Globe Derby (SA)
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8
R5
19h8m
Horseshoes R US Pace
1800m | Mobile Start | Pacers | 9:35pm
TRACK INFORMATION
Max 7 across front
Sprint lane
RACE CONDITIONS
NR 44 to 48. GROUP RBD
RESTRICTIONS
No age restrictions
No sex restrictions
PRIZE MONEY
$8,000
 
 
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R5
9 - WHATA OPTIMIST
  • 9 Whata Optimist (SR2)
  • D: Tony Pullicino
  • T: R J Moore
  • 0-8-8-9-2-7-5-8-1-1
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RACE COMMENT
NEVADA GAMBLER (4) has won three of his last four starts. He led all of the way last start defeating BOHEMIAN BRAIDS by 6 metres. Tonight will be tougher but his recent form matches up well against this field.KEAYANG MEMORY (1) looks like a big danger after winning three of her last four as well. She was impressive at Gawler on Monday and she will love the inside draw tonight.OAKHAY (5) and KEAYANG HUNGRY (6) are also chances.
TODAY'S STATISTICS
149-19-27-19
TRACK
110-14-16-12
DISTANCE
110-14-16-12
TRK / DIST
48-2-7-9
LAST SEASON
43-6-6-4
THIS SEASON
CAREER STATISTICS
13%
WIN S/RATE
37%
PLACE S/RATE
215-28-32-20
CAREER
$125,471
PRIZE MONEY
1609 - 2230
WIN RANGE
7
DAYS LAST RACE
Career Statistics
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Total 215-28-32-20 13% 37% 9
Distance 110-14-16-12 13% 38% 9
Dist Range 153-20-19-12 13% 33% 10
Track 149-19-27-19 13% 44% 8
Track / Dist 110-14-16-12 13% 38% 8
This Season 43-6-6-4 14% 37% 8
Last Season 48-2-7-9 4% 38% 7
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 6
Distance Best MR 1:57.0MS 5
Stable Stats
Stats Win % Place % Rank
Driver 12mth --- 0% 0% N/A
Tony Pullicino
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: Royal Blue, White Hygain Logo
Age/Sex: 8 year old bay gelding
Breeding: Rock N Roll Heaven USA - Needa Margarita NZ (Bettors Delight USA)
National Rating: NR44
Gear Changes
Removed: ; Added:
RECENT FORM
RESULT DAY RACE DETAILS RESULT
1 of 10 4
G DERBY (Good) 15/08/2026, 1800m, NR up to 40. 1:58.9 (58.7, 30.1)
Finished 1/10 $8000, Wayne Hill (Fr3), $2.15
gate speed, obtained trail early, 1 out 1 back at bell
1st WHATA OPTIMIST (Fr3)
2nd KEILAH NZ (Fr4) NK
3rd PARISIAN BANDIT (Sr1) 3.4m
1 of 6 10
PTPIRIE (Good) 11/08/2026, 1609m, NR up to 40. 2:00.1 (58.7, 29.4)
Finished 1/6 $3500, Wayne Hill (Fr5), $1.35
1 out 2 back at bell
1st WHATA OPTIMIST (Fr5)
2nd OAKLANDER (Fr6) NK
3rd LUNCHINHEAVEN (Fr2) NK
8 of 10 4
G DERBY (Good) 01/08/2026, 2230m, NR 41 to 44. 1:58.9 (57.7, 29.2)
Finished 8/10 btn 25.8m, $5000, Kevin Weidenbach (Fr5), $15.00
pre race blood test, 3 wide early stages, worked forward, outside leader at bell, raced without cover
1st KITTYKAT CUTIE (Sr1)
2nd LOCHINVAR RULER (Fr1) 3.6m
3rd LORD VERDE NZ (Sr3) 2.7m
5 of 9 3
PTPIRIE (Good) 28/07/2026, 2050m, NR 41 to 47. 1:59.6 (58.3, 29.4)
Finished 5/9 btn 6.4m, $5000, Wayne Hill (Sr1), $4.20
3 back on pegs at bell, held up early
1st ELLA KATE (Fr2)
2nd TIGER ROARS (Fr5) 1.2m
3rd ROLL WITH MUSTARD (Fr4) 1.2m
7 of 9 7
G DERBY (Good) 25/07/2026, 1800m, NR up to 45. 1:57.9 (58.7, 29.5)
Finished 7/9 btn 14.2m, $15000, Kevin Weidenbach (Sr2), $51.00
1 out 2 back at bell
1st MISS NASHVILLE (Fr6)
2nd TRIGGER (Fr1) 4.3m
3rd WEREGOINGTOGETCHA (Fr2) 2.7m
2 of 10 8
G DERBY (Good) 18/07/2026, 1800m, NR up to 45. 1:58.7 (58.9, 29.6)
Finished 2/10 btn 2.0m, $3500, Corey Johnson (Fr3), $8.50
gate speed, behind leader at bell, held up early, used sprint lane
1st TWIN CONNECTION (Fr2)
2nd WHATA OPTIMIST (Fr3) 2.0m
3rd DONT TELL ALICE (Fr1) 4.9m
9 of 10 4
MILDURA (Good) 10/07/2026, 2190m, NR up to 46. 2:00.7 (59.3, 30.1)
Finished 9/10 btn 36.5m, $5000, Luke Watson (Fr5), $13.00
3 wide early stages, worked forward, outside leader at bell
1st CAPTAIN PAPRIKA (Fr3)
2nd APOLOGY ACCEPTED (Sr1) 3.4m
3rd LORD VERDE NZ (Sr3) 4.6m
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, restrained to a position, 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 the rear, gear malfunction, 5 back on 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 N/A
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 stages, restrained early stages, restrained to a position, 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