Globe Derby Race 4 - Bianco Reinforcing Pace (Final)
WHATA OPTIMIST (3) finally found his best form when scoring narrowly over 1609m at Port Pirie last start and gets a favourable draw to enjoy every chance in transit here as week. This is tougher, but he has the ability to measure up and looks hard to beat. DASHING COWBOY (6) bounced back strongly with a 2.25-metre victory over 1800m here and brings genuine winning momentum into this tougher assignment. He can make it two straight. PARISIAN BANDIT (8) was solid when runner-up over 1800m at this track last time and has enough form to be competitive again. KEILAH NZ (4) arrives off a determined 3-metre win over this trip and should be respected despite the rise in grade.

Driver: Michael A Smith
Stats
Comments
Two back was well beaten into tenth behind Twin Connection at this track over 1800m on August 3 at $126. Then a handy effort when beaten by 1.75 m finishing third after being driven well back, behind Whata Optimist at Port Pirie over 1609m on August 11 at $6.50. A big run would not surprise.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 11/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 2:00.1 | 2 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 10/10 | 03/08/2026 | 21 | NR up to 40 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | K L Green | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 22.0L | $126.00 |
| 3/4 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | K L Green | 0 |
| 11.1L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 13/07/2026 | 6 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | K L Green | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 105.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/07/2026 | 24 | 6 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | K L Green | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 30.8L | $151.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/06/2026 | 3 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | S K Hill | 1:59.9 | 3 |
| 4.0L | $31.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/06/2026 | 9 | 4 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | K L Green | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 19.0L | $151.00 |
| 3/4 | 03/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | K L Green | 0 |
| 41.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dean Girardi
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind Twin Connection at this track over 1800m on August 3 at $34. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Whata Optimist at Port Pirie over 1609m on August 11 at $10. Expected to be competitive again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 11/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 0.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/10 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 6.9L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 15.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 50.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 07/07/2026 | 3 | 6 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $6.50 |
| 2/5 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Dean Girardi | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 07/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Dean Girardi | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a head as favourite (Fr5) at Port Pirie (2:00.10) beating Oaklander in on August 11 at $1.35. Drawn favourably and expected to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 11/08/2026 | 10 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.1 | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.35 |
| 8/10 | 01/08/2026 | 4 | NR 41 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 25.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/07/2026 | 3 | NR 41 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 6.4L | $4.20 |
| 7/9 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $15,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $51.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 45 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Luke Watson | 2:00.7 | 5 |
| 36.5L | $13.00 |
| 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 won by 3 m when quickly away, (Fr1) at this track (2:13.10) beating Sea Hunter in on August 10 at $4.33. Looks very hard to beat again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.33 |
| 7/10 | 03/08/2026 | 2 | NR up to 40 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 2:01.2 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 2:01.1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 20/07/2026 | 21 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $12.00 |
| 3/4 | 20/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Kevin Weidenbach | 0 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 11/09/2022 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R M Hryhorec | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kerry Green
Stats
Comments
4th (Fr1) over 1609m after showing early speed at Port Pirie beaten 8 m by Whata Optimist (2:00.10) on August 11 at $12. Before that 5th (Fr2) over 1800m after showing early speed at this track was 4th-4 at the bell, beaten 9 m by Twin Connection (2:15.50) on August 3 at $41. This looks a far sterner task.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 11/08/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | K L Green | 2:00.1 | 1 |
| 8.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/08/2026 | 84 | NR up to 40 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Nicholas Brown | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/3 | 26/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | K L Green | 0 |
| 34.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 05/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Good | K L Green | 0 |
| 374.6L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 11/05/2026 | 42 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | K L Green | 1:58.3 | 3 |
| 443.6L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | K L Green | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 20.7L | $3.60 |
| 5/7 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | NR up to 39 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | K L Green | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 7.4L | $9.50 |
| 7/10 | 16/03/2026 | 12 | NR up to 43 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | K L Green | 2:01.3 | 2 |
| 11.5L | $6.50 |

Driver: Kevin Weidenbach
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 2.25 m after showing early speed, (Fr1) at this track (2:14.00) beating Parisian Bandit in on August 10 at $2.50. Sure to be thereabouts again.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 10/08/2026 | 2 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 8/9 | 08/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 43 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R | M M Maguire | 2:00.5 | 4 |
| 9.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/08/2026 | 2 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 7.2L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | M M Maguire | 2:00.9 | 6 |
| 20.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 2:01.1 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2026 | 2 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | M M Maguire | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 4.1L | $19.00 |
| 3/4 | 27/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 09/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Abby Sanderson | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tony Pullicino
Stats
Comments
Seven-year-old mare showed improvement last time. Surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr4) over 1800m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 15 m by Dashing Cowboy (2:14.00) on August 10 at $9. The run before was not as impressive when well beaten into fifth after being driven well back, behind Upright at this track over 1800m on August 1 at $51. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 10/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 15.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Tony Pullicino | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 15.7L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 2:01.1 | 5 |
| 15.6L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:58.5 | 3 |
| 18.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:58.5 | 2 |
| 16.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 40 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $3.80 |
| 4/5 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 02/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | L Watson | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Corey Johnson
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 4 m finishing sixth behind Upright at this track over 1800m on August 8 at $17. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Dashing Cowboy at this track over 1800m on August 10 at $2.30. Has a cosy draw, and he won't be far away.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 10/08/2026 | 2 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.8 | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 6/9 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 43 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R | Corey Johnson | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.9 | 5 |
| 11.1L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 27/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:01.1 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/07/2026 | 21 | 3 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Anthony Robinson | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 21.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | 3 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Anthony Robinson | 1:56.5 | 5 |
| 19.3L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | M Whiteford | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 20/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Jasmine Dimovski | 0 |
| 5L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr4) over 1800m after showing early pace at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Keilah (2:13.10) on August 10 at $10. Two runs back 6th (Fr1) over 1800m at this track, at the bell was 6th-8.6 beaten 9 m by Twin Connection (2:15.50) on August 3 at $3.60. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 10/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 27/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 40 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Anthony Robinson | 2:01.1 | 3 |
| 1.7L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/07/2026 | 3 | NR up to 45 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 19.5L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/07/2026 | 2 | NR up to 45 | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 1:56.5 | 2 |
| 12.5L | $81.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/07/2026 | 6 | NR up to 43 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Dean Girardi | 2:02.4 | 1 |
| 4.4L | $23.00 |
| 3/4 | 05/09/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Michael Smith | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 07/04/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | S A Loone | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Scott Gill
Stats
Comments
Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing second after showing early speed, behind Dee Jays Miss at this track over 1800m in a 3yo+ on July 13 at $26. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Keilah at this track over 1800m on August 10 at $1.90. Stewards queried driving tactics. Strong top 4 chance.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 10/08/2026 | 28 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.90 |
| 2/10 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/07/2026 | 14 | 3 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 8.2L | $19.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/06/2026 | 12 | 3YO and older | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 6.0L | $71.00 |
| 8/10 | 10/06/2026 | 543 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Scott Gill | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 7.4L | $61.00 |
| 4/4 | 23/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | Corey Johnson | 0 |
| 58L | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 14/12/2024 | 7 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $10,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Scott Gill | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 36.5L | $151.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | C L Johnson | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Joshua Holberton
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort despite getting well back, when 2nd (Fr3) over 1800m at this track beaten 3 m by Keilah (2:13.10) on August 10 at $5. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 10/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.0 | 3 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 16.2L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | No NR GROUP | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Ryan Hryhorec | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 26.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 20/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | Michael A Smith | 0 |
| 23.5L | $0.00 | |
| 99/10 | 18/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 0.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/07/2026 | 56 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 36.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/05/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $2.90 |
| 1/4 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mount Gambier | 1780m | Mark Phillips | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |