Punt like a Pro, without the know!
Queensland · Saturday 6 June 2026
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Townsville. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Say It Loud presents as the most reliable form runner in this maiden. Her last two runs at Townsville and Mackay produced a 2nd and 3rd, with competitive margins. She handles soft ground and draws favourably. Ryan Wiggins is a strong push. She is the one to beat.
Kajetan has been knocking on the door, finishing 3rd at Cairns then 2nd at Townsville over 1200m. He handles soft conditions and draws well.
Okay Zoomer is yet to place but has been close in recent runs, including a 4th over 1200m here. The inside draw and light weight help, and the drop in class may be the catalyst. He is risky but has a chance to sneak into the placings in a moderate maiden.
Small Town Hussler is the most consistent maiden in the field, with four placings from ten starts and recent form reading 3-2-3.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Kajetan | 5 | Adam Sewell | Gavin Kinlyside | 57.5kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Prince Pier | 3 | Aidan Holt | T Button | 60kg | |
| 3rd | 9 | Trusting Star | 2 | Isabella Teh | Gavin Kinlyside | 54kg | |
| 4th | 6 | Okay Zoomer | 1 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 56.5kg | |
| 2 | Small Town Hussler | 4 | Chris Whiteley | Michael Geaney | 59kg | ||
| 3 | Say It Loud | 7 | Ryan Wiggins | Clinton Taylor | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 5 | Amber Affair | 3 | Rhein Sewell | 57kg | ||
| 7 | Onoma | 8 | Chelsea Jokic | A G Malliff | 55.5kg | ||
| 8 | Whiskey Glasses | 6 | Tasha Chambers | Bob Davie | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Van Der Woodsen | 6 | Troy Clive | 54kg |
Niven is the most consistent runner in the race, with placings in three of five starts including a second over this track and distance. Second up from a solid first-up third, he maps to lead or sit close under in-form jockey Ryan Wiggins. While the 60kg weight is a query, his form and tactical speed make him the horse to beat in this moderate Maiden.
The 2-year-old draws well (4) and maps to race prominently. Stepping up to 1200m should suit given his early speed.
Amber Affair is a consistent maiden with three placings from four starts over this track and distance. She has been competitive in similar races but hasn't been able to break through. The removal of blinkers and a midfield draw (5) give her tactical options. However, her recent sixth and a struggling jockey booking lower her confidence. She is a place chance at best.
Shadyvale Al is a consistent galloper who found the frame two starts back over this course and distance. He maps to settle just behind the speed and should benefit from a fast tempo. Not the most likely winner, but a strong place chance.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Briginshaw | 4 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 58.5kg | $3.00 |
| 2nd | 10 | Webs | 7 | Raul Silvera Olivera | Ms M Preston | 54kg | |
| 3rd | 4 | Amber Affair | 5 | Isabella Teh | Rhein Sewell | 56.5kg | |
| 4th | 1 | Niven | 6 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 60kg | |
| 3 | Auchterarder | 8 | Adam Sewell | Bonnie Thomson | 57.5kg | ||
| 5 | Pixie Lane | 1 | Adam Spinks | Ms O Cairns | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Okay Zoomer | 4 | Graham R Hughes | 56kg | ||
| 7 | Sweet 'n' Elite | 3 | Masayuki Abe | Ms R Inglis | 55kg | ||
| 8 | Shadyvale Al | 9 | Jason Babarovich | Melissa Bieri | 54.5kg | ||
| 9 | Van Der Woodsen | 2 | Lacey Morrison | Troy Clive | 54kg |
Dalt Jaz is the form pick of the race, having run a close 3rd in a BM70 at Townsville last time out. He maps midfield in a fast-run 1000m and should be finishing strongly. The only knock is his low win strike rate, but he consistently finds the frame and this looks his best chance.
Lazenby has only four starts but has shown above-average ability, winning two and placing in another. He returns from a long spell but his first-up record is solid (1 win). Ryan Wiggins is an excellent booking and the stable is in form. The query is the 1000m trip and whether he'll be wound up enough fresh. Still, he has the talent to measure up and is a live chance.
He gets a good barrier and the addition of blinkers might give him an extra edge. He rarely wins but consistently runs well and should be in the finish again. A solid place prospect.
Gamadale Nip is a Townsville specialist with two wins from four starts here, including one over this 1000m. He drops from Open class to BM60, which is a significant class edge. He maps to settle on pace from a good gate and should be competitive.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Dalt Jaz | 6 | Adam Sewell | Tracy Simmons | 60.5kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 6 | Canny Prospect | 2 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 59kg | |
| 3rd | 2 | Gamadale Nip | 3 | Chelsea Jokic | A G Malliff | 61.5kg | |
| 4th | 3 | Snitzaroo | 5 | Peta Edwards | Stephen Bush | 61.5kg | |
| 1 | I Am A Marvel | 7 | Tahlia Fenlon | Ms S Royes | 63kg | ||
| 4 | Indefinite | 8 | Lacey Morrison | Bodine Bailey | 61kg | ||
| 7 | Lazenby | 4 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 59kg | ||
| 8 | Rebelious Red | 1 | Nathan Thomas | L A Wright | 58kg | ||
| 9 | Savee | 9 | Masayuki Abe | Ms R Inglis | 57kg |
Look At Rosa is the in-form runner with two straight wins at Townsville, including one over the 1200m trip on soft ground. She draws barrier 2, maps to settle handy, and reunites with Tahlia Fenlon who won on her two starts back. Drops slightly in class and should be hard to beat in this BM55.
War Council has been racing consistently, finishing 2nd, 4th, 1st, 2nd in his last four runs. He maps to settle on the pace in a very fast tempo, which should suit his style. Ryan Wiggins is riding well and the slight class drop helps. He is a strong each-way chance.
Tipped Off has been a model of consistency with five placings from his last seven starts, racing in similar company. He draws barrier 4 and maps to settle forward. Lacey Morrison is in hot form.
Silver City drops back in class after a 6th in BM60 company. He won two runs back at Bowen and draws the inside barrier, giving him every chance to settle on the pace. Chris Whiteley is a strong jockey booking.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Tipped Off | 4 | Lacey Morrison | A R Bailey | 58.5kg | $2.70 |
| 2nd | 3 | Kirkall | 7 | Ivo Fry | F J Wieland | 59.5kg | |
| 3rd | 5 | Fly Fifer | 5 | Aidan Holt | Ms S Royes | 58.5kg | |
| 4th | 9 | Looming One | 10 | Chelsea Jokic | Rhein Sewell | 58kg | |
| 1 | Silver City | 1 | Chris Whiteley | Megan Purvis | 61kg | ||
| 2 | Heza Romeo | 3 | Nathan Thomas | J P Caught | 60kg | ||
| 4 | War Council | 8 | Ryan Wiggins | S J Royes | 59kg | ||
| 7 | Fallguy | 6 | Peta Edwards | Nathan Coves | 58kg | ||
| 8 | Look At Rosa | 2 | Tahlia Fenlon | Bonnie Thomson | 58kg | ||
| 10 | Our Folly | 12 | Adam Sewell | Graham R Hughes | 54kg | ||
| 11 | Wired For Fun | 11 | Raul Silvera Olivera | Ms L McCormack | 54kg | ||
| 12 | Line Of Kings | 9 | Chris Mc Iver | Russell Henderson | 54kg |
Obligated is the most reliable win chance. He boasts a 42% win rate, a perfect 1:1 record at this track and distance, and a last-start Open win. Drawn slightly wide but has early speed to cross or lead. The fast tempo suits his on-pace style, and the Sewell-Wright combination is firing. Despite top weight, he's a proven weight carrier and the one to beat.
Hellish returned to winning ways last start over 1000m at Townsville and now steps up to 1200m where he has won before. From barrier 1 he can settle handily and exploit the bend. He drops 1kg from his last win and has a solid record on Good and Soft.
Odegaard is an improving galloper who broke through at Open level last start at Home Hill. He carries just 54.5kg and maps to settle midfield with cover. His win rate (33%) and place rate (61%) are strong indicators. The class rise is a query but his recent form suggests he is up to it.
While his best wins have come on rain-affected ground, he has placed on Good tracks and boasts a solid Townsville record. If the fast tempo doesn't take its toll, he can give a strong sight.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Odegaard | 8 | Chelsea Jokic | Joshua Manzelmann | 54.5kg | $9.50 |
| 2nd | 2 | Valenki | 5 | Aidan Holt | O Chillemi | 63kg | |
| 3rd | 11 | Rouge Moulin | 2 | Lacey Morrison | Bodine Bailey | 54kg | |
| 4th | 10 | Colours Of Autumn | 3 | Adam Spinks | O Chillemi | 54kg | |
| 1 | Obligated | 9 | Adam Sewell | L A Wright | 64kg | ||
| 3 | Hellish | 1 | Tahlia Fenlon | T Button | 61kg | ||
| 4 | Doubting Eye | 10 | Raul Silvera Olivera | Jason Morgan | 60kg | ||
| 5 | Turbeau | 4 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 59kg | ||
| 6 | Armour Force | 11 | Nathan Thomas | S Massingham | 57kg | ||
| 7 | Media Empire | 7 | Chris Mc Iver | Jason Morgan | 56kg | ||
| 8 | Under The Limit | 6 | Ivo Fry | T Button | 55kg |
Materialist drops significantly in grade after a competitive 4th in BM70 at this track. The class drop plus strong recent form makes her the most likely winner, despite the top weight.
Fools Play is flying under the radar with Lacey Morrison aboard, who is riding at a 30% win clip recently. She won impressively at this track and distance two back on Good 4, and while the class rise is a query, the light weight and jockey confidence offset it.
Buffet Buster is a model of consistency, hitting the frame in his last three starts in stronger BM65 company. However, the jockey change to an out-of-form rider is a significant negative. He should be in the finish again, but the top two are preferred for win purposes.
Blackthorn is an untapped 3yo who bolted in on debut. He returns with a top jockey and a good draw. The class rise is steep, but the stable would not be targeting this race without intent.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 11 | Blackthorn | 2 | Ryan Wiggins | F J Wieland | 58kg | $14.00 |
| 2nd | 1 | Buffet Buster | 6 | Lauren Guernier | A R Bailey | 59.5kg | |
| 3rd | 3 | Lone Force | 1 | Adam Sewell | Georgie Holt | 60.5kg | |
| 4th | 4 | Rock The Sunrise | 13 | Aidan Holt | Georgie Holt | 60.5kg | |
| 2 | Materialist | 5 | Chelsea Jokic | A G Malliff | 61.5kg | ||
| 5 | Banxi | 14 | Tahlia Fenlon | T Button | 60kg | ||
| 6 | Intruder | 10 | Nathan Thomas | A M Comerford | 59.5kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Mister Doobee | 8 | Ivo Fry | Krystin Allender | 59.5kg | |
| 8 | Turn Me Royale | 3 | Adam Spinks | Ms O Cairns | 59.5kg | ||
| 9 | Capicella | 11 | Peta Edwards | Stephen Bush | 59kg | ||
| 10 | Raiding | 7 | Raul Silvera Olivera | Ms L McCormack | 59kg | ||
| 12 | Betta Al | 12 | Chris Mc Iver | A R Bailey | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Divine Diamonds | 7 | Georgie Holt | 57kg | ||
| 14 | Fools Play | 9 | Lacey Morrison | S J Royes | 57kg | ||
| 15 | Read 'em And Weep | 4 | Chris Whiteley | Graham R Hughes | 56.5kg |
His impressive maiden win at Cairns over 950m suggests he will handle the step to 1200m, and his previous 2nd at Townsville (behind a good horse) shows local suitability.
Better Blitzem is the class runner of the race with four wins from six starts and proven ability at the track and distance. However, barrier 19 is a significant obstacle at Townsville, where horses drawn 13+ have a 0% win rate in the bias sample. He has the speed to cross but may expend energy doing so.
He draws the inside barrier and should take up a prominent position from the outset. The step to 1200m is a query but his breeding (Pierata) suggests he'll relish it.
Her form from SEQ includes a 2nd at Doomben and a 4th at Eagle Farm, suggesting she is better than her recent Mackay run. Each-way play.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | The Barber | 7 | Ryan Wiggins | Alisha Taylor | 57kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Better Blitzem | 19 | Aidan Holt | Georgie Holt | 57kg | |
| 3rd | 14 | Stylish Diamond | 11 | Chris Whiteley | Kris Hansen | 55kg | |
| 4th | 11 | Alberta Bound | 17 | Lacey Morrison | Graham R Hughes | 55kg | |
| 2 | Dub Stepping | 10 | Tahlia Fenlon | T Button | 57kg | ||
| 3 | Carlando | 13 | Nathan Thomas | Scott Cooper | 57kg | ||
| 4 | Sport | 18 | Raul Silvera Olivera | Jason Morgan | 57kg | ||
| 6 | Boomious | 16 | Tasha Chambers | Georgie Holt | 57kg | ||
| 7 | Worthy Gem | 4 | Ivo Fry | F J Wieland | 57kg | ||
| 8 | Golden Glaze | 5 | Lauren Guernier | F J Wieland | 57kg | ||
| 9 | Rocky Prince | 12 | Masayuki Abe | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 57kg | ||
| 10 | Dee Three | 15 | Adam Sewell | Scott Cooper | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | I'lltellyouanytime | 6 | Chelsea Jokic | Ms O Cairns | 55kg | |
| 13 | Blessed Boom | 8 | Chris Mc Iver | Tom Smith | 55kg | ||
| 15 | Maganista | 9 | Adam Spinks | Ms O Cairns | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 16 | Ostuni | 2 | A G Malliff | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 17 | Vierata | 1 | Adam Sewell | Georgie Holt | 57kg | |
| Scr | 18 | Heart Of Vienna | 14 | T Button | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 19 | Briginshaw | 3 | Graham R Hughes | 57kg |
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