Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Friday 27 February 2026
Our top pick won 4 of 10 races at Townsville. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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March Madness presents as the most reliable winning chance despite being a maiden. His recent form is outstanding with 5 placings from 6 starts, including narrow defeats at this track. The significant class drop combined with proven distance ability and strong local record makes him hard to beat despite the wide draw.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | March Madness | 9 | Wanderson D'Avila | Michael Geaney | 54kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | She's Got Lyrics | 8 | Nathan Thomas | Jade Doolan | 55kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Coventry Lane | 2 | Aidan Holt | J P Caught | 60kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Shadyvale Al | 7 | Ivo Fry | Melissa Bieri | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Parppy 'n' Me | 4 | Adam Sewell | Tracy Simmons | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 4 | I Swim I Win | 3 | Chris Meehan | Megan Purvis | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Lady De Vega | 6 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Lachie Manzelmann | 52kg | $7.00 |
| 8th | 2 | Tyrannical | 10 | Chelsea Jokic | Joshua Manzelmann | 59.5kg | $18.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Calamaris | 1 | Gabrielle Semmens | Troy Clive | 52kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Volare | 5 | McKenzie Apel | Troy Clive | 52kg | $9.00 |
The inside barrier is crucial at Townsville's clockwise layout, and the Fry/McCormack combination strikes at 19%.
High Sobriety brings the best recent form with a strong second at Home Hill. The consistent placings and forward barrier position make her a serious winning threat.
Mighty Conqueror represents the classic maiden mystery runner.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Airwaves | 5 | Aidan Holt | Matthew McGuire | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 3 | Mighty Conqueror | 8 | Micheal Mc Donald | Taylor Connor | 58kg | $2.80 |
| 3rd | 7 | High Sobriety | 4 | Adam Sewell | Georgie Holt | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 10 | Valadore | 1 | Ivo Fry | Ms L McCormack | 56kg | $3.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Standard Gladiator | 6 | Peta Edwards | S J Royes | 58kg | $16.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Amelia's Prince | 7 | Gabrielle Semmens | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Jot Girl | 2 | Lacey Morrison | Graham R Hughes | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Frosty Queen | 3 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Lachie Manzelmann | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Who Asked Zou | 5 | Joshua Manzelmann | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Proper Bender | 6 | A G Malliff | 56kg |
Whirlwind presents as the most logical winner having scored impressively last start at this track and distance. The mare has shown consistent improvement through the grades and boasts a perfect record on soft tracks.
Release Le Missile drops significantly in class after competing in BM70 company and won a BM60 at this track in January. His soft track credentials are excellent and the class drop should offset the 62kg impost. The lengthy break and jockey change are concerns, but his proven ability at this level and track make him a strong winning chance.
Mooloolaba's exceptional record at Townsville over 1609m (4 wins from 10 starts) makes him hard to dismiss despite the significant class drop. His soft track credentials are strong and recent form shows consistency with three placings from four starts.
His second at Townsville last start suggests he's adapting to local conditions, and the inside barrier should help.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Mooloolaba | 3 | Ryan Wiggins | Georgie Holt | 60kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 1 | Release Le Missile | 5 | McKenzie Apel | D K Amos | 62kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Unifies | 1 | Lacey Morrison | Joshua Manzelmann | 59.5kg | $4.60 |
| 4th | 6 | Khamis | 6 | Nathan Thomas | Troy Clive | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Whirlwind | 2 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Matthew McGuire | 59.5kg | $2.80 |
| 6th | 7 | Stellar Legend | 4 | Wanderson D'Avila | Lachie Manzelmann | 54kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Vouchers | 7 | S J Royes | 57kg |
Gone Country presents as the standout selection with a perfect record at this track and distance.
Scarlena offers excellent each-way value as a consistent performer who has placed in both starts at this track and distance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Better Blitzem | 5 | Aidan Holt | Georgie Holt | 57kg | $1.40 |
| 2nd | 2 | Dub Stepping | 1 | Ryan Wiggins | T Button | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Tambo's Sister | 4 | Lacey Morrison | Georgie Holt | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Scarlena | 6 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Georgie Holt | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Gone Country | 2 | Adam Sewell | Georgie Holt | 55kg | $4.40 |
| 6th | 7 | Cryptic Mistress | 3 | Ivo Fry | Megan Purvis | 55kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Mersey Lass | 7 | Leslie Tilley | T Button | 55kg | $71.00 |
The gelding has proven suitability for Townsville's unique characteristics and maps well from the speed map position.
Middle Child brings strong recent form with a fighting second at Cairns and has shown affinity for the 1000m distance. The tongue tie first time and consistent placing record suggest this mare is close to breaking through. The wide draw is concerning but the recent form and distance suitability make this a strong each-way chance.
Rock On Angel brings similar recent form to Middle Child with a third at Cairns and strong 1000m record. The wide barrier is a concern but the distance suitability and recent form make this a solid each-way proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Storm Capital | 12 | Aidan Holt | Georgie Holt | 58.5kg | $2.45 |
| 2nd | 11 | Rock On Angel | 11 | Amanda Thomson | Jason Babarovich | 56.5kg | $6.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Boom Bunny | 9 | Sean Cormack | Terry McGovern | 55.5kg | $26.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Princess Shanghai | 4 | Wanderson D'Avila | Wanderson D'Avila | 56.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Who Asked Zou | 3 | Nathan Thomas | Joshua Manzelmann | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Arancia | 8 | Ryan Wiggins | D K Amos | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 15 | Van Der Woodsen | 15 | McKenzie Apel | Troy Clive | 53.5kg | $81.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Middle Child | 13 | Fiona Sandkuhl | S J Royes | 54.5kg | $3.60 |
| 9th | 7 | Belinda's Rubi | 7 | Graham Kliese | Belynda Kliese | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Radio Waves | 5 | Adam Sewell | Jade Doolan | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 14 | Tutu Toulouse | 10 | Gabrielle Semmens | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 53.5kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Just For Love | 2 | Chris Meehan | Terry McGovern | 56.5kg | $201.00 |
| 13th | 13 | Omnipresent | 1 | Ivo Fry | Ms L McCormack | 55.5kg | $151.00 |
| 14th | 1 | King Canute | 14 | Micheal Mc Donald | R A Schluenz | 58.5kg | $71.00 |
| 15th | 4 | Only Crunchie | 6 | Lacey Morrison | Ms L McCormack | 57.5kg | $81.00 |
Beau Rain presents as the most logical winner returning second up from a spell. His Townsville record is outstanding (8 wins from 21 starts) and he's proven on soft tracks. The wide draw is manageable given his tactical speed.
Northern Pride brings the best recent form to this contest with a dominant last start victory. The inside barrier is ideal for this track, though the weight and class rise present challenges. Strong each-way chance.
Sweet Kisses is a proven Townsville specialist with outstanding soft track credentials. Her recent form shows consistency and she's proven at this class level. The distance remains a query with no wins from three attempts, but her overall profile suggests she'll be competitive in the finish.
Burraneer Buoy offers excellent value as a last start winner with a perfect record when successful at Townsville. The Fry/Hughes combination is strong and the inside barrier suits.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Burraneer Buoy | 6 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Beau Rain | 9 | Lacey Morrison | William Kenning | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 2nd | 5 | Sweet Kisses | 2 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Georgie Holt | 53.5kg | $3.60 |
| 4th | 6 | Tycoon Beau | 7 | Sean Cormack | S Massingham | 55.5kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 8 | Journalism | 5 | Adam Sewell | Lachie Manzelmann | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Stats | 3 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Northern Pride | 1 | Aidan Holt | T Button | 65kg | $4.60 |
| 8th | 2 | Hopeful | 8 | Frank Edwards | Graham R Hughes | 62kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Savvy Thinker | 4 | Nathan Thomas | G W Dickson | 54kg | $101.00 |
Three-year-old gelding with impressive recent form including a dominant win at Cairns. His two wins from four starts at 1400m demonstrate clear distance suitability, while his wet track record (1 win from 1 start on heavy) suits today's soft conditions. The class rise is concerning but his upward trajectory and strong finishing ability make him the most likely winner.
Four-year-old gelding showing excellent recent form with a narrow second at Cairns. His soft track record is outstanding and the good barrier draw suits Townsville's characteristics. While his overall record is modest, his recent improvement and conditions suitability make him a strong place chance with upset potential.
The significant class drop combined with first-time winkers and excellent early speed makes her a strong chance.
Six-year-old gelding with outstanding local knowledge at Townsville and strong soft track credentials. His track record of 1-5-1 from 13 starts demonstrates clear suitability, while recent form includes a close second.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Rhegion | 4 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 61.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 5 | Vouchers | 5 | Sean Cormack | S J Royes | 59.5kg | $3.50 |
| 3rd | 13 | Supid Date | 2 | Nathan Thomas | Joshua Manzelmann | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 3 | Looming One | 6 | Aidan Holt | Rhein Sewell | 60kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 15 | Craicaro | 3 | McKenzie Apel | Peter Cullen | 52kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Valubious | 12 | Adam Sewell | Georgie Holt | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Flourish | 1 | Chelsea Jokic | A G Malliff | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Miss Shu | 7 | Lacey Morrison | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Winning Saga | 8 | Graham Kliese | Belynda Kliese | 58.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Store Beach | 10 | Wanderson D'Avila | Leslie Gordy | 56kg | $51.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Oh So Thrilling | 13 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Leslie Gordy | 59kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 10 | Seeress | 11 | Leslie Tilley | T Button | 57kg | $14.00 |
| 13th | 14 | Ain't Nobody | 9 | Isabella Teh | David A Jones | 54.5kg | $201.00 |
| 14th | 8 | Mission Ridge | 15 | Ivo Fry | Michael Geaney | 58.5kg | $71.00 |
| 15th | 4 | Tosinsky | 14 | Micheal Mc Donald | Stephen Bush | 60kg | $81.00 |
Super Freeze presents the strongest winning credentials with an outstanding 3-6 record at Townsville 1000m and proven soft track ability. Despite the class rise, his track specialization and current form make him the most reliable winning chance.
Time To Prophet offers strong each-way value with recent Townsville success and excellent track statistics. The light weight and proven distance ability are major positives, though the inside barrier presents tactical challenges. Her current form and track specialization make her a strong place chance.
Singular brings current form and track familiarity after his recent Townsville win. Represents solid each-way value.
Northernontap offers significant value based on his exceptional Townsville record and proven first-up ability. The gear changes and light weight suggest stable confidence, while his track specialization cannot be ignored.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Cole's Best | 3 | Aidan Holt | Rhein Sewell | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Time To Prophet | 1 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Georgie Holt | 53kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Outsmarted | 5 | McKenzie Apel | D K Amos | 57.5kg | $10.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Singular | 10 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Upstart Legend | 6 | Wanderson D'Avila | Lachie Manzelmann | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Lucky Rolla | 8 | Chelsea Jokic | A G Malliff | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Ruby Chicks | 7 | Gabrielle Semmens | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 54.5kg | $9.50 |
| 8th | 1 | Family Star | 4 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 61.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Captain Bond | 11 | Micheal Mc Donald | Leslie Gordy | 60.5kg | $14.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Super Freeze | 2 | Leslie Tilley | T Button | 57kg | $2.20 |
| Scr | 3 | Rubunkar | 9 | Sean Cormack | Lachie Manzelmann | 60kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Northernontap | 12 | Lacey Morrison | Belynda Kliese | 54kg | |
| Scr | 13 | No Love Lost | 13 | Adam Sewell | Bonnie Thomson | 54kg |
The lightly raced 3-year-old has shown consistent improvement and handles soft conditions exceptionally well. Despite the wide draw, his proven ability at Townsville 1000m and strong connections make him the standout selection.
Pro Forma offers excellent value dropping significantly in class after competing in Listed company. His strong first-up record and the crucial inside barrier at Townsville provide tactical advantages.
Hell Of A Bentley has shown marked improvement in recent starts and benefits from a significant class drop. His strong track record at Townsville and proven soft track ability make him a genuine chance. The recent form upturn suggests he's found his optimal level.
Carohvic represents outstanding value despite the wide barrier. The venue-specific form makes him a compelling value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 13 | Mind Over Matter | 17 | Sean Cormack | Terry McGovern | 57.5kg | $1.85 |
| 2nd | 11 | Materialist | 14 | Chelsea Jokic | A G Malliff | 58kg | $13.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Tow The Line | 8 | Wanderson D'Avila | Lachie Manzelmann | 58kg | $71.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Colours Of Autumn | 12 | Gabrielle Semmens | O Chillemi | 56kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Brave Intent | 9 | Adam Sewell | Ms J Ryan | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Chartwell | 3 | Aidan Holt | Rhein Sewell | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 16 | Carohvic | 21 | Nathan Thomas | Peter Cullen | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 6 | La Petite Maison | 5 | Tracy Simmons | 58.5kg | $31.00 | |
| 9th | 7 | Mr Damage | 19 | McKenzie Apel | Troy Clive | 56.5kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Talons | 6 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 60kg | $71.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Maximum Power | 15 | Lacey Morrison | Graham R Hughes | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 12th | 5 | Baggage Handler | 10 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 58.5kg | $14.00 |
| 13th | 14 | Hell Of A Bentley | 13 | Micheal Mc Donald | Leslie Gordy | 57kg | $20.00 |
| 14th | 15 | Whitsunday Session | 2 | Fiona Sandkuhl | S J Royes | 54.5kg | $31.00 |
| 3 | Remember Roy | 16 | Graham Kliese | Belynda Kliese | 60kg | ||
| 8 | Pro Forma | 1 | Leslie Tilley | T Button | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Theregos | 4 | Isabella Teh | Belynda Kliese | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Cyclone Coco | 7 | Chris Meehan | A G Malliff | 57kg | |
| Scr | 19 | Brave Eddy | 18 | Amanda Thomson | O Chillemi | 57kg | |
| Scr | 20 | Secret Boom | 20 | Lachie Manzelmann | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 21 | Office Politics | 22 | Tracy Simmons | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 22 | Inala Aticus | 11 | Melissa Bieri | 60kg |
Burlington Arcade presents as the standout selection dropping from Open company to Restricted 55 after a dominant first-up win at Townsville. Despite the wide draw, the class drop and fitness advantage make him hard to beat.
Bubbles'n'froth gets the perfect barrier draw and has the soft track credentials to be competitive. The 5yo gelding's two career wins have both come on soft going, and his recent 4th at Mackay suggests he's finding form. The inside gate is crucial at Townsville's unique layout.
She's A Sweet Star won her last start at this track and distance, showing she handles Townsville's unique characteristics. The 3yo filly has an excellent soft track record and draws well in barrier 5. The class rise is a concern, but her track/distance form and soft going ability make her a genuine chance.
His soft track record is strong with 3 wins from 14 starts, and he's proven at the distance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Burlington Arcade | 13 | Ryan Wiggins | S J Royes | 59kg | $1.80 |
| 2nd | 15 | She's A Sweet Star | 5 | Sean Cormack | Terry McGovern | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 3rd | 4 | Ultimate | 3 | Micheal Mc Donald | A M Comerford | 59.5kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 19 | Blondie's Secret | 9 | Fiona Sandkuhl | A G Malliff | 52.5kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Super Twenty Three | 19 | Aidan Holt | S Massingham | 60kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Laser Beam | 8 | Lauren Guernier | A G Malliff | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Bubbles'n'froth | 1 | Lacey Morrison | William Kenning | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 12 | Mississippi Dream | 16 | Adam Sewell | Lachie Manzelmann | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 14 | Wired For Fun | 7 | Ivo Fry | Ms L McCormack | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Miss Kiyoshi | 10 | Isabella Teh | Matthew McGuire | 54.5kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 6 | To Love Somebody | 17 | Peta Edwards | Ms M Young | 59kg | $101.00 |
| 12th | 20 | Majestic Blaze | 15 | Chelsea Jokic | A G Malliff | 54kg | $51.00 |
| 13th | 23 | Vee Eight Power | 14 | Belynda Kliese | 54kg | $201.00 | |
| 14th | 21 | Ginger Mick | 6 | Graham R Hughes | 55kg | $151.00 | |
| Scr | 2 | Looming One | 11 | Rhein Sewell | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Hell Of A Bentley | 12 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Leslie Gordy | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Mission Ridge | 20 | Michael Geaney | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Nosey Neo | 15 | Nathan Thomas | Joshua Manzelmann | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Faraway Downs | 4 | Leslie Tilley | T Button | 58kg | |
| Scr | 13 | Mister Tia | 10 | Ms L McCormack | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Geraldine's Wish | 18 | Gabrielle Semmens | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 53kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Properleigh | 11 | Scott Seymour | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 22 | Five Bulls | 2 | Ms J Ryan | 54kg |
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