Globe Derby (SA)
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
R2
Bianco Reinforcing Pace
2230m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:59pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 50 to 57. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,999
 
 
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R2
2 - WHATA OPTIMIST
  • 2 Whata Optimist (FR2)
  • D: Corey Johnson (C)
  • T: R J Holberton
  • 5-9-5-2-4-3-6-2-5-1
7.5 7.5 9.0 9.5 10.0 9.0
$7.50 $7.50 $9.00 $9.50 $10.00 $9.00
RACE COMMENT
WHATA OPTIMIST (2) stormed over the top on Monday to defeat ANTIGUAS BE BE by 1.4 metres. Tonight will be tougher for him but he is in some strong form at the moment.JOHN VINCENT (5) is a dangerous horse in a race like this and is worth strong consideration.MY ULTIMATE HARRY (8) and BUDDING CAESAR (3) are also chances.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
94-15-20-11
TRACK
20-3-7-4
DISTANCE
20-3-7-4
TRK / DIST
47-8-7-2
LAST SEASON
24-2-3-5
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
15%
WIN S/RATE
38%
PLACE S/RATE
148-22-22-12
CAREER
$93,502
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2230
WIN RANGE
5
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 148-22-22-12 15% 38% 9
Distance 20-3-7-4 15% 70% 4
Dist Range 31-4-7-4 13% 48% 6
Track 94-15-20-11 16% 49% 8
Track / Dist 20-3-7-4 15% 70% 4
This Season 24-2-3-5 8% 42% 8
Last Season 47-8-7-2 17% 36% 7
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 6
Distance Best MR 1:58.0MS 4
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Corey Johnson
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: NR52
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 10 7
G DERBY (Good) 04/08/2025, 1800m, NR 44 to 50. 1:59.7 (59.4, 29.8)
Finished 1/10 $6999, Corey Johnson (Sr4), $12.00
1 out 4 back at bell, driver fined, unacceptable whip
1st WHATA OPTIMIST (Sr4)
2nd ANTIGUAS BE BE (Fr3) 1.4m
3rd NIGHT SPIRIT (Fr2) 3.9m
5 of 10 7
G DERBY (Good) 28/07/2025, 1800m, NR 46 to 54. 1:58.6 (61.0, 30.5)
Finished 5/10 btn 9.2m, $3000, Michael A Smith (Sr1), $6.50
1 out 2 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st WYATTFLYNN (Fr1)
2nd BUZZ BOMB (Fr5) 5.7m
3rd BOULDER CITY (Sr4) HFHD
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 N/A
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