Opportunistic (AUS) Horse
About
Opportunistic is a 4yo bay gelding from Australia, trained by Michael Grantham in North Dandalup. He is by the stallion So You Think out of the mare I’m Feeling Lucky. As a stakes winner with $206,070 in earnings, he is seen as a horse of above‑average ability. On 28th Jun 2025 at Pinjarra, Clint Johnston‑Porter rode him to his most important victory, claiming the $125,000 3yo Open Set Weight and defeating Storyville. He has been a profitable runner for bettors; backing him throughout his career would have generated a 59% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ascot 22-Nov-25 2100m GOOD 4 R7 LR AJ SCAHILL (of $125,000) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 02:10.610, SP: 5.50 In-running: Settled 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.460 1st Simply ( F W Kersley 54 ) 2nd Captain Pluto ( W A Pike 56.5 ) 0.23L 3rd Buckets Ridge ( W J Egan 58 ) 0.46L FF Opportunistic ( C Johnston-porter 54 ) 0.00L See full results | C Johnston-porter 54kg 0.00L | UPD (14) |
| York 09-Nov-25 1920m GOOD 4 R7 3YO+ BenchMark 72+ Hcp $1,260 (of $70,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:57.760, SP: 2.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.160 1st Sowar ( H M Watson 55 ) 2nd Ginger Green ( N Faithfull 58 ) 0.30L 3rd Autumn Rebel ( Z T Johnston-porter 56.5 ) 1.50L 7th Opportunistic ( C Johnston-porter 60 ) 2.64L See full results | C Johnston-porter 60 2.64L | 7 (9) |
| Ascot 25-Oct-25 1400m SOFT 5 R8 3YO+ BenchMark 72+ Hcp $1,440 (of $80,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:23.540, SP: 2.60 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.710 1st Asphalt ( C J Parnham 55.5 ) 2nd September Born ( B M Parnham 58 ) 0.01L 3rd Playin'it Sweet ( L F Fiore 55 ) 0.49L 6th Opportunistic ( C Johnston-porter 60 ) 2.94L See full results | C Johnston-porter 60 2.94L | 6 (11) |
| Ascot 11-Oct-25 1400m GOOD 4 R9 3YO+ BenchMark 78+ Hcp $3,120 (of $80,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:24.360, SP: 2.30 In-running: Settled 11th, 800m 11th, 400m 10th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.630 1st Bruce Almighty ( M L A Ramoly 58 ) 2nd Red Sun Sensation ( P J Carbery 57 ) 1.13L 3rd Benji's ( M J Derrick 54 ) 1.51L 4th Opportunistic ( C Parnham 56 ) 1.53L See full results | C Parnham 56kg 1.53L | 4 (12) |
| Lark Hill 22-Sep-25 950m GOOD 4 R3 3UP 72+ TRL, Winning Time: 00:57.820 1st Twain's Angel ( M J Derrick ) 2nd Admiration Express ( L F Fiore ) 0.26L 3rd Western Power ( V A Corver ) 0.40L 5th Opportunistic ( C Johnston-porter ) 1.25L | C Johnston-porter 1.25L | 5 (9) |
| Pinjarra 28-Jun-25 1600m GOOD 4 R7 LR 3YO Open Set Weight $68,500 (of $125,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:36.510, SP: 3.20 In-running: Settled 12th, 800m 11th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.970 1st Opportunistic ( C Johnston-porter 57 ) 2nd Storyville ( W A Pike 55 ) 1.01L 3rd Elite Missile ( B M Parnham 57 ) 2.54L See full results | C Johnston-porter 57kg | 1 (12) |
| Bunbury 14-Jun-25 1400m SOFT 5 R7 LR 3YO Open Set Weight With Penalties $68,500 (of $125,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:25.630, SP: 5.00 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.390 1st Opportunistic ( C Johnston-porter 55 ) 2nd Elite Missile ( B M Parnham 56.5 ) 0.25L 3rd Storyville ( W A Pike 58 ) 2.49L See full results | C Johnston-porter 55kg | 1 (12) |
| Pinjarra Scarpside 28-May-25 1400m GOOD 4 R5 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight $13,700 (of $25,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:23.860, SP: 2.90 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 10th, 400m 10th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.460 1st Opportunistic ( C Johnston-porter 57.5 ) 2nd Annie Warbucks ( N Faithfull 55.5 ) 1.35L 3rd Romantic Ruler ( J S Whiting 58 ) 1.82L See full results | C Johnston-porter 57.5kg | 1 (16) |
| Lark Hill 19-May-25 950m GOOD 4 R13 3YMDN-TRL, Winning Time: 00:57.560 1st New Hymn Sheet ( C Cooper ) 2nd Zorro's Aim ( N Faithfull ) 0.72L 3rd Opportunistic ( C Johnston-porter ) 0.90L | C Johnston-porter 0.90L | 3 (12) |
| Lark Hill 05-May-25 950m GOOD 4 R20 3YMDN-TRL, Winning Time: 00:59.500 1st Lavish Charm ( W A Pike ) 2nd Opportunistic ( C Johnston-porter ) 0.20L 3rd Last Shout ( Z T Johnston-porter ) 0.59L | C Johnston-porter 0.20L | 2 (10) |
| Lark Hill 02-Dec-24 950m GOOD 4 R12 3Y MDN-TRL, Winning Time: 00:57.720 1st De Grandhomme ( W A Pike ) 2nd Chinese Dentist ( L F Fiore ) 0.59L 3rd Tobian ( A P L H Hearn ) 3.23L 9th Opportunistic ( C Johnston-porter 0 ) 7.82L | C Johnston-porter 0 7.82L | 9 (11) |
| Lark Hill 26-Aug-24 930m SOFT 5 R11 3Y MDN-TRL, Winning Time: 00:58.440 1st Spirit Guide ( W A Pike ) 2nd Chinese Dentist ( C T Johnston-porter ) 0.27L 3rd Opportunistic ( C Parnham ) 1.70L | C Parnham 1.70L | 3 (10) |
| Lark Hill 12-Aug-24 950m SOFT 5 R12 3YMDN-TRL, Winning Time: 01:00.140 1st Call Time ( L F Fiore ) 2nd Chinese Dentist ( C T Johnston-porter ) 0.12L 3rd Scenic Boom ( N Faithfull ) 1.98L 5th Opportunistic ( B Parnham 0 ) 3.77L | B Parnham 0 3.77L | 5 (9) |
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