Optimus Prime (AUS) Horse
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Pinjarra R7 Magic Millions WA 2YO Classic – Optimus Prime is a 2yo chestnut gelding from Australia under the training of Michael Grantham. He is by Safeguard out of Go Daisy. The colt has not yet broken his maiden, remaining winless in two starts. In his latest start at Ascot on 24 Jan 2026, he was ridden by Clint Johnston‑Porter and came home fifth, trailing winner They'reallsisters.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ascot 24-Jan-26 1200m GOOD 4 R2 2YO SWP $2,320 (of $80,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.070, SP: 10.00 In-running: 800m 6th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.260 1st They'reallsisters ( L F Fiore 54 ) 2nd Boy Crush ( H M Watson 58 ) 0.33L 3rd Sovereign Rock ( J R Azzopardi 56 ) 4.32L 5th Optimus Prime ( C Johnston-porter 56 ) 5.09L See full results | C Johnston-porter 56kg 5.09L | 5 (11) |
| Ascot 10-Jan-26 1100m GOOD 4 R2 2YO SWP $7,040 (of $80,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:05.030, SP: 6.00 In-running: 800m 7th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.630 1st Boy Crush ( H M Watson 57 ) 2nd They'reallsisters ( W A Pike 55 ) 1.84L 3rd Optimus Prime ( C Johnston-porter 57 ) 2.47L See full results | C Johnston-porter 57kg 2.47L | 3 (10) |
| Lark Hill 29-Dec-25 950m GOOD 4 R3 2Y-TRL, Winning Time: 00:59.410 1st Optimus Prime ( C Johnston-porter ) 2nd Lunar Spark ( J S Whiting ) 2.47L 3rd Nicaboom ( C J Parnham ) 4.11L | C Johnston-porter | 1 (8) |
| Lark Hill 15-Dec-25 950m GOOD 4 R3 2Y-TRL, Winning Time: 00:56.450 1st Treasured Legacy ( C T Johnston-porter ) 2nd Sheknowseverything ( S F Mcgruddy ) 6.68L 3rd Bob The Baker ( C J Parnham ) 7.03L 5th Optimus Prime ( V Corver ) 8.93L | V Corver 8.93L | 5 (9) |
| Lark Hill 01-Dec-25 400m GOOD 4 R1 2Y-TRL, Winning Time: 00:24.710 1st Sovereign Rock ( J R Azzopardi ) 2nd Optimus Prime ( C Johnston-porter ) 0.19L 3rd Earthshine ( V A Corver ) 0.20L | C Johnston-porter 0.19L | 2 (9) |