Optimus Prime (AUS) Horse
About
Optimus Prime, a 2yo chestnut gelding from Australia, is trained by Michael Grantham. His sire is Safeguard and his dam is Go Daisy. He has not yet broken his maiden, having no wins from his single start. In his most recent race at Ascot on 10 Jan 2026, he was ridden by Clint Johnston‑Porter and finished third behind the winner Boy Crush.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1st Boy Crush ( H Watson 57 ) 2nd They'reallsisters ( W 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) |
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