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Queensland · Tuesday 16 June 2026

Townsville tips and results

Our top pick won 3 of 8 races at Townsville. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.

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R1

Ladbrokes Punter Assist Mdn Hcp

12:27 local1000mMaiden$23,000
Winner1. VierataSP $1.24
★ Top pickWon
1Vierata

Our price $1.80 · SP $1.24 · Aidan Holt

From the ideal barrier 1, this gelding maps perfectly for Townsville's front-running bias. The Holt combination is proven with 21% strike rate, and the improving form trend suggests readiness to break maiden status.

2nd pick2nd
3Heart Of Vienna

Our price $2.80 · SP $4.60 · Fiona Sandkuhl

3rd pick5th
8Ostuni

Our price $12.00 · SP $21.00 · Chelsea Jokic

Her soft track experience and good barrier position provide hope, though she needs to find significant improvement to break maiden status against this field.

Value pick10th
7Tiger Rocket

Our price $25.00 · SP $61.00 · Adam Sewell

  1. 1st1VierataAidan Holt$1.24
  2. 2nd3Heart Of ViennaFiona Sandkuhl$4.60
  3. 3rd2Monday CloseTasha Chambers$41.00
  4. 4th6Foxy ChevalLacey Morrison$21.00
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st1Vierata1Aidan HoltGeorgie Holt59kg$1.24
2nd3Heart Of Vienna10Fiona SandkuhlT Button54kg$4.60
3rd2Monday Close3Tasha ChambersTasha Chambers57kg$41.00
4th6Foxy Cheval5Lacey MorrisonTrevor & Peter Rowe55.5kg$21.00
5th8Ostuni4Chelsea JokicA G Malliff55kg$21.00
6th5Worthy Belle2Isabella TehMatthew McGuire56kg$51.00
7th10Anders Kiss6Chris Mc IverLachie Manzelmann54kg$61.00
8th9Cryptic Mistress8Olivia KendalMegan Purvis53kg$31.00
9th4Noble Legacy9Wanderson D'AvilaMatthew McGuire56kg$61.00
10th7Tiger Rocket7Adam SewellJade Doolan55.5kg$61.00
R2

Great Northern Brewing Co Mdn Plate

13:04 local1000mMaiden$23,000
Winner2. NivenSP $2.20
★ Top pick2nd
7Boom Bunny

Our price $4.00 · SP $3.90 · Sean Cormack

The Spirit of Boom filly has recorded two seconds at Townsville 1000m and maps perfectly from barrier 4. Gear changes removing bandages and tongue tie suggest connections expect improvement.

2nd pickWon
2Niven

Our price $3.50 · SP $2.20 · Ryan Wiggins

The Shamus Award gelding has shown ability on soft tracks with two placings from three starts.

3rd pick4th
1It's Showtime

Our price $8.00 · SP $11.00 · Wanderson D'Avila

It's Showtime has been knocking on the door with recent placings including a second at this track. The gelding handles soft conditions well and shows consistent form, but the wide barrier 10 is a significant obstacle in a race where inside draws have clear advantages.

Value pickScratched
4Esprit Lad

Our price $6.00

The debutant won a recent trial at this track and draws ideally in barrier 2.

  1. 1st2NivenRyan Wiggins$2.20
  2. 2nd7Boom BunnySean Cormack$3.90
  3. 3rd3OverlandAidan Holt$4.80
  4. 4th1It's ShowtimeWanderson D'Avila$11.00
Full result · 9 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st2Niven7Ryan WigginsS Massingham58.5kg$2.20
2nd7Boom Bunny4Sean CormackTerry McGovern56kg$3.90
3rd3Overland6Aidan HoltMegan Purvis58.5kg$4.80
4th1It's Showtime10Wanderson D'AvilaMs J Ryan58.5kg$11.00
5th10Van Der Woodsen8Lacey MorrisonTroy Clive56kg$21.00
6th8Nuclear Rose1Nathan ThomasMikhaila Brand56kg$101.00
7th5Written Jewel3Lauren GuernierF J Wieland55kg$11.00
8th9Too Much Chilli9Raul Silvera OliveraMs L McCormack56kg$101.00
9th6Emsies Girl5Ivo FryGraham R Hughes56.5kg$19.00
Scr4Esprit Lad2T Button58kg
R3

Ladbrokes Same Race Multi Hcp

13:42 local1000mOpen$21,000
Winner1. Mind Over MatterSP $1.30
★ Top pickWon
1Mind Over Matter

Our price $2.20 · SP $1.30 · Sean Cormack

Despite the class rise and extended spell, the combination of track specialization, proven wet track form, and stable connections makes this the most reliable winning chance.

2nd pick6th
2Dragon Tales

Our price $5.00 · SP $10.00 · Aidan Holt

Dragon Tales offers strong each-way value having previously won at Open level at this track.

3rd pick5th
7Hot Cocoa

Our price $4.50 · SP $10.00 · Adam Sewell

Hot Cocoa represents solid each-way value with a good track record and recent strong form. The filly benefits from a significant weight advantage and good barrier draw.

Value pick2nd
8Gold Classic

Our price $10.00 · SP $26.00 · Courtney Bellamy

  1. 1st1Mind Over MatterSean Cormack$1.30
  2. 2nd8Gold ClassicCourtney Bellamy$26.00
  3. 3rd4Aspen CowboyLacey Morrison$9.50
  4. 4th6PenrodRaul Silvera Olivera$31.00
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st1Mind Over Matter4Sean CormackTerry McGovern60kg$1.30
2nd8Gold Classic8Courtney BellamyGraham R Hughes52kg$26.00
3rd4Aspen Cowboy2Lacey MorrisonTrevor & Peter Rowe57.5kg$9.50
4th6Penrod5Raul Silvera OliveraTracy Simmons54.5kg$31.00
5th7Hot Cocoa3Adam SewellGeorgie Holt54kg$10.00
6th2Dragon Tales6Aidan HoltGeorgie Holt59.5kg$10.00
7th5Latin Boss7Isabella TehPatrick McGuire57kg$31.00
8th3Nottington Prince1Fiona SandkuhlMs J Hassett57.5kg$14.00
R4

Hygain Hcp (55)

14:17 local1400mRestricted 55$21,000
Winner3. TalonsSP $6.50
★ Top pick2nd
1Colonel Parker

Our price $2.80 · SP $3.50 · Lacey Morrison

Colonel Parker brings the strongest recent form having won his last start at this track. The Bodine Bailey-trained gelding has shown excellent adaptability on soft tracks and the Morrison/Bailey combination strikes at 31%.

2nd pick5th
9Chance

Our price $4.20 · SP $5.50 · Sean Cormack

Chance represents excellent value dropping from Open company to Restricted 55 level. The good barrier draw allows tactical options and his soft track record provides confidence.

3rd pick4th
7That's It

Our price $4.50 · SP $3.20 · Ryan Wiggins

That's It brings consistent form at this level with strong track familiarity. The weight relief and proven distance record keep him in calculations.

Value pick6th
10Kajetan

Our price $8.00 · SP $9.00 · Adam Sewell

Kajetan offers value as a last-start winner stepping into open company for the first time.

  1. 1st3TalonsIvo Fry$6.50
  2. 2nd1Colonel ParkerLacey Morrison$3.50
  3. 3rd5Betta AlWanderson D'Avila$14.00
  4. 4th7That's ItRyan Wiggins$3.20
Full result · 10 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st3Talons7Ivo FryGraham R Hughes60kg$6.50
2nd1Colonel Parker5Lacey MorrisonBodine Bailey60kg$3.50
3rd5Betta Al9Wanderson D'AvilaA R Bailey59kg$14.00
4th7That's It3Ryan WigginsS J Royes58.5kg$3.20
5th9Chance4Sean CormackD K Amos57.5kg$5.50
6th10Kajetan2Adam SewellGavin Kinlyside57.5kg$9.00
7th11Wired For Fun6Raul Silvera OliveraMs L McCormack54kg$31.00
8th6Heza Romeo8Nathan ThomasJ P Caught59kg$101.00
9th12Ginger Mick11Courtney BellamyGraham R Hughes52kg$71.00
10th8Look At Rosa10Fiona SandkuhlBonnie Thomson56kg$17.00
Scr2Mordecai12W E Winters60kg
Scr4Top Honours1Chelsea JokicChelsea Jokic59.5kg
R5

Mitavite (Bm55)

14:57 local1200mBenchmark 55$21,000
Winner1. NovelaSP $8.00
★ Top pick10th
3Lazenby

Our price $4.50 · SP $6.50 · Ryan Wiggins

The 4-year-old gelding is second up from a spell with a strong trainer record, has proven soft track ability, and benefits from gear changes suggesting connections expect improvement.

2nd pick9th
13Geraldine's Wish

Our price $3.20 · SP $5.00 · Lacey Morrison

Geraldine's Wish brings winning form into this race after taking out a BM55 at Cairns last start. The mare has an excellent place record and benefits from Lacey Morrison's hot form.

3rd pick5th
10Fancy Garter

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.00 · Sean Cormack

Sean Cormack's strong Townsville record and the good barrier draw provide positives, but the track conditions make her more of a place chance than a winning prospect.

Value pick8th
7Tsunami

Our price $7.50 · SP $4.80 · Fiona Sandkuhl

His last start win at Cairns and strong record at this track and distance, combined with Fiona Sandkuhl's excellent recent form, make him worth a small investment. The wide draw is concerning but his proven ability at the venue provides hope for a bold showing.

  1. 1st1NovelaLauren Guernier$8.00
  2. 2nd5KirkallIvo Fry$9.50
  3. 3rd9Fly FiferCourtney Bellamy$41.00
  4. 4th14To Love SomebodyAdam Sewell$81.00
Full result · 13 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st1Novela7Lauren GuernierF J Wieland61.5kg$8.00
2nd5Kirkall10Ivo FryMs J Ryan60kg$9.50
3rd9Fly Fifer13Courtney BellamyMs S Royes56.5kg$41.00
4th14To Love Somebody1Adam SewellMs M Young56.5kg$81.00
5th10Fancy Garter5Sean CormackA R Bailey58kg$4.00
6th4Better Breakout6Tasha ChambersMs J Hassett60kg$12.00
7th12Winning Saga2Wanderson D'AvilaBelynda Kliese58kg$61.00
8th7Tsunami12Fiona SandkuhlO Chillemi57.5kg$4.80
9th13Geraldine's Wish4Lacey MorrisonTrevor & Peter Rowe57kg$5.00
10th3Lazenby8Ryan WigginsS Massingham61.5kg$6.50
11th2Twin Turbo9Chris Mc IverD K Amos62kg$151.00
12th15Our Folly11Nathan ThomasGraham R Hughes54kg$201.00
13th8Hell Of A Trip3Aidan HoltD K Amos59kg$21.00
Scr6Cincincity14F J Wieland59.5kg
Scr11Sensationabull14Chelsea JokicJoshua Manzelmann58kg
R6

The Ville (Bm60)

15:34 local1609mBenchmark 60$21,000
Winner11. Hurricane RosieSP $6.50
★ Top pick8th
9Mordecai

Our price $6.50 · SP $6.50 · Fiona Sandkuhl

His excellent Townsville record, proven ability at 1609m, and ideal barrier position from a slow tempo setup make him hard to beat despite the slight class rise.

2nd pick5th
4Rock The Sunrise

Our price $4.20 · SP $3.50 · Aidan Holt

Rock The Sunrise brings the best soft track credentials in the field with a perfect record on the surface. His consistent recent form and strong trainer/jockey combination make him a serious threat, though the inside barrier and weight concerns prevent him from being the top selection.

3rd pickWon
11Hurricane Rosie

Our price $7.00 · SP $6.50 · Lacey Morrison

Hurricane Rosie offers value as a staying type who should appreciate the 1609m journey. The strong trainer/jockey combination and recent form provide confidence, though her lack of Townsville experience and poor soft track record are concerns in this grade.

Value pick3rd
2Ready Tiger

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.50 · Mitch Goring

Ready Tiger represents excellent value given his outstanding record at this track and distance combined with the significant class drop.

  1. 1st11Hurricane RosieLacey Morrison$6.50
  2. 2nd12Read 'em And WeepOlivia Kendal$26.00
  3. 3rd2Ready TigerMitch Goring$7.50
  4. 4th3Lone ForceAdam Sewell$8.50
Full result · 11 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st11Hurricane Rosie9Lacey MorrisonSharlee Hoffman56.5kg$6.50
2nd12Read 'em And Weep12Olivia KendalGraham R Hughes54.5kg$26.00
3rd2Ready Tiger7Mitch GoringA M Comerford59kg$7.50
4th3Lone Force1Adam SewellGeorgie Holt60.5kg$8.50
5th4Rock The Sunrise2Aidan HoltGeorgie Holt60.5kg$3.50
6th1Misterkipchoge4Courtney BellamyLachie Manzelmann61.5kg$13.00
7th5Banxi10Ivo FryT Button59.5kg$31.00
8th9Mordecai6Fiona SandkuhlW E Winters55.5kg$6.50
9th10Divine Diamonds5Chris Mc IverGeorgie Holt57kg$9.00
10th7Eclipsion8Ryan WigginsS Massingham59kg$9.00
11th8Raiding11Raul Silvera OliveraMs L McCormack58kg$201.00
Scr6Brasco3Sean CormackLachie Manzelmann59.5kg
Scr13Fighting Edge13Chelsea JokicChelsea Jokic55.5kg
R7

Key Motors Hcp

16:12 local1609mOpen$21,000
Winner5. Going NuclearSP $7.00
★ Top pick11th
6Central Park

Our price $3.50 · SP $3.80 · Fiona Sandkuhl

Strong track record with 3 wins from 10 starts at Townsville and proven soft track ability. The class rise is a concern but the form and track suitability make this the standout selection despite the wide draw.

2nd pick13th
2Kureder

Our price $6.00 · SP $11.00 · Ryan Wiggins

Progressive stayer who won his last two starts including a strong 2200m victory at Eagle Farm. The class rise and first-up assignment are concerns, but his recent form and distance suitability make him a genuine threat. The wide barrier is problematic but his staying ability should help overcome it.

3rd pick4th
10Hyde Park

Our price $4.50 · SP $5.50 · Courtney Bellamy

Last start winner who showed good acceleration to win at Bowen. The significant weight drop to 52kg is a major positive, and the improving form trend is encouraging. However, the class rise and poor soft track record are concerns that limit confidence in this grade.

Value pick5th
9Choir Boy

Our price $15.00 · SP $31.00 · Wanderson D'Avila

Experienced campaigner with excellent track and distance credentials. The slow tempo should suit his racing pattern from barrier 9.

  1. 1st5Going NuclearOlivia Kendal$7.00
  2. 2nd4JournalismAdam Sewell$8.00
  3. 3rd11Olympic KorchnoiNathan Thomas$71.00
  4. 4th10Hyde ParkCourtney Bellamy$5.50
Full result · 14 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st5Going Nuclear3Olivia KendalMatthew McGuire53.5kg$7.00
2nd4Journalism5Adam SewellLachie Manzelmann56kg$8.00
3rd11Olympic Korchnoi4Nathan ThomasTrevor & Peter Rowe54kg$71.00
4th10Hyde Park13Courtney BellamyT Button52kg$5.50
5th9Choir Boy9Wanderson D'AvilaMs J Ryan54kg$31.00
6th3Ella Te Ama7Lacey MorrisonTrevor & Peter Rowe56kg$8.50
7th15John Joseph8Chris Mc IverGeorgie Holt54kg$31.00
8th8Canberra Legend12S Massingham54kg$8.50
9th13The Penske File1Chelsea JokicJennifer Hatfield54kg$71.00
10th12Acclimatise2Rachel ShredKrystin Allender54kg$51.00
11th6Central Park11Fiona SandkuhlJ P Caught52.5kg$3.80
12th1Hopeful10Ivo FryGraham R Hughes60kg$151.00
13th2Kureder14Ryan WigginsS Massingham59kg$11.00
14th7Stadium Of Light15Sean CormackF J Wieland54kg$10.00
Scr14Misterkipchoge10Lachie Manzelmann54kg
Scr16Ready Tiger6A M Comerford54kg
R8

Woodford Reserve (Bm70)

16:47 local1000mBenchmark 70$21,000
Winner2. Almighty JabSP $5.00
★ Top pickWon
2Almighty Jab

Our price $4.00 · SP $5.00 · Ryan Wiggins

Almighty Jab presents the strongest winning chance based on his exceptional soft track record and recent form. The combination of class drop, ideal barrier position, and proven wet track ability makes him the standout selection despite carrying top weight.

2nd pick2nd
3Corbusier

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.00 · Sean Cormack

Corbusier offers strong each-way value as a proven track specialist returning to his preferred conditions.

3rd pick6th
12Dalt Jaz

Our price $7.00 · SP $7.50 · Adam Sewell

Dalt Jaz brings strong recent form and proven track ability to this contest. His last start win and consistent placing record make him a reliable each-way option despite the class rise.

Value pick7th
5Aged Care

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.00 · Nathan Thomas

Aged Care represents excellent value based on his second-up pattern and soft track ability.

  1. 1st2Almighty JabRyan Wiggins$5.00
  2. 2nd3CorbusierSean Cormack$4.00
  3. 3rd13Maximum PowerIvo Fry$31.00
  4. 4th1Russian MintCourtney Bellamy$5.50
Full result · 11 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st2Almighty Jab5Ryan WigginsS Massingham62kg$5.00
2nd3Corbusier3Sean CormackF J Wieland61kg$4.00
3rd13Maximum Power10Ivo FryGraham R Hughes57kg$31.00
4th1Russian Mint9Courtney BellamyT Button64kg$5.50
5th14Gamadale Nip8Chelsea JokicA G Malliff56.5kg$8.50
6th12Dalt Jaz7Adam SewellTracy Simmons57.5kg$7.50
7th5Aged Care6Nathan ThomasG W Dickson60.5kg$7.00
8th4Dealing's Done11Aidan HoltW E Winters61kg$14.00
9th8Ruby Chicks1Fiona SandkuhlTrevor & Peter Rowe58kg$26.00
10th11I Am A Marvel4Wanderson D'AvilaMs S Royes58kg$51.00
11th10Sowilo Siren2Rachel ShredSharlee Hoffman58.5kg$19.00
Scr6Nolan12S J Royes60.5kg
Scr7Admitted12Olivia KendalMatthew McGuire58.5kg
Scr9Better Be Slick11Lacey MorrisonBodine Bailey59.5kg

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