Townsville Race 9 - News Express Garbutt
CALL ME ALICE (1) has shown good improvement at her last two starts, rewarded with a win last time at this track over 380m. Form from her last run is proving to be solid. Expected to go well again. CUBAN EIGHT (2) is better than last start when seventh (22.48) from Box 7 at this track over 380m. Boasts a strong record from this draw with six wins and three minor placings from 14 starts. Cannot be taken lightly. EMGRAND DRIVE (6) was a (21.68) winner last time out at this track from Box 1. Has a strong record out of this box with two wins and a minor placing from five starts. Form should stack up. GENGAR WAVE (8) is a last-start placegetter who should be thereabouts.
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Solid performance to win by a nose at this track over 380m (21.80) beating Hara's Holly in Grade 5 on February 27. Makes plenty of appeal. Go close again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.80 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.07 | 0:21.71 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.75 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/01/2026 | 35 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.18 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/12/2025 | 35 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.03 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.92 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.80 | N/A | 3 |
| 29.1L | $10.00 |
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Didn't make the placings last time at this track (22.48) in a Grade 3/4, finishing a 11 length seventh. Strong record off the draw with six wins and three minors from 14 starts. Looks suited here and rates a leading chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.48 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.8L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.87 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.07 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.1L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.14 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | GR 3 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.92 | 0:21.75 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/7 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.86 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
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Last start finished fifth on March 3 over 380m at this track behind Emgrand Drive, beaten 6 lengths (22.12) in a Grade 3/4. Major threat on best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.12 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 1/2 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.26 | 0:21.51 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.5L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.20 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.16 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.27 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.69 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
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Hit the frame at this track last time when a 0.8 lengths second but did record an outstanding 21.73 over the 380m journey. Looking to others this time.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.73 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.27 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | GR 3 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.41 | 0:21.75 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 20/01/2026 | 14 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.11 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/01/2026 | 21 | GR 2/3 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.28 | 0:21.70 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 16/12/2025 | 14 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.90 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
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Eye-catching performance to post a big 3.5 lengths victory in a Grade 4 last start at this track, clocking an outstanding 21.74 for the 380m trip. Has the ability and can measure up again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.74 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.70 |
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.47 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.70 | 0:21.70 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.15 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.80 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 0/8 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:28.81 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 99.0L | $2.20 |
| 99/1 | 21/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 272m | N/A | 0:16.06 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
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Good performance to win by 0.8 lengths at this track over 380m (21.68) beating Mad Bunch in Grade 3/4 on March 3. Should be prominent.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.68 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.94 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.96 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 0/8 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | GR 3 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:28.68 | 0:21.75 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 7 |
| 99.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.24 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.9L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.89 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $2.90 |
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Was a winner three back at this track then finished in the minors before missing the frame last time when seventh (29.39) at this track. Looks tested and others preferred this time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.39 | 0:29.21 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.99 | 0:28.95 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.87 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.13 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.70 |
| 5/8 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.37 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/01/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.99 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
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Form has been strong, including a victory two starts back. Last time out finished 3rd over 380m at this track beaten 2 lengths (21.81) behind Emgrand Drive in a Grade 3/4 on March 3. Among the chances with the right run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.81 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.80 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.16 | 0:21.70 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.91 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.90 |
| 5/8 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.35 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.93 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |