Townsville Race 8 - Bet Nation Townsville Grand Prix F
TIPSY TESS (8) had the drop on the lead from the inside before drawing clear to score (28.39) at this track in a OPEN over 498m. Boasts a strong record from this draw with five wins and three minor placings from nine starts. Expected to be right there at the finish again. GIDGEE BUG (1) is progressing well and looks close to another win after hitting the frame last run (28.88) at this track. Form here at the trip sound including three wins. Has a strong record out of this box with two wins and a minor placing from four starts. Expected to be in the finish again. CANYA HELLFIRE (7) finished 4 lengths away in third last start over 498m at this track but in a quick 28.66. Harder here but expected to feature again. BE UNITED (2) has ability and finds the right scenario to bounce back.
Stats
Comments
Was among the placegetters latest at this track when a 4 length second but did clock a solid 28.88 over the 498m trip. Has the ability and expected to go close again.
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 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.88 | 0:28.59 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $7,700.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.09 | 0:21.61 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $3.60 |
| 1/8 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.57 | 0:21.57 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/7 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | GR 2/3 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.85 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.56 | 0:21.56 | 0:21.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 05/05/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.54 | 0:21.54 | 0:21.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $2.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fourth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 6 lengths behind Tipsy Tess over 498m. Has been thereabouts of late and is among the chances.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 09/06/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.80 | 0:28.39 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.9L | $35.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/05/2026 | 20 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.10 | 0:28.81 | 0:28.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/04/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.74 | 0:25.28 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.6L | $27.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/04/2026 | 5 | MX 3/4 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.33 | 0:25.99 | 0:25.99 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.9L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.94 | 0:25.33 | 0:25.33 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.6L | $35.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/04/2026 | 50 | GR 5 H | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 450m | 0:25.89 | 0:25.49 | 0:25.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $31.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (28.98) when fourth over 498m at this track in a OPEN. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and four minors. Looking to others.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 09/06/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.98 | 0:28.59 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | FFA | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.50 | 0:28.23 | 0:28.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $16.00 |
| 2/4 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.06 | 0:28.41 | 0:28.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $16.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | FFA | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.74 | 0:28.32 | 0:28.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $27.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/04/2026 | 49 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.04 | 0:28.21 | 0:28.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.8L | $27.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.92 | 0:28.62 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
Stats
Comments
Eye-catching performance to post a big 4 lengths victory in a OPEN last start at this track, clocking a hot 28.59 for the 498m trip. Harder here but worth including in multiples.
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 | 09/06/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.59 | 0:28.59 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | FFA | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.83 | 0:28.23 | 0:28.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/4 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.26 | 0:28.41 | 0:28.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | FFA | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.68 | 0:28.32 | 0:28.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | 6 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.63 | 0:28.21 | 0:28.21 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $9,000.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.38 | 0:23.59 | 0:23.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start (28.91) over 498m at this track. Will need a little luck early from the draw. Looks tested in this line-up.
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 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.91 | 0:28.59 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.63 | 0:28.84 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.4L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.71 | 0:28.71 | 0:28.23 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.60 |
| 5/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.40 | 0:28.68 | 0:28.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.97 | 0:28.62 | 0:28.32 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.21 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished in the money at his last three runs, the latest when second (28.64) at this track. Will need plenty of luck.
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 | 09/06/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.64 | 0:28.39 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Rockhampton | 510m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.74 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.19 | 0:28.84 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.60 | 0:28.60 | 0:28.23 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 12/05/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.87 | 0:28.85 | 0:28.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 26/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,200.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:23.61 | 0:23.61 | 0:23.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $3.40 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 498m. Last start finished 3rd in a OPEN on June 9 over 498m at this track behind Tipsy Tess beaten 4 lengths (28.66). More than capable and has to be included.
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 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.66 | 0:28.39 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.9L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.08 | 0:29.08 | 0:29.01 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 8/8 | 27/05/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Rockhampton | 510m | 0:30.47 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/05/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.78 | 0:25.78 | 0:25.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |
| 5/6 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.41 | 0:34.60 | 0:34.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/05/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.30 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $18.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 4 lengths over 498m at this track in a handy 28.39, beating Gus The Great. Recorded the quickest time on the card last time. Stay with her.
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 | 09/06/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.39 | 0:28.39 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.10 |
| 5/8 | 27/05/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Rockhampton | 510m | 0:30.29 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.5L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 19/05/2026 | 14 | FFA | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.23 | 0:28.23 | 0:28.23 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/7 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | FFA | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.32 | 0:28.32 | 0:28.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/8 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.21 | 0:28.21 | 0:28.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 21/04/2026 | 6 | OPEN | $7,700.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.68 | 0:28.41 | 0:28.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 7 lengths behind Tipsy Tess over 498m. Predicted to struggle on this occasion.
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 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.88 | 0:28.39 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.1L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.62 | 0:28.84 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.87 | 0:28.71 | 0:28.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.01 | 0:28.68 | 0:28.41 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 05/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.70 | 0:28.70 | 0:28.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.92 | 0:28.84 | 0:28.21 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back at this track over 380m in 21.94. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fifth over 498m at this track at OPEN level. Others hold stronger claims.
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 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.28 | 0:28.59 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/06/2026 | 13 | GR 1/2 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.94 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/05/2026 | 10 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:23.72 | 0:23.57 | 0:23.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/05/2026 | 11 | GR 2/3 | $2,800.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:23.46 | 0:23.46 | 0:23.46 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/7 | 29/04/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:23.65 | 0:23.31 | 0:23.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $3.90 |
| 7/8 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $9,000.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.78 | 0:23.59 | 0:23.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 17.0L | $5.50 |
| 99/1 | 30/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | N/A | 0:22.39 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |