Alberta Bound stands out with exceptional form including three dominant wins from four starts. Her soft track record is perfect (2:2-0-0) and she's proven first-up with a placing at this track/distance.
Queensland · Tuesday 21 April 2026
Townsville tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Townsville. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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2yo Classic 6th June Hcp
Tambo's Sister brings the best credentials for today's conditions with a last-start win at this exact track and distance. The class rise is concerning, but her track specialization and current form make her a strong threat.
The inside draw and gear changes suggest connections expect further improvement.
Carlando offers value based on his impressive debut win on a soft track. The Nathan Thomas booking is significant, and his soft track credentials are proven.
- 1st6Tambo's SisterLacey Morrison$2.70
- 2nd2CarlandoNathan Thomas$9.00
- 3rd4Ask Me EdiWanderson D'Avila$3.40
- 4th1Alberta BoundIvo Fry$3.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Tambo's Sister | 7 | Lacey Morrison | Georgie Holt | 56kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 2 | Carlando | 6 | Nathan Thomas | Scott Cooper | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 4 | Ask Me Edi | 2 | Wanderson D'Avila | William Kenning | 56kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 1 | Alberta Bound | 3 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 60kg | $3.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Boomious | 1 | Tasha Chambers | Georgie Holt | 55.5kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Red Light Power | 8 | Chelsea Jokic | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 55kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Persefono | 5 | Adam Sewell | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 55kg | $51.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Golden Glaze | 4 | Sean Cormack | F J Wieland | 54kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Wasabi Barbie | 9 | J E McConachy | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Nicco Nota Fighter | 6 | Matthew McGuire | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Scarlena | 9 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Georgie Holt | 52kg |
Ladbrokes Punter Assist Hcp (60)
Golden Octavian presents the strongest winning chance with an excellent Townsville record and proven soft track ability. The inside barrier is crucial at this track where early positioning dominates, and the Wiggins partnership has been successful.
Coppabella Road brings excellent course form and recent consistency to this assignment. His perfect record at this track and distance, combined with strong wet track credentials, makes him a serious threat. The wide barrier is concerning given Townsville's positional bias, but his class and familiarity with the conditions keep him competitive.
The weight drop and track experience are positives, though his inability to win at Townsville and the jockey's poor recent form are concerns.
Office Politics represents excellent value based on his recent improvement and soft track specialization. The light weight and in-form jockey combination provide a competitive edge, while his recent close second suggests he's ready to win.
- 1st1Maximum PowerIvo Fry$4.00
- 2nd4Coppabella RoadAidan Holt$3.30
- 3rd3GalbalanChelsea Jokic$18.00
- 4th2Golden OctavianRyan Wiggins$2.35
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Maximum Power | 6 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 60kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 4 | Coppabella Road | 7 | Aidan Holt | S J Royes | 57.5kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 3 | Galbalan | 4 | Chelsea Jokic | Chelsea Jokic | 58kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Golden Octavian | 1 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 59.5kg | $2.35 |
| 5th | 5 | Office Politics | 2 | Tasha Chambers | Tracy Simmons | 56kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 8 | Line Of Kings | 3 | Olivia Kendal | Russell Henderson | 52.5kg | $51.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Wired For Fun | 5 | Lacey Morrison | Ms L McCormack | 54kg | $20.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Mister Tia | 5 | Ms L McCormack | 54kg |
Mitavite Mdn Hcp
Amber Affair presents the strongest winning chance based on consistent local form and ideal positioning. Her 5 starts at Townsville have yielded 2 placings, showing clear track suitability. The inside barrier 3 perfectly suits her on-speed racing pattern, crucial at this leader-biased track. Recent third placing just 7 days ago confirms current fitness, while first-time blinkers and weight drop provide scope for improvement.
Her metropolitan form including placings at Ballarat synthetic and Mornington suggests class above this level. The removal of blinkers may help her settle better, while the distance drop from 1400m to 1000m appears ideal for her racing pattern.
Booming Belief represents value as a Spirit of Boom filly dropping significantly in class from Open company. Her 100% record on soft tracks (1 placing from 1 start) suits today's Soft 5 conditions. Multiple gear changes including pacifiers and tongue tie first time suggest stable confidence in improvement, while the class drop provides a genuine winning opportunity.
The crucial barrier 1 draw provides the early positioning advantage essential at Townsville, combined with significant weight relief at 52.5kg.
- 1st3BreechesRyan Wiggins$3.20
- 2nd4Amber AffairChris Whiteley$2.30
- 3rd1AgnarTahlia Fenlon$8.50
- 4th7Booming BeliefLacey Morrison$7.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Breeches | 7 | Ryan Wiggins | Matthew McGuire | 57kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 4 | Amber Affair | 3 | Chris Whiteley | Rhein Sewell | 55.5kg | $2.30 |
| 3rd | 1 | Agnar | 6 | Tahlia Fenlon | Ms G Bell | 60kg | $8.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Booming Belief | 9 | Lacey Morrison | O Chillemi | 55kg | $7.50 |
| 5th | 10 | Yes Ma | 1 | Olivia Kendal | Ms S Royes | 52.5kg | $12.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Nicco Nota Fighter | 4 | Nathan Thomas | Matthew McGuire | 57.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Instigate | 10 | Wanderson D'Avila | Ms L McCormack | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 6 | Evita Lass | 8 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 55.5kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 5 | Ballandella Street | 2 | Tasha Chambers | David A Jones | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Valadore | 5 | Adam Sewell | Ms L McCormack | 54kg |
Belle Property Longest Lunch Hcp
The standout selection based on superior soft track form and proven Townsville ability. Despite the wide draw and weight concerns, his class edge and track specialization make him the most reliable winning chance in this field.
Progressive type with upside stepping up in trip second up. The gear change and light weight are positives, but the lack of soft track experience and jockey concerns are notable negatives in this grade.
In-form runner with strong connections who has been improving steadily. The soft track and distance concerns are offset by recent good form and the proven jockey/trainer partnership.
Value selection with outstanding course and distance credentials.
- 1st2Mister DoobeeIvo Fry$14.00
- 2nd3Insta WorthyLacey Morrison$7.00
- 3rd5Gold ClassicTahlia Fenlon$12.00
- 4th6Hot CocoaFiona Sandkuhl$6.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Mister Doobee | 8 | Ivo Fry | Krystin Allender | 55.5kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Insta Worthy | 7 | Lacey Morrison | Sharlee Hoffman | 54.5kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Gold Classic | 6 | Tahlia Fenlon | Graham R Hughes | 54kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Hot Cocoa | 4 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Georgie Holt | 52kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 1 | Krackacan | 9 | Ryan Wiggins | Darryl Johnston | 61.5kg | $1.90 |
| 6th | 7 | Tarong | 2 | Tasha Chambers | Leslie Gordy | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 8 | Raff Vader | 1 | Nathan Thomas | S Massingham | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 4 | She's A Sweet Star | 3 | Sean Cormack | Terry McGovern | 54kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 9 | Mister Tia | 5 | Adam Sewell | Ms L McCormack | 54kg |
Hygain Hcp
Armour Force presents the strongest winning credentials with two victories from his last three starts, including a dominant last-start win at Cairns. His Townsville record is outstanding (4 wins from 13 starts) and he's proven on soft tracks. The perfect jockey/horse combination and significant weight relief make him the logical choice despite the wide draw.
Burraneer Buoy won his last start at this exact track and distance, demonstrating his suitability for today's conditions. His Townsville record is exceptional and he's proven on soft tracks.
Her recent win at this track two starts ago demonstrates her ability, though the poor last start and lack of success at this specific distance are concerning factors.
- 1st4Burraneer BuoyIvo Fry$4.80
- 2nd5Going NuclearOlivia Kendal$10.00
- 3rd7Colours Of AutumnLacey Morrison$1.95
- 4th3Sweet KissesFiona Sandkuhl$8.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Burraneer Buoy | 2 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 56kg | $4.80 |
| 2nd | 5 | Going Nuclear | 7 | Olivia Kendal | Matthew McGuire | 52.5kg | $10.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Colours Of Autumn | 1 | Lacey Morrison | O Chillemi | 54kg | $1.95 |
| 4th | 3 | Sweet Kisses | 6 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Georgie Holt | 55kg | $8.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Armour Force | 8 | Sean Cormack | S Massingham | 57kg | $5.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Choir Boy | 5 | Nathan Thomas | Ms J Ryan | 54kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Hopeful | 3 | Aidan Holt | Graham R Hughes | 60.5kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Medal | 4 | Chris Whiteley | Stephen Bush | 54kg | $101.00 |
Lols Comedy Festival 30th May @ Cluden Park Plate (C3)
The gelding has been consistently placing and maps well from barrier 4 on a track that strongly favours on-pace runners. Despite soft track concerns, the recent form spike and track suitability make him the standout selection.
Nolan returns second up with a perfect record at this track and distance. The wide barrier is a concern but his natural speed should overcome this, and Sewell's current form adds confidence to the selection.
Kirikan has been ultra-consistent recently with three placings from four starts and maps as the main danger. The lightweight and strong connections are positives, but the poor win rate and soft track record are significant concerns for win chances.
Swatow offers value based on the strong Cormack/Wieland combination and his ability on soft tracks. Second up from a poor first-up run, he has the class to be competitive despite the wide draw. The lack of distance experience is a concern but his staying pedigree suggests 1200m won't be an issue.
- 1st7KhumbilaWanderson D'Avila$3.60
- 2nd3Ready TigerNathan Thomas$16.00
- 3rd12KirikanRyan Wiggins$5.50
- 4th2NolanAdam Sewell$4.60
Full result · 12 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Khumbila | 4 | Wanderson D'Avila | William Kenning | 58.5kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 3 | Ready Tiger | 2 | Nathan Thomas | A M Comerford | 60kg | $16.00 |
| 3rd | 12 | Kirikan | 8 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Nolan | 6 | Adam Sewell | S J Royes | 60kg | $4.60 |
| 5th | 13 | Brave Intent | 11 | Ivo Fry | Ms J Ryan | 58kg | $61.00 |
| 6th | 10 | Read 'em And Weep | 1 | Lacey Morrison | Graham R Hughes | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 5 | Zipitalist | 7 | Tahlia Fenlon | Ms G Bell | 60kg | $15.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Chartwell | 5 | Olivia Kendal | Rhein Sewell | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Cifonelli | 9 | Aidan Holt | Georgie Holt | 58.5kg | $10.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Swatow | 10 | Sean Cormack | F J Wieland | 60kg | $9.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Redlights On | 3 | Chris Whiteley | Stephen Bush | 58.5kg | $41.00 |
| 12th | 9 | Trapeze Pleasure | 12 | Tasha Chambers | Ms S Royes | 58.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Alabama Moonlight | 13 | Chelsea Jokic | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 57kg |
Ladbrokes Same Race Multi (Bm65)
Thirteen Under presents the strongest winning chance based on exceptional recent form and perfect jockey combination. Three consecutive wins including last start BM60 victory shows momentum, while Morrison's 100% record aboard and strong trainer combination provides confidence. The class rise is concerning but form trajectory and connections override.
Rashford brings proven class with recent BM65 success and solid soft track credentials. Sewell's strong recent form and the horse's consistency make him a genuine chance despite track inexperience. The recent win provides confidence at this level.
- 1st6New LevelTahlia Fenlon$5.50
- 2nd4Thirteen UnderLacey Morrison$3.30
- 3rd3RashfordAdam Sewell$5.00
- 4th13Looming OneChelsea Jokic$16.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | New Level | 5 | Tahlia Fenlon | Ms G Bell | 58.5kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Thirteen Under | 9 | Lacey Morrison | Sharlee Hoffman | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 3 | Rashford | 3 | Adam Sewell | Tracy Simmons | 60.5kg | $5.00 |
| 4th | 13 | Looming One | 4 | Chelsea Jokic | Rhein Sewell | 54kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 11 | Talons | 6 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 5 | First Man | 2 | Aidan Holt | Ms J Hassett | 58.5kg | $17.00 |
| 7th | 1 | Stadium Of Light | 7 | Olivia Kendal | F J Wieland | 65kg | $17.00 |
| 8th | 7 | Eclipsion | 8 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 58kg | $8.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Perovic | 1 | Lauren Guernier | Neil Wieland | 63kg | $12.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Joe's Giggle | 12 | Tasha Chambers | Ms J Hassett | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 9 | Wonderland Star | 10 | Rachel Shred | Krystin Allender | 57.5kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Parch | 11 | Sean Cormack | S J Royes | 56kg | |
| Scr | 12 | Divine Diamonds | 8 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Georgie Holt | 53.5kg |
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