★ Top pickWon
1Prince Pier
Prince Pier has been runner-up in back-to-back Townsville maidens, including this same 1200m trip last start, showing he handles the track and distance well.
Queensland · Tuesday 14 July 2026
Townsville tips and results
Our top pick won 1 of 7 races at Townsville. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
Top pick won1/714%
Any tip won2/729%
Top pick placed4/757%
top pick wonanother tip wonno tip won
Hygain Mdn Hcp
12:40 local1200mMaiden$23,000
Winner1. Prince PierSP $2.15
2nd pick2nd
5Dark Fae
Stepping up second-up, with continued sharpness and a suitable moderate-tempo map, she looks well placed to measure up against this modest maiden field.
999th pickScratched
11Van Der Woodsen
With a big weight advantage and course experience, she offers roughie upside if the pieces finally click together, though the deep negative record can't be ignored.
Value pick4th
9Streamelot
Streamelot has been racing consistently around midfield-to-placegetting form at Townsville, including a narrow 2nd two runs back.
- 1st1Prince PierBen Kennedy$2.15
- 2nd5Dark FaeTasha Chambers$2.70
- 3rd4Stylish RosieWanderson D'Avila$6.50
- 4th9StreamelotLacey Morrison$31.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Prince Pier | 10 | Ben Kennedy | T Button | 60kg | $2.15 |
| 2nd | 5 | Dark Fae | 7 | Tasha Chambers | Belynda Kliese | 57kg | $2.70 |
| 3rd | 4 | Stylish Rosie | 1 | Wanderson D'Avila | William Kenning | 57.5kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Streamelot | 4 | Lacey Morrison | D K Amos | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 2 | Overland | 11 | Aidan Holt | S Massingham | 59kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 10 | Sweet 'n' Elite | 2 | Chelsea Jokic | Ms R Inglis | 54kg | $101.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Touch In The Night | 5 | Chris Whiteley | Troy Clive | 56kg | $101.00 |
| 8th | 8 | Babushka Doll | 9 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Ms L McCormack | 52kg | $31.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Bold Santos | 6 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 58kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 6 | Worth A Gamble | 3 | Adam Sewell | Georgie Holt | 56.5kg | $71.00 |
| Scr | 11 | Van Der Woodsen | 8 | Olivia Kendal | Troy Clive | 52.5kg |
Great Northern Brewing Co Hcp
13:15 local1000mOpen$21,000
Winner6. Esprit LadSP $5.50
★ Top pick2nd
4Alberta Bound
Alberta Bound is the standout on raw form - four wins and two seconds from her last nine starts, with the most recent an Open-grade win at Mackay. She has genuine tactical speed to overcome barrier 8, sits among the leaders/on-pace group in the projected map, and is racing above traditional expectations for her age. This is the most reliable, in-form runner in the race.
2nd pick4th
2Avenue Montaigne
Avenue Montaigne draws well in barrier 2 which suits the Townsville map, and has been building toward a win with consistent placings. The obvious question is her fitness resuming from a 62-day spell where her record shows placings but no wins first-up. The step up in grade is notable but she has shown she competes credibly at a good level, making her a strong each-way threat to the top pick.
3rd pick8th
5Carohvic
First-up after 105 days is a slight query, but his previous first-up runs have resulted in placings. If fitness allows him to fire fresh, his class and course form make him highly competitive.
Value pick3rd
7Very Good
The class rise from provincial Bench grades to Open is the main query, but the jockey combination and physical upside suggest she is overpriced for what looks like a genuine playing chance.
- 1st6Esprit LadBen Kennedy$5.50
- 2nd4Alberta BoundRyan Wiggins$2.60
- 3rd7Very GoodLacey Morrison$31.00
- 4th2Avenue MontaigneSean Cormack$3.90
Full result · 9 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 | Esprit Lad | 9 | Ben Kennedy | T Button | 56kg | $5.50 |
| 2nd | 4 | Alberta Bound | 8 | Ryan Wiggins | Graham R Hughes | 57.5kg | $2.60 |
| 3rd | 7 | Very Good | 7 | Lacey Morrison | John Kilroy | 56kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Avenue Montaigne | 2 | Sean Cormack | S Massingham | 58.5kg | $3.90 |
| 5th | 8 | Gold Classic | 1 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 52.5kg | $8.50 |
| 6th | 3 | Latin Boss | 5 | Olivia Kendal | Patrick McGuire | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 9 | Penrod | 6 | Adam Sewell | Tracy Simmons | 54.5kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 5 | Carohvic | 4 | Tasha Chambers | Peter Cullen | 56.5kg | $8.50 |
| 9th | 10 | Too Much Chilli | 3 | Chelsea Jokic | Ms L McCormack | 54kg | $151.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Old Gold | 3 | Nikki Olzard | Clinton Taylor | 57.5kg |
Belle Property Townsville Plate (C1)
13:50 local1200mClass 1$21,000
Winner9. Diamond LucySP $41.00
★ Top pick2nd
3Aye Vee Aitch
Aye Vee Aitch arrives in career-best form, having won last start at Townsville over this exact trip before running a good second up in class at Mackay. The map suits a forward-midfield settle and building into the race, which is the winning profile at this track. Slight class rise is the only query, but the improving trajectory and course experience make this the most likely winner on form.
2nd pick10th
5Muskito
3rd pick4th
1Foneeleven
Consistent if unspectacular, he looks the most reliable each-way threat behind the top two picks.
Value pick3rd
10Miss Moneypenny
Her recent second at Clermont, plus an improving trend, suggests she is finding form at the right time.
- 1st9Diamond LucyChris Whiteley$41.00
- 2nd3Aye Vee AitchLacey Morrison$1.85
- 3rd10Miss MoneypennyAdam Sewell$19.00
- 4th1FoneelevenIvo Fry$6.50
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Diamond Lucy | 3 | Chris Whiteley | Troy Clive | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 2nd | 3 | Aye Vee Aitch | 7 | Lacey Morrison | S J Royes | 59.5kg | $1.85 |
| 3rd | 10 | Miss Moneypenny | 8 | Adam Sewell | Lachie Manzelmann | 58kg | $19.00 |
| 4th | 1 | Foneeleven | 1 | Ivo Fry | J P Caught | 60kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 8 | Cincincity | 2 | Sean Cormack | F J Wieland | 58kg | $21.00 |
| 6th | 4 | Go Commando | 9 | Olivia Kendal | Matthew McGuire | 58kg | $41.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Desarae Doll | 10 | Nathan Thomas | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 57.5kg | $71.00 |
| 8th | 13 | Vagabond Prince | 5 | Wanderson D'Avila | Russell Henderson | 60kg | $71.00 |
| 9th | 2 | Khals | 4 | Mitch Goring | O Chillemi | 57kg | $31.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Muskito | 11 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 59.5kg | $3.00 |
| Scr | 6 | Penrod | 8 | Tasha Chambers | Tracy Simmons | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Pontius | 6 | Ben Kennedy | S J Royes | 59.5kg | |
| Scr | 11 | Bianca Mia | 8 | T Button | 57.5kg |
Mitavite (Bm60)
14:25 local1000mBenchmark 60$21,000
Winner1. The KamikazeSP $16.00
★ Top pick10th
5Dragon Tales
Barrier 11 is the only blemish, but the horse has shown enough gate speed previously to overcome it. Excellent jockey combination adds further confidence.
2nd pick4th
11Extra Free
Extra Free arrives in career-best form having just broken through at Townsville, with an improving profile and a workable barrier draw. A strong each-way threat to the top selection.
3rd pick2nd
7Canny Prospect
Canny Prospect gets the ideal draw at Townsville and arrives in consistent recent form at the right level, having placed in each of its last two runs at BM60. Best watched as a value play rather than banker.
Value pick3rd
2Northernontap
- 1st1The KamikazeSean Cormack$16.00
- 2nd7Canny ProspectIvo Fry$9.00
- 3rd2NorthernontapTasha Chambers$9.00
- 4th11Extra FreeAdam Sewell$2.90
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | The Kamikaze | 12 | Sean Cormack | Ms L McCormack | 61.5kg | $16.00 |
| 2nd | 7 | Canny Prospect | 1 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 58.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Northernontap | 3 | Tasha Chambers | Belynda Kliese | 61kg | $9.00 |
| 4th | 11 | Extra Free | 6 | Adam Sewell | Scott Seymour | 56kg | $2.90 |
| 5th | 10 | Savee | 10 | Chelsea Jokic | Ms R Inglis | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 9 | She's Speedy | 9 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 57.5kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 12 | Pontius | 5 | S J Royes | 55.5kg | $9.50 | |
| 8th | 4 | Spirit Of Giving | 8 | Chris Whiteley | Graham R Hughes | 60.5kg | $41.00 |
| 9th | 3 | Snitzaroo | 4 | Peta Edwards | Stephen Bush | 60.5kg | $19.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Dragon Tales | 11 | Aidan Holt | Georgie Holt | 60kg | $7.00 |
| 11th | 6 | Babushka Miss | 13 | Fiona Sandkuhl | S Massingham | 56.5kg | $81.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Porrista | 2 | Scott Seymour | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 13 | Craicaro | 7 | Nathan Thomas | Peter Cullen | 54kg | |
| Scr | 14 | Mr Damage | 2 | D K Amos | 54kg |
Magic Millions Townsville Dollars Hcp
15:05 local1400mOpen$21,000
Winner4. Mister DoobeeSP $12.00
★ Top pick3rd
8Faraway Downs
Faraway Downs presents the strongest form case with a highly competitive recent run at this track and quality profile from just 2 starts. Second-up rise expected given similar-grade prior success. Fits the map profile well from barrier 4 in a slow-tempo race that rewards forward, sustained runners.
2nd pick6th
1Betterlucknexttime
Betterlucknexttime is racing consistently and was narrowly beaten at this track last start, showing he remains competitive in Open company. Barrier 8 is a slight query on a track favouring forward positioning from inside draws, but current form and course experience make him a solid each-way threat.
999th pickScratched
3Blackthorn
Blackthorn has shown he can win at this exact track and distance combination with a strong 50% strike rate from just 4 starts.
Value pick2nd
5Bianca Mia
Bianca Mia arrives from stronger city grade company and represents a functional class drop into this Open race, while carrying the lightest weight in the field.
- 1st4Mister DoobeeNathan Thomas$12.00
- 2nd5Bianca MiaFiona Sandkuhl$2.35
- 3rd8Faraway DownsBen Kennedy$2.70
- 4th6AirwavesLacey Morrison$17.00
Full result · 8 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Mister Doobee | 10 | Nathan Thomas | Krystin Allender | 56.5kg | $12.00 |
| 2nd | 5 | Bianca Mia | 7 | Fiona Sandkuhl | T Button | 53.5kg | $2.35 |
| 3rd | 8 | Faraway Downs | 4 | Ben Kennedy | T Button | 54kg | $2.70 |
| 4th | 6 | Airwaves | 9 | Lacey Morrison | Matthew McGuire | 54.5kg | $17.00 |
| 5th | 9 | Kajetan | 2 | Ivo Fry | Gavin Kinlyside | 54kg | $41.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Betterlucknexttime | 8 | Ryan Wiggins | Ms J Hassett | 61kg | $4.80 |
| 7th | 10 | Time Power | 1 | Masayuki Abe | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Chance | 3 | Wanderson D'Avila | D K Amos | 54kg | $41.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Bang Stick | 5 | Aidan Holt | T Button | 60kg | |
| Scr | 3 | Blackthorn | 6 | Sean Cormack | F J Wieland | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Aye Vee Aitch | 1 | S J Royes | 54kg |
Ladbrokes Mates Mode Hcp
15:40 local1400mOpen$21,000
Winner3. Free CarrySP $3.60
★ Top pick6th
9Swatow
Settling forward from a workable barrier suits the moderate tempo map perfectly.
2nd pick3rd
11Cifonelli
Cifonelli is in career-best form with a track-specific edge and rock-solid recent placings, but faces a genuine step up in grade today.
3rd pick4th
6Prince Akeem
Prince Akeem boasts the best track and distance credentials in the race, winning last start at Townsville over 1400m with the same jockey who rides him beautifully (50% strike rate together). Consistent top-3 form across recent runs demonstrates genuine class at this level, and the map suits his forward-settling pattern.
Value pick9th
1Smart Legend
Smart Legend offers value with a genuine course and distance winning formline, though barrier 11 is a legitimate concern at a track that rewards forward/inside runners.
- 1st3Free CarryNathan Thomas$3.60
- 2nd10Aged CareChelsea Jokic$9.50
- 3rd11CifonelliAdam Sewell$3.40
- 4th6Prince AkeemIvo Fry$11.00
Full result · 10 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Free Carry | 2 | Nathan Thomas | William Kenning | 56kg | $3.60 |
| 2nd | 10 | Aged Care | 10 | Chelsea Jokic | G W Dickson | 54kg | $9.50 |
| 3rd | 11 | Cifonelli | 7 | Adam Sewell | Georgie Holt | 54kg | $3.40 |
| 4th | 6 | Prince Akeem | 5 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 5th | 7 | From This Moment | 8 | Wanderson D'Avila | Michael Geaney | 54kg | $26.00 |
| 6th | 9 | Swatow | 6 | Sean Cormack | F J Wieland | 54kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 2 | Acrophobic | 3 | Lacey Morrison | Jennifer Hatfield | 59.5kg | $12.00 |
| 8th | 8 | The Driller | 4 | Fiona Sandkuhl | Lachie Manzelmann | 52kg | $81.00 |
| 9th | 1 | Smart Legend | 11 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 61kg | $6.00 |
| 10th | 4 | That's Molly | 9 | Olivia Kendal | Krystin Allender | 53kg | $18.00 |
| Scr | 5 | Hyde Park | 1 | Ben Kennedy | T Button | 54kg |
JBD Ladies Bracelet Hcp (C6)
16:15 local1300mClass 6$25,000
Winner3. Upstart LegendSP $4.40
★ Top pick4th
4Lowlands
The barrier (6) sets up perfectly for the forward/midfield position this track rewards.
2nd pickWon
3Upstart Legend
Upstart Legend brings the most consistent recent form in the race, with 7 places from her last 9 runs including two wins, showing a mare in career-best form. The step up in class is a query, but the underlying speed and consistent finishing ability, combined with a proven positive jockey booking, make this a leading contender for minor placings at worst.
3rd pick2nd
7Kobayastar
Kobayastar's track and distance record is the standout data point in this race - a proven Townsville performer with the ideal barrier and the lightest effective weight in the field. While the win has been elusive in recent runs, the consistency of placings and course suitability make this filly a leading claim, particularly for place duties.
Value pick11th
2Ruby Chicks
- 1st3Upstart LegendAdam Sewell$4.40
- 2nd7KobayastarOlivia Kendal$3.80
- 3rd1Colours Of AutumnFiona Sandkuhl$4.80
- 4th4LowlandsRyan Wiggins$4.20
Full result · 11 runners
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | Upstart Legend | 5 | Adam Sewell | Lachie Manzelmann | 59kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 7 | Kobayastar | 3 | Olivia Kendal | Matthew McGuire | 52.5kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 1 | Colours Of Autumn | 10 | Fiona Sandkuhl | O Chillemi | 58.5kg | $4.80 |
| 4th | 4 | Lowlands | 6 | Ryan Wiggins | S Massingham | 57kg | $4.20 |
| 5th | 14 | Miss Shu | 7 | Nathan Thomas | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 54kg | $71.00 |
| 6th | 6 | Cluedo | 11 | Masayuki Abe | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 54kg | $31.00 |
| 7th | 5 | The Hairdresser | 1 | Ben Kennedy | T Button | 55kg | $14.00 |
| 8th | 11 | Read 'em And Weep | 2 | Ivo Fry | Graham R Hughes | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 9th | 12 | Hell Of A Trip | 9 | Chelsea Jokic | D K Amos | 54kg | $91.00 |
| 10th | 13 | Isle Ornsay | 13 | Isabella Teh | Gavin Kinlyside | 54kg | $81.00 |
| 11th | 2 | Ruby Chicks | 8 | Aidan Holt | Trevor & Peter Rowe | 60kg | $19.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Bianca Mia | 9 | T Button | 54kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Capicella | 4 | Chris Whiteley | Stephen Bush | 54kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Hurricane Rosie | 12 | Lacey Morrison | Sharlee Hoffman | 54kg |
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