Townsville Race 8 - Joe Olsen Memorial 4/5 Grade H
RACCOON ROGER (1) was well backed last start but ran below expectations when seventh (29.85), beaten 12 lengths. Worth another chance. TAKEOVER TARGET (2) has a strong record this track and trip with three wins and three placings from nine starts. Scored by one length last time (21.93) in a Grade 5 over 380m at this track. Can hit the frame with the right run. PHOENIX SILVER (8) latest effort finished 2nd on June 16 over 498m at this track behind Complex Thinking beaten 5 lengths (29.22) in a P5. Looks a key player on best form. CANYA SCARLET (3) cannot be left out after placing at a big quote last start.
Stats
Comments
Found some support last start but struggled and finished 7th over 498m at this track beaten 12 lengths (29.85) behind Panther Potter in a Grade 5/6 on June 23. Placed two back at this track. Fought on last time. Has the ability and right in the mix.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.85 | 0:28.95 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.82 | 0:21.62 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.08 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 26/05/2026 | 11 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.66 | 0:21.66 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
| 3/8 | 15/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.72 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Jumps from box 2 for the first time after scoring at this track (21.93) in a Grade 5. Looks a key chance on best form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.93 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.08 | 0:28.85 | 0:28.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.64 | 0:28.62 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.16 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.70 | 0:28.84 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.4L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/05/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.62 | 0:28.60 | 0:28.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
Stats
Comments
Was among the placegetters latest at this track when a 2.25 lengths second but did clock a respectable 28.74 over the 498m journey. Has the ability and looks an each way chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.74 | 0:28.58 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/06/2026 | 21 | GR 4 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.09 | 0:28.85 | 0:28.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.4L | $18.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.03 | 0:29.03 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 4/6 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.95 | 0:28.71 | 0:28.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/05/2026 | 27 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.14 | 0:29.03 | 0:28.41 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/04/2026 | 3 | OPEN | $8,000.00 | Rockhampton | 510m | 0:30.54 | 0:29.73 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.5L | $67.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 380m at this track. Looks up against it this time.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/06/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.36 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.53 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.34 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.4L | $27.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.58 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.3L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.16 | 0:22.07 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/05/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.81 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.8L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Easy winner leading throughout to score by 6 lengths in a Mix 5 last start at this track, clocking a hot 21.68 for the 380m trip. This tougher but prefer for a place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 10/07/2026 | 5 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.68 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 05/07/2026 | 12 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:23.69 | 0:23.69 | 0:23.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $1.90 |
| 6/7 | 23/06/2026 | 4 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.29 | 0:28.58 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.5L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | 3 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.28 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 6/7 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.50 | 0:29.09 | 0:28.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.6L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,100.00 | Townsville | 643m | 0:39.07 | 0:37.30 | 0:37.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 25.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/05/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.07 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.1L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fifth in a P5 on June 26 over 380m at this track behind Hara's Suzuki, beaten 8 lengths (22.40). Hard to envisage a win.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.40 | 0:21.84 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 19/06/2026 | 3 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.44 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $2.10 |
| 6/8 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.22 | 0:28.85 | 0:28.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.4L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/06/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.11 | 0:28.39 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.4L | $46.00 |
| 5/5 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | FFA | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.08 | 0:28.23 | 0:28.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.44 | 0:21.66 | 0:21.52 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.0L | $14.00 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance to win by 4.5 lengths at this track over 380m (21.81) beating Take Aim in Grade 5 on June 26. In form but prepared to risk this time.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.81 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.87 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 16/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.02 | 0:29.02 | 0:28.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.20 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.4L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.11 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/2 | 06/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 461m | N/A | 0:26.72 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at this track (29.22) in a P5, finishing a 5 length second. Has three minors from four starts from box 8. Expected to be in the finish.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | P5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.22 | 0:28.89 | 0:28.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.08 | 0:29.01 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $14.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/05/2026 | 39 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.24 | 0:29.03 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.20 |
| 0/8 | 17/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:28.82 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 99.0L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 14/04/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.90 | 0:28.84 | 0:28.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 31/03/2026 | 21 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.15 | 0:28.82 | 0:28.30 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $2.80 |
| 99/3 | 25/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Wagga | 320m | N/A | 0:18.53 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 99L | $0.00 |