Globe Derby (SA)
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R9
Jive Cafe Hollywood Plaza Pace (sky 1)
1800m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:38pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 53 to 60. RBD
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,999
 
 
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R9
2 - WHATA OPTIMIST
  • 2 Whata Optimist (FR2)
  • D: Corey Johnson (C)
  • T: R J Holberton
  • 2-4-3-6-2-5-1-6-5-6
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RACE COMMENT
TODAY'S STATISTICS
97-15-20-11
TRACK
75-12-13-7
DISTANCE
75-12-13-7
TRK / DIST
47-8-7-2
LAST SEASON
27-2-3-5
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
15%
WIN S/RATE
37%
PLACE S/RATE
151-22-22-12
CAREER
$93,824
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
16
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 151-22-22-12 15% 37% 8
Distance 75-12-13-7 16% 43% 7
Dist Range 113-16-15-7 14% 34% 9
Track 97-15-20-11 15% 47% 7
Track / Dist 75-12-13-7 16% 43% 7
This Season 27-2-3-5 7% 37% 6
Last Season 47-8-7-2 17% 36% 6
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 1:57.0MS 5
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: NR50 (A53)
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
6 of 10 7
G DERBY (Good) 23/08/2025, 1800m, NR 46 to 53. 1:56.7 (56.7, 28.4)
Finished 6/10 btn 40.4m, $6999, Gaita Pullicino (Sr2), $41.00
3 wide 1 back at bell, 3 wide latter stages
1st BEACH DIAMOND (Sr3)
2nd LOCHINVAR MAGIC (Fr4) 15.9m
3rd VATICAN GREEN NZ (Fr6) 7.2m
5 of 8 7
G DERBY (Good) 16/08/2025, 2230m, NR 45 to 51. 2:02.3 (59.4, 29.0)
Finished 5/8 btn 9.2m, $6999, Michael A Smith (Fr7), $6.00
restrained after start, restrained to the rear, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st HARRO HILL (Fr4)
2nd SHIREEN (Fr6) 3.4m
3rd ROSCOS RESCUE (Fr5) 3.3m
6 of 10 5
G DERBY (Good) 09/08/2025, 2230m, NR 50 to 57. 2:00.9 (58.0, 29.4)
Finished 6/10 btn 9.1m, $6999, Corey Johnson (Fr2), $9.50
raced fiercely during the score-up, gate speed, restrained to a position, overraced, 3 wide without cover at bell, 3 wide latter stages
1st PLACES YOU DONT (Fr1)
2nd JOHN VINCENT (Fr5) 3.2m
3rd BUDDING CAESAR (Fr3) 1.8m
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 N/A
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