★ Top pickWon
1Better Blitzem
Queensland · Thursday 5 March 2026
Townsville tips and results
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Townsville. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won3/743%
Any tip won4/757%
Top pick placed4/757%
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WRC Tickets On Sale Now Hcp
12:57 local1200mOpen$21,000
Winner1. Better BlitzemSP $1.05
2nd pick2nd
3Felipity
Barrier 3 ideal for Townsville inside preference, lightweight suits soft conditions. First up record modest but improving trend and strong jockey booking provide threat in moderate-fast tempo. Solid place chance.
3rd pick2nd
3Felipity
Value pick2nd
3Felipity
- 1st1Better BlitzemAidan Holt$1.05
- 2nd3FelipitySean Cormack$9.00
Full result · 2 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Better Blitzem | 1 | Aidan Holt | Georgie Holt | 61kg | $1.05 |
| 2nd | 3 | Felipity | 3 | Sean Cormack | Jennifer Hatfield | 54kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Gone Country | 4 | Adam Sewell | Georgie Holt | 57kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Octopolis | 5 | T Button | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Scarlena | 2 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Georgie Holt | 52kg |
Hygain Mdn Hcp
13:32 local1400mMaiden$23,000
Winner4. Mr Sugar DaddySP $2.00
★ Top pickWon
4Mr Sugar Daddy
Maiden drop suits, improving 3yo with track experience. Fast tempo ok midfield. Strongest form profile despite no wins.
2nd pick2nd
9Stellar Legend
Strong value 2nd pick with class drop from recent BM60 6th. Barrier 2 ideal for Townsville inside bias. Jockey hot at track. Fast tempo suits if midfield.
3rd pick6th
6I Swim I Win
Barrier 5 suits inside preference. Townsville twice, handles soft. Fast tempo may suit late finish. Place chance in volatile maiden despite no prizemoney form.
Value pick4th
7Shadyvale Al
Consistent in QLD provincials, handles soft. Barrier 7 workable, fast tempo suits.
- 1st4Mr Sugar DaddyNathan Thomas$2.00
- 2nd9Stellar LegendTahlia Fenlon$3.00
- 3rd8Kammerzell HouseAdam Sewell$12.00
- 4th7Shadyvale AlIvo Fry$14.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Mr Sugar Daddy | 3 | Nathan Thomas | Gareth Smith | 58kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 9 | Stellar Legend | 2 | Tahlia Fenlon | Lachie Manzelmann | 54.5kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Kammerzell House | 10 | Adam Sewell | Maria Potiris | 55kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Shadyvale Al | 7 | Ivo Fry | Melissa Bieri | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Coventry Lane | 8 | Aidan Holt | J P Caught | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 6 | I Swim I Win | 5 | Wanderson D'Avila | Megan Purvis | 56kg | $18.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Roth Authority | 4 | Fiona Sandkuhl | A G Malliff | 57.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Amelia's Prince | 6 | Gabrielle Semmens | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 55kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Impaler | 9 | Lacey Morrison | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 59kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Calamaris | 1 | Olivia Kendal | Troy Clive | 52.5kg |
Mitavite Mdn Plate
14:07 local1000mMaiden$23,000
Winner4. Standard GladiatorSP $61.00
★ Top pick8th
5Time Power
Trainer T Button knows track; elite jockey Wiggins booked. First-up fitness via stable patterns.
2nd pick2nd
7Boom Bunny
Barrier 7 exploits inside bias (19% win rate 1-6), on-pace bias fits speed map. Cormack excellent local record.
3rd pick3rd
10Valadore
Recent 4th at track on Soft shows fitness; Fry excellent jockey/trainer combo.
Value pick9th
12Wants To Tango
Maiden volatility + no data penalty avoided per rules; proxy eval (trainer/jockey/barrier) strong despite unknown pedigree.
- 1st4Standard GladiatorGabrielle Semmens$61.00
- 2nd7Boom BunnySean Cormack$2.60
- 3rd10ValadoreIvo Fry$6.00
- 4th6Amber AffairFiona Sandkuhl$6.50
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Standard Gladiator | 11 | Gabrielle Semmens | S J Royes | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Boom Bunny | 7 | Sean Cormack | Terry McGovern | 56kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 10 | Valadore | 1 | Ivo Fry | Ms L McCormack | 56kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Amber Affair | 12 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Rhein Sewell | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 2 | Moonya Lad | 2 | Aidan Holt | T Button | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Miss The Music | 8 | Amanda Thomson | Jason Babarovich | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Sheza Barbarossa | 5 | Lacey Morrison | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Time Power | 10 | Ryan Wiggins | T Button | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 9th | 12 | Wants To Tango | 4 | Adam Sewell | Georgie Holt | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Van Der Woodsen | 6 | Olivia Kendal | Troy Clive | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Omnipresent | 9 | Wanderson D'Avila | Ms L McCormack | 56kg | $151.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Only Crunchie | 3 | Nathan Thomas | Ms L McCormack | 58kg | $151.00 |
Ladbrokes Same Race Multi (Bm65)
14:42 local1000mBenchmark 65$21,000
Winner4. NorthernontapSP $17.00
★ Top pick7th
1Pretty Slick
Second up from spell where she has solid stats (4:1-1-0), recent Rockhampton 5th had strong closing speed despite BM72. Track winner at T'Dsville over 1000m, handles weight well historically. Very fast tempo suits her finishing strength.
2nd pick3rd
10Tow The Line
Light weight, improving trend, midfield map perfect for very fast tempo at downhill Townsville 1000m. However soft record concerning (10:0-1-2 no wins) and lacks Pretty Slick's proven wet credentials. Solid place claims.
3rd pickWon
4Northernontap
Northernontap is the form horse overlooked purely due to 109-day absence. Phenomenal Townsville record (10:3-3-1, 7:3-3-0 at 1000m), barrier 6 ideal for inside bias, first up stats solid (2:1-0-0). Very fast tempo and Soft 5 suits local specialist despite recent poor prep.
Value pick4th
7Talons
Wide draw hurts but very fast tempo + inside bias creates upset chance for proven track horse. Significant overlay.
- 1st4NorthernontapWanderson D'Avila$17.00
- 2nd3La Petite MaisonRyan Wiggins$4.20
- 3rd10Tow The LineSean Cormack$1.95
- 4th7TalonsIvo Fry$31.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Northernontap | 6 | Wanderson D'Avila | Belynda Kliese | 58kg | $17.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | La Petite Maison | 4 | Ryan Wiggins | Tracy Simmons | 58kg | $4.20 |
| 3rd | 10 | Tow The Line | 3 | Sean Cormack | Lachie Manzelmann | 55.5kg | $1.95 |
| 4th | 7 | Talons | 10 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 57.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Kitema | 7 | Amanda Thomson | A R Bailey | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Maximum Power | 9 | Lacey Morrison | Graham R Hughes | 58.5kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Pretty Slick | 8 | Aidan Holt | Ricky Vale | 59.5kg | $6.00 |
| 8th | 8 | No Love Lost | 5 | Adam Sewell | Bonnie Thomson | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Kahaylaan | 2 | Nathan Thomas | Joshua Manzelmann | 56kg | $61.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Mr Damage | 1 | Olivia Kendal | Troy Clive | 52.5kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Gamadale Nip | 10 | A G Malliff | 57.5kg |
Ladbrokes Punter Assist (Bm60)
15:17 local1400mBenchmark 60$21,000
Winner10. March MadnessSP $7.50
★ Top pick5th
1Keep On Running
Fast tempo suits midfield strength.
2nd pick2nd
5Kobayastar
Strong local (18:4-2-6 Tsv), recent 1300m win, placed T/D (5:0-1-3). Barrier 2 maximises inside bias advantage at Townsville 1400m. Soft record solid (11:3-2-3), class drop from BM62 assists in fast tempo. Reliable place chance despite recent flat run.
3rd pick4th
9Ultimate
Value pick10th
6Unifies
Barrier 4 exploits inside bias, new gear (CP first time, winkers) signals intent.
- 1st10March MadnessWanderson D'Avila$7.50
- 2nd5KobayastarOlivia Kendal$7.00
- 3rd3Alabama MoonlightLacey Morrison$21.00
- 4th9UltimateGabrielle Semmens$5.50
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | March Madness | 5 | Wanderson D'Avila | Michael Geaney | 56.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Kobayastar | 2 | Olivia Kendal | Matthew McGuire | 58kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Alabama Moonlight | 12 | Lacey Morrison | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 9 | Ultimate | 7 | Gabrielle Semmens | A M Comerford | 55kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 1 | Keep On Running | 6 | Sean Cormack | Terry McGovern | 64kg | $3.20 |
| 6th | 7 | Parch | 11 | Ryan Wiggins | S J Royes | 59kg | $4.60 |
| 7th | 11 | To Love Somebody | 8 | Adam Sewell | Ms M Young | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Betta Al | 10 | Tahlia Fenlon | A R Bailey | 59.5kg | $20.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Kings Castle | 1 | Fiona Sandkuhl | D K Amos | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Unifies | 4 | Nathan Thomas | Joshua Manzelmann | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 11th | 12 | Ain't Nobody | 3 | Amanda Thomson | David A Jones | 54kg | $201.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Prominent Lad | 9 | Aidan Holt | Georgie Holt | 61kg |
Great Northern Brewing Co Hcp
15:57 local1400mOpen$21,000
Winner5. Sweet KissesSP $3.70
★ Top pickWon
5Sweet Kisses
Top form pick with dominant Townsville record (19:6-4-2, T/D 7:4-1-0) and strong soft stats (15:6-2-2). Barrier 4 perfect for inside bias, light weight, midfield map ideal for fast tempo.
2nd pick7th
3Beau Rain
Local gun with 22:8-6-2 at Townsville, T/D 4:1-1-2, soft 14:5-5-1. Wide draw concern in fast tempo but class/drop and inside bias history compensates. Strong place claims.
3rd pick4th
4Stats
Wiggins booking positive (18% Townsville). Wide draw tests but closing speed suits fast tempo. Solid each-way.
Value pick3rd
6Tycoon Beau
Cormack (19% track) boosts.
- 1st5Sweet KissesFiona Sandkuhl$3.70
- 2nd12Prince AkeemIvo Fry$31.00
- 3rd6Tycoon BeauSean Cormack$6.00
- 4th4StatsRyan Wiggins$7.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Sweet Kisses | 4 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Georgie Holt | 53.5kg | $3.70 |
| 2nd | 12 | Prince Akeem | 6 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 6 | Tycoon Beau | 1 | Sean Cormack | S Massingham | 55.5kg | $6.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Stats | 10 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 57kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 10 | From This Moment | 5 | Wanderson D'Avila | Michael Geaney | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 11 | Reformist | 11 | Shane Mc Govern | K McGovern | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 3 | Beau Rain | 9 | Lacey Morrison | William Kenning | 58.5kg | $3.50 |
| 8th | 1 | Logan Street Lion | 8 | Aidan Holt | Ricky Vale | 61.5kg | $21.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Hopeful | 2 | Frank Edwards | Graham R Hughes | 61kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 7 | Journalism | 3 | Adam Sewell | Lachie Manzelmann | 54kg | $15.00 |
| 11th | 9 | Misterkipchoge | 7 | Tahlia Fenlon | Lachie Manzelmann | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 8 | Strathcona | 12 | Amanda Thomson | Megan Purvis | 54kg | $41.00 |
Ladbrokes Form Genius (Bm55)
16:37 local1200mBenchmark 55$21,000
Winner7. Aspen CowboySP $3.80
★ Top pick3rd
13Bubbles'n'froth
Soft track stats solid (6:2-0-1), midfield map suits very fast tempo favouring chasers at this track. Clear form leader despite BM55 volatility.
2nd pick4th
10War Council
Gear removals signal intent, midfield map ideal for fast tempo.
3rd pickScratched
2Determination
Recent form 213 reliable in lower class, leader role suits very fast tempo despite wide draw.
Value pick9th
8Nosey Neo
Significant class drop plus soft form (11:2-3-0) suits conditions; recent fades ignored in high-volatility BM55 where track stats dominate. Major upset potential.
- 1st7Aspen CowboyGabrielle Semmens$3.80
- 2nd6Tipped OffAmanda Thomson$26.00
- 3rd13Bubbles'n'frothLacey Morrison$3.20
- 4th10War CouncilRyan Wiggins$5.00
Full result · 14 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Aspen Cowboy | 3 | Gabrielle Semmens | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 56.5kg | $3.80 |
| 2nd | 6 | Tipped Off | 16 | Amanda Thomson | A R Bailey | 59.5kg | $26.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Bubbles'n'froth | 7 | Lacey Morrison | William Kenning | 57.5kg | $3.20 |
| 4th | 10 | War Council | 6 | Ryan Wiggins | S J Royes | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 15 | Third Master | 9 | Sean Cormack | A G Malliff | 57.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 16 | Mister Tia | 5 | Ivo Fry | Ms L McCormack | 56.5kg | $20.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Silver City | 11 | Olivia Kendal | Megan Purvis | 59kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Ellis Beach | 13 | Adam Sewell | Georgie Holt | 59.5kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Nosey Neo | 10 | Nathan Thomas | Joshua Manzelmann | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 14 | Mission Ridge | 4 | Wanderson D'Avila | Michael Geaney | 57.5kg | $21.00 |
| 11th | 1 | Tymon | 2 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Matthew McGuire | 61kg | $20.00 |
| 12th | 12 | Remlap Kava | 12 | Aidan Holt | Lachie Manzelmann | 58kg | $91.00 |
| 13th | 11 | Mr Caleb | 15 | Tahlia Fenlon | Lachie Manzelmann | 58kg | $71.00 |
| 14th | 9 | Sonechka | 8 | Scott Seymour | 58.5kg | $151.00 | |
| Scr | 2 | Determination | 14 | Ricky Vale | 62.5kg | ||
| Scr | 3 | Kahaylaan | 8 | Joshua Manzelmann | 61kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Properleigh | 1 | Shane Mc Govern | Scott Seymour | 54kg |
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