Betta Port Pirie Pace (heat 3)
8:35pm • 1609m • Mobile Start • Pacers • Sprint lane • NR up to 40. • No age restrictions • $3,5008:35pm • 1609m • Mobile Start • Pacers • Sprint lane • NR up to 40. • No age restrictions • $3,500
Age
8 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
7-0-2-0
Distance
3-1-1-0
Track & Distance
1-0-1-0
Last Season
48-2-7-9
This Season
41-4-6-4
Career
213-26-32-20
Prize Money
$127,422
Win Range
1609 - 2230
Last 10 Starts
4908892758
Last Run
10 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 213-26-32-20 | 3-1-1-0 | 151-18-19-12 | 7-0-2-0 | 1-0-1-0 | 41-4-6-4 | 48-2-7-9 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 12% | 33% | 12% | 0% | 0% | 10% | 4% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 37% | 67% | 32% | 29% | 100% | 34% | 38% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 1 Aug 2026 | G Derby | 2230m | - | NR 41 to 44. | Ray White Commercial Ade | 25.8m | $5,000 | Kevin Weidenbach | Fr5 | - | $15.00 | 4 days ago | - | 1:58.9 (57.7, 29.2) | Kittykat Cutie | Lochinvar Ruler 3.6m | Lord Verde NZ 2.7m |
| 5/9 | 28 Jul 2026 | Ptpirie | 2050m | - | NR 41 to 47. | The Radiant - October 10 | 6.4m | $5,000 | Wayne Hill | Sr1 | - | $4.20 | 3 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (58.3, 29.4) | Ella Kate | Tiger Roars 1.2m | Roll With Mustard 1.2m |
| 7/9 | 25 Jul 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR up to 45. | Kevin & Kay Seymour Final | 14.2m | $15,000 | Kevin Weidenbach | Sr2 | - | $51.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (58.7, 29.5) | Miss Nashville | Trigger 4.3m | Weregoingtogetcha 2.7m |
| 2/10 | 18 Jul 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR up to 45. | Bianco Reinforcing Ht 4 | 2.0m | $3,500 | Corey Johnson | Fr3 | - | $8.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:58.7 (58.9, 29.6) | Twin Connection | Whata Optimist 2.0m | Dont Tell Alice 4.9m |
| 9/10 | 10 Jul 2026 | Mildura | 2190m | - | NR up to 46. | Mcdonalds Pace | 36.5m | $5,000 | Luke Watson | Fr5 | - | $13.00 | 4 days ago | - | 2:00.7 (59.3, 30.1) | Captain Paprika | Apology Accepted 3.4m | Lord Verde NZ 4.6m |
| 8/8 | 6 Jul 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR 41 to 46. | Bargain Steel Centre Pace | 6.7m | $3,500 | Kevin Weidenbach | Fr6 | - | $14.00 | 2 days ago | - | 1:58.7 (58.8, 29.1) | Childers Road | Emrites NK | Flyin Tommy NZ HD |
| 8/10 | 4 Jul 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR up to 44. | Kevin & Kay Seymour Pace | 24.9m | $8,000 | Reece Moore | Fr6 | - | $51.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.6 (57.6, 29.2) | Delightful Dream | Dont Tell Alice 14.2m | Alimonie SHFHD |
| 10/10 | 27 Jun 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR up to 46. | Bianco Reinforcing Pace | 15.8m | $5,000 | Samantha Hill | Fr5 | - | $12.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.9 (58.7, 29.8) | After the Chase | Neds Beach NZ 2.0m | Love to Deal 3.5m |
| 9/10 | 20 Jun 2026 | Ptpirie | 2050m | - | NR 44 to 49. | Procurement Warehouse Pace | 28.0m | $8,000 | Reece Moore | Sr2 | - | $34.00 | 6 days ago | - | 2:02.0 (57.1, 29.5) | Rolling Remona | Our Ultimate Lois 1.4m | The Reginator HFHD |
| 4/10 | 14 Jun 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR up to 49. | Pace | 10.7m | $5,000 | Tony Pullicino | Fr7 | - | $51.00 | - | - | 2:01.0 (58.9, 29.6) | Oakhay | Oaklander 3.8m | Hugh Go 1.2m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Rock N Roll Heaven USA
Dam
Needa Margarita NZ
Trained at
Salisbury North
Colours
Light Blue, Purple Crossed Sashes, Navy Blue Sleeves
Owners
G (Guy) Barbuto
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Hill | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R J Moore | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
WHATA OPTIMIST (5) finds his sort of race tonight. His recent form hasn’t been great but this race is a lot easier for him. He is worth strong consideration.GIANT JACKSON (1), LUNCHINHEAVEN (2) and OAKLANDER (6) are also chances.
Age
3 years old
Sex
Bay - Colt
Today's Stats
Track
3-1-1-0
Distance
3-1-1-0
Track & Distance
3-1-1-0
Last Season
15-1-1-2
This Season
14-2-3-0
Career
29-3-4-2
Prize Money
$14,820
Win Range
1609 - 1800
Last 10 Starts
1255422794
Last Run
8 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 29-3-4-2 | 3-1-1-0 | 29-3-4-2 | 3-1-1-0 | 3-1-1-0 | 14-2-3-0 | 15-1-1-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 10% | 33% | 10% | 33% | 33% | 14% | 7% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 31% | 67% | 31% | 67% | 67% | 36% | 27% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 3 Aug 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR up to 40. | Sa Botra Pace | 6.9m | $3,500 | Dean Girardi | Sr2 | - | $34.00 | 7 days ago | - | 2:01.2 (58.0, 29.1) | Twin Connection | Branson 1.9m | Aces Shadow 4.0m |
| 9/10 | 27 Jul 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR up to 40. | Hahn Super Dry 3.5 Pace | 15.8m | $3,500 | Dean Girardi | Sr3 | - | $15.00 | 7 days ago | - | 2:01.1 (59.0, 29.5) | Aces Shadow | Parisian Bandit 1.3m | Whitestarchristian HD |
| 7/7 | 20 Jul 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR up to 40. | Jojubi Saddlery Pace | 50.9m | $5,000 | Dean Girardi | Fr4 | - | $7.00 | 5 days ago | - | 1:58.5 (58.5, 29.5) | Well Well | Dashing Cowboy 4.1m | Upright 7.2m |
| 2/8 | 15 Jul 2026 | Ptpirie | 1609m | - | NR up to 40. | Midstate Hardware Pace | 7.3m | $5,000 | Wayne Hill | Fr2 | - | $1.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:58.5 (57.1, 28.8) | Upright | Oaklander 7.3m | Dashing Cowboy 1.4m |
| 2/8 | 7 Jul 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | 6 LIFETIME WINS | Jojubi Saddlery Pace | 6.2m | $3,500 | Wayne Hill | Fr1 | - | $6.50 | 3 days ago | - | 1:58.8 (57.0, 28.1) | Bettor Lover NZ | Oaklander 6.2m | Blue Dragon NZ NK |
| 4/10 | 4 Jul 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR up to 44. | Kevin & Kay Seymour Pace | 17.6m | $8,000 | Wayne Hill | Fr5 | - | $19.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.6 (57.6, 29.2) | Delightful Dream | Dont Tell Alice 14.2m | Alimonie SHFHD |
| 5/7 | 27 Jun 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | 5 LIFETIME WINS | Bargain Steel Centre Pace | 9.1m | $5,000 | Wayne Hill | Sr1 | - | $12.00 | 5 days ago | - | 1:59.6 (57.1, 28.2) | Weregoingtogetcha | Lord Myrmecia 4.4m | My Ultimate Banjo 2.0m |
| 5/7 | 22 Jun 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | 1 Win Over $5,000 | Emerging Stars Pacers | 14.1m | $3,500 | Wayne Hill | Fr1 | - | $7.50 | 8 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (58.8, 29.4) | Trigger | Sweetkindofmagic HD | Justcallmeangus 5.6m |
| 2/10 | 14 Jun 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR up to 49. | Pace | 3.8m | $5,000 | Dean Girardi | Fr2 | - | $10.00 | 4 days ago | - | 2:01.0 (58.9, 29.6) | Oakhay | Oaklander 3.8m | Hugh Go 1.2m |
| 1/9 | 10 Jun 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | 4 LIFETIME WINS | Pace | - | $3,500 | Wayne Hill | Fr2 | - | $2.90 | - | - | 1:59.5 (58.9, 29.8) | Oaklander | Clarenden Sweetlou 2.3m | Rocknroll Raider HD |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Soho Tribeca
Dam
Letting Go
Trained at
Angle Vale
Colours
White,Red Stripes,Blue Stars ,White With Blue Stars
Owners
P R (Peter) Cluse
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Girardi | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D W Girardi | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
WHATA OPTIMIST (5) finds his sort of race tonight. His recent form hasn’t been great but this race is a lot easier for him. He is worth strong consideration.GIANT JACKSON (1), LUNCHINHEAVEN (2) and OAKLANDER (6) are also chances.
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Mare
Today's Stats
Track
7-1-2-0
Distance
11-0-1-1
Track & Distance
4-0-1-0
Last Season
28-3-7-2
This Season
20-0-2-1
Career
75-4-10-5
Prize Money
$24,938
Win Range
1800 - 2050
Last 10 Starts
x755692800
Last Run
8 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 75-4-10-5 | 11-0-1-1 | 67-3-9-5 | 7-1-2-0 | 4-0-1-0 | 20-0-2-1 | 28-3-7-2 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 5% | 0% | 4% | 14% | 0% | 0% | 11% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 25% | 18% | 25% | 43% | 25% | 15% | 43% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 3 Aug 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR up to 40. | Sa Botra Pace | 22.0m | $3,500 | Kerry Green | Sr4 | - | $126.00 | 21 days ago | - | 2:01.2 (58.0, 29.1) | Twin Connection | Branson 1.9m | Aces Shadow 4.0m |
| 10/10 | 13 Jul 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | 5 LIFETIME WINS | Bianco Reinforcing Pace | 105.3m | $5,000 | Kerry Green | Sr3 | - | $101.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:57.0 (58.3, 29.0) | Dee Jays Miss | Justcallmeangus 8.4m | Branson 1.4m |
| 8/8 | 7 Jul 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | 6 LIFETIME WINS | Jojubi Saddlery Pace | 30.8m | $3,500 | Kerry Green | Fr7 | - | $151.00 | 24 days ago | - | 1:58.8 (57.0, 28.1) | Bettor Lover NZ | Oaklander 6.2m | Blue Dragon NZ NK |
| 2/9 | 13 Jun 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR up to 40. | Pace | 4.0m | $8,000 | Samantha Hill | Fr3 | - | $31.00 | 3 days ago | - | 1:59.9 (60.3, 30.0) | After the Chase | Lunchinheaven 4.0m | Whitestarchristian 1.1m |
| 9/9 | 10 Jun 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | 4 LIFETIME WINS | Pace | 19.0m | $3,500 | Kerry Green | Fr5 | - | $151.00 | 9 days ago | - | 1:59.5 (58.9, 29.8) | Oaklander | Clarenden Sweetlou 2.3m | Rocknroll Raider HD |
| 6/7 | 1 Jun 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR up to 40. | Pace | 12.8m | $3,500 | Michael a Smith | Fr5 | - | $9.50 | 7 days ago | - | 2:01.0 (60.1, 30.4) | Twin Connection | The Notorious R B G NZ 1.3m | Aces Shadow 3.0m |
| 5/9 | 25 May 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | 5 LIFETIME WINS | Pace | 19.8m | $3,500 | Michael a Smith | Fr4 | - | $126.00 | 6 days ago | - | 1:58.7 (58.9, 29.7) | Oakhay | Amira Marie 3.2m | Bettor Lover NZ 12.2m |
| 5/6 | 19 May 2026 | Ptpirie | 1609m | - | NR up to 45. | Pace | 24.6m | $5,000 | Michael a Smith | Fr2 | - | $21.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:57.1 (58.0, 29.4) | Winston Alexander | Weregoingtogetcha 2.3m | Dashing Cowboy 1.6m |
| 7/9 | 11 May 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | 4 LIFETIME WINS | Pace | 17.9m | $3,500 | Michael a Smith | Fr6 | - | $101.00 | 70 days ago | - | 1:58.3 (57.8, 28.6) | Weregoingtogetcha | Lonestar Warrior HD | Perfect Playgirl 11.9m |
| 6/7 | 2 Mar 2026 | Ptpirie | 2050m | - | NR up to 40. | Pace | 90.7m | $5,000 | Kerry Green | Fr4 | - | $26.00 | - | - | 2:01.4 (59.9, 31.0) | Abhishek NZ | Giant Jackson NK | Roll With Mustard 3.8m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Rock N Roll Heaven USA
Dam
Lady Lunchalot
Trained at
Virginia
Colours
Green, Black & White Stripes, White Sleeves
Owners
T Smith, K L Green
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael A Smith | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P J Westbury | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
WHATA OPTIMIST (5) finds his sort of race tonight. His recent form hasn’t been great but this race is a lot easier for him. He is worth strong consideration.GIANT JACKSON (1), LUNCHINHEAVEN (2) and OAKLANDER (6) are also chances.
Age
11 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
8-2-2-1
Distance
14-2-2-1
Track & Distance
5-1-1-1
Last Season
36-3-1-4
This Season
16-1-2-3
Career
211-18-20-19
Prize Money
$90,274
Win Range
1609 - 2230
Last 10 Starts
33247588x5
Last Run
8 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 211-18-20-19 | 14-2-2-1 | 163-14-12-14 | 8-2-2-1 | 5-1-1-1 | 16-1-2-3 | 36-3-1-4 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 9% | 14% | 9% | 25% | 20% | 6% | 8% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 27% | 36% | 25% | 63% | 60% | 38% | 22% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 3 Aug 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR up to 40. | Sa Botra Pace | 9.0m | $3,500 | Nicholas Brown | Fr2 | - | $41.00 | 84 days ago | - | 2:01.2 (58.0, 29.1) | Twin Connection | Branson 1.9m | Aces Shadow 4.0m |
| 8/8 | 11 May 2026 | G Derby | 2230m | - | NR up to 40. | Pace | 443.6m | $5,000 | Kerry Green | Fr3 | - | $81.00 | 42 days ago | - | 1:58.3 (59.4, 29.5) | Trigger | Sea Hunter 6.9m | Skinny Horace 4.3m |
| 8/10 | 30 Mar 2026 | Gawler | 1609m | - | NR up to 40. | Pace | 20.7m | $5,000 | Kerry Green | Fr2 | - | $3.60 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.8 (58.2, 28.3) | Perfect Playgirl | The Game 7.5m | Meet Me at the Beach NZ 7.0m |
| 5/7 | 23 Mar 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR up to 39. | Pace | 7.4m | $3,500 | Kerry Green | Fr1 | - | $9.50 | 7 days ago | - | 2:02.1 (58.8, 28.8) | Well Well | Letsgetrowdy 1.4m | Alimonie 3.7m |
| 7/10 | 16 Mar 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR up to 43. | Pace | 11.5m | $3,500 | Kerry Green | Fr2 | - | $6.50 | 12 days ago | - | 2:01.3 (60.9, 30.3) | Meet Me at the Beach NZ | React to Beauty 1.1m | Skinny Horace SHFHD |
| 4/6 | 4 Mar 2026 | Gawler | 2070m | - | NR 40 to 42. | Pace | 12.3m | $5,000 | Kerry Green | Fr1 | - | $4.20 | 2 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (58.7, 29.6) | Golden Jaylet | Skinny Horace 11.5m | Heza Steel NZ HFHD |
| 2/7 | 2 Mar 2026 | Ptpirie | 2050m | - | NR up to 40. | Pace | NK | $5,000 | Samantha Hill | Fr6 | - | $2.20 | 9 days ago | - | 2:01.4 (59.9, 31.0) | Abhishek NZ | Giant Jackson NK | Roll With Mustard 3.8m |
| 3/9 | 21 Feb 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR up to 40. | Pace | 6.2m | $5,000 | Samantha Hill | Fr4 | - | $2.30 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.0 (59.9, 29.8) | Rolling Remona | Abhishek NZ 5.0m | Giant Jackson 1.2m |
| 3/9 | 14 Feb 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR up to 42. | Pace | 3.1m | $8,000 | Samantha Hill | Sr2 | - | $13.00 | 4 days ago | - | 2:00.1 (58.7, 29.3) | Calculating Dancer | Rolling Remona NK | Giant Jackson 2.2m |
| 3/4 | 10 Feb 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR up to 44. | Pace | 8.5m | $3,500 | Kerry Green | Fr4 | - | $10.00 | - | - | 2:01.8 (58.1, 28.2) | React to Beauty | Skinny Horace 2.9m | Giant Jackson 5.7m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Four Starzzz Shark CA
Dam
Seductress
Trained at
Virginia
Colours
Gold, White Sash
Owners
P J Westbury, T Smith, K L Green
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry Green | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P J Westbury | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
WHATA OPTIMIST (5) finds his sort of race tonight. His recent form hasn’t been great but this race is a lot easier for him. He is worth strong consideration.GIANT JACKSON (1), LUNCHINHEAVEN (2) and OAKLANDER (6) are also chances.
Age
5 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
11-0-2-6
Distance
14-1-3-5
Track & Distance
9-0-2-5
Last Season
6-1-2-0
This Season
5-0-2-1
Career
42-2-8-8
Prize Money
$19,835
Win Range
1609 - 1800
Last 10 Starts
818x23x627
Last Run
10 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 42-2-8-8 | 14-1-3-5 | 35-2-7-7 | 11-0-2-6 | 9-0-2-5 | 5-0-2-1 | 6-1-2-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 5% | 7% | 6% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 17% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 43% | 64% | 46% | 73% | 78% | 60% | 50% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 1 Aug 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | 5 LIFETIME WINS | Bianco Reinforcing Pace | 47.1m | $5,000 | Wayne Hill | Fr1 | - | $4.80 | 4 days ago | - | 1:55.7 (57.9, 29.0) | Midnight Crimes | Stylistik NK | Our Ultimate Lois 2.6m |
| 2/6 | 28 Jul 2026 | Ptpirie | 1609m | - | NR up to 40. | Fleurieu Civil Pace | 5.3m | $5,000 | Wayne Hill | Fr6 | - | $4.40 | 13 days ago | - | 1:58.5 (57.6, 28.9) | Upright | Waitpinga Reactor 5.3m | Well Well 2.6m |
| 6/7 | 15 Jul 2026 | Ptpirie | 1609m | - | 2 LIFETIME WINS | Mensland Pace | 22.0m | $3,500 | Mick Dennis | Fr6 | - | $41.00 | 135 days ago | - | 1:57.7 (56.4, 28.4) | Nevada Gambler | Hilltop Star 6.5m | Keayang Memory 2.4m |
| 3/7 | 2 Mar 2026 | Ptpirie | 1609m | - | 3 LIFETIME WINS | Pace | 5.7m | $8,000 | Danielle Hill | Fr4 | - | $1.65 | 9 days ago | - | 1:59.0 (57.5, 29.5) | Lower Manhattan | Skinny Horace 2.3m | Waitpinga Reactor 3.4m |
| 2/6 | 21 Feb 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | 3 LIFETIME WINS | Pace | 2.8m | $3,500 | Danielle Hill | Fr1 | - | $2.10 | 72 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (59.9, 30.7) | Sheza Carona | Waitpinga Reactor 2.8m | Sweet Arpeggio 2.3m |
| 8/10 | 11 Dec 2025 | Tamwort | 1609m | - | NR up to 48. | New England Equine Vet | 14.2m | $9,792 | Ben Loades | Sr4 | - | $41.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (59.7, 30.4) | Artful Prince | Whens Lunch 5.1m | Drakaina HFNK |
| 1/8 | 4 Dec 2025 | Tamwort | 1609m | - | 0-1 WIN | Multiquip Commercial Hatch | - | $6,936 | Ben Loades | Fr6 | - | $4.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.5 (59.5, 30.6) | Waitpinga Reactor | Truthbetold 3.7m | Coral Cays 1.3m |
| 8/9 | 27 Nov 2025 | Tamwort | 1980m | - | NR up to 47. | Garrards Horse And Hound | 45.7m | $9,792 | Ben Loades | Sr2 | - | $7.50 | 7 days ago | - | 1:58.7 (59.5, 30.3) | Watch Your Back NZ | Very Needy 2.5m | Ellie Rippin 7.1m |
| 2/8 | 20 Nov 2025 | Tamwort | 1609m | - | 0-1 WIN | Portable Horse Stables | 3.0m | $6,936 | Ben Loades | Sr4 | - | $6.00 | 7 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (59.6, 29.9) | Heavenly Turbo | Waitpinga Reactor 3.0m | Altiano 1.7m |
| 2/10 | 13 Nov 2025 | Tamwort | 1980m | - | 0-1 WIN | The Tab App | 9.9m | $6,936 | Blake Hughes | Sr4 | - | $2.20 | - | - | 1:59.2 (63.0, 33.0) | Shezza Beauty | Waitpinga Reactor 9.9m | Heavenly Turbo 7.9m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Auckland Reactor NZ
Dam
Waitpinga Poppy
Trained at
Risdon Park
Colours
White, Green & Purple Double V
Owners
M J (Mick) Dennis
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mick Dennis | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M J Dennis | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
Race comment
WHATA OPTIMIST (5) finds his sort of race tonight. His recent form hasn’t been great but this race is a lot easier for him. He is worth strong consideration.GIANT JACKSON (1), LUNCHINHEAVEN (2) and OAKLANDER (6) are also chances.
Age
6 years old
Sex
Bay - Gelding
Today's Stats
Track
11-0-0-2
Distance
8-0-0-1
Track & Distance
6-0-0-1
Last Season
11-0-0-1
This Season
18-0-0-1
Career
71-6-6-7
Prize Money
$74,409
Win Range
1650 - 2240
Last 10 Starts
8088496565
Last Run
14 days ago
Win S/Rate
Place S/Rate
| Total | Distance | Dist Range | Track | Trk & Dist | This Season | Last Season | 1st Up | 2nd Up | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 71-6-6-7 | 8-0-0-1 | 36-2-4-1 | 11-0-0-2 | 6-0-0-1 | 18-0-0-1 | 11-0-0-1 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 8% | 0% | 6% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 27% | 13% | 19% | 18% | 17% | 6% | 9% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | - | - |
| Finish | Date | Track | Distance | Race No. | Cond. | Class | Margin | Prize won | Driver | BR | Handicap | SP | Last Run | Settle | Mile rate | Winner | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 28 Jul 2026 | Ptpirie | 1609m | - | NR up to 40. | Fleurieu Civil Pace | 21.9m | $5,000 | Bernadette Page | Fr1 | - | $26.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:58.5 (57.6, 28.9) | Upright | Waitpinga Reactor 5.3m | Well Well 2.6m |
| 6/7 | 20 Jul 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR up to 40. | Jojubi Saddlery Pace | 19.1m | $5,000 | Bernadette Page | Sr1 | - | $51.00 | 5 days ago | - | 1:58.5 (58.5, 29.5) | Well Well | Dashing Cowboy 4.1m | Upright 7.2m |
| 5/8 | 15 Jul 2026 | Ptpirie | 1609m | - | NR up to 40. | Midstate Hardware Pace | 13.9m | $5,000 | Bernadette Page | Fr1 | - | $12.00 | 8 days ago | - | 1:58.5 (57.1, 28.8) | Upright | Oaklander 7.3m | Dashing Cowboy 1.4m |
| 6/8 | 7 Jul 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | 6 LIFETIME WINS | Jojubi Saddlery Pace | 13.3m | $3,500 | Matt Maguire | Sr1 | - | $151.00 | 13 days ago | - | 1:58.8 (57.0, 28.1) | Bettor Lover NZ | Oaklander 6.2m | Blue Dragon NZ NK |
| 9/9 | 24 Jun 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR 40 to 42. | Bianco Reinforcing Pace | 52.5m | $3,500 | Bernadette Page | Fr2 | - | $151.00 | 4 days ago | - | 1:57.5 (58.9, 28.9) | Alimonie | Lochinvar Ruler 1.1m | Well Well 7.1m |
| 4/6 | 20 Jun 2026 | Ptpirie | 1609m | - | NR up to 43. | Brian Montgomerie Memorial | 41.0m | $5,000 | Bernadette Page | Fr3 | - | $26.00 | 10 days ago | - | 1:59.3 (57.3, 28.6) | After the Chase | Neds Beach NZ 16.3m | Dashing Cowboy 13.2m |
| 8/8 | 10 Jun 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR 40 to 44. | Pace | 51.3m | $3,500 | Bernadette Page | Sr1 | - | $71.00 | 4 days ago | - | 1:56.3 (58.6, 29.7) | Paradigm | Lochinvar Ruler 1.9m | Love to Deal 6.8m |
| 8/9 | 6 Jun 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR 41 to 45. | Pace | 20.4m | $5,000 | Wayne Hill | Sr1 | - | $31.00 | 7 days ago | - | 2:01.7 (59.5, 29.4) | Jawsofgoodtime | Clarenden Sakura 4.9m | Ozzie Joybell 4.5m |
| 10/10 | 30 May 2026 | G Derby | 1800m | - | NR 47 to 54. | Pace | 30.6m | $8,000 | Bernadette Page | Fr6 | - | $101.00 | 24 days ago | - | 1:59.4 (59.2, 30.3) | Feng Shui Star | Star Man 2.7m | Clarenden Legacy 2.9m |
| 8/9 | 6 May 2026 | Ptpirie | 2050m | - | NR 41 to 46. | Pace | 95.7m | $3,500 | Jason Kittel | Fr2 | - | $51.00 | - | - | 1:59.2 (60.2, 31.4) | Tommy Mach | Sportsflight 5.8m | Hy Filante 1.8m |
| Firm | Good | Soft | Heavy | Synthetic | All Wet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stats | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | 0-0-0-0 | |
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Place % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | |
| Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sire
Lennytheshark
Dam
Lorimerjane
Trained at
Port Pirie
Colours
Black & White Quarters, White Sleeves
Owners
Solotrek Syndicate
| Driver (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernadette Page | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |
| Trainer (12 months) | Stats | Win % | Place % | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D G Tucker | 0-0-0-0 | 0% | 0% | - |





Race comment
WHATA OPTIMIST (5) finds his sort of race tonight. His recent form hasn’t been great but this race is a lot easier for him. He is worth strong consideration.GIANT JACKSON (1), LUNCHINHEAVEN (2) and OAKLANDER (6) are also chances.