martin Herbert looks to have a seemingly unbeatable lead to be this year’s premier trainer at Sydney’s Bankstown Paceway, the race for just who will claim the title of harness racing reinsman of the year is still very wide open,’ Bankstown ;Trainer of the Year” and “Driver of the Year”,’ Mr Ho said. ‘In the challenge to determine who will be Bankstown’s premier standardbred trainer, former Bankstown Paceway president Martin Herbert leads the field with a seemingly unassailable 50 premiership points from 2NDS 3RDS TOTAL POINTS HERBERT, MARTIN 10 8
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News: Oaks win Would justify Dolly decision ( 53 %)
Martin Herbert passed up a start at last Saturday’s Harness Jewels program with classy trotting filly Our Dolly Would, but the trainer hopes he only has to wait six days until Friday night’s $50,000 Group 1 Glenferrie Farms Victoria Trotters Oaks (2240m) to see his decision justified on the leaderboard for a start in the Jewels and she did run second in the New Zealand Sires over there against the colts, but then she raced in the Derby the following week and the colts just proved a bit hot for her,” Herbert said. “At her best, she’s probably not good enough ,200 for those two outings and this Friday night’s first prize of $33,750 would make her past three starts more profitable than the AU$38,000 she would have got had she upstaged the boys in the 3YO Ruby. From a nice trailing draw of nine – one off the pegs on the second line – Herbert Girl (5) present the best of the new blood. “Providing nothing goes wrong in front of us, we expect her to trot her all the way and if she gets the right run I’m hoping she’s going to be too good,” Herbert said of the filly, who will be driven by Josh Willick. &ldquo
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News: Hopkins Saddlery Trainer Award ( 52 %)
12 Martin Herbert 10 David Hodgson 10 Lance Holberton 10 Ryan Mcmillan 10 Jill Neilson 9 Wayne Jacques 8
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News: Bankstown Track Renovations ( 52 %)
on the peak of 250 in training last decade, over 120 Standardbreds now call Condell Park home. Club President Les Bentley along with his Board of Directors and Track Sub- Committee members Martin Herbert, Gary Leonard and John Palmer remain committed to further improvements to the
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News: Moonee Valley - Friday Night ( 49 %)
Franco Harbourmaster (gate two). A member of the in-form Martin Herbert stable, the nimble pacer created a big impression comfortably winning his Aussie debut at Cranbourne last Saturday week. Interestingly, Franco Harbourmaster is out of a half-sister to Herbert
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News: Bankstown Cup ( 45 %)
13m victory at his first Australian start. Purchased through the Herbert Bloodstock Australia agency by local identity Ron Lloyd, the 5yo Badlands Hanover gelding rated a healthy 2:00.8 mile rate in downing Bluey Mahoney and Balmory. Another local to salute on the night was Mick Watkins when the beaten brigade when quality mare Vixen Hanover proved far too good when winning the Allied Express Mares Championship Final. Veteran trainer/driver Harry Martin was seen at his best when Rogers Reign led throughout later in the evening when well supported while leading driver Greg
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News: Sizzling Time on the Cards ( 45 %)
2 Franco Heir NZ Martin Herbert John Caldow 3 Royal Batchelor NZ Peter Morris Peter Morris 4 Mont Denver Gold Barry Alford Chris Alford 5 Smooth Satin Steve Turnbull Steve Turnbull 6
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News: Geelong - Saturday Night ( 45 %)
the leaders. Adding depth to the field is fellow Breeders Crown finalist Doyawantitagain (gate five, $7), the in-form Martin Herbert-trained Our Ocnarf (gate six, $21) and SA Derby placegetter Jaccka Lon (gate eight, $10). The Coprice Geelong Guineas will be run at
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News: Boost for Mildura Harness Racing Club ( 45 %)
Minister for Racing Martin Pakula today announced funding of almost $52,000 to purchase a new track spreader and upgrade the air conditioning system at the Mildura Harness Racing Club. The Andrews Labor Government has contributed almost $26,000 in infrastructure funding through the Victorian . The racing industry in the Mallee region generates more than $58 million for the Victorian economy and helps to sustain more than 570 full-time equivalent jobs. Quotes attributable to Minister for Racing Martin Pakula “We’re pleased to be supporting harness racing in regional Victoria because it provides local jobs and delivers economic benefits to the community.” Quotes attributable to Member for Northern Victoria Steve Herbert “The Mildura Racing Club is an important social hub for the local community and draws tourists to the region
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News: SEW-Eurodrive Victoria Cup ( 45 %)
13487 MONT DENVER GOLD B. ALFORD CHRIS ALFORD $20 ---------------Second Row-------------- 8 11228 FRANCO HEIR M. HERBERT H. MARTIN HARRY MARTIN $12 13 31212 SOKYOLA L. JUSTICE LANCE JUSTICE $7.00
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News: Our Dolly Would trots to NSW Derby ( 41 %)
owner Martin Herbert has not ruled out switching the filly back to a pacing gait later on in her career to add to her stud value. “She’s not a trotter that can pace but a pacer that can trot, very quickly,” Herbert said. “She is dual gaited and to be honest she is a flying
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News: Top guns head to Gunbower Pacing Cup ( 39 %)
display all the race action and on-course entertainment. Trots identity Rob Auber will be the trackside MC. A number of raffles will be drawn throughout the day, with local businesses providing prizes including wine, hampers and vouchers. Quote attributable to Minister for Racing Martin Pakula “We’re putting people first by supporting local events – like the Gunbower Pacing Cup – which help to deliver jobs and economic benefits to regional Victoria.” Quote attributable to Member for Northern Victoria Steve Herbert “The Gunbower Pacing Cup is a
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News: Bankstown Review ( 39 %)
finish Holmes Hanover gelding Holmes JB just got up in the last stride to tip out Just Radish for trainer Adam Baverstock, with veteran Basic Blue running his usual honest race for third placing. Trainer Martin Herbert landed a double when Bathurst Gold Chalice and Guineas winner Franco Nester was
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News: Bankstown Review ( 39 %)
Palmer. Left alone in front and able to record a 67.8 middle half the Il Vicolo gelding had too much in store in defeating a gallant Fonteyne with My Own Time taking 3rd placing. Bankstown Vice-President and local trainer Martin Herbert climbed back in the gig to land the next winner when handy 3yo
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News: Bathurst Carnival of Cups ( 39 %)
two year-old filly, Cheri Cullen, for the local Bernie Hewitt stable, made it two wins from as many starts in the $7,000 Bathurst City Toyota Sapling stakes, while the Martin Herbert-trained Franco Nester NZ (Jarrod Alchin) scored in the $7,000 Ronnie’s World Bathurst Guineas for the three
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News: Media Awards Announced ( 39 %)
) ' 2003 Sky Channel Nights Of Glory Vignettes Best Television Feature Winner ' Andrew Bensley (Sky Channel) ' In The Gig feature on Martin Herbert Best Photo Winner ' Gary Wild (Freelance) ' Crowd & action shot from 2002 Kilmore Cup
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News: Ballarat - Saturday ( 39 %)
Sarah and Lombo Skyrider were equally as impressive working home late on a bog track. A former brilliant juvenile, Franco Heir has found a new lease of life with Coldstream trainer Martin Herbert. First-up for 10 weeks, he'll be chasing his fourth consecutive win as
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News: Stars Trial At Kilmore ( 39 %)
2180 metre C8 or better mobile trial over Sassy Sarah, Manifold Bay and Lombo Skyrider. The Martin Herbert trained, John Caldow driven pacer rated 2:03.4, last half mile in 58.4sec and last quarter in 29.6sec. Sassy Sarah (Mario Azzopardi) was a head away in second with Manifold Bay
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News: Victorian Weekend Wrap ( 33 %)
injuries, the five year old Holmes Hanover gelding has overcome a major lung infection to reinvent himself in recent months for new trainer Martin Herbert. Coldstream-based Herbert is private trainer for Bob Proberts, who purchased Franco Heir for a hefty six figure sum after his first racetrack appearance. Stints with Jayne Davies (twice), John Hay and Barry Purdon ensued before Franco Heir returned to Australia for a third time earlier this year to take up post with Herbert. Five subsequent appearances had yielded a win and three placings, with Franco Heir
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News: VIC - HRV RAD Board Appeals - Matthew Horsnell, Paula Martin & Jim O'Sullivan ( 33 %)
News: VIC - HRV RAD Board Appeals - Matthew Horsnell, Paula Martin & Jim O'Sullivan
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News: Patrick Power Lights Up After His First Win ( 32 %)
rider on horseback must control a cow, taking the beast out of a yard and through a course around pegs. The sport requires skill and horsemanship. “I got introduced to Martin Herbert and was helping him out at Bankstown and then for the past eighteen months I have been working with Ronnie
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News: Hot to Trot at SA Headquarters ( 32 %)
the nine race program and with the scratching of the interstate Maree Caldow trained Miss Kai Ching after acceptances, it seems as if Our Dolly Would NZ will win her second start from four races on Australian soil. Trained and owned by Martin Herbert has only been on Australian soil for five weeks
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News: Watpac Inter Dominion 2010 Nominations ( 32 %)
- Peter Morris - NSW Erics Legend - Dean Atkinson - NSW Few Good Men - Peter Tonkin - VIC Fifty Gorillas - Elizabeth Heath - NSW Fox Valley Appeal USA - Denis Smith - QLD Franco Nester - Martin Herbert - NSW Game Safin - Jim Bennett - NSW Genuwine USA - Adam
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