Townsville Race 10 - News Express Garbutt
HARA'S SERENA (2) looks close to win after hitting the frame last run (22.18) at this track in a Grade 5. Has first look at box 2 this time. Can go on with it. PRINCESS TOES (1) produced a moderate effort last time when sixth at this track over 380m behind Federal Sniper (22.60) in a Grade 5. The form from her last run stacks up well. Likely to play a prominent role. MISS TWO STEP (4) turned in a moderate effort last time when fifth at this track over 380m behind Federal Blast (22.51) in a Grade 5. Placed at her previous run. One of the main contenders. HARRY BOY (3) must be respected despite an unplaced effort here most recently.
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Drawn the inside alley. Latest effort finished 6th in a Grade 5 on April 2 over 380m at this track behind Federal Sniper beaten 10 lengths (22.60). Racing well and has to be included.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.60 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.41 | 0:21.58 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.8L | $27.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/03/2026 | 3 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.58 | 0:22.28 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.60 |
| 3/6 | 10/03/2026 | 11 | P5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.39 | 0:28.93 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.47 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.64 | 0:28.75 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.8L | $41.00 |
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Turned in a good run last time, placing (22.18) at this track in a Grade 5. Lines up from box 2 for the first time. Lines up well in this field.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.18 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.67 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.5L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/03/2026 | 24 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.21 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 24/02/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.85 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.10 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.58 | 0:22.06 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/5 | 31/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | N/A | 0:19.71 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 12.25L | $0.00 |
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Most recent effort finished 7th over 380m at this track beaten 11 lengths (22.79) behind Reckless Ruby in a Restricted WIN on April 2. Leading chance on best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.79 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.8L | $20.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.48 | 0:22.09 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/03/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.15 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $35.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.35 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.47 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.42 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
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Missed the frame latest (22.51) when fifth over 380m at this track in a Grade 5. Yet to win but has placed three times from this draw. Among the main chances.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.51 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $3.90 |
| 3/8 | 02/04/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.96 | 0:21.59 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/4 | 31/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | N/A | - | 0:00.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 17/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.26 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.27 | 0:21.59 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.52 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.6L | $6.00 |
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Didn't make the placings last time at this track (22.33) in a Grade 4, finishing a 6 length fourth. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minors. Will need some luck to feature.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.72 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 14.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/02/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.41 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | 82 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.99 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $2.70 |
| 7/7 | 20/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.85 | 0:29.81 | 0:29.76 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/11/2025 | 17 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:31.08 | 0:30.39 | 0:30.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.8L | $14.00 |
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Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage eighth last time out over 380m at this track. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.7L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/03/2026 | 147 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.53 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $46.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.38 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $23.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/10/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.25 | 0:22.18 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/10/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.43 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/10/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.25 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
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Has finished eighth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 12 lengths behind White Car over 380m. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.88 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.8L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.28 | 0:22.13 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.3L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.10 | 0:22.10 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $35.00 |
| 6/7 | 27/02/2026 | 28 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.05 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.90 | 0:22.25 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $17.00 |
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Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 380m at this track. Tempted to look elsewhere.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.64 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.9L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.56 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.5L | $31.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/03/2026 | 10 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.77 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.17 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $27.00 |