Ararat (VIC)
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8
R3
15h28m
Acacia Caravan Park Pace
1790m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:03pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 50 to 55. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$6,000
 
 
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R3
2 - WHATA OPTIMIST
  • 2 Whata Optimist (FR2)
  • D: Jack Laugher
  • T: R J Moore
  • 6-9-5-6-7-1-2-3-4-1
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: PINNIE (10) is a top-quality mare who has spent much of her career chasing stars like Keayang Zahara and Jilliby Ballerini. She has multiple Group 1 placings and won last year’s Warragul Trotters Cup. She performs best over longer trips. The 40-metre handicap and a first-up run after a freshen-up make this a big ask, but if she’s right, she’s a major chance. AVANT GUARD (5) was only fair at Melton last start when race conditions didn’t suit. He was stuck on the fence but still ran home well. He prefers racing room, which he should get here, and off just 10 metres he has a significant head start on some key rivals. His Ballarat Trotters Cup run four starts back was outstanding and a repeat would see him hard to catch. MAXIMEZ (2) was eye-catching flashing home at Melton last start to be narrowly beaten. He is speedy, ultra-consistent and performs well on the country cup circuit. OUR MARVELLA (8) is a top-quality mare at her best and cannot be underestimated if she gets the right run. BACK: PINNIE (10) – 2 units (win)
TODAY'S STATISTICS
0-0-0-0
TRACK
4-1-1-0
DISTANCE
0-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
48-2-7-9
LAST SEASON
10-2-1-1
THIS SEASON
3/10
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
13%
WIN S/RATE
37%
PLACE S/RATE
182-24-27-17
CAREER
$104,862
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
10
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 182-24-27-17 13% 37% 4
Distance 4-1-1-0 25% 50% 2
Dist Range 134-17-17-10 13% 33% 7
Track 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Track / Dist 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 10-2-1-1 20% 40% 2
Last Season 48-2-7-9 4% 38% 5
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 7
Win distances:
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Jack Laugher
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
R J Moore
Trained at: Salisbury North
Owners: G (Guy) Barbuto
Breeder(s): M A McCloy, N J Elkins
Colours: Light Blue, Purple Crossed Sashes, Navy Blue Sleeves
Age/Sex: 8 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Rock N Roll Heaven USA - Needa Margarita NZ (Bettors Delight USA)
National Rating: NR46 (A50)
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 11 7
SHEPPTN (Good) 17/02/2026, 1690m, NR 38 to 43. 1:57.4 (59.2, 29.9)
Finished 1/11 $4000, Jack Laugher (Sr4), $4.40
1 out 5 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail, swabbed
1st WHATA OPTIMIST (Sr4)
2nd REALLY SMARTIE (Fr7) HD
3rd YELLA (Fr3) 12.5m
4 of 7 3
G DERBY (Good) 10/02/2026, 1800m, NR 45 to 50. 2:00.1 (57.0, 27.3)
Finished 4/7 btn 9.9m, $5000, Corey Johnson (Fr5), $2.50
restrained after start, restrained to rear, 1 out 3 back at bell
1st HEY GOYOUGOODTHING NZ (Fr6)
2nd THE NOTORIOUS R B G NZ (Fr4) 6.9m
3rd CAPTAIN BARNATO (Sr1) 1.3m
3 of 8 7
G DERBY (Good) 07/02/2026, 1800m, NR 44 to 49. 1:57.0 (57.3, 28.7)
Finished 3/8 btn 4.3m, $8000, Corey Johnson (Fr5), $26.00
1 out 3 back at bell, held up early, hung in, warning issued
1st NAROBI NZ (Fr6)
2nd CENTREFOLD STAR (Fr1) 2.3m
3rd WHATA OPTIMIST (Fr5) 2.0m
2 of 9 3
G DERBY (Good) 31/01/2026, 2230m, NR up to 43. 2:00.7 (59.8, 30.3)
Finished 2/9 btn HFNK, $8000, Corey Johnson (Fr1), $1.40
behind leader at bell, held up early
1st CLARENDEN SAKURA (Sr2)
2nd WHATA OPTIMIST (Fr1) HFNK
3rd THE NOTORIOUS R B G NZ (Sr1) 4.3m
1 of 8 3
G DERBY (Good) 28/01/2026, 2230m, NR 43 to 48. 1:58.8 (58.7, 29.1)
Finished 1/8 $3500, Corey Johnson (Fr4), $6.00
1 out 2 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st WHATA OPTIMIST (Fr4)
2nd UBETONRED (Fr5) 1.1m
3rd OUR BELLA LUCIA (Sr2) 1.9m
7 of 7 6
G DERBY (Good) 25/01/2026, 1800m, NR up to 48. 1:56.5 (58.5, 29.0)
Finished 7/7 btn 28.7m, $5000, Gaita Pullicino (Fr5), $10.00
post race blood test, out of position at start, no action taken, 3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader throughout, outside leader at bell
1st SHIREEN (Fr1)
2nd HEY GOYOUGOODTHING NZ (Fr7) 4.7m
3rd STAR OF WILLOUGHBY (Fr6) 4.9m
6 of 10 2
G DERBY (Good) 19/01/2026, 1800m, NR 47 to 54. 2:00.0 (58.2, 29.4)
Finished 6/10 btn 5.7m, $5000, Bernadette Page (Fr2), $8.00
3 back on pegs at bell
1st VICTORY GEORGE (Fr5)
2nd MISCHIEVOUS MAGGIE (Fr1) NK
3rd MY ULTIMATE HARRY (Fr6) 1.3m
5 of 10 7
G DERBY (Good) 17/01/2026, 2230m, NR 42 to 47. 1:59.7 (59.7, 30.3)
Finished 5/10 btn 4.0m, $8000, Wayne Hill (Fr7), $41.00
post race blood test, restrained after start, 5 back on the pegs at bell
1st MISS OUT (Sr3)
2nd DIDMESELFAMISCHIEF (Fr4) 1.2m
3rd HARLEM TOWN (Fr3) HFHD
9 of 10 5
G DERBY (Good) 10/01/2026, 1800m, NR 45 to 50. 2:00.8 (57.6, 28.7)
Finished 9/10 btn 39.8m, $8000, David Smith (Fr6), $51.00
raced fiercely score-up, restrained after start, raced fiercely, three wide without cover at bell
1st CENTREFOLD STAR (Fr3)
2nd MISS OUT (Sr2) 2.5m
3rd LINXX (Sr3) 4.1m
6 of 6 N/A
G DERBY (Good) 05/01/2026, 1800m, NR 43 to 48. 1:57.1 (58.2, 29.0)
Finished 6/6 btn 32.2m, $3500, Corey Johnson (Fr3), $3.10
gate speed, 3 wide early, worked forward, unsuccessfully contested lead, outside leader at bell, outside leader throughout, quer driving tactics
1st LINXX (Fr5)
2nd MARTYS PARTY (Fr2) HD
3rd HEY GOYOUGOODTHING NZ (Fr6) NK