Mildura (VIC)
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R6
11h49m
Mcdonalds Irymple & Mildura Pace
2190m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 4:22pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 6 across front
RACE CONDITIONS
NR up to 46. PBD/NR
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$5,000
 
 
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R6
5 - WHATA OPTIMIST
  • 5 Whata Optimist (FR5)
  • D: Luke Watson
  • T: R J Moore
  • 9-7-6-6-2-4-9-0-8-8
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RACE COMMENT
OVERVIEW: APOLOGY ACCEPTED (7) settled in a rearward position and couldn’t work into the race in a leader dominant event last week. He was placed at his three starts prior and he strikes a suitable assignment now. WATCHING OVER US (6) raced without cover for the last 700m and chased hard when second at Globe Derby last week. He beat the remainder of the field by a good margin and should be competitive again under these conditions. NEDS BEACH (4) finished second behind the in-form pacer After The Chase at Globe Derby three starts ago and didn’t have much room in the middle of runners when sixth (5m) on that track earlier in the week. He has won nine races at Mildura previously and looms as one of the leading chances again. BIG BAD CHAD (2) was out three horses wide early before progressing forward to race without cover when a creditable fifth at Mildura last outing. He is better drawn for this assignment and is not without a chance.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
7-1-1-0
TRACK
4-0-0-0
DISTANCE
2-0-0-0
TRK / DIST
48-2-7-9
LAST SEASON
36-4-5-4
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
13%
WIN S/RATE
37%
PLACE S/RATE
208-26-31-20
CAREER
$117,875
PRIZE MONEY
N/A
WIN RANGE
4
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 208-26-31-20 13% 37% 3
Distance 4-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
Dist Range 54-6-13-7 11% 48% 3
Track 7-1-1-0 14% 29% 2
Track / Dist 2-0-0-0 0% 0% N/A
This Season 36-4-5-4 11% 36% 5
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 4
Distance Best MR 1:58.0MS 2
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Luke Watson
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: White, Blue 'Pcfa' Logo, Blue Sleeves
Age/Sex: 8 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Rock N Roll Heaven USA - Needa Margarita NZ (Bettors Delight USA)
National Rating: NR43
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
8 of 8 2
G DERBY (Good) 06/07/2026, 1800m, NR 41 to 46. 1:58.7 (58.8, 29.1)
Finished 8/8 btn 6.7m, $3500, Kevin Weidenbach (Fr6), $14.00
restrained after start, 3 back on pegs at bell, held up early
1st CHILDERS ROAD (Fr2)
2nd EMRITES (Fr7) NK
3rd FLYIN TOMMY NZ (Fr5) HD
8 of 10 7
G DERBY (Good) 04/07/2026, 1800m, NR up to 44. 1:58.6 (57.6, 29.2)
Finished 8/10 btn 24.9m, $8000, Reece Moore (Fr6), $51.00
restrained after start, restrained to rear, 5 back on the pegs at bell, held up early, held up late, used sprint lane
1st DELIGHTFUL DREAM (Fr7)
2nd DONT TELL ALICE (Fr3) 14.2m
3rd ALIMONIE (Fr4) SHFHD
10 of 10 7
G DERBY (Fast) 27/06/2026, 1800m, NR up to 46. 1:57.9 (58.7, 29.8)
Finished 10/10 btn 15.8m, $5000, Samantha Hill (Fr5), $12.00
restrained after start, 3 wide early, restrained early stages, 1 out 5 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail
1st AFTER THE CHASE (Fr6)
2nd NEDS BEACH NZ (Fr1) 2.0m
3rd LOVE TO DEAL (Fr3) 3.5m
9 of 10 6
PTPIRIE (Rain Affected) 20/06/2026, 2050m, NR 44 to 49. 2:02.0 (57.1, 29.5)
Finished 9/10 btn 28.0m, $8000, Reece Moore (Sr2), $34.00
4 back on the pegs at bell
1st ROLLING REMONA (Fr6)
2nd OUR ULTIMATE LOIS (Fr1) 1.4m
3rd THE REGINATOR (Sr3) HFHD
4 of 10 1
G DERBY (Good) 14/06/2026, 1800m, NR up to 49. 2:01.0 (58.9, 29.6)
Finished 4/10 btn 10.7m, $5000, Tony Pullicino (Fr7), $51.00
vets examination before race, 3 wide early, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st OAKHAY (Fr3)
2nd OAKLANDER (Fr2) 3.8m
3rd HUGH GO (Sr1) 1.2m
2 of 9 3
G DERBY (Good) 13/06/2026, 2230m, NR 41 to 46. 1:59.7 (60.1, 30.3)
Finished 2/9 btn HD, $8000, Wayne Hill (Sr2), $4.20
3 wide middle, worked forward, 1 out 1 back at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st TOMMY MACH (Fr4)
2nd WHATA OPTIMIST (Sr2) HFNK
3rd JAWSOFGOODTIME (Fr2) SHFHD
6 of 10 4
G DERBY (Good) 10/06/2026, 1800m, NR 45 to 52. 1:57.9 (58.1, 29.3)
Finished 6/10 btn 8.6m, $3500, Wayne Hill (Fr4), $8.00
1 out 2 back at bell, 3 wide late with trail, contacted sulky, raced roughly, driver reprimanded
1st ROAD STAR (Fr1)
2nd CLARENDEN TRIBUTE (Fr3) 2.1m
3rd SHIRLEY NOT (Fr2) HFHD
6 of 10 5
G DERBY (Good) 06/06/2026, 2230m, NR 46 to 51. 2:02.5 (58.0, 29.2)
Finished 6/10 btn 9.4m, $8000, Scott Forby (Fr1), $21.00
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early
1st SHIREEN (Fr3)
2nd ASHANTE PRINCE (Fr2) 1.7m
3rd LONESTAR WARRIOR (Fr5) 1.8m
7 of 10 10
G DERBY (Rain Affected) 01/06/2026, 1800m, NR 47 to 54. 1:59.9 (59.5, 30.2)
Finished 7/10 btn 8.9m, $5000, Scott Forby (Fr4), $41.00
1 out 3 back at bell, driver fined, unacceptable whip
1st BETTOR LOVER NZ (Fr3)
2nd JAKES SPORTWRITER (Fr1) 2.6m
3rd AMYS BABY ANGEL (Sr2) 1.9m
9 of 11 N/A
MILDURA (Good) 22/05/2026, 1790m, NR 47 to 51. 2:00.1 (59.6, 29.7)
Finished 9/11 btn 33.9m, $6000, Reece Moore (Fr2), $15.00
pre race swab, 3 wide middle, worked forward, outside leader at bell, Gave ground over concluding stages
1st HUNGRY HOGARTH (Fr3)
2nd RUBBLEONTHEDOUBLE (Fr6) 4.1m
3rd CHEERS POVERTY (Fr4) 3.2m
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LAST WIN
1 of 10 N/A
G DERBY (Good) 04/04/2026, 2230m, NR 44 to 49. 1:59.2 (59.2, 29.4)
Finished 1/10 $8000, Wayne Hill (Fr1), $2.00
behind leader at bell, swabbed
1st WHATA OPTIMIST (Fr1)
2nd DIDMESELFAMISCHIEF (Fr3) 6.4m
3rd GOLDEN JAYLET (Fr2) 4.6m