Townsville tips and results

Our price $2.20 · Fiona Sandkuhl

Garinion Righ brings the strongest recent form into this race with three wins from her last four starts, including a victory over this track and distance just seven days ago. The mare is unbeaten at Townsville (2:2-0-0) and handles soft tracks well (4:2-0-0). Despite stepping up in class, she gets weight relief and a favorable barrier draw. The soft track conditions should suit her racing pattern.

Our price $8.00 · Jackson Murphy

Better Breakout is a progressive 4yo gelding who has won his last two starts at Townsville, most recently just 7 days ago over 1400m. The class rise is significant, but his strong record at this track (2:2-0-0) and ability to handle soft going are positive factors.

Our price $10.00 · Sean Cormack

Candlelit brings solid consistency to this race with four placings from his last six starts, including a 4th place finish over this course and distance just seven days ago. While he's only won once from 40 career starts, his strong record at Townsville (11:1-4-0) and ability to handle soft tracks (17:0-4-3) make him a genuine place chance.

Our price $8.00 · Aidan Holt

The inside barrier draw is advantageous at Townsville, and the drop back in class should suit.

Our price $2.20 · Ashvin Goindasamy

Bang Stick brings the strongest credentials with 3 wins from 9 starts and excellent soft track form (5:2-1-1). The barrier draw (4) is advantageous given the track bias, and he should settle in a forward position. While carrying top weight is a concern, his class edge compensates.

Our price $6.00 · Sean Cormack

Her soft track record (6:1-0-1) suits today's conditions, and she gets in with just 54kg. While her recent form has been patchy, the inside draw should allow her to find a good position. The class rise is a concern, but her raw ability and weight advantage give her strong place claims.

Our price $26.00 · Georgina Cartwright

He finished 3rd last start in similar company and has a consistent placing record (8:0-1-3). His soft track form (2:0-0-2) suits today's conditions, and he performs well fresh.

Our price $2.80 · Ivo Fry

His recent form is strong with a win three starts back and a close 4th last start in open company. Importantly, he's proven in wet conditions with 4 wins from 14 starts on soft/heavy tracks. The weight is a concern but his class edge compensates.

Our price $4.50 · Ryan Wiggins

King's Halo brings solid recent form including an impressive win two starts back. His record at Townsville is good (2 wins from 8 starts) and he's shown ability on soft tracks. Ryan Wiggins knows this horse well and should give him every chance.

Our price $5.50 · Sean Cormack

Prince Akeem brings excellent wet track credentials with 6 wins from 22 starts on soft going. His record at Townsville over 1400m is solid (1-3-1 from 8 starts) and he's well-weighted with just 55.5kg.

Our price $6.00 · Adam Sewell

His heavy track record is outstanding (2 wins, 2 placings from 5 starts) which is crucial given the extreme rainfall.

Our price $4.00 · Fiona Sandkuhl

Storm Capital brings the strongest recent form with two 3rd placings in his last 3 starts. Barrier 9 is advantageous at Townsville's 1000m start, and experienced jockey Fiona Sandkuhl should position him ideally midfield with cover.

Our price $5.50 · Aidan Holt

Rock On Angel has been knocking on the door with 3 thirds from 7 starts. Has proven ability on soft tracks with a third from 2 starts on soft going. Barrier 12 is advantageous at Townsville's 1000m start, and Aidan Holt should give her a perfect midfield run.

Our price $6.00 · Lacey Morrison

Middle Child brings consistent form with 3 seconds and 2 thirds from 11 starts. Comes into this second-up after a good 3rd placing at Cairns over 950m. Has performed well on soft tracks with a second and a third from 4 attempts. Barrier 10 is advantageous at Townsville's 1000m start, and experienced jockey Lacey Morrison should give her every chance.

Our price $4.80 · Lacey Morrison

Injada brings the strongest recent form to this race with a win two starts back and a close third just 9 days ago. The race fitness advantage is significant on a Heavy 7 track, and he's drawn well for Townsville's 1000m chute start.

Our price $5.00 · Ashley Butler

Chartwell brings strong class and consistency to this race with an excellent Townsville record (10:2-3-3). The main concerns are the wide barrier 10 draw, which is challenging at Townsville's 1000m start, and the fact he's first-up from a spell carrying top weight.

Our price $8.00 · Adam Sewell

His consistent placing record (55:4-9-11) and soft track form (18:2-3-4) suggest he'll handle today's conditions well. The wide barrier is a significant concern at Townsville's 1000m start, but his recent form and light weight (56.5kg) give him strong place claims.

Our price $4.50 · Fiona Sandkuhl

Nolan represents excellent value given his strong first-up record (4:1-1-1) and excellent track statistics (4:1-2-1). His soft track form (6:0-2-1) suggests he'll handle today's conditions, and his record at the distance (5:2-2-1) is impressive. The long spell is a concern, but his first-up statistics suggest he performs well fresh.

Our price $4.20 · Lacey Morrison

Molongle Surprise brings exceptional track and distance credentials (7-3-3 from 17 starts) and has proven ability on soft tracks. Drawing the inside barrier is a significant advantage at Townsville's 1000m chute, especially in soft conditions. His recent form has been consistent with a win three starts back, and he's race-fit with only 22 days since his last run. Lacey Morrison knows this horse well and should give him every chance from the inside gate.

Our price $8.00 · Ivo Fry

Family Star brings strong soft track credentials (4-1-4 from 15 starts) and has an excellent barrier draw for Townsville's 1000m chute. He's race-fit with only 22 days since his last run where he finished a close second in the same class. The lightweight of 55kg is advantageous in soft conditions, and his overall track record at Townsville is impressive with 10 wins from 43 starts. Ivo Fry should give him every chance from barrier 2.

Our price $3.50 · Adam Sewell

Obligated brings a strong first-up record and excellent win strike rate to this race. His barrier draw is good for Townsville's 1000m chute, and he's shown consistent form with multiple wins in his recent starts. However, he's unproven on soft tracks and hasn't raced for 122 days, which are significant concerns in these conditions. Adam Sewell knows this horse well and should position him perfectly from barrier 6, but the track conditions may test him.

Our price $12.00 · Jackson Murphy

She's race-fit with only 7 days between runs and placed third last start in the same class. While barrier 10 is a concern at Townsville's 1000m chute, her adaptability to soft/heavy going and fitness edge make her an attractive each-way proposition. Jackson Murphy retains the ride which is a positive.

Our price $5.50 · Aidan Holt

Six-year-old gelding with excellent credentials for this race despite the topweight. His soft track record is impressive with 2 wins and 3 placings from 7 starts, and he excels at this track with 1 win and 4 placings from 10 starts. Coming off a last-start win and has a strong second-up record. The fast tempo should suit his racing pattern, and he's proven at the track and distance.

Our price $4.50 · Ashley Butler

Consistent performer who rarely runs a bad race with 7 placings from 19 starts. Gets the perfect draw in barrier 1 which should allow him to secure an ideal position in the run. Coming off a solid 2nd two starts back and quick 5-day backup suggests he's fit and ready. Main concern is his high weight and lack of winning strike rate.

Our price $6.00 · Ryan Wiggins

Experienced 7YO with solid recent form, finishing 3rd in his last two starts. Has a good record on soft tracks with 2 wins, 2 seconds and 5 thirds from 15 starts. The weight is a concern, but his wet track credentials give him strong claims.

Our price $12.00 · Isabella Teh

Her record at Townsville is excellent with 1 win and 7 placings from 17 starts, and she handles soft tracks well with 1 win and 6 placings from 15 starts.