Townsville tips and results

Our price $3.00 · SP $2.25 · Aidan Holt

Exodas brings the best recent form line, winning three of his last four, including a Mackay Open last start. He is 3-for-5 on Good ground and maps perfectly from barrier 2 in a fast-run race.

Our price $4.50 · SP $6.00 · Sean Cormack

The gear change to visors suggests the stable expects improvement. Sean Cormack is riding superbly. He maps to settle just behind the leaders and should be strong through the bend.

Our price $12.00 · SP $21.00 · Olivia Kendal

She carries just 52.5kg and has the speed to cross from barrier 9. The step up to 1300m is a query, but her light weight and race shape suggest she can run it out.

Our price $4.00 · SP $8.50 · Peta Edwards

Royal Edition is the most reliable chance in a weak maiden. He has placed in both his runs over 1400m, including a close 3rd at this track on Good 4. Barrier 1 allows him to settle in the top three and capitalize on Townsville's pattern favouring 400m position.

Our price $4.50 · SP $5.00 · Nathan Thomas

Ready Tiger is the most reliable win chance. A repeat of his 2nd in a C3 over 1200m two runs back makes him hard to beat here.

Our price $12.00 · SP $21.00 · Chelsea Jokic

Kings Castle is a consistent type who has placed in 2 of 4 starts at this track and distance. He carries only 54.5kg and draws barrier 2, ideal for settling forward.

Our price $3.00 · SP $2.50 · Ryan Wiggins

She's A Beauty is a mare in career-best form, having won two of her last three starts and finishing second two starts back. She has blistering early speed and will likely lead or sit just off the pace, which is ideal for Townsville's track shape.

Our price $9.00 · SP $7.50 · Ivo Fry

Talons is a veteran who knows his way around Townsville and has consistently run well in higher-grade events. Barrier 1 is ideal for his on-pace style, and he gets a weight advantage from some of his rivals.

Our price $3.50 · SP $3.70 · Olivia Kendal

Going Nuclear is the most reliable form runner given his consistent Townsville record and recent 3rd place in the same Open 1400m race. He gets a weight advantage with the claim and maps well from barrier 8 to settle just off the speed.

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.50 · Nathan Thomas

Beau Rain is the natural leader and a Townsville specialist with 8 wins from 24 starts. He maps to take the front in a fast tempo, which can suit if he controls the race. However, the 60kg top weight and a lack of recent wins are concerns. His consistent placing suggests he will be in the finish, making him a strong place chance but the win is less likely given the weight burden.

Our price $3.50 · SP $6.50 · Aidan Holt

Dragon Tales comes off a smart win in Open company at this track 23 days ago, now drops to BM60 level—a clear class advantage. He owns a strong Townsville record, particularly over 1000m, and second-up statistics are favourable. Despite barrier 9, he has the speed to cross and lead or sit handy. The main concern is the 3kg weight rise, but the class drop and fitness edge should offset it. Clear top pick.

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.50 · Lacey Morrison

Coppabella Road is the embodiment of consistency, having placed in 9 of his last 10 starts including a win over this track/distance in the same grade 23 days ago. He maps to settle just behind the speed and should be running on. While he rarely runs badly, his low win rate suggests he may find one better. Strong place chance.

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.50 · Ryan Wiggins

Golden Octavian has the class edge having competed in higher grades, and he gets a perfect barrier with Ryan Wiggins in the saddle. The 40-day break may sharpen him up, but he hasn't won in nine months. On raw talent he could be a factor, but the form line is concerning.

Our price $15.00 · SP $31.00 · Nathan Thomas

Our Addiction is a durable Townsville regular who lands the inside draw and carries just 55.5kg. He has decent course form and comes off a win two runs ago on good ground. The heavy track run last start is a forgive.

Our price $4.50 · SP $5.00 · Fiona Sandkuhl

Colours Of Autumn is a consistent mare who drops in class from Open company to BM70. She won well over 1400m last start and has placed over 1200m previously. Barrier 2 allows rider to control the race from the front or handy position. With jockey Fiona Sandkuhl in excellent form and the stable having a good record, she's the most reliable winning chance.

Our price $6.00 · SP $8.00 · Aidan Holt

He has a solid Townsville record and the speed to overcome a wideish barrier. The rise in class is manageable given his recent form. Looks a strong each-way prospect.

Our price $15.00 · SP $41.00 · Lacey Morrison

Rubunkar has a poor recent form line but benefits from a significant class drop into BM70. His record at Townsville over 1200m is strong with 2 wins from 5 starts. Value each-way play.

Our price $8.00 · SP $8.50 · Masayuki Abe

Diamond Lucy is hitting form at the right time with a close 2nd and 3rd in her last two outings, both in stronger company. From the inside barrier she can stalk the speed and produce her best.