Townsville Race 8 - Aussie Pet & Animal Travel
SOUTHPAW MCGRAW (2) was midfield throughout and finished there last time when 4th (28.90) at this track. Goes well out of this box with a win and six minor placings. Ready to return to form. ZINA CORTEZ (1) caught the eye when posting a powerful 21.69 over 380m at this track three back then has hit the frame in both runs since. Should be in this for a long way. PIKA WAVE (8) comes off a big run when second in a swift 21.68 at this track over 380m. Bold showing expected again. ADVIKA (6) was strongly fancied last time but finished second (21.84), beaten 2 lengths. The form out of last race has been strong. Overdue and expected to feature again.
Stats
Comments
Suited by inside box. Last start finished 3rd in a Free For All on March 10 over 380m at this track behind Maple Wave beaten 4.5 lengths (21.98). Thereabouts of late and rates highly this line-up. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.98 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.19 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.69 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.90 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.23 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.35 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (28.90) in a OPEN, finishing a 4 length fourth. Goes well out of this box with a win and six minors. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.90 | 0:28.62 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.9L | $1.80 |
| 1/7 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.73 | 0:28.73 | 0:28.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/5 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | FFA | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.94 | 0:28.89 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.22 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $7,700.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.91 | 0:28.91 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 6/8 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $7,700.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.06 | 0:28.75 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.80 |
| 99/3 | 18/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Temora | 457m | N/A | 0:25.90 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 8.57L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished sixth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 10 lengths behind Maple Wave over 380m. Happy to risk in this.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.42 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.20 | 0:28.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 1/2 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.97 | 0:21.51 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/02/2026 | 14 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.98 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/02/2026 | 144 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.51 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/09/2025 | 10 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.20 | 0:21.44 | 0:21.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.8L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Impressive performance to score by a nose in a Free For All last start at this track, clocking an excellent 21.68 for the 380m trip. Among the chances if runs up to latest.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.68 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 03/03/2026 | 14 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.88 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.79 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.79 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.09 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.06 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has hit the frame the last couple. Finished second at this track latest but prior to that recorded a useful 28.89 over 498m finishing second at this track. Prefer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.84 | 0:28.62 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.89 | 0:28.73 | 0:28.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 1/2 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.15 | 0:21.51 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/02/2026 | 28 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.35 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $7,700.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.99 | 0:28.75 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.10 | 0:28.51 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $14.00 |
| 99/3 | 26/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casino | 411m | N/A | 23.90 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.71L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 07/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Casino | 300m | N/A | 17.25 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.43L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Jumps from box 6 for the first time after placing latest at this track (21.84) in a Grade 3/4. Has ability and should be around the money.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.84 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.82 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.59 | 0:21.59 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 03/02/2026 | 25 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.94 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.81 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.90 |
| 5/7 | 12/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.48 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.3L | $1.80 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (22.19) at this track in a Grade 1/2, finishing sixth and beaten 9 lengths. Has never missed the placings from three starts off this box. Has ability and should be around the money.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 1/2 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.19 | 0:21.51 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.16 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.87 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 03/02/2026 | 28 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.83 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/01/2026 | 21 | GR 1/2 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.11 | 0:22.06 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/12/2025 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.88 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Showed strong pace early but found one better when a nose second over 380m this track in 21.68. Has run hot time here with a 21.51 PB at the distance. Key chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.68 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 7/8 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.89 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 24/02/2026 | 14 | GR 1/2 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.88 | 0:21.51 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $4.60 |
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.97 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.6L | $4.80 |
| 7/8 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.43 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $3.30 |
| 6/7 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.17 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $2.70 |