Port Pirie Race 5 - Betta Port Pirie Pace (Heat 3)
WAITPINGA REACTOR (4) filled a minor placing two starts ago at this track but came back to earth at his latest appearance over 1800m at Globe Derby Park, beaten 45 metres into seventh after being handy in the run. Perfectly placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. OAKLANDER (6) finished fourth at his most recent outing, beaten 6 metres, in a nice return to form at Globe Derby Park over 1800m. Meets a similar line up so he is capable of taking this out. WHATA OPTIMIST (5) is better than his last-start eighth over 2230m at Globe Derby Park. Worth another chance. GIANT JACKSON (1) is worth some thought after his last-start fifth when resuming over 1800m at Globe Derby Park on August 3. Will be better for that hit-out.

Driver: Kerry Green
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 1800m after showing early pace at Globe Derby Park, at the bell was 4th-4 beaten 9 m by Twin Connection (2:15.50) on August 3 at $41. Two runs back was well back in the run when 8th (Fr3) over 2230m after being wide early at Globe Derby Park well beaten by Trigger (2:43.90) on May 11 at $81. Strips fitter now and is in the mix.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 4/6 | 04/03/2026 | 2 | NR 40 to 42 | $5,000.00 | Gawler | 2070m | Neutral | K L Green | 1:59.0 | 1 |
| 12.3L | $4.20 |

Driver: Michael A Smith
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 10th (Sr4) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park, beaten 22 m by Twin Connection (2:15.50) on August 3 at $126. Before that 10th (Sr3) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park, well beaten by Dee Jays Miss (2:10.90) in 3yo+ on July 13 at $101. Form not inspiring.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 6/7 | 01/06/2026 | 7 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Michael A Smith | 2:01.0 | 5 |
| 12.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/4 | 03/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Good | K L Green | 0 |
| 41.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Bernadette Page
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track beaten 21 m by Upright (1:58.50) on July 28 at $26. Before that 6th (Sr1) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park, at the bell was 4th-5 beaten 19 m by Well Well (2:12.50) on July 20 at $51. Must improve sharply.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 28/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 21.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/07/2026 | 5 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 19.1L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/07/2026 | 8 | NR up to 40 GROUP | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 13.9L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/07/2026 | 13 | 6 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | M M Maguire | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 13.3L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/06/2026 | 4 | NR 40 to 42 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Bernadette Page | 1:57.5 | 2 |
| 52.5L | $151.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/06/2026 | 10 | NR up to 43 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | W | Bernadette Page | 1:59.3 | 3 |
| 41.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/3 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Good | Josh Bailey | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | Luke Watson | 0 |
| 12L | $0.00 |

Driver: Mick Dennis
Stats
Comments
Gave plenty of ground last start when seventh after showing early speed, behind Midnight Crimes at Globe Derby Park over 1800m on August 1 at $4.80. Stewards queried driving tactics. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 1609m at this track beaten 5.5 m by Upright (1:58.50) on July 28 at $4.33. Winning prospects.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 01/08/2026 | 4 | 5 LIFETIME WINS | $5,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 47.1L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 28/07/2026 | 13 | NR up to 40 | $5,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.5 | 6 |
| 5.3L | $4.33 |
| 6/7 | 15/07/2026 | 135 | 2 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | M J Dennis | 1:57.7 | 6 |
| 22.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/03/2026 | 9 | 3 LIFETIME WINS | $8,000.00 | Port Pirie | 1609m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:59.0 | 4 |
| 5.7L | $1.65 |
| 2/6 | 21/02/2026 | 72 | 3 LIFETIME WINS | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Danielle Hill | 1:57.5 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 08/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Ryan Hryhorec | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | ||
| 8/10 | 11/12/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Fast | B J Loades | 1:57.5 | 4 |
| 14.2L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tamworth | 1609m | Good | B J Loades | 0 |
| 1.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Wayne Hill
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Comments
Last start 8th (Fr5) over 2230m after racing wide at Globe Derby Park beaten 25 m by Kittykat Cutie (2:44.80) on August 1 at $15. At the start before 5th (Sr1) over 2050m at this track, beaten 6 m by Ella Kate (2:32.30) on July 28 at $4.20. Certainly worth another chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 8/8 | 06/07/2026 | 2 | NR 41 to 46 | $3,500.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Kevin Weidenbach | 1:58.7 | 6 |
| 6.7L | $14.00 |
| 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: Dean Girardi
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Sr2) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park, at the bell was 3rd-4 beaten 6 m by Twin Connection (2:15.50) on August 3 at $34. Before that, 9th (Sr3) over 1800m at Globe Derby Park beaten 15 m by Aces Shadow (2:15.50) on July 27 at $15. This looks a more suitable assignment.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 4/10 | 04/07/2026 | 7 | NR up to 44 | $8,000.00 | Globe Derby | 1800m | Neutral | Wayne Hill | 1:58.6 | 5 |
| 17.6L | $19.00 |
| 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 |