OPTIMAL Harness
Optimal is a standardbred horse born in Australia in 2019. Optimal is by American Ideal (USA) out of Red Hot Rita (AUS) , trained by J W Ainsworth. Optimal form is available here. Owned by N L Raven.
Pedigree :
| Sire | AMERICAN IDEAL (USA) 2002 |
| Dam | RED HOT RITA (AUS) 1999 |
| Dam Sire | HOLMES HANOVER (USA) 1981 |
About the horse :
| Foal Date | 05 Oct 2019 |
| Description | 5yo B Gelding |
| Trainer | J W Ainsworth |
| Owner | N L Raven |
| Career | 3 Wins (14%) - 2 Placings (24%) - 21 starts |
| Wins | 1680m (1), 2180m (1), 2200m (1) |
Starts:21 |
Win Rate:14% |
Place Rate:24% |
Optimal Past Races
| 4 of 12, 18 Jun 2025, R8 REDPATH TYRE & BATTERY SERVICE PACE 1690m | AUD $6,000 | -kg | J: ASHLEY AINSWORTH | T: J W AINSWORTH | | Fr4 | 2:03.00 | Winner: DO IT |
| 3 of 9, 11 Jun 2025, R6 DECRON NOEL SMITH MEMORIAL HORSHAM INVITATIONAL DRIVERS CHAMPIONSHIP (4TH HEAT) 2200m | AUD $7,000 | -kg | J: CHRIS ALFORD | T: J W AINSWORTH | | Fr1 | 2:44.00 | Winner: KEAYANG SEASIDE |
| 7 of 11, 04 Jun 2025, R7 MCPHERSONS PRINTING GROUP PACE (2ND HEAT) 1690m | AUD $6,000 | -kg | J: L B EMERSON | T: J W AINSWORTH | | Sr2 | 2:01.30 | Winner: PICK UP ELVIS |
| 7 of 10, 28 May 2025, R7 THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER PACE 1700m | AUD $6,000 | -kg | J: ASHLEY AINSWORTH | T: J W AINSWORTH | | Fr2 | 2:03.20 | Winner: EASTBRO KOZZY |
| 5 of 9, 11 May 2025, R4 NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS PACE (2ND HEAT) 1654m | AUD $6,000 | -kg | J: JASON AINSWORTH | T: J W AINSWORTH | | Fr6 | 2:01.00 | Winner: FOXY TWO GLOVES |
| 8 of 8, 18 Apr 2025, R2 THOMAS FOODS INTERNATIONAL PACE 2180m | AUD $6,000 | -kg | J: JASON AINSWORTH | T: J W AINSWORTH | | Fr6 | 2:42.10 | Winner: TORQUE POWER |
| 8 of 11, 09 Apr 2025, R5 WOODLANDS STUD PACE 1650m | AUD $6,000 | -kg | J: JASON AINSWORTH | T: J W AINSWORTH | | Sr1 | 1:58.40 | Winner: HEAVENS GIFT |
| 6 of 11, 03 Apr 2025, R2 BRANDT BALLARAT PACE 2200m | AUD $6,000 | -kg | J: JASON AINSWORTH | T: J W AINSWORTH | | Sr1 | 2:43.10 | Winner: MY WAY |
| 6 of 10, 10 Nov 2024, R9 ELDERS PACE 1740m | AUD $7,000 | -kg | J: JASON AINSWORTH | T: J W AINSWORTH | | Sr2 | 2:08.20 | Winner: BANDIT EYES |
| 5 of 8, 30 Oct 2024, R5 DOWNBYTHESEASIDE @ WOODLANDS STUD PACE 1700m | AUD $8,000 | -kg | J: JASON AINSWORTH | T: J W AINSWORTH | | Fr4 | 2:03.20 | Winner: HEZ ALL ROCK |
Horse Stat |
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Jockey
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Win
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Win%
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Place
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Place%
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Starts
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PM
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Profit
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POT
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| J W AINSWORTH | 2 | 18% | 1 | 9% | 11 | $9,290 | 140 | 209 | ||||
| JAMES HERBERTSON | 1 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 1 | $3,320 | 16 | 160 | ||||
| R K BARTLEY | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | $210 | -10 | 0 | ||||
| J L DUGGAN | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 2 | $280 | -20 | 0 | ||||
| MICHELLE PHILLIPS | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | $280 | -10 | 0 | ||||
| JACKIE BARKER | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | $350 | -10 | 0 | ||||
| ASHLEY AINSWORTH | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 2 | $440 | -20 | 0 | ||||
| LOUIS EMERSON | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | $140 | -10 | 0 | ||||
| CHRIS ALFORD | 0 | 0% | 1 | 100% | 1 | $700 | -10 | 0 | ||||
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Course
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Win
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Win%
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Place
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Place%
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Starts
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PM
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Profit
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POT
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| BALLARAT | 1 | 50% | 0 | 0% | 2 | $4,130 | 140 | 750 |
| STAWELL | 1 | 50% | 0 | 0% | 2 | $3,460 | 70 | 400 |
| TERANG | 1 | 100% | 0 | 0% | 1 | $3,320 | 16 | 160 |
| HORSHAM | 0 | 0% | 1 | 25% | 4 | $1,360 | -40 | 0 |
| MARYBOROUGH | 0 | 0% | 1 | 33% | 3 | $1,140 | -30 | 0 |
| YARRA VALLEY | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | $210 | -10 | 0 |
| KILMORE | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | $140 | -10 | 0 |
| CRANBOURNE | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | $140 | -10 | 0 |
| CHARLTON | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | $350 | -10 | 0 |
| SWAN HILL | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | $140 | -10 | 0 |
| HAMILTON | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | $160 | -10 | 0 |
| ST ARNAUD | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | $140 | -10 | 0 |
| BENDIGO | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | $140 | -10 | 0 |
| OUYEN | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | 1 | $180 | -10 | 0 |