Globe Derby Race 3 - 2026 Australian Drivers Championships October 3 @ Globe Pace (Sky 2)
ARTILLERY (7) won at this track two runs ago but couldn't repeat the dose at his latest appearance over 2230m here, but beaten only 4 metres. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Has the ability to return to the winners' list. DHAULAGIRI NZ (6) drew wide once again last start and failed to feature, beaten 5 metres into fifth at this circuit over 2230m. This doesn't look as hard so he is sure to prove tough to beat. HEZROCKINROYALTY (3) finished sixth last start over 2230m at this course. Generally runs very well at this course so can play a big role. MY ULTIMATE FLYNN NZ (5) disappointed last time but is a chance based on a good third over 1660m at Albion Park two runs back. Can bounce back.

Driver: Wayne Hill
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr1) over 2190m at Mildura was 8th-11.8 at the bell, beaten 13 m by Hot Deal (2:42.60) on September 18 at $71. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 9th (Fr7) over 2190m at Shepparton, beaten 25 m by Cee Cee Lou (2:38.20) on September 15 at $151. Draws the pegs and can bounce back.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 18/09/2026 | 3 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 13.0L | $71.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/09/2026 | 4 | NR 58 to 68 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 1:56.2 | 7 |
| 27.0L | $151.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/09/2026 | 3 | NR 60 to 75 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 27.7L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/09/2026 | 3 | NR 56 to 69 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:57.0 | 6 |
| 31.2L | $12.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/09/2026 | 11 | NR 63 to 74 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Nicholas Brown | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 26.3L | $151.00 |
| 4/5 | 25/08/2026 | 3 | NR 56 to 69 | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:56.3 | 5 |
| 34.3L | $1.95 |
| 1/3 | 17/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Good | Reece Moore | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 09/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Michael Smith | 0 |
| 100L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lochie Cook
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Comments
4th (Fr2) over 2230m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 3rd-5.5 beaten 4.5 m by Watchmedazzle (2:43.00) on September 19 at $9. Before that was driven from back in the field when 7th (Fr5) over 2230m at this track, beaten 20 m by Artillery (2:44.70) in 4yo+ on September 12 at $18. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | NR 58 to 69 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Fast | Wayne Hill | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/09/2026 | 60 | NR 72 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Samantha Hill | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 20.6L | $18.00 |
| 5/5 | 25/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 19L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 14/07/2026 | 11 | NR up to 64 | $10,000.00 | Menangle | 1609m | Fast | Matthew Atkinson | 1:53.2 | 3 |
| 16.4L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/07/2026 | 42 | NR up to 63 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Fast | Matthew Atkinson | 1:55.1 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 22/05/2026 | 10 | NR up to 62 | $9,790.00 | Newcastle | 2030m | Fast | Matthew Atkinson | 1:56.0 | 6 |
| 16.9L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/05/2026 | 6 | NR 56 to 66 | $7,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Jack Laugher | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | G F Douglas | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael A Smith
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr4) over 2230m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.3 beaten 8 m by Our Indifference (2:43.80) on September 19 at $14. Before that, was driven from back in the field when 4th (Fr2) over 2230m at this track beaten 5.5 m by Artillery (2:44.70) in 4yo+ on September 12 at $6.50. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | NR 70 | $11,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Fast | Michael A Smith | 1:58.2 | 4 |
| 8.2L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/09/2026 | 147 | NR 72 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 05/09/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | Kevin Weidenbach | 0 |
| 93.3L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 18/04/2026 | 5 | NR 70 or better | $26,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2530m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 48.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 13/04/2026 | 8 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | Mark Norman | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 17.4L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 05/04/2026 | 15 | NR 70 or better | $11,000.00 | Victor Harbor | 2160m | Neutral | Mark Norman | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $20.10 |
| 5/10 | 21/03/2026 | 13 | NR 70 or better | $20,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Mark Norman | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $13.00 |
| 2/3 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | Mark Norman | 0 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dean Girardi
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Comments
Last start 6th (Fr3) over 2230m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 10 m by Artillery (2:44.70) in 4yo+ on September 12 at $23. Two runs back won by a head (Sr1) at this track (2:11.30) beating Fe Fe On Fire in on September 1 at $3. This looks a far sterner test.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 12/09/2026 | 11 | NR 72 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 10.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/09/2026 | 10 | No NR | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R | Wayne Hill | 1:57.3 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | NR 65 to 79 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:54.9 | 7 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/07/2026 | 3 | NR 60 to 71 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:59.3 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/4 | 15/07/2026 | 18 | No NR | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:55.5 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 27/06/2026 | 3 | NR 73 or better | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Fast | Dean Girardi | 1:55.2 | 6 |
| 16.3L | $34.00 |
| 1/4 | 11/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | Dean Girardi | 0 |
| 1.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 25/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Melton | 2240m | Good | John Caldow | 0 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr2) over 2138m at Albion Park, at the bell was 8th-9.71 beaten 5.5 m by Isla Rochelle (2:31.90) in 4yo+ on September 5 at $21. At his previous start good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr7) over 1660m at Albion Park, at the bell was 3rd-16.45 beaten 5 m by Air Express (1:56.10) in 4yo+ on August 15 at $31. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/09/2026 | 21 | Band 4 NR 60 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 5.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | Band 4 NR 60 | $20,770.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:52.5 | 7 |
| 5.2L | $31.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | Band 4 NR 60 | $14,980.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Narissa Elkins | 1:53.6 | 3 |
| 14.7L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/08/2026 | 11 | Band 4 NR 60 | $14,500.00 | Albion Park | 1660m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:52.7 | 3 |
| 11.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | NR 70 to 99 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:54.0 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/07/2026 | 24 | NR 70 to 99 | $10,620.00 | Albion Park | 2138m | Neutral | Matt Elkins | 1:53.6 | 7 |
| 23.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Samantha Hill | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/3 | 12/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Jackson Painting | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Hannah Lewis
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Comments
Last start 5th (Fr7) over 2230m at this track, at the bell was 2nd-2.8 beaten 5 m by Our Indifference (2:43.80) on September 19 at $8.50. The run previous was well back in the run when 5th (Fr7) over 2230m at this track beaten 6 m by Artillery (2:44.70) in 4yo+ on September 12 at $4. Nicely placed to make an impact this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | NR 70 | $11,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Fast | Wayne Hill | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 12/09/2026 | 8 | NR 72 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 6.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/09/2026 | 4 | NR 65 | $8,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Hannah Lewis | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 6/6 | 31/08/2026 | 113 | NR 70 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Fast | Wayne Hill | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 25.4L | $3.10 |
| 3/5 | 11/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Terang | 2180m | Good | Lochie Cook | 0 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 24/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Good | M D Horsnell | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 10/05/2026 | 5 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Ouyen | 2423m | Neutral | Lochie Cook | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 7/7 | 05/05/2026 | 10 | NR 65 or better | $10,000.00 | Terang | 2180m | Neutral | Glen Craven | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 32.6L | $1.95 |

Driver: Gaita Pullicino
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Comments
Last start good run despite getting well back, when 3rd (Fr5) over 2230m at this track, at the bell was 6th-9.5 beaten 4 m by Our Indifference (2:43.80) on September 19 at $3.50. Two runs back won by a head when driven back in the field, (Fr4) held up early, held up early, at this track (2:44.70) beating Last Tango In Heaven in 4yo+ on September 12 at $5. Fine stats at this course and distance; should go very well.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | NR 70 | $11,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Fast | Gaita Pullicino | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 12/09/2026 | 12 | NR 72 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 31/08/2026 | 30 | NR 70 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Fast | Paul Cavallaro | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/3 | 16/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Good | Paul Cavallaro | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 01/08/2026 | 98 | NR 73 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Paul Cavallaro | 2:01.5 | 6 |
| 6.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/4 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | Paul Cavallaro | 0 |
| 23.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | NR 70 or better | $15,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Paul Cavallaro | 1:56.3 | 3 |
| 19.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/04/2026 | 5 | NR 70 or better | $26,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2530m | Neutral | Paul Cavallaro | 1:56.6 | 6 |
| 16.4L | $26.00 |