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Optimistic Duke · Horse Profile

Optimistic Duke · Career Stats
Earnings $0
Avg Odds 0
Rating 95
6 0-0-1
Career
6 0-0-1
Last 10
0 0-0-0
12 Mnths
0%
Wins
17%
Places
-100%
ROI
-
Win Range
1 0-0-1
1st Up
1 0-0-0
2nd Up
6 0-0-1
Turf
0 0-0-0
Synthtc
0 0-0-0
Firm
6 0-0-1
Good
0 0-0-0
Soft
0 0-0-0
Heavy

Optimistic Duke Career Summary

Optimistic Duke is a 17yo ch unknown from Ireland trained by K Burke, who is based at Whitcombe. It is sired by the stallion Bachelor Duke out of the dam Gronchi Rosa.

Optimistic Duke is yet to break its maiden status, having not won a race yet from 6 attempts. During its most recent race at Stratford on 11th Aug 2011, Optimistic Duke was ridden by Harry Skelton and finished unplaced, behind the winner Cash Back.

Optimistic Duke has concluded its racing career, last running on the 11th Aug 2011 at Stratford.

  • Spell 4657d
  • UPL

    of 9
    • Stratford 11-Aug-11 4325m GOOD CL5NvHcpCh (of $2,859), Winning Time: 5:09.10, SP: 20/1
      Held up, not fluent, behind 7th, tailed off when fell 9th
    • 1st Cash Back (R Green 166) 2nd Inishrush (M W Potter 163) 3rd Zepnove (A Merriam 157) UPL Optimistic Duke (H Skelton 157, Cd 0)
  • 4

    of 6
    • Worcester 13-Jul-11 3218m GOOD CL5NvHcpCh (of $1,916), Winning Time: 3:50.30, SP: 5/1
      Held up, pushed along before 4th, soon behind, stayed on flat, never nearer
    • 1st Turn Up (M J M Ridley 160) 2nd Timoca (P Moloney 166) 3rd Naxox (A P Mccoy 165) 4th Optimistic Duke (J Derham 165, Cd 0)
  • 10

    of 14
    • Worcester 15-Jun-11 3218m GOOD CL5NvH (of $1,691), Winning Time: 3:41.40, SP: 22/1
      Prominent, ridden after 3rd, weakened 5th
    • 1st Denton Ryal (M Goldstein 144) 2nd Tram Express (S Twiston-davies 154) 3rd Leopard Hills (O Dayman 155) 10th Optimistic Duke (J Derham 155, Cd 0)
  • UPL

    of 11
    • Fontwell 09-Jun-11 3721m GOOD CL4NvHcpH (of $1,952), Winning Time: 4:27.90, SP: 20/1
      In touch, behind and driven along before 4th, tailed off and pulled up after next
    • 1st Parazar (L Aspell 153) 2nd Lajidaal (J Moore 152) 3rd Cardinal James (W Hutchinson 166) UPL Optimistic Duke (I Popham 166, Cd 0)
  • 6

    of 10
    • Ludlow 12-May-11 4224m GOOD CL4NvH (of $2,862), Winning Time: 5:00.90, SP: 14/1
      Chased leaders, ridden 3rd, weakened over 5f out
    • 1st Kasbadali (L Aspell 152) 2nd Blue Monster (A P Mccoy 152) 3rd Blue Signal (P Brennan 152) 6th Optimistic Duke (J Mccarthy 152, Cd 0)
  • 3

    of 6
    • Plumpton 25-Apr-11 3218m GOOD CL4H (of $2,706), Winning Time: 3:50.20, SP: 9/1
      Held up in touch, reminders 4th, outpaced 3 out, rallied next, ridden and kept on one pace
    • 1st Looks Like Slim (R Thornton 152) 2nd Not In The Clock (J M Davies 152) 3rd Optimistic Duke (S P Jones 152)
Optimistic Duke Details
Profile: 17 year old ch -
Career: 6 starts, 0 wins, 1 placings
Earnings: $0
Trainer: K Burke
Pedigree: Bachelor Duke x Gronchi Rosa
Country: Ireland
Foaled: 17/03/2007
Owners: Monday Boys Partnership
Training History:  
Jan 12 - Current K Burke
Whitcombe,
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