Globe Derby Race 8 - 2026 Australian Drivers Championship October 3 @ Globe Pace
TWIN CONNECTION (1) won here 2 starts ago before going down narrowly when fourth over 1800m last time. He gets the ideal draw to bounce back and this looks a suitable assignment. On top. CHILDERS ROAD (6) produced a strong effort when runner-up over this track and trip last start, beaten only by a head. He looks the main danger to the top pick, and can go one better. ROCKNROLL YANKEE (3) was solid in third over 1800m here last time and should be competitive again with a similar effort. MEET ME AT THE BEACH NZ (2) finished fifth in the same race and is capable of improvement from the favourable draw. Include for the multiples.

Driver: Darren Billinger
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; 5th (Fr1) over 1800m after showing early speed at this track, beaten 3.5 m by Upright (2:14.80) on August 8 at $3.50. Showed ability the run before when he won by 2 m as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr4) at this track (2:15.50) beating Branson in on August 3 at $2.80 at the bell was leading 0.2. Very hard to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 08/08/2026 | 5 | NR up to 43 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R | Darren Billinger | 2:00.5 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 03/08/2026 | 9 | NR up to 40 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Darren Billinger | 2:01.2 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $2.80 |
| 9/9 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $15,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Darren Billinger | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 17.7L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Darren Billinger | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/9 | 13/07/2026 | 9 | NR up to 43 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Darren Billinger | 2:02.4 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $4.80 |
| 9/10 | 04/07/2026 | 28 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Darren Billinger | 1:58.6 | 2 |
| 25.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/12/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | D W Billinger | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 1/6 | 07/11/2021 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | D W Billinger | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Gaita Pullicino
Stats
Comments
Failed to impress last start; was driven from back in the field when 5th (Fr5) over 1800m at this track beaten 21 m by Dashing Cowboy (2:14.00) on August 10 at $9. Showed ability the outing before when she ran on from midfield and won by 3 m (Sr2) at this track (2:47.00) beating Upright in on July 7 at $4.50 at the bell was 4th-7.8. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 10/08/2026 | 34 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:59.8 | 5 |
| 21.2L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/07/2026 | 3 | NR up to 40 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 2:00.5 | 2 |
| 3.1L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 04/07/2026 | 33 | Mares | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Gaita Pullicino | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 9.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/4 | 28/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | Jason Kittel | 0 |
| 14.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 01/06/2026 | 63 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 2:03.0 | 7 |
| 19.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/03/2026 | 9 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Gawler | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 14.6L | $6.50 |
| 6/7 | 21/03/2026 | 5 | NR up to 54 | $7,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:59.2 | 1 |
| 52.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/4 | 06/11/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Mikayla Towers | 0 |
| 20L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bernadette Page
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 5.5 m finishing third after a quick start, behind Big Black Betty at this track over 1800m on August 1 at $17. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third after a quick start, behind Kittykat Cutie at this track over 1800m on August 8 at $18. One of the primary contenders.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0/10 | 16/05/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 99.0L | $3.90 |
| 2/9 | 09/05/2026 | 11 | NR 44 to 50 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 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: Wayne Hill
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2050m at Port Pirie beaten 8 m by Upright (2:34.70) on August 11 at $34. At his previous start 9th (Fr3) over 2050m after showing early pace at Port Pirie beaten 30 m by Ella Kate (2:32.30) on July 28 at $34. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/08/2026 | 14 | NR 41 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 2:01.4 | 2 |
| 8.6L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/07/2026 | 8 | NR 41 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 32.0L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/07/2026 | 5 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:57.0 | 3 |
| 20.1L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 1:57.9 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/07/2026 | 4 | NR up to 46 | $5,000.00 | Mildura | 2190m | Neutral | Connor Clarke | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 24.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 06/07/2026 | 3 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.7 | 3 |
| 4.6L | $5.50 |
| 99/3 | 17/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Good | Wayne Hill | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 08/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 2190m | L Watson | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Reece Moore
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th (Sr1) over 2050m at Port Pirie, beaten 11 m by Upright (2:34.70) on August 11 at $14. Two runs back 2nd (Sr1) over 1800m at this track beaten 10 m by Kittykat Cutie (2:12.80) on August 8 at $71. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 11/08/2026 | 3 | NR 41 to 46 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 11.4L | $14.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 49 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R | Reece Moore | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 10.3L | $71.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/08/2026 | 4 | NR 41 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 6.4L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/07/2026 | 8 | NR 41 to 47 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 2050m | Neutral | Reece Moore | 1:59.6 | 4 |
| 28.1L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/07/2026 | 2 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | David Smith | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:58.7 | 7 |
| 15.8L | $61.00 |
| 99/3 | 17/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Good | Kevin Weidenbach | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 04/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Carrick | 2150m | Good | T M Madden | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jason Kittel
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr3) over 1800m at this track, beaten a head by Upright (2:14.80) on August 8 at $12. Leading player.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 43 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R | Ryan Hryhorec | 2:00.5 | 3 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/08/2026 | 14 | NR 41 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 26.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 45 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/07/2026 | 7 | NR 44 to 51 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 22.3L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/07/2026 | 2 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Jason Kittel | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NR 45 to 51 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:59.3 | 1 |
| 23.2L | $41.00 |
| 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 |

Driver: Michael A Smith
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 6th (Fr7) over 1800m at this track, beaten 13 m by Kittykat Cutie (2:12.80) on August 8 at $71. Two runs back 2nd (Fr1) over 1800m after showing early speed at this track was 3rd-4.6 at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Miss Nashville (2:11.90) on July 25 at $7.50. Not keen on his chances in this field.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2/7 | 15/07/2026 | 18 | NR up to 45 | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Corey Johnson | 1:57.9 | 3 |
| 2.7L | $13.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/06/2026 | 5 | 1Win Over $5,000 | $15,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Fast | Corey Johnson | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 27.0L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/06/2026 | 9 | 3YO and older | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:58.0 | 7 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/06/2026 | 12 | NR 41 to 46 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 1:59.7 | 5 |
| 12.5L | $13.00 |
| 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: 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. Not keen.
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: Danielle Hill
Stats
Comments
Last start was well back in the run when 4th (Fr5) over 1800m after racing wide at this track beaten 1.75 m by Upright (2:14.80) on August 8 at $14. At his previous start 4th (Sr2) over 2230m at this track, at the bell was 4th-8.8 beaten 8 m by Kittykat Cutie (2:44.80) on August 1 at $51. Better than last start and can 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | NR up to 43 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | R | Danielle Hill | 2:00.5 | 5 |
| 1.8L | $14.00 |
| 4/10 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | NR 41 to 44 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | Neutral | David Smith | 1:58.9 | 2 |
| 8.7L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $15,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | David Smith | 1:57.9 | 5 |
| 14.4L | $101.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/07/2026 | 14 | NR up to 45 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | David Smith | 1:58.7 | 1 |
| 6.9L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 04/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | David Smith | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/06/2026 | 5 | NR up to 42 | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | D A Smith | 2:00.4 | 6 |
| 8.7L | $71.00 |
| 2/4 | 16/08/2020 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 2230m | D J D Smith | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 09/05/2019 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | R Caldwell | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |