Globe Derby (SA)
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R9
Ladbrokes Popular Srm Pace
2230m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 5:23pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 47 to 54. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$3,500
 
 
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R9
3 - WHATA OPTIMIST
  • 3 Whata Optimist (FR3)
  • D:
  • T: R J Holberton
  • 7-2-7-5-6-7-4-7-3-8
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RACE COMMENT
TODAY'S STATISTICS
108-15-22-12
TRACK
25-3-8-4
DISTANCE
25-3-8-4
TRK / DIST
47-8-7-2
LAST SEASON
38-2-5-6
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
14%
WIN S/RATE
36%
PLACE S/RATE
162-22-24-13
CAREER
$96,172
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
11
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 162-22-24-13 14% 36% 8
Distance 25-3-8-4 12% 60% 4
Dist Range 36-4-8-4 11% 44% 6
Track 108-15-22-12 14% 45% 2
Track / Dist 25-3-8-4 12% 60% 4
This Season 38-2-5-6 5% 34% 4
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 8
Distance Best MR 1:58.0MS 4
Win distances:
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
R J Holberton
Trained at: Globe Derby Park
Owners: D K Trotta, B L 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: NR45 (A47)
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
8 of 9 7
G DERBY (Good) 25/10/2025, 1800m, NR up to 47. 2:01.7 (59.6, 29.6)
Finished 8/9 btn 13.7m, $6999, Wayne Hill (Fr7), $9.50
restrained after start, restrained to the rear, 1 out 4 back at bell, held up early
1st ROCKING WITH CHARM (Fr4)
2nd ALIMONIE (Fr1) 6.0m
3rd TRIGGER (Fr3) HD
3 of 9 7
G DERBY (Good) 18/10/2025, 1800m, NR 42 to 47. 1:57.3 (58.3, 29.1)
Finished 3/9 btn 5.0m, $4500, Wayne Hill (Fr6), $6.50
raced fiercely during the score-up, restrained to a position, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st TRUE BLUE ROSE (Sr2)
2nd CLARENDEN LEGACY (Fr3) 2.5m
3rd WHATA OPTIMIST (Fr6) 2.6m
7 of 8 3
G DERBY (Good) 11/10/2025, 1800m, NR 44 to 49. 1:58.7 (59.1, 29.3)
Finished 7/8 btn 40.1m, $7000, Declan Whelan (Fr4), $16.00
3 wide early stages, worked forward, outside leader throughout, outside leader at bell
1st BUZZ BOMB (Sr1)
2nd MALACHITE ROCK (Fr5) 4.7m
3rd ROSTOVA (Fr3) HFNK
4 of 7 4
G DERBY (Good) 08/10/2025, 2230m, NR 47 to 54. 2:01.4 (58.3, 28.8)
Finished 4/7 btn 4.3m, $3000, Wayne Hill (Fr2), $3.80
gate speed, restrained to a position, behind leader at bell
1st BUTTER CUP (Fr1)
2nd SHIREEN (Fr4) 2.7m
3rd DUKE OF DUNDEE NZ (Fr5) HD
7 of 10 3
G DERBY (Good) 04/10/2025, 2230m, NR 44 to 49. 1:59.8 (58.0, 29.4)
Finished 7/10 btn 18.4m, $6999, Kevin Weidenbach (Sr3), $34.00
3 wide 1 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st CYCLONE BRENDA (Fr2)
2nd AMYS BABY ANGEL (Fr1) 2.8m
3rd SUMMERDAYS (Fr5) 3.9m
6 of 10 9
G DERBY (Good) 01/10/2025, 1800m, NR 43 to 49. 1:59.7 (59.1, 29.5)
Finished 6/10 btn 14.2m, $4500, Joshua Holberton (Sr3), $8.00
3 wide without cover at bell, 3 wide latter stages
1st TAYLAHS ACE (Fr1)
2nd MALACHITE ROCK (Sr1) 1.2m
3rd KUHIO CREST (Fr3) HFHD
5 of 9 2
G DERBY (Good) 22/09/2025, 1800m, NR 47 to 54. 1:59.7 (58.1, 28.7)
Finished 5/9 btn 19.6m, $3500, Michael A Smith (Sr2), $4.80
1 out 2 back at bell
1st NEDS BEACH NZ (Fr4)
2nd AMYS BABY ANGEL (Fr1) 12.7m
3rd WYATTFLYNN (Fr3) HFNK
7 of 10 5
G DERBY (Good) 20/09/2025, 1800m, NR 44 to 51. 1:58.6 (58.2, 29.4)
Finished 7/10 btn 13.7m, $6999, Michael A Smith (Sr4), $12.00
1 out 3 back at bell
1st DREAMALITTLEDREAM NZ (Fr4)
2nd NIGHT SPIRIT (Fr1) 6.4m
3rd SHIRLEY NOT (Sr3) HFHD
2 of 6 2
G DERBY (Good) 15/09/2025, 2230m, NR 47 to 54. 1:58.4 (59.6, 29.8)
Finished 2/6 btn 10.6m, $3000, Michael A Smith (Fr5), $5.50
restrained to a position, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st VATICAN GREEN NZ (Fr6)
2nd WHATA OPTIMIST (Fr5) 10.6m
3rd BARACK ENOBRAC (Fr2) 12.2m
7 of 10 N/A
G DERBY (Good) 13/09/2025, 1800m, NR 48 to 57. 1:57.5 (58.0, 29.0)
Finished 7/10 btn 9.3m, $6999, Corey Johnson (Sr1), $13.00
4 back on pegs at bell, held up early, hung out, warning issued
1st BIG BLACK BETTY (Fr2)
2nd BETTOR BE LIVELY (Fr3) HD
3rd BOULDER CITY (Fr7) NK
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LAST WIN
1 of 10 N/A
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