Royal Optimism (AUS) Horse
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Royal Optimism is a 3yo bay gelding from Australia, trained by Chris Waller at Rosehill. He is sired by Frankel out of the dam Upside. He has won 1 race in his career so far. On 22nd Mar 2026 at Geelong, Royal Optimism earned his most significant win, claiming the $32000.00 Vobis Silver Maiden Plate.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Geelong 22-Mar-26 2255m GOOD 4 R1 MDN-SW $17,600 (of $32,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:21.330, SP: 2.10 In-running: Settled 6th, 1200m 6th, 800m 5th, 400m 3rd 1st Royal Optimism ( L Currie 59 ) 2nd Soul Mistress ( C Newitt 57.5 ) 3.50L 3rd Paramount War ( D Yendall 59 ) 4.50L See full results | L Currie 59kg | 1 (6) |
| Yarra Valley 21-Feb-26 1968m GOOD 4 R3 MDN-SW $2,880 (of $32,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:03.920, SP: 1.70 In-running: Settled 8th, 1200m 8th, 800m 7th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:38.080 1st Yoshi Stardom ( B Rawiller 59.5 ) 2nd Golden Mask ( S Wynne 59.5 ) 0.02L 3rd Royal Optimism ( D Bates 59 ) 0.52L See full results | D Bates 59kg 0.52L | 3 (10) |
| Yarra Valley 07-Feb-26 1500m GOOD 4 R2 MDN-SW $2,880 (of $32,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:32.270, SP: 9.00 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.140 1st The Better Husband ( L Meech 59 ) 2nd Punic War ( J Noonan 59 ) 0.15L 3rd Royal Optimism ( T Nugent 59 ) 0.21L See full results | T Nugent 59kg 0.21L | 3 (12) |
| Geelong 27-Jan-26 1200m GOOD 4 R13 2YO&Up-TRL, Winning Time: 01:16.970 1st Top Conti ( L King ) 2nd Killenaule ( J Allen ) 5.00L 3rd Deal Done Fast ( D W Stackhouse ) 6.50L 5th Royal Optimism ( F Kersley ) 11.50L | F Kersley 11.50L | 5 (6) |
| Picklebet Park Werribee 16-Jan-26 800m R3 Jump Out-G4, Winning Time: 00:47.800 1st War Machine ( L Currie ) 2nd Test Of Love ( D W Stackhouse ) 3rd Mrs Iglesia ( J G Radley ) 8th Royal Optimism ( J Childs ) | J Childs | 8 (8) |
| Flemington 21-Sep-25 1800m GOOD 4 R7 3YC&G-SWP $1,500 (of $75,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:51.890, SP: 16.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 1200m 5th, 800m 6th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.380 1st Autumn Mystery ( B A Shinn 56 ) 2nd Engine Of War ( M Zahra 57 ) 0.06L 3rd Options ( H T Coffey 56 ) 0.16L 9th Royal Optimism ( E Brown 56 ) 5.27L See full results | E Brown 56kg 5.27L | 9 (12) |
| Bendigo 07-Sep-25 1300m HEAVY 8 R3 3Y MDN-SW $850 (of $42,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:21.710, SP: 16.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.500 1st Romantic Encounter ( D W Stackhouse 58 ) 2nd Hay Street ( M J Dee 58 ) 0.15L 3rd Let It Beel ( L Nolen 58 ) 1.15L 6th Royal Optimism ( C Williams 58 ) 3.35L See full results | C Williams 58kg 3.35L | 6 (10) |
| Flemington 22-Aug-25 1000m R3 Jump Out-G4, Winning Time: 01:01.770 1st Muskito ( E P Brown ) 2nd Akari Spirit ( L Currie ) 3rd Eclectic ( H T Coffey ) 6th Royal Optimism ( D Lane ) | D Lane | 6 (6) |
| Flemington 08-Aug-25 800m R8 JumpOut-G4, Winning Time: 00:49.220 1st Venatrix ( Z Spain ) 3rd Pulsating ( L Riordan ) 6th Royal Optimism ( J Mcneil ) | J Mcneil | 6 (6) |