★ Top pick4th
4Floral Legend
Recent 3rd at 1000m shows finishing power, but barrier 8 disadvantaged on inside-biased Townsville 1000m chute. Still clear top form contender despite not overriding Boom Bunny's local edge.
Queensland · Sunday 15 March 2026
Townsville tips and results
Our top pick won 2 of 8 races at Townsville. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won2/825%
Any tip won7/888%
Top pick placed4/850%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
WRC Tickets On Sale Now! Mdn Hcp
12:24 local1000mMaiden$23,000
Winner6. Parppy 'n' MeSP $7.50
2nd pick6th
9Embezzles
Second up from spell with recent form improvement suits very fast tempo, offering place threat despite unproven T&D on soft.
3rd pickScratched
7Boom Bunny
Medium soft suitability, improving trend outweighs wide draw in inside-biased track.
Value pickWon
6Parppy 'n' Me
Light weight, fitness edge in maiden volatility, on-pace map suits leaders-favoured bias despite no places.
- 1st6Parppy 'n' MeGabrielle Semmens$7.50
- 2nd2TyrannicalMcKenzie Apel$9.00
- 3rd3Any NewsRachel Shred$21.00
- 4th4Floral LegendAmanda Thomson$1.85
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Parppy 'n' Me | 5 | Gabrielle Semmens | Tracy Simmons | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Tyrannical | 3 | McKenzie Apel | Joshua Manzelmann | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 3 | Any News | 2 | Rachel Shred | Rachel Shred | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Floral Legend | 8 | Amanda Thomson | R C Ludwig | 58kg | $1.85 |
| 5th | 1 | Heez De Man | 6 | Lacey Morrison | Bodine Bailey | 59kg | $4.20 |
| 6th | 9 | Embezzles | 4 | Olivia Kendal | Kevin Miller | 53.5kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Overwatch | 10 | Fiona Sandkuhl | S Massingham | 53.5kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Only Crunchie | 7 | Courtney Bellamy | Ms L McCormack | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Boom Bunny | 9 | Sean Cormack | Terry McGovern | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | So Formidable | 1 | Shane Mc Govern | K McGovern | 54.5kg |
Hygain Mdn Hcp
12:59 local1000mMaiden$23,000
Winner1. Nottington PrinceSP $3.90
★ Top pickWon
1Nottington Prince
Significant class drop from open/maiden races, strong wet record (4:0-2-1 soft, 3:0-2-0 heavy) suits Soft 5. Inside barrier 2 ideal for Townsville 1000m bias (19% win rate 1-6). Consistent placer, likely to lead/control fast tempo.
2nd pick3rd
2She's A Beauty
Barrier 1 exploits inside bias (1-6 19% win rate), suits likely leader role in fast tempo. Solid soft record and first up placing history. Jockey Wiggins excels at Townsville. Good place chance if leads effectively.
3rd pick6th
11Valadore
Improving, soft exposed (4:0-0-1), fitness edge.
Value pick7th
6Oscar Booie
Soft exposed, light weight helps. First up but local form (recent placings) and speed map potential if settles handy.
- 1st1Nottington PrinceFiona Sandkuhl$3.90
- 1st5NovayaAdam Sewell$21.00
- 3rd2She's A BeautyRyan Wiggins$2.70
- 4th8Amber AffairOlivia Kendal$3.40
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Nottington Prince | 2 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Ms J Hassett | 60.5kg | $3.90 |
| 1st | 5 | Novaya | 11 | Adam Sewell | Toni Schofield | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | She's A Beauty | 1 | Ryan Wiggins | S J Royes | 57.5kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 8 | Amber Affair | 3 | Olivia Kendal | Rhein Sewell | 52.5kg | $3.40 |
| 5th | 7 | Belinda's Rubi | 4 | Lacey Morrison | Belynda Kliese | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 6th | 11 | Valadore | 9 | Ivo Fry | Ms L McCormack | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Oscar Booie | 10 | Courtney Bellamy | Michael Geaney | 53.5kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 4 | Elegant Venus | 5 | Nathan Thomas | Rachael Singleton | 56.5kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Missin' De Quo | 7 | McKenzie Apel | Kayla Russell | 52kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Zemoreya | 8 | Tahlia Fenlon | T Button | 57kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Princess Shanghai | 6 | Gabrielle Semmens | Wanderson D'Avila | 52kg |
Ladbrokes Form Genius Hcp (C1)
13:34 local1300mClass 1$21,000
Winner7. AirwavesSP $12.00
★ Top pick7th
5Mr Sugar Daddy
Prime win chance.
2nd pick2nd
4Hell Of A Bentley
Barrier 2 perfect for inside preference in Soft 5. Recent CL3 flop forgivable off wide draw; prior placings (2nd barrier 12, 3rd barrier 6) show finishing strength. Class drop aids in volatile CL1; maps midfield in leaders-favouring track. Solid place claims despite no exact distance form.
3rd pickWon
7Airwaves
Barrier 4 leverages inside bias; maps forward in moderate-fast tempo suiting on-pace bias (22% leaders win). Reliable place contender.
Value pick8th
8Miss Kiyoshi
Unexposed filly showed promise winning Home Hill maiden; recent poor run wide draw forgivable. Trainer McGuire (same as Airwaves) in form; barrier 9 tests but light weight aids backmarker in Soft 5. Overlay in high-volatility CL1.
- 1st7AirwavesLacey Morrison$12.00
- 2nd4Hell Of A BentleyCourtney Bellamy$5.00
- 3rd1ParchRyan Wiggins$1.95
- 4th2Ellis BeachAdam Sewell$13.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Airwaves | 4 | Lacey Morrison | Matthew McGuire | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Hell Of A Bentley | 2 | Courtney Bellamy | Leslie Gordy | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 1 | Parch | 3 | Ryan Wiggins | S J Royes | 60kg | $1.95 |
| 4th | 2 | Ellis Beach | 6 | Adam Sewell | Georgie Holt | 58.5kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Diamond Lucy | 7 | Tahlia Fenlon | Troy Clive | 54kg | $20.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Savvy Thinker | 5 | Nathan Thomas | G W Dickson | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Mr Sugar Daddy | 1 | Ivo Fry | Gareth Smith | 57kg | $4.80 |
| 8th | 8 | Miss Kiyoshi | 9 | Olivia Kendal | Matthew McGuire | 52.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Ginger Mick | 8 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Graham R Hughes | 52kg | $91.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Ohh Errol | 1 | Sean Cormack | Toni Schofield | 58kg |
Ladbrokes Punter Assist (Bm60)
14:10 local1200mBenchmark 60$21,000
Winner3. ImpressionismSP $8.50
★ Top pick3rd
8Kobayastar
Kobayastar stands out as premier form horse with unmatched Townsville record (19:4-3-6) and T/D stats (8:1-1-3). Recent form 43323x55312 shows consistency, latest 2nd in BM60. Soft track proven (12:3-3-3). Best suited to fast tempo as likely leader.
2nd pick5th
9Talons
Barrier 2 perfect inside draw. Townsville specialist (17:1-5-2, T/D 6:0-1-2). Class drop enhances chances despite low win strike. Fast tempo suits strong finisher. Excellent place claims behind top pick.
3rd pickWon
3Impressionism
Impressionism excels on soft (5:2-1-0) with T/D win at Townsville on Soft 5. Barrier 6 leverages inside bias. Recent BM58 victory at distance shows aptitude, though form dipped last start. Tongue tie debut could improve settling. Suits race shape as midfield runner in fast tempo. Reliable place getter with track affinity.
Value pick6th
6Maximum Power
Drops from BM65, soft proven (6:1-1-0). Recent runs show fitness despite wide draw. Overlay in deeper form read for exotics/place.
- 1st3ImpressionismGabrielle Semmens$8.50
- 2nd1KirikanRyan Wiggins$11.00
- 3rd8KobayastarSean Cormack$3.10
- 4th10TymonOlivia Kendal$31.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Impressionism | 6 | Gabrielle Semmens | William Kenning | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Kirikan | 11 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 61.5kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | Kobayastar | 1 | Sean Cormack | Matthew McGuire | 60kg | $3.10 |
| 4th | 10 | Tymon | 5 | Olivia Kendal | Matthew McGuire | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Talons | 2 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 60kg | $10.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Maximum Power | 9 | Lacey Morrison | Graham R Hughes | 60.5kg | $8.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Joe's Giggle | 10 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Ms J Hassett | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Primo | 7 | Tahlia Fenlon | S J Royes | 60.5kg | $16.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Silver City | 8 | Amanda Thomson | Megan Purvis | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Pro Forma | 3 | Courtney Bellamy | T Button | 59.5kg | $5.50 |
| 11th | 12 | Brave Intent | 4 | Adam Sewell | Ms J Ryan | 56kg | $8.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Russian Summer | 9 | S J Royes | 61kg |
Ladbrokes Same Race Multi (Bm65)
14:50 local1609mBenchmark 65$21,000
Winner3. Prince AkeemSP $8.00
★ Top pick5th
4Mooloolaba
Mooloolaba stands out on pure form with exceptional Townsville record (18:5-3-2) and T/D stats (11:5-2-2). Recent win at this exact distance/course on Soft 5 carrying more weight than today. Soft specialist (23:5-4-2). Moderate-fast tempo suits handy runner.
2nd pickWon
3Prince Akeem
Prince Akeem is a track/distance specialist with 26 Townsville starts (4-7-6) and 8 T/D runs (1-1-2). Recent form excellent: 2nd in Open last start, won BM65 prior. Soft performer (26:7-2-7). Inside barrier 3 suits weak inside bias.
3rd pick2nd
2More Trouble
Still place threat in BM65 but form analysis prefers proven locals.
Value pick8th
10Valubious
Improving local form, soft exposure, light weight. Trainer doubles up with top pick. Backmarker but 310m straight gives chance in moderate-fast tempo.
- 1st3Prince AkeemIvo Fry$8.00
- 2nd2More TroubleSean Cormack$3.10
- 3rd1MisterkipchogeGabrielle Semmens$11.00
- 4th5WhirlwindOlivia Kendal$7.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Prince Akeem | 3 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 61kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | More Trouble | 4 | Sean Cormack | Toni Schofield | 61.5kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 1 | Misterkipchoge | 10 | Gabrielle Semmens | Lachie Manzelmann | 61kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Whirlwind | 2 | Olivia Kendal | Matthew McGuire | 57.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Mooloolaba | 12 | Ryan Wiggins | Georgie Holt | 59.5kg | $3.20 |
| 6th | 6 | Betta Al | 9 | Amanda Thomson | A R Bailey | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Store Beach | 5 | McKenzie Apel | Leslie Gordy | 52kg | $41.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Valubious | 1 | Adam Sewell | Georgie Holt | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Oh So Thrilling | 8 | Nathan Thomas | Leslie Gordy | 55.5kg | $51.00 |
| 10th | 11 | Khamis | 7 | Tahlia Fenlon | Troy Clive | 54kg | $14.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Ain't Nobody | 11 | Shane Mc Govern | David A Jones | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 7 | March Madness | 6 | Courtney Bellamy | Michael Geaney | 54kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Vouchers | 13 | S J Royes | 54.5kg |
Mitavite Hcp
15:25 local1000mOpen$21,000
Winner7. CarohvicSP $2.90
★ Top pick2nd
1Burlington Arcade
Handles topweight, proven on soft (2:1-1-0), Wiggins perfect on board.
2nd pickWon
7Carohvic
Regular preparation with improving fitness, blinkers first time could elevate. Soft track query (5:0-1-0) but recent Soft 5 efforts show pace to match very fast tempo.
3rd pick6th
3Mister Doobee
Mister Doobee third on barrier 3 advantage (19% inside win rate), likely leader suiting on-pace bias and very fast tempo at Townsville 1000m downhill chute. Impressive 4:1-1-1 T/D, soft form 3:1-1-0. First up (2:0-0-1) after 141 days a risk but trainer sharpness and map outweigh, offering place value.
Value pick3rd
8Gold Classic
Gold Classic value pick with barrier 1 exploiting strong inside bias (19% win rate), light 53.5kg, and decent track stats (6:1-1-0). Gear changes indicate stable intent post-spell.
- 1st7CarohvicTahlia Fenlon$2.90
- 2nd1Burlington ArcadeRyan Wiggins$1.70
- 3rd8Gold ClassicCourtney Bellamy$11.00
- 4th4TarongNathan Thomas$31.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Carohvic | 8 | Tahlia Fenlon | Peter Cullen | 55.5kg | $2.90 |
| 2nd | 1 | Burlington Arcade | 10 | Ryan Wiggins | S J Royes | 60kg | $1.70 |
| 3rd | 8 | Gold Classic | 1 | Courtney Bellamy | Graham R Hughes | 53.5kg | $11.00 |
| 4th | 4 | Tarong | 6 | Nathan Thomas | Leslie Gordy | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Properleigh | 5 | Shane Mc Govern | Scott Seymour | 54kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 3 | Mister Doobee | 3 | Adam Sewell | Krystin Allender | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Mister Tia | 2 | Ivo Fry | Ms L McCormack | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Vegameister | 7 | Olivia Kendal | Kayla Russell | 55kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Nottington Prince | 12 | Ms J Hassett | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Standard Gladiator | 9 | Gabrielle Semmens | S J Royes | 54kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Very Good | 4 | Lacey Morrison | John Kilroy | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Only Crunchie | 5 | Ms L McCormack | 54kg |
Quality Fabrications & Welding Hcp
16:00 local1000mOpen$21,000
Winner2. Roweiner's DanceSP $2.05
★ Top pickWon
2Roweiner's Dance
Clear form standout with unmatched Townsville 1000m record (19:12-2-1) and strong soft track form (13:7-3-1). Barrier 5 suits inside bias, likely leader in fast tempo.
2nd pick5th
4Molongle Surprise
Local heavyweight with superb T/D stats (19:8-4-3) and recent form at this track/distance on Soft 5 (2nd, 1st). Barrier 8 tests inside bias but midfield map suits very fast tempo. Strong place claims behind track king #2.
3rd pick2nd
3Demon Award
Barrier 1 is gold at Townsville 1000m with inside bias (19% win rate). Solid track record (12:4-3-0), first-up stats strong (5:2-1-1), handles soft (15:2-6-2). First up after 161 days but trainer fitness likely, midfield map ok in fast tempo.
Value pick6th
8Cole's Best
Won here 16 days ago over 1000m on Soft 5 carrying 58.5kg, barrier 2 perfect for inside bias and leader role. High soft suitability, light weight, recent fitness.
- 1st2Roweiner's DanceGabrielle Semmens$2.05
- 2nd3Demon AwardNathan Thomas$11.00
- 3rd10Russian MintTahlia Fenlon$7.00
- 4th1It'sourtimeFrank Edwards$41.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Roweiner's Dance | 5 | Gabrielle Semmens | William Kenning | 59.5kg | $2.05 |
| 2nd | 3 | Demon Award | 1 | Nathan Thomas | Leslie Gordy | 59kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Russian Mint | 7 | Tahlia Fenlon | T Button | 54kg | $7.00 |
| 4th | 1 | It'sourtime | 4 | Frank Edwards | Toni Schofield | 67kg | $41.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Molongle Surprise | 8 | Lacey Morrison | Belynda Kliese | 58kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Cole's Best | 2 | Adam Sewell | Rhein Sewell | 54kg | $5.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Going Nuclear | 9 | Olivia Kendal | Matthew McGuire | 52.5kg | $18.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Ready Tiger | 3 | McKenzie Apel | A M Comerford | 52kg | $61.00 |
| 9th | 7 | Acclimatise | 6 | Ivo Fry | Krystin Allender | 54kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Choir Boy | 6 | Ms J Ryan | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Gossip Torque | 7 | Matthew McGuire | 54kg |
Great Northern Brewing Co Plate (C3)
16:40 local1000mClass 3$21,000
Winner12. Spirit Of MacSP $21.00
★ Top pick6th
2Golden Octavian
Barrier 5 ideal for inside bias (19% win rate 1-6), likely leader suits very fast tempo and on-pace favouritism. Soft track proven (6:1-2-0), Wiggins retains ride (29% combo).
2nd pick3rd
14Lowlands
Strong recent campaigns, barrier 7 suits bias, Cormack/Massingham combo elite locally. Fast tempo tests leaders but inside draw/on-pace bias helps. Solid chance but overlaid by Golden Octavian's T/D dominance.
3rd pick2nd
6Coppabella Road
Strong local form with T/D record (5:1-1-1), recent 2nd at Cairns shows fitness edge over first-uppers. Soft track suits (6:1-2-0), midfield map ideal for fast tempo where backmarkers struggle. Value in top 3 despite class rise, reliable consistent type for Class 3 volatility.
Value pick11th
13Stateswoman
Track specialist (8:0-3-1), soft proven, gear tweaks positive. Fast tempo suits closers with speed, value roughy in volatile Class 3 despite backmarker role.
- 1st12Spirit Of MacMcKenzie Apel$21.00
- 2nd6Coppabella RoadGabrielle Semmens$4.60
- 3rd14LowlandsSean Cormack$3.30
- 4th5Baggage HandlerTahlia Fenlon$5.00
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 12 | Spirit Of Mac | 11 | McKenzie Apel | Tracy Simmons | 55kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 6 | Coppabella Road | 8 | Gabrielle Semmens | S J Royes | 56.5kg | $4.60 |
| 3rd | 14 | Lowlands | 7 | Sean Cormack | S Massingham | 55kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 5 | Baggage Handler | 4 | Tahlia Fenlon | S Massingham | 58.5kg | $5.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Ramius | 9 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Patrick McGuire | 55kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Golden Octavian | 5 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 60kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 1 | Albanian Bay | 10 | Olivia Kendal | Patrick McGuire | 58.5kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 4 | The Impeckable | 2 | Lacey Morrison | Bodine Bailey | 60kg | $7.50 |
| 9th | 9 | Office Politics | 6 | Adam Sewell | Tracy Simmons | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Mohawk Warrior | 12 | Rachel Shred | Rachel Shred | 57kg | $91.00 |
| 11th | 13 | Stateswoman | 1 | Nathan Thomas | Kayla Russell | 56.5kg | $51.00 |
| 12th | 3 | Inala Aticus | 13 | Amanda Thomson | Melissa Bieri | 60kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Elie Joe | 3 | Shane Mc Govern | K McGovern | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Khumbila | 11 | William Kenning | 58.5kg |
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