Townsville Race 9 - Get On A Good Thing With Bet Nation
OUCH MY FRANKY (2) has missed the frame at his last couple but wasn't beaten far three back when second (22.04) at this track in a Grade 4. Expecting sharp improvement this line-up. BINDI BOODIE (6) latest effort finished 4th over 380m at this track beaten 7 lengths (22.33) behind Miss Two Step in a Grade 5 on February 17. Rates a key chance on best figures. SMOKING ACE (1) ran below his best last time finishing fourth (22.36) over 380m at this track in a Grade 5. Comes out of a solid form race last start. Has ability and can atone. DINOSAUR BONES (4) has strong credentials from this draw.
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Comments
Suited by inside box. Latest effort finished 4th in a Grade 5 on February 10 over 380m at this track behind Mick's Belle beaten 9 lengths (22.36). The form out of the last run measures up. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 10/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.36 | 0:21.71 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.35 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.22 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2026 | 98 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.68 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.5L | $27.00 |
| 5/5 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.85 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.3L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.90 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.3L | $18.00 |
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (22.45) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing fifth and beaten 9 lengths. Has three wins and four placings from eight starts from the draw. Looks suited here and rates a leading chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/02/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.45 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/02/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.34 | 0:23.82 | 0:23.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.04 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:30.22 | 0:29.04 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 17.0L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.20 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/01/2026 | 21 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.00 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.1L | $12.00 |
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Comments
Has finished eighth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 17 lengths behind Ghost Of Waddell over 380m. Likely to struggle this time.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.91 | 0:21.66 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 17.8L | $20.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.76 | 0:21.54 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 17.3L | $27.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/01/2026 | 84 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.14 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/10/2025 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.17 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 3 |
| 16.3L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.94 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/09/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.32 | 0:21.58 | 0:21.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $16.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of the placings last time but the start prior finished in the minors when third (22.05) at big odds over 380m at this track. Tends to run fairly well off the tricky draw and can measure up.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.00 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.05 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $46.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.43 | 0:21.64 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.3L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/01/2026 | 35 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.23 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $20.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.18 | 0:29.18 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.69 | 0:28.84 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.2L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished last in his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 380m. Shouldn't trouble the top few hopes.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/02/2026 | 35 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.32 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.64 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.9L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/01/2026 | 28 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.02 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/12/2025 | 11 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.95 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 21/11/2025 | 21 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.57 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 4th in a Grade 5 on February 17 over 380m at this track behind Miss Two Step beaten 7 lengths (22.33). Has run blistering time here with a 21.68 PB at the distance. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.75 | 0:28.65 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.6L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.38 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.4L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.95 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.1L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.11 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/01/2026 | 25 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.61 | 0:21.73 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.5L | $8.00 |
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Comments
Charged out of the boxes with a fast early split and led throughout to score when a 3.5 lengths winner (22.91) over 400m at The Gardens. Comes through a good form race. Looks a definite chance.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:22.91 | 0:22.91 | 0:22.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.52 | 0:22.79 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.43 | 0:22.99 | 0:22.47 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.10 | 0:22.92 | 0:22.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.06 | 0:22.96 | 0:22.73 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 6/8 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | The Gardens | 400m | 0:23.39 | 0:23.02 | 0:22.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $16.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start (22.09) over 380m at this track. Jumps from the outside. Has ability and should run well.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/01/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.09 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.64 | 0:28.98 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 12/12/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.03 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.25 | 0:21.71 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/11/2025 | 24 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.11 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.80 |
| 5/6 | 04/11/2025 | 60 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.42 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |