Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Tuesday 31 March 2026
Our top pick won 6 of 7 races at Townsville. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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His recent form shows clear improvement with a close third at Rockhampton, and the addition of winkers first time suggests connections expect further progress. The inside barrier is crucial at Townsville where leaders and on-pace runners dominate. His soft track record (2 placings from 4 starts) provides confidence on today's Soft 5 surface.
Stellar Legend offers the best value proposition in the race. The barrier 4 draw allows him to settle in the crucial forward positions that Townsville demands.
However, the wide barrier presents challenges at a track that strongly favours inside runners. His soft track form and light weight provide positives, but he'll need the race to unfold favorably.
The inside barrier and light weight provide tactical advantages, though his overall record suggests he's more a place chance than a winning prospect.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | San Juan | 1 | Ryan Wiggins | J E McConachy | 60kg | $1.45 |
| 2nd | 5 | Ready And Betta | 7 | Tahlia Fenlon | Lachie Manzelmann | 55.5kg | $5.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Stellar Legend | 4 | Michael J Murphy | Lachie Manzelmann | 57kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 8 | King Canute | 2 | Wanderson D'Avila | R A Schluenz | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 5th | 6 | Goncalo | 8 | Shane Mc Govern | Ms M Preston | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Coventry Lane | 3 | Aidan Holt | J P Caught | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Frosty Queen | 5 | Courtney Bellamy | Lachie Manzelmann | 52kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Peachtree Flyer | 6 | Lacey Morrison | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 59.5kg |
The standout based on recent form at this exact track and distance. The inside barrier is crucial at Townsville for on-pace runners, and the filly has shown she can handle soft conditions. While winless, the progression suggests she's ready to break through.
The class drop from Open company is significant, and the soft track record is perfect. The barrier draw is the main concern for a filly who races prominently.
The first-up angle with trainer Holt is appealing, and the gear changes suggest stable confidence. The barrier draw suits his forward style, and while unplaced in two starts, both were competitive efforts. The long break is a concern but the stable preparation suggests readiness.
The class drop is significant and second-up runners often improve.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Tambo's Sister | 1 | Lacey Morrison | Georgie Holt | 57.5kg | $1.75 |
| 2nd | 1 | Ask Me Edi | 9 | Wanderson D'Avila | William Kenning | 59kg | $31.00 |
| 3rd | 10 | Sixty Nine Grange | 6 | Ryan Wiggins | T Button | 56.5kg | $21.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Scarlena | 3 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Georgie Holt | 55.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 14 | Golden Glaze | 2 | Sean Cormack | F J Wieland | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Boomious | 5 | Aidan Holt | Georgie Holt | 59kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 4 | Raar | 7 | Nathan Thomas | A R Bailey | 58kg | $151.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Divine Soul | 8 | Olivia Kendal | Matthew McGuire | 57.5kg | $13.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Betta Win | 4 | Gabrielle Semmens | A R Bailey | 54kg | $71.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Good One Cecil | 11 | Chelsea Jokic | Joshua Manzelmann | 57.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Felipity | 14 | Jennifer Hatfield | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 8 | Booming Belief | 4 | O Chillemi | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Cryptic Mistress | 10 | Ivo Fry | Megan Purvis | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Ironroad Spirit | 1 | Darryl Johnston | 56kg |
Second-up mare with excellent recent form at this track. The inside barrier suits Townsville's bias, and second-up runners often improve.
Consistent filly showing steady improvement with three close fourths recently. While the wide barrier is concerning at Townsville, her recent form suggests she's close to breaking through.
Second-up and has shown glimpses with placings at this track.
Lightly-raced mare showing improvement with a much better fifth last start.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | She's A Beauty | 6 | Ryan Wiggins | S J Royes | 60kg | $1.65 |
| 2nd | 15 | Shadyvale Al | 4 | Melissa Bieri | 56kg | $21.00 | |
| 3rd | 11 | Amber Affair | 12 | Olivia Kendal | Rhein Sewell | 54kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 3 | Arancia | 5 | Gabrielle Semmens | D K Amos | 56.5kg | $61.00 |
| 5th | 13 | Oscar Booie | 11 | Courtney Bellamy | Michael Geaney | 55kg | $15.00 |
| 6th | 14 | Princess Shanghai | 9 | Wanderson D'Avila | Wanderson D'Avila | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Belinda's Rubi | 10 | Chris Whiteley | Belynda Kliese | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Royal Edition | 7 | Tahlia Fenlon | Nathan Coves | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 10 | Jot Girl | 1 | Lacey Morrison | Graham R Hughes | 56.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Elegant Venus | 8 | Nathan Thomas | Rachael Singleton | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 11th | 9 | I Swim I Win | 2 | Amanda Thomson | Megan Purvis | 56.5kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Moonya Lad | 13 | T Button | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Zemoreya | 3 | T Button | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Wants To Tango | 14 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Georgie Holt | 55.5kg | |
| Scr | 12 | High Sobriety | 15 | Adam Sewell | Michael Geaney | 55.5kg |
The Holt-trained gelding has proven soft track ability and draws ideally to race on-speed from barrier 3.
The mare has proven heavy track ability and should appreciate the step back to soft conditions.
The Holt-trained gelding has the right connections and barrier draw, though stepping up in class and track conditions present challenges.
That's It offers excellent value as a first-up specialist dropping significantly in class. His perfect record at this track and distance, combined with gear changes and light weight, makes him a strong each-way proposition despite the wide barrier.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Lowlands | 1 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 58kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 9 | Storm Capital | 3 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Georgie Holt | 54.5kg | $2.45 |
| 3rd | 3 | Cifonelli | 7 | Aidan Holt | Georgie Holt | 59.5kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Maximum Power | 12 | Lacey Morrison | Graham R Hughes | 60kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Ramius | 5 | Wanderson D'Avila | Patrick McGuire | 60kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Little Iffy | 8 | Sean Cormack | Tracy Simmons | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 7th | 4 | Talons | 10 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 59.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Galbalan | 9 | Chelsea Jokic | Chelsea Jokic | 58kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Line Of Kings | 6 | Olivia Kendal | Russell Henderson | 52.5kg | $101.00 |
| 10th | 8 | That's It | 11 | Gabrielle Semmens | S J Royes | 55kg | $11.00 |
| Scr | 5 | No Love Lost | 2 | Adam Sewell | Bonnie Thomson | 59kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Inala Aticus | 4 | Chris Mc Iver | Melissa Bieri | 54kg |
Burlington Arcade brings outstanding recent form including a dominant 1200m win last start. His proven track record at Townsville (2-1-0), strong soft track credentials, and on-pace racing style perfectly suit the track's positional bias.
His strong Townsville record and proven soft track ability make him a serious threat despite the class rise. The wide barrier is manageable given his racing pattern.
Fabulean brings class having contested Listed company and won recently at Mackay. The drop in grade is positive, and the strong jockey/horse combination adds confidence. However, her poor soft track record is a significant concern given today's conditions.
Autumn Gale represents excellent value having won impressively last start and showing perfect soft track credentials. The strong jockey/trainer combination and lightly raced profile suggest upside potential.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Burlington Arcade | 3 | Ryan Wiggins | S J Royes | 58kg | $1.65 |
| 2nd | 6 | Mister Doobee | 6 | Ivo Fry | Krystin Allender | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Carohvic | 8 | Tahlia Fenlon | Peter Cullen | 55kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 7 | Autumn Gale | 1 | Chris Mc Iver | J E McConachy | 54.5kg | $9.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Nottington Prince | 4 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Ms J Hassett | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Gold Classic | 11 | Lacey Morrison | Graham R Hughes | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Valubious | 7 | Adam Sewell | Georgie Holt | 54kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 12 | Mister Tia | 9 | Courtney Bellamy | Ms L McCormack | 52kg | $151.00 |
| 9th | 9 | Tarong | 2 | Chris Whiteley | Leslie Gordy | 54kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Properleigh | 10 | Shane Mc Govern | Scott Seymour | 54kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Krackacan | 12 | Paul Hamblin | Darryl Johnston | 61kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Fabulean | 5 | Sean Cormack | Jennifer Hatfield | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Cascia | 5 | Darryl Johnston | 54kg |
The significant class drop from recent BM75 company provides a clear advantage, while his recent third here demonstrates current fitness.
Outsmarted brings impressive credentials with a 44% win rate and strong second-up statistics. The class rise is manageable given his talent level, though the inside barrier and soft track conditions present challenges.
Going Nuclear's outstanding Townsville record (5 wins from 11 starts) and proven partnership with Olivia Kendal provide strong foundations. The class drop from Open company is significant, while barrier 6 allows tactical flexibility. However, his poor soft track record and top weight assignment are concerning factors.
Sand 'n' Power offers value as a last-start winner stepping up significantly in class. His 25% win rate demonstrates ability, while the wide barrier may actually suit his running style. The 135-day break is concerning, but his last-start victory provides confidence in current form and fitness levels.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Russian Mint | 3 | Fiona Sandkuhl | T Button | 54.5kg | $2.80 |
| 2nd | 7 | Sand 'n' Power | 10 | Ivo Fry | Gareth Smith | 56kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Ready Tiger | 4 | Nathan Thomas | A M Comerford | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 8 | John Joseph | 7 | Lacey Morrison | Georgie Holt | 55.5kg | $19.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Outsmarted | 2 | Tahlia Fenlon | D K Amos | 57kg | $2.10 |
| 6th | 3 | Rubunkar | 9 | Aidan Holt | Lachie Manzelmann | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Going Nuclear | 6 | Olivia Kendal | Matthew McGuire | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 10 | Wonderland Star | 8 | Rachel Shred | Krystin Allender | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Strathcona | 5 | Gabrielle Semmens | Megan Purvis | 55.5kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 2 | Journalism | 1 | Adam Sewell | Lachie Manzelmann | 58.5kg | $26.00 |
His soft track record is strong and he's proven at the distance. The wide barrier is a concern but his class and current form make him the standout.
However, his poor soft track record and lack of Townsville experience are major concerns on today's Soft 5 surface.
His wet track record is excellent and he's proven at Townsville, making him a strong each-way chance despite the class rise.
Prominent Lad offers value based on his strong stable connections and gear change. While his recent form is poor, the class drop from metro racing and proven heavy track ability make him an interesting roughie chance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Rhegion | 17 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 58.5kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 5 | Keep On Running | 1 | Adam Sewell | Terry McGovern | 61.5kg | $14.00 |
| 3rd | 13 | Manhattan's | 3 | Michael J Murphy | F J Wieland | 55.5kg | $41.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Central Park | 8 | Courtney Bellamy | J P Caught | 60.5kg | $18.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Prominent Lad | 9 | Aidan Holt | Georgie Holt | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 12 | Primo | 11 | Tahlia Fenlon | S J Royes | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Impressionism | 7 | Gabrielle Semmens | William Kenning | 58.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 9 | Joe's Giggle | 2 | Chris Mc Iver | Ms J Hassett | 58.5kg | $51.00 |
| 9th | 4 | Release Le Missile | 5 | Wanderson D'Avila | D K Amos | 62kg | $26.00 |
| 10th | 16 | Oh So Thrilling | 16 | Chris Whiteley | Leslie Gordy | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Misterkipchoge | 6 | Lauren Guernier | Lachie Manzelmann | 60kg | $18.00 |
| 12th | 15 | Tymon | 10 | Olivia Kendal | Matthew McGuire | 55.5kg | $61.00 |
| 13th | 8 | Mooloolaba | 15 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Georgie Holt | 57.5kg | $19.00 |
| 14th | 6 | Carpaccio | 4 | Sean Cormack | Terry McGovern | 60.5kg | $3.20 |
| Scr | 1 | Acclimatise | 13 | Krystin Allender | 65kg | ||
| Scr | 14 | Miss Shu | 13 | Lacey Morrison | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 55kg | |
| Scr | 17 | Looming One | 12 | Chelsea Jokic | Rhein Sewell | 54kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Savvy Thinker | 14 | Nathan Thomas | G W Dickson | 54kg |
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