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Townsville Race 8 - BETNATION.COM.AU 5Th Grade F
TEX GUNN (1) impressive display when ran right away recording back to back wins, scoring at this track over 380m (21.67). The form out of last race has been strong. The one to beat again. RACCOON ROGER (6) was a scintillating 21.55 winner of a Grade 5 at this track over 380m last start. Bold showing expected again. GIFTED LILLY (2) shapes well after a swift run last time, finishing second in a Grade 5 at this track in 21.89. Fast run latest and rates a key player again. HE PLAYED ONE (8) cannot be overlooked following a recent top-three finish here at this distance.
Race Time:4:04 AM
Friday, May 15, 2026Track:Good
Weather:FINE
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:380m
1
Tex Gunn (1)44143611
Trainer: Bobbie-Jean Chaffey (STUART)12 mths 8: 3-0-1
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)
Dam: GLORIOUS GUNN (AUS)
Stats
Career8: 3-0-1
Win %37.50%
Place %50.00%
Prize Money$5,320.00
Comments
Won again in quick time recording back-to-back wins at this track over 380m (21.67). Looks well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.67 | 0:21.67 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 01/05/2026 | 24 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.73 | 0:21.73 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:23.18 | 0:22.46 | 0:22.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/03/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:22.98 | 0:22.76 | 0:22.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 20/03/2026 | 51 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 320m | 0:18.56 | 0:18.31 | 0:18.07 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 28/01/2026 | 35 | MDN | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.72 | 0:19.72 | 0:19.26 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.60 |
2
Gifted Lilly (2)2748834882
Trainer: Rhonda Essery (BURDELL)12 mths 112: 11-22-16
4 yo Black Bitch
Sire: ORSON ALLEN (AUS)
Dam: NATURALLY GIFTED (AUS)
Stats
Career112: 11-22-16
Win %9.82%
Place %43.75%
Prize Money$36,250.00
Comments
Finished second last start (21.89) over 380m at this track. Drawn close to the inside. Deserves respect.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 08/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.89 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.35 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/04/2026 | 4 | OPEN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.65 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.3L | $31.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.15 | 0:21.63 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.22 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 8/8 | 07/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.76 | 0:28.86 | 0:28.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.0L | $26.00 |
3
Basil Fawlty (3)4277715714
Trainer: Rhonda Essery (BURDELL)12 mths 39: 5-2-6
2 yo DK BDL Dog
Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)
Dam: PAINT FACE (AUS)
Stats
Career39: 5-2-6
Win %12.82%
Place %33.33%
Prize Money$13,380.00
Comments
Won two starts back at this track over 380m in 21.97. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fourth over 380m at this track at Grade 5 level. Hard to envisage a win.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.26 | 0:21.55 | 0:21.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.97 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
| 7/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.66 | 0:22.18 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.94 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $35.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.88 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.0L | $26.00 |
4
Smooth Blast (4)3223622317
Trainer: Bobbie-Jean Chaffey (STUART)12 mths 40: 6-8-8
3 yo Black Dog
Sire: GOOD NEWS (IRE)
Dam: SMOOTH BOURBSKI (AUS)
Stats
Career40: 6-8-8
Win %15.00%
Place %55.00%
Prize Money$19,730.00
Comments
Won two starts back at this track over 380m in 21.85. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when seventh over 498m at this track at Grade 4/5 level. Can't recommend in this field.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 12/05/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.47 | 0:28.68 | 0:28.41 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.85 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 05/05/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.95 | 0:28.91 | 0:28.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.07 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.80 | 0:21.63 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.63 | 0:21.73 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.8L | $3.40 |
5
Miss Pumpkin (5)3264837126
Trainer: Gary Farrell (BARRINGHA)12 mths 31: 8-4-7
2 yo Black Bitch
Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)
Dam: GONE BY NOON (AUS)
Stats
Career31: 8-4-7
Win %25.81%
Place %61.29%
Prize Money$15,710.00
Comments
Missed the frame last start when sixth and beaten 12 lengths at this track. Form solid prior to that including a win at this track three back. Tough field and looking to others this time.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 12/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.42 | 0:21.55 | 0:21.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.05 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 01/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.95 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 28/04/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.62 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 14/04/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.36 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.6L | $3.50 |
| 8/8 | 26/03/2026 | 2 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:24.05 | 0:23.31 | 0:23.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $16.00 |
6
Raccoon Roger (6)2571x1611
Trainer: Greta Thomson (BLACK RIVER)12 mths 8: 4-1-0
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)
Dam: RACCOON RUBY (AUS)
Stats
Career8: 4-1-0
Win %50.00%
Place %62.50%
Prize Money$5,525.00
Comments
Won his last two including a strong win last start over 380m at this track by 3 lengths in a Grade 5. Boasts a course and distance PB in a dazzling 21.51. Top chance.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.55 | 0:21.55 | 0:21.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.51 | 0:21.51 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $1.40 |
| 6/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.35 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 24/04/2026 | 68 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.65 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/7 | 15/02/2026 | 4 | MDN | $1,100.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.63 | 0:17.63 | 0:17.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $1.70 |
| 7/8 | 11/02/2026 | 35 | MDN | $1,870.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:18.40 | 0:17.79 | 0:17.06 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $2.20 |
7
Complex Thinking (7)4188254272
Trainer: Bradley Belford (GUMLOW)12 mths 20: 3-6-1
2 yo Black Bitch
Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)
Dam: DEEP DIVE (AUS)
Stats
Career20: 3-6-1
Win %15.00%
Place %50.00%
Prize Money$7,200.00
Comments
Finished second last start (22.04) over 380m at this track. Jumps from a wide draw. One of the better hopes.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.04 | 0:21.51 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.88 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.15 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.70 |
| 4/8 | 14/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.17 | 0:21.72 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | RST WIN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.42 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/8 | 02/04/2026 | 22 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.19 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
8
He Played One (8)3242515352
Trainer: Scott Atkinson (BOHLE PLAINS)12 mths 27: 3-5-3
2 yo BDL Dog
Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)
Dam: NICMAC PADDYWACK (AUS)
Stats
Career27: 3-5-3
Win %11.11%
Place %40.74%
Prize Money$9,070.00
Comments
Finished second last start (22.01) over 380m at this track. Drawn wide. Worth including.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 08/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.01 | 0:21.67 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.29 | 0:21.54 | 0:21.46 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/04/2026 | 4 | OPEN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.06 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.55 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.89 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.59 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.8L | $5.00 |