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Queensland · Saturday 1 August 2026

Townsville tips and results

Our top pick won 2 of 9 races at Townsville. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.

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R1

Higgins Coatings Mdn Hcp

12:02 local1400mMaiden$32,000
Winner3. British GemSP $2.50
★ Top pick3rd
5Dark Fae

Our price $3.80 · SP $5.50 · Tasha Chambers

2nd pick10th
4It's Showtime

Our price $8.00 · SP $17.00 · Mitch Goring

A model of consistency who keeps finding traffic near the line. With a workable gate and continued good form, he looks the each-way threat to the top selection in a race lacking depth.

3rd pickWon
3British Gem

Our price $4.20 · SP $2.50 · Chris Whiteley

She draws well and has the rider on board to find a good spot. Without a win in 10 starts she is respected rather than overwhelming, but remains a leading contender in a moderate-standard maiden.

Value pick2nd
9Okay Zoomer

Our price $9.00 · SP $26.00 · Ivo Fry

With extensive course and distance form, a narrow defeat last start, and a workable inside barrier, he is well placed to feature again.

  1. 1st3British GemChris Whiteley$2.50
  2. 2nd9Okay ZoomerIvo Fry$26.00
  3. 3rd5Dark FaeTasha Chambers$5.50
  4. 4th13Power CruiseAdam Sewell$101.00
Full result · 16 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st3British Gem3Chris WhiteleyLeslie Gordy58.5kg$2.50
2nd9Okay Zoomer4Ivo FryGraham R Hughes56.5kg$26.00
3rd5Dark Fae10Tasha ChambersBelynda Kliese58kg$5.50
4th13Power Cruise5Adam SewellTroy Clive55kg$101.00
5th16Volare1Nathan ThomasTroy Clive54kg$101.00
6th6Overland12Ryan WigginsS Massingham58kg$10.00
7th8Shefflin16Fiona SandkuhlJoshua Manzelmann55kg$101.00
8th14Streamelot15Chelsea JokicD K Amos54kg$101.00
9th12Bush Etiquette11Amy GrahamMaria Potiris52kg$81.00
10th4It's Showtime6Mitch GoringMs J Ryan55.5kg$17.00
11th1Gotcha Moment9Rachel ShredThomas Parker60kg$41.00
12th2Rossa Vista13Lacey MorrisonBodine Bailey60kg$31.00
13th7Prague Pride7Aidan HoltRhein Sewell58kg$3.20
14th10Roth Authority2Wanderson D'AvilaA G Malliff56.5kg$61.00
15th11Zig Zag Torque14Lauren GuernierAllan Holmes53.5kg$101.00
16th15Touch In The Night8Isabella TehTroy Clive54kg$151.00
R2

Chrysalis Medispa Hcp

12:37 local1200mOpen$30,000
Winner1. Alberta BoundSP $1.10
★ Top pickWon
1Alberta Bound

Our price $1.25 · SP $1.10 · Ryan Wiggins

The barrier is workable given her tactical speed and the map suits a forward-settling runner. She rates well clear of this field on both form and suitability.

2nd pick2nd
6Just A Duchess

Our price $5.50 · SP $10.00 · Adam Sewell

3rd pick3rd
3Smart 'n' Loud

Our price $5.00 · SP $8.00 · Masayuki Abe

Smart 'n' Loud arrives in good order after a maiden win last start, drawing well in gate 2, but faces a genuine step up in grade against more experienced Open-class rivals. Limited exposure creates some uncertainty, but the improving profile and favourable map make her a credible each-way threat.

Value pick4th
7Noble Legacy

Our price $34.00 · SP $61.00 · Nathan Thomas

  1. 1st1Alberta BoundRyan Wiggins$1.10
  2. 2nd6Just A DuchessAdam Sewell$10.00
  3. 3rd3Smart 'n' LoudMasayuki Abe$8.00
  4. 4th7Noble LegacyNathan Thomas$61.00
Full result · 8 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st1Alberta Bound7Ryan WigginsGraham R Hughes60.5kg$1.10
2nd6Just A Duchess1Adam SewellGeorgie Holt54kg$10.00
3rd3Smart 'n' Loud2Masayuki AbeTrevor & Peter Rowe57kg$8.00
4th7Noble Legacy4Nathan ThomasMatthew McGuire54kg$61.00
5th9Reves Time8Chelsea JokicD K Amos54kg$81.00
6th8Radiant Power3Lacey MorrisonTrevor & Peter Rowe54kg$41.00
7th5Exo Miss6Amy GrahamD K Amos51kg$101.00
8th4Dollvader5Fiona SandkuhlLeslie Gordy52kg$51.00
Scr2Briginshaw2Ivo FryGraham R Hughes57kg
R3

Panasonic Air Conditioning (Bm55)

13:12 local1000mBenchmark 55$30,000
Winner2. Esprit LadSP $2.30
★ Top pick8th
7Storm Capital

Our price $5.50 · SP $9.50 · Aidan Holt

Storm Capital presents the most reliable profile in a race shaping as a speed collapse scenario. Strong jockey/trainer combination adds confidence.

2nd pick3rd
13Briginshaw

Our price $5.00 · SP $6.00 · Ivo Fry

The ideal inside barrier at a track that rewards economical positioning, combined with a strong jockey booking, makes this three-year-old a serious threat despite limited experience.

3rd pick6th
5Carohvic

Our price $8.00 · SP $19.00 · Tasha Chambers

Value pick12th
9Exceedingly Brazen

Our price $5.50 · SP $10.00 · Fiona Sandkuhl

Exceedingly Brazen offers value as a swooping type dropping sharply in class with a well-drawn barrier.

  1. 1st2Esprit LadAdam Sewell$2.30
  2. 2nd4Latin BossNathan Thomas$31.00
  3. 3rd13BriginshawIvo Fry$6.00
  4. 4th11Hot Torque InvegasLacey Morrison$15.00
Full result · 14 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st2Esprit Lad12Adam SewellT Button61kg$2.30
2nd4Latin Boss5Nathan ThomasPatrick McGuire60.5kg$31.00
3rd13Briginshaw2Ivo FryGraham R Hughes56.5kg$6.00
4th11Hot Torque Invegas4Lacey MorrisonLachie Manzelmann57.5kg$15.00
5th15Diamond Lucy1Chris WhiteleyTroy Clive55kg$10.00
6th5Carohvic13Tasha ChambersPeter Cullen59.5kg$19.00
7th8Youmeanddupre8Amy GrahamA G Malliff56kg$41.00
8th7Storm Capital7Aidan HoltGeorgie Holt59kg$9.50
9th12Look At Rosa9Chelsea JokicBonnie Thomson57kg$101.00
10th1Machine Head10Mitch GoringTrevor & Peter Rowe60kg$20.00
11th6She's A Beauty14Sean CormackS J Royes59.5kg$21.00
12th9Exceedingly Brazen3Fiona SandkuhlJ P Caught56.5kg$10.00
13th14Miss Kiyoshi6Isabella TehMatthew McGuire56.5kg$71.00
14th10Elie Joe11Masayuki AbeScott Seymour57.5kg$101.00
Scr3Babushka Miss15Ryan WigginsS Massingham60.5kg
R4

Nexans (Bm55)

13:47 local1000mBenchmark 55$30,000
Winner5. She's SpeedySP $4.40
★ Top pick7th
11Breeches

Our price $5.00 · SP $6.00 · Chris Whiteley

Breeches maps perfectly from barrier 2 to settle handy/on-pace at Townsville 1000m where 400m position is critical. Ideal for Good 4 BM55 and drops no class.

2nd pick2nd
3Airborne Hotdog

Our price $6.50 · SP $12.00 · Aidan Holt

Airborne Hotdog brings the strongest current form with consecutive wins, the latest in BM65. Big class drop to BM55 plus workable barrier 6 for a forward role suits the Townsville pattern. Very fast tempo is a risk if he leads hard, but fitness and progressive profile give him strong claims. Clear second-best winning chance on pure form.

3rd pick3rd
10Extra Free

Our price $5.50 · SP $4.40 · Sean Cormack

Extra Free is in peak form and a genuine Townsville 1000m specialist. Last-start 4th in BM60 beaten narrowly underlines his claims at this level. Very fast tempo is the key positive as it should bring backmarkers into play, offsetting the usual positional bias. Reliable each-way/place chance behind the better-mapped runners.

Value pick5th
8Very Good

Our price $6.00 · SP $9.00 · Lacey Morrison

Very Good ran a huge race for 3rd in Open grade last start at this track and trip. The drop to BM55 is massive and she retains Lacey Morrison who has a 33% strike on her. Wide gate is the negative but she has the speed to cross.

  1. 1st5She's SpeedyRyan Wiggins$4.40
  2. 2nd3Airborne HotdogAidan Holt$12.00
  3. 3rd10Extra FreeSean Cormack$4.40
  4. 4th14Minnie VegasMasayuki Abe$21.00
Full result · 15 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st5She's Speedy14Ryan WigginsS Massingham60kg$4.40
2nd3Airborne Hotdog6Aidan HoltScott Cooper60.5kg$12.00
3rd10Extra Free10Sean CormackScott Seymour58.5kg$4.40
4th14Minnie Vegas12Masayuki AbeTrevor & Peter Rowe56.5kg$21.00
5th1Exolent Choice1Amy GrahamMs S Royes60kg$26.00
5th8Very Good15Lacey MorrisonJohn Kilroy59kg$9.00
7th11Breeches2Chris WhiteleyMatthew McGuire58kg$6.00
8th7Grovers Prediction5Rachel ShredKrystin Allender59kg$41.00
9th2Snitzaroo7Fiona SandkuhlStephen Bush60.5kg$19.00
10th16Craicaro8Tasha ChambersPeter Cullen54kg$26.00
11th12Vagabond Prince11Wanderson D'AvilaRussell Henderson57.5kg$101.00
12th13Penrod4Adam SewellTracy Simmons57kg$15.00
13th6Nordic Invader9Ivo FryS Massingham59.5kg$26.00
14th4Better Draw3Mitch GoringSharlee Hoffman57.5kg$41.00
15th9A Little Xtra13Lauren GuernierAllan Holmes55.5kg$11.00
Scr15Speedy Target11A G Malliff56.5kg
R5

Lawrence & Hanson Electrical (Bm60)

14:22 local1609mBenchmark 60$30,000
Winner5. Nippa's NightcapSP $21.00
★ Top pick3rd
2Ellis Beach

Our price $4.20 · SP $4.40 · Aidan Holt

2nd pick7th
12Better Breakout

Our price $7.50 · SP $9.00 · Ryan Wiggins

Better Breakout is building real megatum with a last-start win and the perfect inside gate to exploit Townsville's positional bias. Ryan Wiggins riding at a 25% recent strike rate adds serious intent. The grade rise is the only query, but the map and in-form rider combination make this a leading threat to the top selection.

3rd pick5th
7Intruder

Our price $5.80 · SP $4.60 · Mitch Goring

Intruder has been racing honestly without breaking through, but the consistency of minor placings and workable barrier make it a legitimate each-way threat.

Value pickScratched
16Intrepid Lad

Our price $4.00 · Ryan Wiggins

  1. 1st5Nippa's NightcapRachel Shred$21.00
  2. 2nd8Lone ForceAdam Sewell$14.00
  3. 3rd2Ellis BeachAidan Holt$4.40
  4. 4th6Bluebird BayLacey Morrison$4.20
Full result · 14 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st5Nippa's Nightcap12Rachel ShredSharlee Hoffman61kg$21.00
2nd8Lone Force2Adam SewellGeorgie Holt59.5kg$14.00
3rd2Ellis Beach15Aidan HoltGeorgie Holt63.5kg$4.40
4th6Bluebird Bay9Lacey MorrisonS J Royes60.5kg$4.20
5th7Intruder8Mitch GoringA M Comerford57kg$4.60
6th4Medal5Chris WhiteleyStephen Bush61kg$31.00
7th12Better Breakout3Ryan WigginsMs J Hassett58.5kg$9.00
8th9Banxi14Sean CormackT Button59kg$12.00
9th3Eagle Warrior17Fiona SandkuhlS J Royes59.5kg$31.00
10th1Mission House7Amy GrahamMatthew McGuire61kg$21.00
11th11Twin Turbo18Chelsea JokicD K Amos59kg$61.00
12th10Talons1Ivo FryGraham R Hughes59kg$21.00
13th13Hurricane Rosie4Tasha ChambersSharlee Hoffman58.5kg$17.00
14th14Miss Shu10Nathan ThomasTrevor & Peter Rowe57.5kg$51.00
Scr15Brasco16Lachie Manzelmann58kg
Scr16Intrepid Lad13Ryan WigginsRicky Vale58kg
Scr17Redlights On11Masayuki AbeStephen Bush57.5kg
Scr18Betta Al6A R Bailey56.5kg
R6

The Ville Mayor''s Cup

14:57 local1609mOpen$30,000
Winner8. Aged CareSP $11.00
★ Top pick2nd
2Free Carry

Our price $4.50 · SP $8.00 · Nathan Thomas

Proven over the distance and track, drawn to take up a forward-handy position which suits the projected slow, one-leader tempo. Represents the most likely winner on form.

2nd pick6th
11Cifonelli

Our price $4.20 · SP $3.60 · Adam Sewell

Cifonelli has been in career-best form with a string of wins and top-three finishes, aided by a strong rider/trainer combination. The step up to Open grade is a query, but the horse's trajectory and tactical speed from a good barrier make it a leading contender against this field.

3rd pick5th
9El Pensador

Our price $4.80 · SP $3.30 · Lacey Morrison

Value pickWon
8Aged Care

Our price $5.50 · SP $11.00 · Chelsea Jokic

The wide barrier is a genuine risk at Townsville, but the projected slow tempo with only one genuine leader may allow it time to work into a forward position, making it an attractive value play.

  1. 1st8Aged CareChelsea Jokic$11.00
  2. 2nd2Free CarryNathan Thomas$8.00
  3. 3rd6Canberra LegendMasayuki Abe$16.00
  4. 4th1AcrophobicAidan Holt$21.00
Full result · 12 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st8Aged Care12Chelsea JokicG W Dickson54kg$11.00
2nd2Free Carry5Nathan ThomasWilliam Kenning58.5kg$8.00
3rd6Canberra Legend11Masayuki AbeS Massingham54kg$16.00
4th1Acrophobic6Aidan HoltJennifer Hatfield60kg$21.00
5th9El Pensador3Lacey MorrisonTrevor & Peter Rowe54kg$3.30
6th11Cifonelli4Adam SewellGeorgie Holt54kg$3.60
7th4Sigiriya Rock10Sean CormackS J Royes54kg$6.50
8th3That's Molly8Fiona SandkuhlKrystin Allender53kg$31.00
9th10The Driller9Amy GrahamLachie Manzelmann51kg$61.00
10th7Prince Akeem2Ivo FryGraham R Hughes54kg$21.00
11th5Central Park7Chris WhiteleyJ P Caught54kg$14.00
11th12Khabalov1Wanderson D'AvilaO Chillemi54kg$51.00
Scr13Mission House11Matthew McGuire54kg
R7

Clipsal Lightning Hcp

15:37 local1000mOpen$35,000
Winner4. Russian MintSP $3.90
★ Top pickWon
4Russian Mint

Our price $4.20 · SP $3.90 · Ryan Wiggins

His recent placings (3-1-1-1) show he is racing competitively without significant fitness concerns, and the rail draw allows him to sit forward and be within striking range at the 400m - the single biggest predictor of success at this track.

2nd pick5th
6Almighty Jab

Our price $5.50 · SP $5.00 · Fiona Sandkuhl

Almighty Jab has been building a strong record at Townsville with consistent top-3 finishes, and the light weight allocation (53kg) is a significant edge in an Open-grade sprint. Barrier 4 allows a forward, economical run suited to the projected very fast tempo, and his recent runner-up efforts at the track show he retains conditioning and sharpness. A genuine threat to go one better.

3rd pick4th
10Blue Stratum

Our price $3.80 · SP $4.40 · Sean Cormack

However, his profile is more placer than winner - he has been passed late by rivals like Russian Mint at similar distances recently. Solid each-way proposition but not clearly the best win chance on form alone.

Value pick6th
5Viburnum

Our price $15.00 · SP $31.00 · Tasha Chambers

Viburnum arrives in the best form of his campaign with genuine improvement across recent starts, but faces a significant query stepping up from Mt Isa/Julia Creek grade to Townsville Open company.

  1. 1st4Russian MintRyan Wiggins$3.90
  2. 2nd1Yes DreamLacey Morrison$17.00
  3. 3rd13Mind Over MatterAmy Graham$8.50
  4. 4th10Blue StratumSean Cormack$4.40
Full result · 12 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st4Russian Mint2Ryan WigginsT Button57kg$3.90
2nd1Yes Dream3Lacey MorrisonTrevor & Peter Rowe64.5kg$17.00
3rd13Mind Over Matter9Amy GrahamTerry McGovern51kg$8.50
4th10Blue Stratum6Sean CormackS Massingham54kg$4.40
5th6Almighty Jab4Fiona SandkuhlS Massingham53kg$5.00
6th5Viburnum5Tasha ChambersMs S Royes57kg$31.00
7th7Turn Bird7Wanderson D'AvilaS J Royes54kg$61.00
8th2Hellish8Aidan HoltT Button61.5kg$13.00
9th14Gamadale Nip1Ivo FryA G Malliff54kg$21.00
10th12Cochrane11Adam SewellLachie Manzelmann54kg$41.00
11th9Admitted12Isabella TehMatthew McGuire54kg$6.50
12th8Booming Lad10Chelsea JokicTracy Simmons54kg$41.00
Scr3Outback Action6Lachie Manzelmann58.5kg
Scr11Media Empire13Ms S Royes54kg
R8

Ladbrokes Cape Cleveland (Bm78)

16:12 local1300mBenchmark 78$50,000
Winner5. Tambo's JusticeSP $3.40
★ Top pick4th
3Lean Eagle

Our price $4.50 · SP $8.50 · Ryan Wiggins

Elite hoop Wiggins boasts a 71% strike rate aboard this horse. Barrier 8 is manageable with early gate speed, and it can settle handy per the winning map profile at Townsville.

2nd pickWon
5Tambo's Justice

Our price $3.80 · SP $3.40 · Aidan Holt

3rd pick6th
10Line 'em Up Loui

Our price $5.50 · SP $3.80 · Amy Graham

Talented and well-placed tactically, but the grade jump tempers full confidence.

Value pick2nd
11Our Missile

Our price $10.00 · SP $8.00 · Chelsea Jokic

  1. 1st5Tambo's JusticeAidan Holt$3.40
  2. 2nd11Our MissileChelsea Jokic$8.00
  3. 3rd14CarpaccioSean Cormack$12.00
  4. 4th3Lean EagleRyan Wiggins$8.50
Full result · 13 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st5Tambo's Justice1Aidan HoltGeorgie Holt58.5kg$3.40
2nd11Our Missile6Chelsea JokicLachie Manzelmann54kg$8.00
3rd14Carpaccio14Sean CormackTerry McGovern54kg$12.00
4th3Lean Eagle8Ryan WigginsS Massingham61kg$8.50
5th12Colleano7Adam SewellGeorgie Holt54kg$17.00
6th10Line 'em Up Loui2Amy GrahamS Massingham51kg$3.80
7th8Hyde Park5Ivo FryT Button56kg$9.50
8th15Chartwell4Isabella TehRhein Sewell54kg$51.00
9th6Rouge Moulin12Lacey MorrisonBodine Bailey57.5kg$12.00
10th9Desert Grit13Nathan ThomasTrevor & Peter Rowe55kg$101.00
11th1Outback Action9Fiona SandkuhlLachie Manzelmann60.5kg$31.00
12th2Real Key11Tasha ChambersMark Cochrane62.5kg$151.00
13th13Maximum Power3Chris WhiteleyGraham R Hughes54kg$26.00
Scr4Parade Ground10Ricky Vale60kg
Scr7Central Park15J P Caught56kg
R9

Pierlite Plate (C3)

16:57 local1200mClass 3$30,000
Winner4. BetterlucknexttimeSP $17.00
★ Top pick8th
12Hot Digity Boom

Our price $2.40 · SP $2.40 · Adam Sewell

Hot Digity Boom arrives from a much stronger grade in Victoria and represents a clear class dropper into this Class 3 at Townsville.

2nd pickWon
4Betterlucknexttime

Our price $8.00 · SP $17.00 · Fiona Sandkuhl

A clear class drop from Open grade into Class 3, Betterlucknexttime has been competitive at a much tougher level, including a narrow defeat in an Open race at this same track and distance.

3rd pick3rd
16Avenue Montaigne

Our price $4.50 · SP $6.50 · Sean Cormack

999th pickScratched
6Cryoseisms

Our price $5.50

Cryoseisms brings a strong recent record with 3 wins from his last 5-6 starts and genuine tactical speed to sit forward from a good barrier (6) in a race that projects a very fast tempo. The best combination of fitness, speed and map position.

999th pickScratched
5Chartwell

Our price $7.00 · Aidan Holt

Value pick2nd
13Kirikan

Our price $6.00 · SP $6.00 · Ryan Wiggins

Kirikan is a consistent minor-placegetter with outstanding claims via top Townsville specialist jockey Ryan Wiggins, who boasts excellent stats at this track and with this trainer.

  1. 1st4BetterlucknexttimeFiona Sandkuhl$17.00
  2. 2nd13KirikanRyan Wiggins$6.00
  3. 3rd16Avenue MontaigneSean Cormack$6.50
  4. 4th7FistsoffuryAmy Graham$41.00
Full result · 13 runners
FinishNo.HorseBarrierJockeyTrainerWeightSP
1st4Betterlucknexttime9Fiona SandkuhlMs J Hassett58kg$17.00
2nd13Kirikan21Ryan WigginsS Massingham58.5kg$6.00
3rd16Avenue Montaigne7Sean CormackS Massingham55kg$6.50
4th7Fistsoffury10Amy GrahamMs J Hassett57kg$41.00
5th15Muskito4Chelsea JokicS Massingham57kg$31.00
6th10Stokomo20Tasha ChambersMs S Royes60kg$21.00
7th18Fools Play5Nathan ThomasS J Royes58kg$71.00
8th12Hot Digity Boom8Adam SewellS J Royes58.5kg$2.40
9th2Better Be Slick14Lacey MorrisonBodine Bailey60kg$7.00
10th19Tsunami3Mitch GoringO Chillemi57kg$51.00
11th17Canny Prospect12Ivo FryGraham R Hughes60kg$61.00
12th14Write Your Own19Chris WhiteleySharlee Hoffman58.5kg$31.00
13th21Kickagoal Kenny2Masayuki AbeTrevor & Peter Rowe60kg$91.00
Scr1Bancory Bay11Masayuki AbeS Massingham60kg
Scr3Better Breakout17Ms J Hassett60kg
Scr5Chartwell13Aidan HoltRhein Sewell60kg
Scr6Cryoseisms6Ricky Vale60kg
Scr8Impressionism14Wanderson D'AvilaWilliam Kenning60kg
Scr9Khabalov2O Chillemi60kg
Scr11Carohvic10Peter Cullen58.5kg
Scr20Fly Fifer18Ms S Royes56.5kg
Scr22Spirit Of Giving15Graham R Hughes60kg
Scr23Tipped Off16A R Bailey60kg
Scr24Diamond Lucy1Chris WhiteleyTroy Clive56.5kg

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