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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.

Track Soft 5Rail +2m 1000-W/Post; +4m Remainder of Course.FineTownsville track guide ›
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R1

Wentworth Electrical Mdn Hcp

12:00 local1000mMaiden$23,000
Winner1. BowdeneSP $3.30
★ Top pick7th
6Astilla

Our price $2.20 · SP $2.00 · Aidan Holt

First up from spell with gear changes (ear muffs/tongue tie) indicating strong prep.

2nd pickWon
1Bowdene

Our price $3.50 · SP $3.30 · Chris Whiteley

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.

3rd pick6th
8Scarlena

Our price $12.00 · SP $13.00 · Fiona Sandkuhl

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.

Value pick5th
9Cryptic Mistress

Our price $20.00 · SP $26.00 · Wanderson D'Avila

Outstanding value overlay with barrier 1 suiting Townsville's inside bias and likely leading map.

  1. 1st1BowdeneChris Whiteley$3.30
  2. 2nd5Worthy GemSean Cormack$17.00
  3. 3rd2BriginshawOlivia Kendal$13.00
  4. 4th7Heart Of ViennaTasha Chambers$7.00
Full result · 7 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st1Bowdene6Chris WhiteleyKris Hansen59kg$3.30
2nd5Worthy Gem3Sean CormackF J Wieland57.5kg$17.00
3rd2Briginshaw7Olivia KendalGraham R Hughes57kg$13.00
4th7Heart Of Vienna4Tasha ChambersT Button56.5kg$7.00
5th9Cryptic Mistress1Wanderson D'AvilaMegan Purvis56kg$26.00
6th8Scarlena5Fiona SandkuhlGeorgie Holt54.5kg$13.00
7th6Astilla2Aidan HoltTom Smith56.5kg$2.00
Scr3Hugo's Hangover4Ivo FryKrystin Allender58.5kg
Scr4Auchterarder3Adam SewellBonnie Thomson58kg
Scr10Sixty Nine Grange10Tahlia FenlonT Button55.5kg
R2

Ladbrokes Punter Assist Mdn Hcp

12:30 local1000mMaiden$23,000
Winner3. Block The LeadSP $2.00
★ Top pick6th
1Ask Me Edi

Our price $3.00 · SP $3.10 · Wanderson D'Avila

Barrier 6 maps midfield-forward on fast tempo/on-pace track.

2nd pick5th
9Booming Belief

Our price $4.50 · SP $7.50 · Lacey Morrison

Barrier 4 perfectly suits track's inside 1-6 bias and on-pace demands. Light weight and forward map ideal for fast tempo.

3rd pick2nd
2Dee Three

Our price $8.00 · SP $12.00 · Nathan Thomas

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.

Value pick3rd
5Boomious

Our price $9.00 · SP $8.00 · Aidan Holt

Barrier 5 suits inside preference, maps midfield-forward. Local experience (3 Townsville runs) in maiden trumps unproven #3 despite no places.

  1. 1st3Block The LeadAshley Butler$2.00
  2. 2nd2Dee ThreeNathan Thomas$12.00
  3. 3rd5BoomiousAidan Holt$8.00
  4. 4th10OstuniSean Cormack$101.00
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st3Block The Lead6Ashley ButlerClinton Taylor58.5kg$2.00
2nd2Dee Three1Nathan ThomasScott Cooper59kg$12.00
3rd5Boomious4Aidan HoltGeorgie Holt57.5kg$8.00
4th10Ostuni8Sean CormackA G Malliff56kg$101.00
5th9Booming Belief3Lacey MorrisonO Chillemi56kg$7.50
6th1Ask Me Edi5Wanderson D'AvilaWilliam Kenning59kg$3.10
7th6Chica Poderosa7Ivo FryTrevor & Peter Rowe57kg$21.00
8th11Evita Lass2Michael J MurphyGraham R Hughes55.5kg$101.00
Scr4Nicco Nota Fighter10Matthew McGuire58.5kg
Scr7Octopolis3Tahlia FenlonT Button56.5kg
Scr8Princess Knowitall10Courtney BellamyT Button54.5kg
R3

AAA Playscapes Mdn Hcp

13:05 local1400mMaiden$23,000
Winner2. ToranagaSP $3.90
★ Top pick5th
4Kajetan

Our price $2.80 · SP $2.90 · Tahlia Fenlon

Soft 5 unproven but recent Good 4 form strong. Clear top pick despite no wins.

2nd pick3rd
1Small Town Hussler

Our price $5.00 · SP $8.00 · Ashley Butler

Local 5:0-0-2 record, recent placings including 3rd over 1000m. Visors first time could elevate.

3rd pick2nd
6We Us 'n' Co

Our price $6.50 · SP $6.50 · Adam Sewell

Class drop helps in volatile maiden; on-speed map fits track pattern despite no places.

Value pick7th
7Valadore

Our price $10.00 · SP $26.00 · Courtney Bellamy

Light 52kg big help on Soft 5; most experienced but recent fade.

  1. 1st2ToranagaIvo Fry$3.90
  2. 2nd6We Us 'n' CoAdam Sewell$6.50
  3. 3rd1Small Town HusslerAshley Butler$8.00
  4. 4th3Bush EtiquetteLacey Morrison$4.80
Full result · 7 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st2Toranaga7Ivo FryGraham R Hughes60kg$3.90
2nd6We Us 'n' Co6Adam SewellL E Smerdon56kg$6.50
3rd1Small Town Hussler3Ashley ButlerMichael Geaney60kg$8.00
4th3Bush Etiquette5Lacey MorrisonMaria Potiris59.5kg$4.80
5th4Kajetan2Tahlia FenlonGavin Kinlyside59kg$2.90
6th5Onoma1Sean CormackA G Malliff59kg$10.00
7th7Valadore4Courtney BellamyMs L McCormack53kg$26.00
R4

Thank You Department Of Racing Mdn Hcp

13:40 local1200mMaiden$23,000
Winner5. AranciaSP $3.90
★ Top pickWon
5Arancia

Our price $3.20 · SP $3.90 · Lacey Morrison

Local experience, soft record (3:0-0-1), and midfield settling position ideal for Townsville's on-pace bias (front-3 at 400m key).

2nd pick7th
6Nicco Nota Fighter

Our price $6.50 · SP $6.50 · Nathan Thomas

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.

3rd pickScratched
2Run Raymond Run

Our price $4.50 · Olivia Kendal

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).

Value pick3rd
8Shadyvale Al

Our price $10.00 · SP $9.50 · Jason Babarovich

Shadyvale Al offers value as local specialist (5 Townsville runs, 2nd at T/D on soft).

  1. 1st5AranciaLacey Morrison$3.90
  2. 2nd3It's ShowtimeWanderson D'Avila$4.40
  3. 3rd8Shadyvale AlJason Babarovich$9.50
  4. 4th7Okay ZoomerIvo Fry$4.00
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st5Arancia7Lacey MorrisonD K Amos57.5kg$3.90
2nd3It's Showtime1Wanderson D'AvilaMs J Ryan58.5kg$4.40
3rd8Shadyvale Al8Jason BabarovichMelissa Bieri55.5kg$9.50
4th7Okay Zoomer6Ivo FryGraham R Hughes57kg$4.00
5th10Volare2Chris WhiteleyTroy Clive55kg$17.00
6th4Monday Close3Tasha ChambersTasha Chambers58.5kg$7.00
7th6Nicco Nota Fighter4Nathan ThomasMatthew McGuire57.5kg$6.50
8th9Instigate5Adam SewellMs L McCormack55kg$41.00
Scr1Wade's Legacy9Bonnie Thomson60kg
Scr2Run Raymond Run3Olivia KendalMatthew McGuire57.5kg
R5

Galton Supplies Hcp

14:15 local1000mOpen$21,000
Winner2. Dragon TalesSP $3.00
★ Top pickWon
2Dragon Tales

Our price $2.50 · SP $3.00 · Ashley Butler

Soft record solid (4:1-1-1), maps midfield in fast tempo suiting tactical speed.

2nd pick2nd
1Nottington Prince

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.00 · Aidan Holt

Barrier 7 workable as likely leader, suits very fast tempo.

3rd pick4th
6Hot Cocoa

Our price $4.00 · SP $5.50 · Adam Sewell

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.

Value pick6th
4Vegameister

Our price $15.00 · SP $26.00 · Nathan Thomas

Soft record solid, barrier 6 ideal despite recent form dip.

  1. 1st2Dragon TalesAshley Butler$3.00
  2. 2nd1Nottington PrinceAidan Holt$3.00
  3. 3rd9ProperleighCourtney Bellamy$51.00
  4. 4th6Hot CocoaAdam Sewell$5.50
Full result · 9 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st2Dragon Tales4Ashley ButlerGeorgie Holt57.5kg$3.00
2nd1Nottington Prince6Aidan HoltMs J Hassett60kg$3.00
3rd9Properleigh9Courtney BellamyScott Seymour53kg$51.00
4th6Hot Cocoa1Adam SewellGeorgie Holt54.5kg$5.50
5th5Gold Classic8Ivo FryGraham R Hughes54kg$7.50
6th4Vegameister5Nathan ThomasKayla Russell54.5kg$26.00
7th10Penrod7Sean CormackTracy Simmons55kg$19.00
8th3Excelboom3Fiona SandkuhlZac McFarlane54kg$14.00
9th8Chance2Wanderson D'AvilaD K Amos54kg$21.00
Scr7Spirit Of Bluey3Tahlia FenlonT Button54kg
R6

NQ Electrical (Bm60)

14:50 local1000mBenchmark 60$21,000
Winner9. Coppabella RoadSP $3.40
★ Top pickWon
9Coppabella Road

Our price $2.50 · SP $3.40 · Lacey Morrison

Consistent recent placings, soft track ok (7:1-3-0), maps ideally midfield in fast tempo to be top-3 at 400m.

2nd pick4th
3Got Gumption

Our price $5.00 · SP $6.00 · Fiona Sandkuhl

Maps leader in fast tempo, suits on-pace track despite spell.

3rd pick5th
7Melo Melo Kava

Our price $6.00 · SP $9.00 · Adam Sewell

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.

Value pick2nd
5Cifonelli

Our price $12.00 · SP $8.50 · Aidan Holt

Local connections strong, fitness current.

  1. 1st9Coppabella RoadLacey Morrison$3.40
  2. 2nd5CifonelliAidan Holt$8.50
  3. 3rd6Canny ProspectIvo Fry$18.00
  4. 4th3Got GumptionFiona Sandkuhl$6.00
Full result · 11 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st9Coppabella Road6Lacey MorrisonS J Royes58kg$3.40
2nd5Cifonelli10Aidan HoltGeorgie Holt59.5kg$8.50
3rd6Canny Prospect8Ivo FryGraham R Hughes59kg$18.00
4th3Got Gumption1Fiona SandkuhlZac McFarlane59kg$6.00
5th7Melo Melo Kava3Adam SewellTracy Simmons58.5kg$9.00
6th13Our Folly5Chris WhiteleyGraham R Hughes55kg$101.00
7th12One Shot More4Michael J MurphyCheynee Morrison55kg$31.00
8th11Isle Ornsay9Tahlia FenlonGavin Kinlyside56kg$19.00
9th2Bigcat7Courtney BellamyS J Royes59.5kg$7.50
10th4Intruder11Ashley ButlerA M Comerford60.5kg$9.00
11th8Baggage Handler2Sean CormackS Massingham58kg$7.00
Scr1Gossip Torque12Olivia KendalMatthew McGuire61kg
Scr10Hell Of A Trip10D K Amos56kg
R7

Happy Bucks Ryan Mitchell Hcp (55)

15:25 local1200mRestricted 55$21,000
Winner10. Look At RosaSP $21.00
★ Top pick5th
4Foneeleven

Our price $3.00 · SP $3.30 · Ivo Fry

Track record 5:0-1-2, soft 3:1-0-1 handles conditions.

2nd pick3rd
2That's It

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.30 · Aidan Holt

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.

3rd pick7th
9Wired For Fun

Our price $15.00 · SP $61.00 · Courtney Bellamy

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.

Value pick4th
7Breeches

Our price $8.00 · SP $5.50 · Lacey Morrison

Barrier 7 workable, maps midfield to suit tempo.

  1. 1st10Look At RosaTahlia Fenlon$21.00
  2. 2nd5TsunamiFiona Sandkuhl$8.00
  3. 3rd2That's ItAidan Holt$3.30
  4. 4th7BreechesLacey Morrison$5.50
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st10Look At Rosa9Tahlia FenlonBonnie Thomson54kg$21.00
2nd5Tsunami8Fiona SandkuhlO Chillemi55.5kg$8.00
3rd2That's It2Aidan HoltS J Royes59kg$3.30
4th7Breeches6Lacey MorrisonMatthew McGuire56kg$5.50
5th4Foneeleven1Ivo FryJ P Caught57.5kg$3.30
6th1It's Been A Trek4Adam SewellMs J Ryan60kg$12.00
7th9Wired For Fun3Courtney BellamyMs L McCormack53.5kg$61.00
8th3Bubbles'n'froth5Tasha ChambersWilliam Kenning57.5kg$9.00
9th11Line Of Kings7Chris WhiteleyRussell Henderson55kg$31.00
10th6To Love Somebody10Wanderson D'AvilaMs M Young57kg$26.00
Scr8Livewire Lass1Michael J MurphyMegan Purvis55.5kg
R8

Brisbane 2032 Olympics In Townsville (Bm60)

16:05 local1400mBenchmark 60$21,000
Winner2. Alabama MoonlightSP $5.50
★ Top pickWon
2Alabama Moonlight

Our price $4.20 · SP $5.50 · Lacey Morrison

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.

2nd pick7th
4Divine Diamonds

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.40 · Ashley Butler

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.

3rd pick5th
7Fools Play

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.50 · Fiona Sandkuhl

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.

Value pick4th
5Talons

Our price $8.00 · SP $14.00 · Courtney Bellamy

Barrier 1 gives huge chance to get forward on leader-biased track. Soft proven.

  1. 1st2Alabama MoonlightLacey Morrison$5.50
  2. 2nd3ParchTasha Chambers$7.00
  3. 3rd9Looming OneChris Whiteley$12.00
  4. 4th5TalonsCourtney Bellamy$14.00
Full result · 9 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st2Alabama Moonlight2Lacey MorrisonTrevor & Peter Rowe60kg$5.50
2nd3Parch9Tasha ChambersS J Royes60kg$7.00
3rd9Looming One8Chris WhiteleyRhein Sewell56kg$12.00
4th5Talons1Courtney BellamyGraham R Hughes56kg$14.00
5th7Fools Play3Fiona SandkuhlS J Royes55kg$6.50
6th1Ellis Beach6Aidan HoltGeorgie Holt61kg$5.50
7th4Divine Diamonds4Ashley ButlerGeorgie Holt58kg$3.40
8th8Read 'em And Weep5Ivo FryGraham R Hughes57kg$26.00
9th6Tymon7Wanderson D'AvilaMatthew McGuire58kg$16.00
Scr10Savvy Thinker6Nathan ThomasG W Dickson54kg
R9

Key Motors Amateurs Trophy Hcp

16:50 local1400mOpen$35,000
Winner5. Smart LegendSP $5.50
★ Top pick2nd
8Astra Star

Our price $3.50 · SP $3.80 · Chris Whiteley

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.

2nd pick6th
4Armour Force

Our price $7.00 · SP $9.00 · Aidan Holt

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.

3rd pick5th
2Beau Rain

Our price $12.00 · SP $18.00 · Nathan Thomas

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.

Value pick8th
3Burraneer Buoy

Our price $9.00 · SP $10.00 · Ivo Fry

Recent double winner at track. Soft handles well.

  1. 1st5Smart LegendSean Cormack$5.50
  2. 2nd8Astra StarChris Whiteley$3.80
  3. 3rd9Going NuclearTasha Chambers$20.00
  4. 4th6Russian MintTahlia Fenlon$4.80
Full result · 13 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st5Smart Legend12Sean CormackS Massingham57kg$5.50
2nd8Astra Star3Chris WhiteleyKris Hansen55kg$3.80
3rd9Going Nuclear6Tasha ChambersMatthew McGuire55kg$20.00
4th6Russian Mint11Tahlia FenlonT Button56.5kg$4.80
5th2Beau Rain9Nathan ThomasWilliam Kenning58.5kg$18.00
6th4Armour Force2Aidan HoltS Massingham57kg$9.00
7th11Central Park1Courtney BellamyJ P Caught53kg$20.00
8th3Burraneer Buoy13Ivo FryGraham R Hughes58kg$10.00
9th12John Joseph5Lacey MorrisonGeorgie Holt55kg$18.00
10th10Outsmarted4Wanderson D'AvilaD K Amos54kg$13.00
11th7Sweet Kisses10Fiona SandkuhlGeorgie Holt54.5kg$21.00
12th13Chartwell8Adam SewellRhein Sewell54.5kg$26.00
13th1Hopeful7Michael J MurphyGraham R Hughes60kg$101.00

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