Townsville tips and results

Our price $10.00 · SP $10.00 · Lacey Morrison

Mister Doobee is a solid each-way chance with proven form at this track/distance on soft going. He carries a manageable weight and maps to settle midfield. His last start was poor but prior form was strong.

Our price $12.00 · SP $5.00 · Tahlia Fenlon

However, stepping from a maiden win to Open class is a massive jump, and he is yet to race on soft ground.

Our price $8.00 · SP $13.00 · Ivo Fry

Toranaga represents strong value based on superior recent form, a track/distance win, and an improving pattern.

Our price $12.00 · SP $26.00 · Lacey Morrison

Tutu Toulouse is a lightly raced filly stepping up to 1400m second-up. She showed ability in her debut prep, placing at Cairns on Soft 7.

Our price $4.50 · SP $5.50 · Aidan Holt

Rock The Sunrise has been knocking on the door and thrives on soft ground with 2 wins from 3 attempts. He has run well at Eagle Farm and Doomben, suggesting the class rise should be manageable. Barrier 8 and in-form jockey Aidan Holt give him a clear path from midfield. The slow tempo may not hurt him as he can build steadily.

Our price $8.00 · SP $10.00 · Fiona Sandkuhl

He gets a massive weight advantage dropping to 53kg with Fiona Sandkuhl's 2kg claim. The soft track is no issue and he maps nicely from barrier 6.

Our price $5.00 · SP $3.40 · Aidan Holt

He consistently places but struggles to win, carrying top weight. Place prospects are solid but win unlikely.

Our price $6.00 · SP $7.00 · Fiona Sandkuhl

Willingale is the consistent mare who has hit the board in her last two starts, including a narrow second to Breeches. She draws well and carries less weight after the claim. However, she has only won twice in 33 starts and may lack the finishing burst to turn the tables on Breeches. Each-way chance at best.

Our price $3.00 · SP $3.50 · Lacey Morrison

Lean Eagle is the most consistent runner with 87% place rate. He handles Soft ground well and has won at track/distance. The slight concern is the jockey change after a strong sequence with Wiggins, and barrier 7 in a slow-run race may require luck. Still the most reliable chance.

Our price $6.00 · SP $11.00 · Ashley Butler

Dalt Jaz returns to Class 5 after racing in BM70 company. Consistent with 4 wins from 26 starts and 8 seconds. Draws barrier 3 which suits his early speed pattern. Soft track record is solid (2-3-1 from 10). Recent form includes a win and a placing at this track.

Our price $8.00 · SP $13.00 · Chelsea Jokic

Spirit Of Mac has been racing consistently, finishing second in both recent starts, including one on soft ground. He drops in class from BM70 to Class 5 and gets a good barrier 7. While his win rate is low, his consistent placing form makes him a strong each-way chance.

Our price $8.00 · SP $11.00 · Lauren Guernier

Second up today and stepping up to Class 5, but his record at this track/distance is excellent (1 win, 1 second). Draws wide but is expected to go forward.

Our price $4.50 · SP $5.00 · Sean Cormack

Perovic is the best staying and wet-track form in the race. He has two wins at 2000m and five wins on soft ground, including a dominant win at Innisfail. His recent 4th in an Open race shows he's fit. The main concern is barrier 11 and the slow tempo, which may require him to cover extra ground. Still a strong place chance.

Our price $5.00 · SP $5.50 · Ryan Wiggins

However, his last run was poor and he has a fitness query. The 60kg weight and slow tempo may not suit his running style. He's a place chance if he recovers his best form.

Our price $15.00 · SP $41.00 · Fiona Sandkuhl

Prefer To Dance is a genuine stayer with a win at 2450m on soft ground. He gets a huge weight advantage (52kg) and a good barrier that allows him to settle handy. The slow tempo may help him stay in touch.

Our price $6.00 · SP $9.50 · Ashley Butler

Skogafoss has been knocking on the door with four consecutive top-four finishes, including solid efforts on wet tracks. He drops in class and gets a favourable barrier. While he lacks a 1300m win, his overall consistency and soft-track aptitude make him the most reliable threat.

Our price $7.00 · SP $9.50 · Lauren Guernier

However, the major concern is the jockey booking — Guernier has no wins from 9 Townsville rides. If she can produce a faultless steer, he represents genuine value.

Our price $12.00 · SP $31.00 · Ben Kennedy

The Hairdresser won impressively fresh and now steps up to 1300m second-up, a distance she has placed at before. The jockey retains the ride and knows how to get the best out of her.