Globe Derby (SA)
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R8
Seymour Group Pace (sky 1)
1800m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:29pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 46 to 54. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$3,000
 
 
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R8
8 - WHATA OPTIMIST
  • 8 Whata Optimist (SR1)
  • D: Michael A Smith
  • T: R J Holberton
  • 1-4-5-9-5-2-4-3-6-2
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RACE COMMENT
TODAY'S STATISTICS
92-14-20-11
TRACK
72-11-13-7
DISTANCE
72-11-13-7
TRK / DIST
47-8-7-2
LAST SEASON
22-1-3-5
THIS SEASON
4/11
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
14%
WIN S/RATE
38%
PLACE S/RATE
146-21-22-12
CAREER
$89,322
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 146-21-22-12 14% 38% 4
Distance 72-11-13-7 15% 43% 4
Dist Range 110-15-15-7 14% 34% 5
Track 92-14-20-11 15% 49% 4
Track / Dist 72-11-13-7 15% 43% 4
This Season 22-1-3-5 5% 41% 6
Last Season 47-8-7-2 17% 36% 4
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:57.0MS 7
Distance Best MR 1:57.0MS 6
Win distances:
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Michael A Smith
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
R J Holberton
Trained at: Globe Derby Park
Owners: B L (Barry) Burke
Breeder(s): M A McCloy, N J Elkins
Colours: Yellow, Green V & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 7 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Rock N Roll Heaven USA - Needa Margarita NZ (Bettors Delight USA)
National Rating: NR49
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
2 of 10 2
G DERBY (Good) 21/07/2025, 1800m, NR 48 to 55. 2:01.1 (60.5, 30.0)
Finished 2/10 btn 2.1m, $4500, Michael A Smith (Sr2), $8.50
1 out 2 back at bell
1st HEREFORAGOODTIME (Fr1)
2nd WHATA OPTIMIST (Sr2) 2.1m
3rd BOULDER CITY (Sr4) 4.3m
6 of 8 5
G DERBY (Good) 19/07/2025, 2230m, NR 46 to 51. 2:01.0 (59.1, 29.6)
Finished 6/8 btn 16.3m, $6999, Michael A Smith (Sr1), $13.00
worked forward, outside leader at bell, outside leader throughout, overraced
1st JOHN VINCENT (Fr4)
2nd NIGHT SPIRIT (Fr1) 4.1m
3rd ROSCOS RESCUE (Fr5) 8.9m
3 of 9 2
G DERBY (Good) 14/07/2025, 2230m, NR 47 to 54. 1:59.4 (60.6, 30.4)
Finished 3/9 btn 15.5m, $3500, Gaita Pullicino (Fr2), $2.90
obtained trail early, three wide middle, worked forward, outside leader throughout, outside leader at bell
1st FEISTY JANE (Fr4)
2nd BULLY BOURNE (Sr2) 7.2m
3rd WHATA OPTIMIST (Fr2) 8.4m
4 of 7 5
G DERBY (Good) 12/07/2025, 1800m, NR 47 to 54. 1:59.0 (58.3, 28.6)
Finished 4/7 btn 11.6m, $6999, Gaita Pullicino (Fr3), $7.50
gate speed, outside leader at bell, outside leader throughout, dead heat
1st MAGIC STORM (Fr4)
2nd SUMMERDAYS (Fr2) 2.1m
3rd VATICAN GREEN NZ (Fr6) 1.1m
2 of 10 9
G DERBY (Good) 07/07/2025, 2230m, NR 52 to 59. 2:00.3 (59.0, 29.9)
Finished 2/10 btn SHFHD, $6999, Corey Johnson (Sr2), $31.00
raced fiercely during the score-up, overraced, leader at bell, driver fined, unacceptable whip
1st BETTOR BE LIVELY (Fr2)
2nd WHATA OPTIMIST (Sr2) SHFHD
3rd ROCKNROLL SPIRIT (Fr1) 2.4m
5 of 10 7
G DERBY (Good) 28/06/2025, 1800m, NR 47 to 54. 1:57.3 (58.6, 29.9)
Finished 5/10 btn 4.7m, $6999, Corey Johnson (Fr3), $9.50
gate speed, outside leader throughout, outside leader at bell
1st BLACKTOP ROCK (Sr2)
2nd MAGIC CAPTAIN (Fr1) HFHD
3rd CYCLONE BRENDA (Sr1) 4.0m
9 of 10 3
G DERBY (Good) 21/06/2025, 1800m, NR 50 to 57. 1:57.3 (57.8, 28.7)
Finished 9/10 btn 19.9m, $6999, Bernadette Page (Fr2), $21.00
gate speed, outside leader at bell, outside leader throughout, quer driving tactics
1st BETTOR BE LIVELY (Fr1)
2nd MAGIC STORM (Fr3) 1.0m
3rd TAKE MY WALLET NZ (Fr6) 12.2m
5 of 10 11
G DERBY (Good) 18/06/2025, 1800m, NR 47 to 54. 1:56.6 (58.8, 29.6)
Finished 5/10 btn 8.0m, $9999, Bernadette Page (Sr1), $41.00
behind leader at bell
1st MY ULTIMATE HARRY (Fr7)
2nd RESURRECTS (Fr2) 2.4m
3rd LAYLAS PRINCESS (Fr4) 1.6m
4 of 8 7
G DERBY (Good) 07/06/2025, 1800m, NR 46 to 51. 1:59.5 (57.8, 28.6)
Finished 4/8 btn 7.5m, $6999, Bernadette Page (Sr1), $17.00
behind leader at bell, used sprint lane
1st TAKE MY WALLET NZ (Fr3)
2nd CYCLONE BRENDA (Fr1) HFHD
3rd RESURRECTS (Fr4) HD
1 of 5 N/A
G DERBY (Good) 31/05/2025, 1800m, NR up to 46. 1:59.2 (59.2, 29.4)
Finished 1/5 $4500, Bernadette Page (Fr4), $2.30
gate speed, outside leader throughout, outside leader at bell
1st WHATA OPTIMIST (Fr4)
2nd MAJOR MAD (Fr1) 3.7m
3rd ROCKING WITH CHARM (Fr5) 2.3m