Dragon Tales stands out with consistent form, including a recent second place. The significant class drop from Open to Maiden level is a major positive. The inside barrier draw should allow for a positive position in running.
Queensland · Sunday 29 June 2025
Townsville tips and results
Our top pick won 4 of 8 races at Townsville. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Ladbrokes Odds Surge Mdn Plate
Timinca has shown consistency with recent placings and should benefit from an advantageous barrier draw. The gear change to winkers could sharpen focus. While yet to win, the gelding has experience at this distance and track.
The significant class drop from Open to Maiden level is a positive factor. Coming in fresh after a break could see improvement. However, the wide barrier draw is a concern, and the filly is untested at this distance.
- 1st13Supid DateNikki Olzard$26.00
- 2nd2Dragon TalesAshley Butler$2.10
- 3rd6VegameisterCody Collis$21.00
- 4th5TimincaRyan Wiggins$10.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Supid Date | 3 | Nikki Olzard | Joshua Manzelmann | 53kg | $26.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Dragon Tales | 13 | Ashley Butler | Georgina Bourke | 58kg | $2.10 |
| 3rd | 6 | Vegameister | 11 | Cody Collis | Georgina Bourke | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Timinca | 5 | Ryan Wiggins | S J Royes | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 12 | The Palace | 2 | Olivia Kendal | Tasha Chambers | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Montana Express | 4 | Justin P Stanley | L J Hatch | 56kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Scandinavi | 1 | Chris Meehan | A G Malliff | 56kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Classicism | 6 | Ivo Fry | Sarah Acornley | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Mister Tia | 10 | Wanderson D''Avila | Ms L McCormack | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Red City Sun | 12 | Denicious Smith | Matthew McGuire | 58kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 10 | Royal Prophecy | 14 | Gabrielle Semmens | Georgina Bourke | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Redna | 7 | Sean Cormack | Tasha Chambers | 56kg | $8.50 |
| Scr | 7 | Miss Boho Fashion | 8 | Isabella Teh | Matey Taylor | 56kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Who Asked Zou | 9 | Jason Taylor | Joshua Manzelmann | 58kg |
Mitavite Mdn Hcp
Despite not winning, he's placed in 8 of 16 starts, including 3 from 5 at this distance. The inside barrier draw and soft track record are positives. While carrying top weight, his class edge and consistency make him the top pick.
One Shot More is showing improving form with a recent second place. The significant weight relief and proven soft track ability are major positives. While the wide barrier is a concern, her lightweight and consistent improvement trend make her a strong contender for the placings.
Arik Lad comes off a close second and gets in with the minimum weight. The inside barrier is a significant advantage on this track. The soft track is a slight query but the weight relief offsets this concern.
He's a consistent placegetter with a good barrier draw. The long spell is a concern, but he's performed well fresh before.
- 1st1Big DemeanorRyan Wiggins$1.60
- 2nd15Arik LadOlivia Kendal$4.40
- 3rd13One Shot MoreRaul Silvera Olivera$10.00
- 4th14Sneaky TayNathan Thomas$91.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Big Demeanor | 5 | Ryan Wiggins | T Button | 60kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 15 | Arik Lad | 1 | Olivia Kendal | Gareth Smith | 52kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 13 | One Shot More | 10 | Raul Silvera Olivera | Cheynee Morrison | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 14 | Sneaky Tay | 2 | Nathan Thomas | Troy Clive | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Longcross | 3 | Chris Meehan | D K Amos | 57.5kg | $51.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Binghamton | 13 | Justin P Stanley | William Kenning | 59kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Kobie''s Luck | 12 | Gabrielle Semmens | Graham R Hughes | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Arthur''s Dream | 8 | Ashley Butler | Tasha Chambers | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Irish Gift | 6 | Ivo Fry | Nathan Coves | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Il Fagiolo | 14 | Jackson Murphy | Megan Purvis | 58.5kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Goodnight Romeo | 9 | Graham Kliese | Taylor Connor | 59.5kg | $19.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Pardon The Purr | 7 | Jason Taylor | Ms J Hassett | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Rum Rumble | 15 | Ricky Vale | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Red City Sun | 4 | Matthew McGuire | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Spirit Ghost | 11 | Wanderson D''Avila | Ms L McCormack | 58kg |
Hygain (Bm65)
His proven soft track ability and advantageous barrier draw further enhance his winning chances. While facing a slight class rise, his overall profile suggests he's well-placed to overcome this challenge.
Chartwell offers a solid winning chance with consistent recent form and a strong record at Townsville. The slight class rise is offset by his weight advantage and overall profile.
Super Fast enters this race in good form, including a last-start win over the same distance. His strong record at Townsville and consistent recent performances make him a genuine contender. While less proven on soft tracks, his overall profile suggests he can still be competitive in these conditions.
- 1st7Lean EagleRyan Wiggins$1.85
- 2nd9TalonsIvo Fry$20.00
- 3rd10TymonOlivia Kendal$10.00
- 4th8Room For SquaresJason Babarovich$91.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Lean Eagle | 4 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 58kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 9 | Talons | 1 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 57.5kg | $20.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Tymon | 3 | Olivia Kendal | Matthew McGuire | 55.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Room For Squares | 7 | Jason Babarovich | Jason Babarovich | 58kg | $91.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Chartwell | 6 | Ashley Butler | Rhein Sewell | 58kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Dealing''s Done | 10 | Sean Cormack | W E Winters | 59.5kg | $16.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Memphis Shadow | 5 | Nathan Thomas | S Massingham | 60kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Starhattan | 9 | Cody Collis | Trevor Williams | 59.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 4 | You Are King | 8 | Isabella Teh | Graham Kliese | 59.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Super Fast | 2 | Justin P Stanley | T Button | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
Great Northern Brewing Co (Bm60)
Her consistent recent form and favorable weight assignment make her the top selection.
Super Freeze brings strong recent form and a good record at the track and distance. The wider barrier is a slight concern but his early speed should mitigate this.
Lucky Rolla brings consistent recent form and a strong record at Townsville. While facing stronger competition, his good barrier draw and competitive weight give him a chance.
While his track record is a concern, the easier competition and consistent form over the distance make him an intriguing longshot. The high weight is offset by the class relief.
- 1st4Lady DamusRyan Wiggins$2.90
- 2nd1TrapassiWanderson D''Avila$26.00
- 3rd8Albanian BayOlivia Kendal$17.00
- 4th7Lucky RollaChris Meehan$6.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Lady Damus | 8 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 61kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 1 | Trapassi | 5 | Wanderson D''Avila | Graham Kliese | 62.5kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Albanian Bay | 2 | Olivia Kendal | Patrick McGuire | 56.5kg | $17.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Lucky Rolla | 4 | Chris Meehan | A G Malliff | 60kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Savee | 1 | Jason Taylor | Ms R Inglis | 57kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Midas Star | 6 | Ivo Fry | Stephen Bush | 60.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Super Freeze | 3 | Leah Martyn | T Button | 59kg | $2.20 |
| 8th | 2 | Galbalan | 10 | Nikki Olzard | Joshua Manzelmann | 59kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Bright Daisy | 11 | Justin P Stanley | J B Petersen | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 10th | 11 | White Arendelle | 7 | Gabrielle Semmens | Graham R Hughes | 52kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Pretty Slick | 9 | Ashley Butler | Ricky Vale | 60.5kg |
Chrysalis Medispa (Bm60)
The significant class drop combined with a suitable weight of 58kg positions this runner favorably. While lacking extensive wet track form, the overall profile suggests a strong winning chance in this company.
While the top weight is a concern, especially on a soft track where this runner has underperformed, the class suitability and proven ability make it a solid contender for the placings.
Well-weighted and proven at the distance, this mare has a solid chance of finishing in the placings. The slight class rise and lack of soft track form are minor concerns, but overall profile suggests a competitive run.
This mare's profile suggests potential for an improved performance, making it an intriguing each-way proposition.
- 1st1Going NuclearOlivia Kendal$2.70
- 2nd10Store BeachJustin P Stanley$7.50
- 3rd2Ready To PardonCody Collis$7.00
- 4th3Vancouver BayJackson Murphy$10.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Going Nuclear | 7 | Olivia Kendal | Matthew McGuire | 60kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 10 | Store Beach | 1 | Justin P Stanley | Leslie Gordy | 55.5kg | $7.50 |
| 3rd | 2 | Ready To Pardon | 3 | Cody Collis | Georgina Bourke | 59.5kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Vancouver Bay | 2 | Jackson Murphy | S J Royes | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Lost My Nightie | 4 | Denicious Smith | Ms J Hassett | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Lady Masquerade | 6 | Ashley Butler | Trevor Williams | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Read ''em And Weep | 9 | Gabrielle Semmens | Graham R Hughes | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Substance | 5 | Ryan Wiggins | Bodine Bailey | 58kg | $4.80 |
| Scr | 4 | Joe''s Giggle | 8 | Ms J Hassett | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Convertor | 10 | Nikki Olzard | Georgina Bourke | 54.5kg |
Ladbrokes Form Genius (Bm65)
Ready Tiger presents as the top selection with consistent improvement, a favorable weight, and strong recent form. The gelding has shown ability on soft tracks and at the distance, making him well-suited to today's conditions. The inside barrier draw is the main concern, but his tactical versatility should mitigate this risk.
Our Turn Now is a strong contender dropping back in class with a solid record at the distance. The gelding has shown consistency with multiple placings and performs well on soft tracks. The main concerns are the top weight and wider barrier, but his class edge and distance suitability make him a serious threat.
Mordecai brings consistent form and a weight advantage to this race. The gelding has been knocking on the door with multiple placings and should get a good run from barrier 2. While he's yet to win at 1609m, he's placed multiple times and handles soft tracks well. The slight class rise is offset by his weight relief and consistency.
While stepping up to 1609m for the first time, his fresh record and tactical versatility suggest he could surprise. The class rise is a concern, but the gelding has shown ability to compete at higher levels in the past.
- 1st4Our Turn NowRyan Wiggins$4.00
- 2nd8Ready TigerAshley Butler$3.10
- 3rd7BeneventoJackson Murphy$16.00
- 4th10MordecaiSean Cormack$5.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Our Turn Now | 10 | Ryan Wiggins | J T Wigginton | 61kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Ready Tiger | 1 | Ashley Butler | A M Comerford | 57.5kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 7 | Benevento | 7 | Jackson Murphy | Jay Morris | 58.5kg | $16.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Mordecai | 2 | Sean Cormack | W E Winters | 56.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 2 | John Joseph | 5 | Ivo Fry | Georgina Bourke | 62kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Release Le Missile | 3 | Chris Meehan | D K Amos | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Keep On Running | 8 | Justin P Stanley | Terry McGovern | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 8th | 1 | Major Artie | 4 | Leah Martyn | T Button | 61.5kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Medal | 9 | Graham Kliese | Stephen Bush | 61kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 9 | Joe''s Giggle | 6 | Denicious Smith | Ms J Hassett | 56.5kg | $26.00 |
| 11th | 5 | Savvy Sovereign | 11 | Olivia Kendal | Matthew McGuire | 59kg | $17.00 |
Belle Property Townsville Hcp
Beau Rain presents as the top selection with consistent recent form, including a close second last start over this track and distance. The gelding excels on soft tracks and drops 4kg from last start.
Tambo's Justice is an exciting prospect stepping up to open company for the first time. The gelding's perfect record and last start win over the course and distance are significant positives. While facing a class rise, the light weight and good barrier draw should allow for a positive position in running.
Stats is a reliable performer at this level with a strong affinity for soft tracks. The gelding's last start win over the course and distance demonstrates current form. While the top weight is a concern, the horse's class and experience make it a solid contender in this field.
The mare's consistent recent form and lightweight present an opportunity in this field. The mare's adaptability to different track conditions adds to her appeal.
- 1st7Beau RainJustin P Stanley$3.90
- 2nd2StatsRyan Wiggins$6.50
- 3rd6Tambo''s JusticeCody Collis$2.25
- 4th5ValenkiJackson Murphy$8.00
- 4th8MoktaffyNathan Thomas$26.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Beau Rain | 10 | Justin P Stanley | William Kenning | 54kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 2 | Stats | 8 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 58.5kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Tambo''s Justice | 2 | Cody Collis | Georgina Bourke | 54kg | $2.25 |
| 4th | 5 | Valenki | 3 | Jackson Murphy | O Chillemi | 54kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 8 | Moktaffy | 7 | Nathan Thomas | L J Hatch | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Early Thoughts | 9 | Jason Taylor | Julie Russell | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Go Getaboy | 1 | Chris Meehan | S J Royes | 59.5kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Brave Agenda | 4 | Gabrielle Semmens | Robert Kirkwood | 52kg | $15.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Fifth Position | 6 | Sean Cormack | S Massingham | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Brad | 5 | Joshua Manzelmann | 54kg |
Queensland Plastic Surgery Hcp
Has proven soft track form and a consistent record. Well-weighted and should handle the class rise based on recent performances. The wide barrier is a concern but has shown tactical versatility.
Kobayastar has a strong record at the track and distance, including success on soft going. Drawn well in barrier 2 which should allow for a positive position. The class rise is offset by consistent form and a good weight. The main query is the 63-day break between runs.
Skogafoss brings solid form credentials including success on soft tracks. Well-weighted and has the services of a strong jockey. However, overall consistency and proven ability in similar conditions make him a strong contender.
The wide barrier is a concern, but Jason Taylor's experience could mitigate this. Lack of soft track form introduces some risk, but overall profile suggests potential for improvement.
- 1st1RevoltSean Cormack$2.40
- 2nd2SkogafossAshley Butler$8.50
- 3rd4KobayastarOlivia Kendal$5.50
- 4th6Hand GrenadeJackson Murphy$13.00
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Revolt | 3 | Sean Cormack | Jay Morris | 60kg | $2.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Skogafoss | 8 | Ashley Butler | Dean Piccolo | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Kobayastar | 2 | Olivia Kendal | Matthew McGuire | 52.5kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 6 | Hand Grenade | 4 | Jackson Murphy | Ms J Hassett | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Smart Mission | 9 | Graham Kliese | Graham Kliese | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Hell Of A Bentley | 14 | Justin P Stanley | Leslie Gordy | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 5 | That''s It | 13 | Jason Taylor | S J Royes | 54.5kg | $13.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Time To Prophet | 12 | Gabrielle Semmens | Georgina Bourke | 52kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Arguable | 5 | Nathan Thomas | Megan Purvis | 54.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 8 | Crimson Decipher | 10 | Raul Silvera Olivera | J T Wigginton | 54kg | $5.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Raffy''s Girl | 11 | Wanderson D''Avila | Sarah Acornley | 54kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 16 | Trusting Star | 6 | Denicious Smith | Gavin Kinlyside | 54kg | $201.00 |
| 13th | 12 | The Cops | 1 | Leah Martyn | R J Miller | 51kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Cullivel | 7 | Isabella Teh | Matey Taylor | 54kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Majestic Blaze | 15 | A G Malliff | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 15 | Pardon The Purr | 16 | Ms J Hassett | 54kg |
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