Townsville tips and results

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.00 · Isabella Teh

Barrier 6 is advantageous for Townsville's 1000m start with its downhill run. The ear muffs pre-race only gear suggests good temperament.

Our price $15.00 · SP $41.00 · Fiona Sandkuhl

She's dropping significantly in class after racing in Open company and has consistent form at this track with 1 second and 2 thirds from 8 starts.

Our price $4.20 · SP $5.50 · Jackson Murphy

Progressive 3yo gelding who won impressively last start at Cairns over 950m. Has shown consistent form with 1-1-1 from 5 career starts and is well-weighted with 57.5kg. Drawn perfectly in barrier 4 which is advantageous for the 1000m start at Townsville.

Our price $12.00 · SP $17.00 · Graham Kliese

Has a good record at this distance with 2 wins and 2 placings from 18 starts. Drawn well in barrier 5 which should allow him to take up a good position in the likely fast-tempo race.

Our price $2.80 · SP $4.40 · Jackson Murphy

Recruiter brings the strongest recent form into this race, winning last start at Cairns over 950m. His versatile racing pattern allows him to settle forward from barrier 4, which is advantageous at Townsville's 1000m chute. The class rise is offset by his tactical speed and consistency.

Our price $4.50 · SP $7.00 · Sean Cormack

Lidder Valley draws the coveted inside barrier which is crucial at Townsville's 1000m start. His consistent recent form includes a 5th place finish just 9 days ago, suggesting he's fit and ready. While he hasn't won at this track from 6 attempts, the perfect barrier draw gives him every chance to break through. His tactical speed should see him settle in a forward position, which suits this track configuration.

Our price $4.50 · SP $9.00 · Isabella Teh

Coming back to a maiden after racing in stronger company, he's perfectly drawn in barrier 1 and should get an economical run. His second placing at this track over 1000m two starts back is strong form for this race.

Our price $5.50 · SP $6.50 · Sean Cormack

Chance is aptly named as he's been knocking on the door with 4 thirds from 6 starts. Well-drawn in barrier 3 and proven at this distance with 2 thirds from 2 attempts at 1200m. With Sean Cormack aboard, he should get every opportunity.

Our price $3.80 · SP $5.50 · Jackson Murphy

Coming off a spell but has been racing in much stronger company and drops significantly in class.

Our price $6.50 · SP $8.50 · Ivo Fry

Has drawn perfectly in barrier 1 which should allow him to utilize his early speed. While stepping up in class is a concern, his consistent form and strong Townsville record (7: 1-2-2) suggest he can be competitive. The 1200m is a slight query but has placed at the trip previously.

Our price $7.00 · SP $5.00 · Maddie Mankelow

All England brings winning form with four consecutive victories, albeit in weaker company. Will likely take up the running from barrier 4 and has proven ability at the distance (16: 4-2-2). First time at Townsville is also a slight query.

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.80 · Sean Cormack

Second-up from a spell where he ran a good third last start, and has a consistent pattern of placings in his recent form. The light weight of 56.5kg is advantageous, and while he lacks wins at the distance, he has placed and shown ability at 1200m.

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.50 · Ashley Butler

Hot Summer brings strong recent form, finishing second last start over 1615m. While rising in class and carrying top weight, his consistency and experience make him a genuine place chance, especially with the predicted fast tempo likely to suit his racing pattern.

Our price $7.50 · SP $9.00 · Ivo Fry

Our price $5.50 · SP $5.50 · Ivo Fry

Hot Pursuit brings strong second-up credentials with an impressive record of 1-1-1 from 4 attempts. Her recent form has been consistent with a win at Werribee and a placing at Townsville. Her versatile racing pattern and proven soft track ability are significant positives. The class rise is the main concern, but she has the talent to overcome it.

Our price $9.00 · SP $16.00 · Jackson Murphy

While the wide barrier is a concern, her racing pattern suggests she can overcome this disadvantage.