Globe Derby Race 2 - Bianco Reinforcing Pace
WHATA OPTIMIST (5) has been racing well of late and has the hoof on the till. Finished second at his latest appearance over this distance at Kapunda, beaten 2.5 metres. Finds a suitable assignment and could grab a well-deserved win. ROCKNROLL YANKEE (1) is in good form. Clocked in fourth at his latest appearance over 1609m at Gawler, beaten 3.5 metres after racing parked. Has the benefit of the inside draw. Winning hope. MALACHITE ROCK (6) returns to the front row and won at this venue the last time he started from there. A better draw can see an improved showing from CLARENDEN LEGACY (2).

Driver: Bernadette Page
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr3) over 1609m after showing early speed at Gawler, at the bell was 2nd-1.7 beaten 3.5 m by Star Of Willoughby (1:57.80) on September 14 at $5.50. Before that, 5th (Fr3) over 1800m after racing wide at this track, at the bell was leading 3.2 beaten 6 m by Neds Beach (2:14.30) on August 15 at $1.90. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 14/09/2026 | 30 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Fast | Bernadette Page | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 2:00.0 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $1.90 |
| 3/10 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R | Bernadette Page | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 10.4L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/08/2026 | 5 | NR 45 to 50 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 1:57.5 | 3 |
| 5.4L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/07/2026 | 12 | NR 46 to 54 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/07/2026 | 60 | NR 46 to 52 | $8,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | M M Maguire | 1:55.8 | 1 |
| 64.7L | $26.00 |
| 1/3 | 03/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Good | Bernadette Page | 0 |
| 60L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 15/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Good | M J Maguire | 0 |
| 12.6L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kevin Weidenbach
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr2) over 1800m at Kapunda, beaten 23 m by Perfect Playgirl (2:11.50) on October 4 at $16. At his previous start was driven from back in the field when 10th (Fr5) over 1800m after being wide early at this track, beaten 30 m by Star Of Willoughby (2:10.50) in 4yo+ on September 12 at $41. Draws well so do not dismiss.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 04/10/2026 | 22 | NR 41 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Kapunda | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 23.1L | $16.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 28.9L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:59.2 | 3 |
| 16.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 31/08/2026 | 9 | NR 41 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Fast | Jason Kittel | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 48 GROUP | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Nicholas Brown | 1:59.5 | 3 |
| 17.6L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR 46 to 51 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.4 | 3 |
| 119.0L | $12.00 |
| 9/9 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 43 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R | Jason Kittel | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 12.0L | $14.00 |
| 3/4 | 13/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Jason Kittel | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 08/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Chloe Fridd | 0 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gaita Pullicino
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr1) over 2230m at this track, beaten 17 m by Rocknroll Spirit (2:44.90) on September 28 at $23. Before that, 8th (Fr1) over 1800m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 45 m by Feng Shui Star (2:11.60) in 4yo+ on September 26 at $11. Draws well and can bounce back.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 28/09/2026 | 2 | NR 46 to 53 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 17.0L | $23.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/09/2026 | 4 | NR 44 to 51 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 43.1L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/09/2026 | 8 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 1:59.1 | 7 |
| 15.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/09/2026 | 327 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Fast | Gaita Pullicino | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 11.7L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/10/2025 | 8 | NR 41 to 46 GROUP | $3,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Ryan Backhouse | 2:00.7 | 2 |
| 40.9L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/10/2025 | 3 | NR 41 to 46 | $4,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 38.6L | $7.00 |
| 3/4 | 02/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | L Watson | 0 |
| 16L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 22/08/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | A K Mckinnon | 0 |
| 11L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael A Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th (Sr3) over 1800m at this track, beaten 9 m by Twin Connection (2:12.00) in 4yo+ on September 12 at $19. At the start before 8th (Sr4) over 1800m at this track beaten 25 m by Childers Road (2:13.30) on September 5 at $13. A better run is on the cards.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | NR up to 43 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:58.0 | 3 |
| 9.2L | $19.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/09/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 25.6L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/08/2026 | 16 | NR 41 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Fast | Michael A Smith | 1:59.4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.20 |
| 3/9 | 15/08/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 45 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 5.4L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | NR 44 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R | Michael A Smith | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 13.7L | $71.00 |
| 2/9 | 25/07/2026 | 10 | NR up to 45 | $15,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 11/08/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Jason Kittel | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/5 | 28/03/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | D J D Smith | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when a close second behind Sunshine Warrior at Mildura over 1790m on September 27 at $2.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second behind Perfect Playgirl at Kapunda over 1800m on October 4 at $12. Close to a win.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/10/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Kapunda | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.6 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/09/2026 | 8 | NR up to 49 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | NR 42 to 47 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Fast | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 10.2L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/09/2026 | 4 | NR up to 43 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Samantha Hill | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 12.2L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/09/2026 | 14 | NR 43 to 47 | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Dale Afford | 1:56.3 | 1 |
| 9.1L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/08/2026 | 3 | NR 41 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:57.7 | 2 |
| 18.6L | $4.20 |
| 6/10 | 22/08/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 48 GROUP | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Tony Pullicino | 1:59.5 | 2 |
| 12.9L | $91.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/11/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Katie Crockett | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/4 | 31/10/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Katie Crockett | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Danielle Hill
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr2) over 2230m at this track, beaten 12 m by Delightful Dream (2:43.90) on October 3 at $71. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Sr2) over 1800m at this track beaten 2 m by Meet Me At The Beach (2:13.20) on September 22 at $5. Can improve sharply.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | NR 45 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Dylan Ford | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 12.7L | $71.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/09/2026 | 15 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:59.1 | 2 |
| 2.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/09/2026 | 13 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:58.3 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/08/2026 | 15 | NR 41 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:57.7 | 3 |
| 3.4L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 24.2L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:56.4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.70 |
| 4/10 | 27/07/2026 | 12 | NR 41 to 45 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:00.0 | 5 |
| 5.2L | $23.00 |
| 2/5 | 24/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Kevin Weidenbach | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 13/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Corey Johnson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Kittel
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 8th (Fr5) over 1800m at this track beaten 13 m by B T Captivate (2:11.20) on October 3 at $51. At the start before 4th (Fr6) over 1800m after showing early speed and racing wide at this track, beaten 8 m by Meet Me At The Beach (2:13.20) on September 22 at $3.60. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 03/10/2026 | 11 | NR 41 to 44 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jett Turnbull | 1:57.3 | 5 |
| 13.6L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/09/2026 | 3 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:59.1 | 6 |
| 8.9L | $3.60 |
| 10/10 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | NR 42 to 47 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Fast | Jason Kittel | 1:56.2 | 4 |
| 25.1L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 49 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:56.7 | 1 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/09/2026 | 4 | NR up to 45 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:59.2 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 01/09/2026 | 10 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R | Jason Kittel | 1:58.1 | 6 |
| 10.4L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 43 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:58.2 | 3 |
| 11.1L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 07/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Good | Bernadette Page | 0 |
| 11.7L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 09/07/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | C L Johnson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |