First up from spell with gear changes (ear muffs/tongue tie) indicating strong prep.
Queensland · Friday 8 May 2026
Townsville tips and results
Our top pick won 4 of 9 races at Townsville. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Wentworth Electrical Mdn Hcp
Second up from spell suits fitness progression in maiden. Barrier 8 tests map to midfield but class drop and Whiteley's track form (17%) provide edge over unexposed rivals.
Experience edge in maiden with strong local form (4 Townsville starts, 2 seconds) and proven soft record (5:0-2-1). Barrier 7 workable for on-pace settling at leader-favouring track.
Outstanding value overlay with barrier 1 suiting Townsville's inside bias and likely leading map.
- 1st1BowdeneChris Whiteley$3.30
- 2nd5Worthy GemSean Cormack$17.00
- 3rd2BriginshawOlivia Kendal$13.00
- 4th7Heart Of ViennaTasha Chambers$7.00
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Bowdene | 6 | Chris Whiteley | Kris Hansen | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 2nd | 5 | Worthy Gem | 3 | Sean Cormack | F J Wieland | 57.5kg | $17.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Briginshaw | 7 | Olivia Kendal | Graham R Hughes | 57kg | $13.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Heart Of Vienna | 4 | Tasha Chambers | T Button | 56.5kg | $7.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Cryptic Mistress | 1 | Wanderson D'Avila | Megan Purvis | 56kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 8 | Scarlena | 5 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Georgie Holt | 54.5kg | $13.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Astilla | 2 | Aidan Holt | Tom Smith | 56.5kg | $2.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Hugo's Hangover | 4 | Ivo Fry | Krystin Allender | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 4 | Auchterarder | 3 | Adam Sewell | Bonnie Thomson | 58kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Sixty Nine Grange | 10 | Tahlia Fenlon | T Button | 55.5kg |
Ladbrokes Punter Assist Mdn Hcp
Barrier 6 maps midfield-forward on fast tempo/on-pace track.
Barrier 4 perfectly suits track's inside 1-6 bias and on-pace demands. Light weight and forward map ideal for fast tempo.
Dee Three gets prime barrier 1 as likely leader on position-biased track favouring front-three at 400m. Recent 2nd on Soft 7 at 950m shows wet suitability. 57 days fresh but class drop helps.
Barrier 5 suits inside preference, maps midfield-forward. Local experience (3 Townsville runs) in maiden trumps unproven #3 despite no places.
- 1st3Block The LeadAshley Butler$2.00
- 2nd2Dee ThreeNathan Thomas$12.00
- 3rd5BoomiousAidan Holt$8.00
- 4th10OstuniSean Cormack$101.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Block The Lead | 6 | Ashley Butler | Clinton Taylor | 58.5kg | $2.00 |
| 2nd | 2 | Dee Three | 1 | Nathan Thomas | Scott Cooper | 59kg | $12.00 |
| 3rd | 5 | Boomious | 4 | Aidan Holt | Georgie Holt | 57.5kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 10 | Ostuni | 8 | Sean Cormack | A G Malliff | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Booming Belief | 3 | Lacey Morrison | O Chillemi | 56kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Ask Me Edi | 5 | Wanderson D'Avila | William Kenning | 59kg | $3.10 |
| 7th | 6 | Chica Poderosa | 7 | Ivo Fry | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 57kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Evita Lass | 2 | Michael J Murphy | Graham R Hughes | 55.5kg | $101.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Nicco Nota Fighter | 10 | Matthew McGuire | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Octopolis | 3 | Tahlia Fenlon | T Button | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 8 | Princess Knowitall | 10 | Courtney Bellamy | T Button | 54.5kg |
AAA Playscapes Mdn Hcp
Soft 5 unproven but recent Good 4 form strong. Clear top pick despite no wins.
Local 5:0-0-2 record, recent placings including 3rd over 1000m. Visors first time could elevate.
Class drop helps in volatile maiden; on-speed map fits track pattern despite no places.
Light 52kg big help on Soft 5; most experienced but recent fade.
- 1st2ToranagaIvo Fry$3.90
- 2nd6We Us 'n' CoAdam Sewell$6.50
- 3rd1Small Town HusslerAshley Butler$8.00
- 4th3Bush EtiquetteLacey Morrison$4.80
Full result · 7 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Toranaga | 7 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 60kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 6 | We Us 'n' Co | 6 | Adam Sewell | L E Smerdon | 56kg | $6.50 |
| 3rd | 1 | Small Town Hussler | 3 | Ashley Butler | Michael Geaney | 60kg | $8.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Bush Etiquette | 5 | Lacey Morrison | Maria Potiris | 59.5kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 4 | Kajetan | 2 | Tahlia Fenlon | Gavin Kinlyside | 59kg | $2.90 |
| 6th | 5 | Onoma | 1 | Sean Cormack | A G Malliff | 59kg | $10.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Valadore | 4 | Courtney Bellamy | Ms L McCormack | 53kg | $26.00 |
Thank You Department Of Racing Mdn Hcp
Local experience, soft record (3:0-0-1), and midfield settling position ideal for Townsville's on-pace bias (front-3 at 400m key).
Nicco Nota Fighter shows promise with 3rd in first two starts then 6th at Townsville over 1000m. Young gelding from McGuire yard (same as #2); consistent form in low-grade maiden trumps longer-spell runners.
Run Raymond Run maps as likely leader from barrier 3, suiting Townsville's strong on-pace bias (leaders 14% win rate). First-up record solid (2:0-0-1), recent pre-spell places (2nd/4th), and soft experience (2:0-1-0).
Shadyvale Al offers value as local specialist (5 Townsville runs, 2nd at T/D on soft).
- 1st5AranciaLacey Morrison$3.90
- 2nd3It's ShowtimeWanderson D'Avila$4.40
- 3rd8Shadyvale AlJason Babarovich$9.50
- 4th7Okay ZoomerIvo Fry$4.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Arancia | 7 | Lacey Morrison | D K Amos | 57.5kg | $3.90 |
| 2nd | 3 | It's Showtime | 1 | Wanderson D'Avila | Ms J Ryan | 58.5kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 8 | Shadyvale Al | 8 | Jason Babarovich | Melissa Bieri | 55.5kg | $9.50 |
| 4th | 7 | Okay Zoomer | 6 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 57kg | $4.00 |
| 5th | 10 | Volare | 2 | Chris Whiteley | Troy Clive | 55kg | $17.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Monday Close | 3 | Tasha Chambers | Tasha Chambers | 58.5kg | $7.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Nicco Nota Fighter | 4 | Nathan Thomas | Matthew McGuire | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 8th | 9 | Instigate | 5 | Adam Sewell | Ms L McCormack | 55kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Wade's Legacy | 9 | Bonnie Thomson | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Run Raymond Run | 3 | Olivia Kendal | Matthew McGuire | 57.5kg |
Galton Supplies Hcp
Soft record solid (4:1-1-1), maps midfield in fast tempo suiting tactical speed.
Barrier 7 workable as likely leader, suits very fast tempo.
Hot Cocoa's barrier 1 is gold at position-biased Townsville (inside 1-6 favoured), recent track 1000m win shows suitability. Light weight, forward map suits very fast tempo and on-pace bias despite no soft exposure.
Soft record solid, barrier 6 ideal despite recent form dip.
- 1st2Dragon TalesAshley Butler$3.00
- 2nd1Nottington PrinceAidan Holt$3.00
- 3rd9ProperleighCourtney Bellamy$51.00
- 4th6Hot CocoaAdam Sewell$5.50
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Dragon Tales | 4 | Ashley Butler | Georgie Holt | 57.5kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Nottington Prince | 6 | Aidan Holt | Ms J Hassett | 60kg | $3.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Properleigh | 9 | Courtney Bellamy | Scott Seymour | 53kg | $51.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Hot Cocoa | 1 | Adam Sewell | Georgie Holt | 54.5kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 5 | Gold Classic | 8 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 54kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 4 | Vegameister | 5 | Nathan Thomas | Kayla Russell | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 7th | 10 | Penrod | 7 | Sean Cormack | Tracy Simmons | 55kg | $19.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Excelboom | 3 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Zac McFarlane | 54kg | $14.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Chance | 2 | Wanderson D'Avila | D K Amos | 54kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 7 | Spirit Of Bluey | 3 | Tahlia Fenlon | T Button | 54kg |
NQ Electrical (Bm60)
Consistent recent placings, soft track ok (7:1-3-0), maps ideally midfield in fast tempo to be top-3 at 400m.
Maps leader in fast tempo, suits on-pace track despite spell.
Barrier 3 maps forward to exploit on-pace bias, recent form consistent (multiple places), distance suits (5:1-1-1). First-up record concern but position trumps in position-driven track.
Local connections strong, fitness current.
- 1st9Coppabella RoadLacey Morrison$3.40
- 2nd5CifonelliAidan Holt$8.50
- 3rd6Canny ProspectIvo Fry$18.00
- 4th3Got GumptionFiona Sandkuhl$6.00
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Coppabella Road | 6 | Lacey Morrison | S J Royes | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 2nd | 5 | Cifonelli | 10 | Aidan Holt | Georgie Holt | 59.5kg | $8.50 |
| 3rd | 6 | Canny Prospect | 8 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 59kg | $18.00 |
| 4th | 3 | Got Gumption | 1 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Zac McFarlane | 59kg | $6.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Melo Melo Kava | 3 | Adam Sewell | Tracy Simmons | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 13 | Our Folly | 5 | Chris Whiteley | Graham R Hughes | 55kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 12 | One Shot More | 4 | Michael J Murphy | Cheynee Morrison | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Isle Ornsay | 9 | Tahlia Fenlon | Gavin Kinlyside | 56kg | $19.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Bigcat | 7 | Courtney Bellamy | S J Royes | 59.5kg | $7.50 |
| 10th | 4 | Intruder | 11 | Ashley Butler | A M Comerford | 60.5kg | $9.00 |
| 11th | 8 | Baggage Handler | 2 | Sean Cormack | S Massingham | 58kg | $7.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Gossip Torque | 12 | Olivia Kendal | Matthew McGuire | 61kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Hell Of A Trip | 10 | D K Amos | 56kg |
Happy Bucks Ryan Mitchell Hcp (55)
Track record 5:0-1-2, soft 3:1-0-1 handles conditions.
Strong local with dominant Townsville record (15:2-4-1, T/D 5:0-1-1). Barrier 3 ideal, likely leader per speed map suits on-pace bias (25% win on-pace). Soft 6:0-2-0 but proven track pattern outweighs; solid place chance if leads.
Value top-3 chance with barrier 4 exploiting moderate inside bias, light 53.5kg eases soft 5. Maps midfield in fast tempo, recent form shows competitiveness despite class rise. Track 5:1-0-0 adds appeal for place.
Barrier 7 workable, maps midfield to suit tempo.
- 1st10Look At RosaTahlia Fenlon$21.00
- 2nd5TsunamiFiona Sandkuhl$8.00
- 3rd2That's ItAidan Holt$3.30
- 4th7BreechesLacey Morrison$5.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Look At Rosa | 9 | Tahlia Fenlon | Bonnie Thomson | 54kg | $21.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Tsunami | 8 | Fiona Sandkuhl | O Chillemi | 55.5kg | $8.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | That's It | 2 | Aidan Holt | S J Royes | 59kg | $3.30 |
| 4th | 7 | Breeches | 6 | Lacey Morrison | Matthew McGuire | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Foneeleven | 1 | Ivo Fry | J P Caught | 57.5kg | $3.30 |
| 6th | 1 | It's Been A Trek | 4 | Adam Sewell | Ms J Ryan | 60kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Wired For Fun | 3 | Courtney Bellamy | Ms L McCormack | 53.5kg | $61.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Bubbles'n'froth | 5 | Tasha Chambers | William Kenning | 57.5kg | $9.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Line Of Kings | 7 | Chris Whiteley | Russell Henderson | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 6 | To Love Somebody | 10 | Wanderson D'Avila | Ms M Young | 57kg | $26.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Livewire Lass | 1 | Michael J Murphy | Megan Purvis | 55.5kg |
Brisbane 2032 Olympics In Townsville (Bm60)
Top pick on pure form. Perfectly drawn barrier 2 to lead or sit on-pace on position-biased Townsville track. Recent form solid with multiple placings, including close 3rd at T/D on soft. Speed map favours as likely leader in moderate-fast tempo. Soft record adequate.
Maps midfield to stalk leaders on track favouring front-three at 400m. Soft winner previously, dropping in class adds appeal. Recent form consistent with placings.
Excellent draw barrier 3, recent track/distance winner on good but strong soft record (14 soft starts). Back-to-back wins show fitness, light weight helps. Maps forward. Solid place chance in on-pace suited race despite class rise.
Barrier 1 gives huge chance to get forward on leader-biased track. Soft proven.
- 1st2Alabama MoonlightLacey Morrison$5.50
- 2nd3ParchTasha Chambers$7.00
- 3rd9Looming OneChris Whiteley$12.00
- 4th5TalonsCourtney Bellamy$14.00
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Alabama Moonlight | 2 | Lacey Morrison | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 60kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 3 | Parch | 9 | Tasha Chambers | S J Royes | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 9 | Looming One | 8 | Chris Whiteley | Rhein Sewell | 56kg | $12.00 |
| 4th | 5 | Talons | 1 | Courtney Bellamy | Graham R Hughes | 56kg | $14.00 |
| 5th | 7 | Fools Play | 3 | Fiona Sandkuhl | S J Royes | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Ellis Beach | 6 | Aidan Holt | Georgie Holt | 61kg | $5.50 |
| 7th | 4 | Divine Diamonds | 4 | Ashley Butler | Georgie Holt | 58kg | $3.40 |
| 8th | 8 | Read 'em And Weep | 5 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 57kg | $26.00 |
| 9th | 6 | Tymon | 7 | Wanderson D'Avila | Matthew McGuire | 58kg | $16.00 |
| Scr | 10 | Savvy Thinker | 6 | Nathan Thomas | G W Dickson | 54kg |
Key Motors Amateurs Trophy Hcp
Soft record excellent (14:3-4-3), suits Soft 5. Maps midfield-forward in fast tempo race, perfect for on-pace track. Recent improving trend outweighs class rise.
Barrier 2 gives Armour Force perfect chance to be front-three at 400m on position-biased track. Solid Townsville record (14:4-2-2) including T&D win. Soft form reliable (23:5-3-0). Fast tempo suits settling handy from gate.
Beau Rain's local dominance (23:8-6-2, T&D 5:1-1-2) and first-up record (7:2-1-0) make compelling case despite wide draw. Soft specialist suits conditions. Recent form tempered by wide gates but class drop helps. Fast tempo may expose back position but track affinity too strong to ignore. Value in place.
Recent double winner at track. Soft handles well.
- 1st5Smart LegendSean Cormack$5.50
- 2nd8Astra StarChris Whiteley$3.80
- 3rd9Going NuclearTasha Chambers$20.00
- 4th6Russian MintTahlia Fenlon$4.80
Full result · 13 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Smart Legend | 12 | Sean Cormack | S Massingham | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 8 | Astra Star | 3 | Chris Whiteley | Kris Hansen | 55kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 9 | Going Nuclear | 6 | Tasha Chambers | Matthew McGuire | 55kg | $20.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Russian Mint | 11 | Tahlia Fenlon | T Button | 56.5kg | $4.80 |
| 5th | 2 | Beau Rain | 9 | Nathan Thomas | William Kenning | 58.5kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Armour Force | 2 | Aidan Holt | S Massingham | 57kg | $9.00 |
| 7th | 11 | Central Park | 1 | Courtney Bellamy | J P Caught | 53kg | $20.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Burraneer Buoy | 13 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 58kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 12 | John Joseph | 5 | Lacey Morrison | Georgie Holt | 55kg | $18.00 |
| 10th | 10 | Outsmarted | 4 | Wanderson D'Avila | D K Amos | 54kg | $13.00 |
| 11th | 7 | Sweet Kisses | 10 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Georgie Holt | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 12th | 13 | Chartwell | 8 | Adam Sewell | Rhein Sewell | 54.5kg | $26.00 |
| 13th | 1 | Hopeful | 7 | Michael J Murphy | Graham R Hughes | 60kg | $101.00 |
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