Globe Derby (SA)
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
R3
15h37m
Bianco Reinforcing Pace (heat 3) (sky 1)
1800m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 7:54pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 40. GROUP RBD
RESTRICTIONS
4YO and older
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$3,500
 
 
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R3
6 - TWIN CONNECTION
  • 6 Twin Connection (Em 1) (FR6)
  • D: Darren Billinger
  • T: D W Billinger
  • 4-7-7-7-8-x-0-7-1-1
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RACE COMMENT
TWIN CONNECTION (6) has won his last two starts and is racing well. Tonight is a trickier race but it’s hard to ignore his consistent form.AFTER THE CHASE (7) was extremely disappointing last start on a wet track after being a dominant winner the start prior. He could be a major improver again tonight but he does mix his form.MANDS PEARL (5) and PARISIAN BANDIT (1) could both dictate how the race settles and they both could be major improvers.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
105-20-14-10
TRACK
96-17-13-10
DISTANCE
96-17-13-10
TRK / DIST
31-7-4-2
LAST SEASON
4-2-0-0
THIS SEASON
2/11
OUR RANKING
CAREER STATISTICS
20%
WIN S/RATE
42%
PLACE S/RATE
111-22-14-11
CAREER
$66,225
PRIZE MONEY
1790 - 2230
WIN RANGE
5
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 111-22-14-11 20% 42% 1
Distance 96-17-13-10 18% 42% 4
Dist Range 99-18-13-10 18% 41% 1
Track 105-20-14-10 19% 42% 3
Track / Dist 96-17-13-10 18% 42% 4
This Season 4-2-0-0 50% 50% 1
Last Season 31-7-4-2 23% 42% 2
1st up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
2nd up 0-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Career Best MR 1:57.8MS 4
Distance Best MR 1:57.8MS 4
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Darren Billinger
Trainer 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
D W Billinger
Trained at: Globe Derby Park
Owners: J M Billinger, H M Howe, I A Goddard, M K Couche, A Matthews, J Matthews, N A Brett, J L Billinger, J C Iremonger, K Geue, S J Ellis, A C Botting
Breeder(s): K F Hymers
Colours: Red, Yellow Diamond & Sleeves
Age/Sex: 7 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Hes Watching USA - Whatacorka (What's Next USA)
National Rating: NR40
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 7 7
G DERBY (Rain Affected) 01/06/2026, 1800m, NR up to 40. 2:01.0 (60.1, 30.4)
Finished 1/7 $3500, Darren Billinger (Fr7), $2.90
3 wide early stages, restrained early stages, restrained to the rear, three wide middle, worked forward, outside leader remainder, outside leader at bell
1st TWIN CONNECTION (Fr7)
2nd THE NOTORIOUS R B G NZ (Fr2) 1.3m
3rd ACES SHADOW (Fr6) 3.0m
1 of 8 7
G DERBY (Good) 25/05/2026, 1800m, NR up to 40. 1:59.7 (59.2, 29.8)
Finished 1/8 $3500, Darren Billinger (Fr1), $2.00
gate speed, led, leader at bell
1st TWIN CONNECTION (Fr1)
2nd BRUZER (Fr2) 1.1m
3rd THE NOTORIOUS R B G NZ (Sr2) 7.1m
7 of 7 7
G DERBY (Good) 18/05/2026, 1800m, NR 41 to 46. 1:59.2 (58.7, 30.0)
Finished 7/7 btn 3.0m, $3500, Darren Billinger (Fr5), $5.50
restrained after start, restrained to a position, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st TWO WAY WONDER (Fr2)
2nd TREACHEROUS ROCK (Fr6) 1.4m
3rd WHITESTARCHRISTIAN (Fr4) HFHD
10 of 10 135
G DERBY (Good) 11/05/2026, 1800m, NR 41 to 46. 1:58.8 (57.7, 28.6)
Finished 10/10 btn 23.6m, $3500, Darren Billinger (Fr3), $21.00
gate speed, broke, warning issued, 1 out 4 back at bell
1st REACT TO BEAUTY (Fr2)
2nd LINXX (Fr4) SHFHD
3rd MISCHIEVOUS MAGGIE (Sr3) HFNK
8 of 10 5
G DERBY (Good) 27/12/2025, 1800m, NR 41 to 45. 1:57.7 (59.1, 29.6)
Finished 8/10 btn 30.3m, $4500, Darren Billinger (Fr3), $18.00
gate speed, worked forward, outside leader at bell, outside leader throughout, quer driving tactics
1st CYCLONE BRENDA (Fr1)
2nd THE NOTORIOUS R B G NZ (Sr4) 4.0m
3rd TRIGGER (Sr1) 2.3m
7 of 9 2
G DERBY (Good) 22/12/2025, 1800m, NR 45 to 49. 2:00.2 (59.4, 30.1)
Finished 7/9 btn 12.8m, $4500, Darren Billinger (Fr3), $26.00
gate speed, obtained trail middle, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st TRUE BLUE ROSE (Fr1)
2nd THE NOTORIOUS R B G NZ (Sr1) 3.2m
3rd MISS OUT (Fr6) NK
7 of 9 5
G DERBY (Good) 20/12/2025, 1800m, NR up to 49. 1:58.1 (58.6, 29.5)
Finished 7/9 btn 5.8m, $4500, Darren Billinger (Fr4), $7.00
pre race blood test, gate speed, worked forward, 1 out 2 back at bell
1st NEDS BEACH NZ (Fr2)
2nd SHIREEN (Sr1) SHFHD
3rd WHATA OPTIMIST (Sr2) SHFHD
7 of 9 8
G DERBY (Good) 15/12/2025, 1800m, NR up to 45. 1:58.9 (58.0, 28.9)
Finished 7/9 btn 12.4m, $4500, Darren Billinger (Fr6), $5.00
3 wide early stages, restrained to a position, 1 out 3 back at bell, 3 wide latter stages
1st BOHEMIAN BRAIDS (Sr1)
2nd CHILDERS ROAD (Fr1) HD
3rd WELL WELL (Fr4) 6.4m
4 of 10 8
G DERBY (Good) 07/12/2025, 1800m, NR up to 43. 1:58.2 (58.5, 29.4)
Finished 4/10 btn 8.5m, $3000, Darren Billinger (Sr4), $7.50
1 out 3 back at bell
1st CALCULATING DANCER (Sr1)
2nd CHILDERS ROAD (Fr1) 7.0m
3rd MAGNETIZE (Fr5) HFNK
2 of 9 N/A
G DERBY (Good) 29/11/2025, 1800m, NR up to 49. 1:59.4 (58.3, 29.2)
Finished 2/9 btn 4.8m, $6999, Darren Billinger (Fr2), $2.00
gate speed, worked forward, led, leader at bell
1st CAPTAIN FEARLESS (Fr3)
2nd TWIN CONNECTION (Fr2) 4.8m
3rd LOVE TO DEAL (Fr1) 1.2m