Townsville Race 5 - Ross Wilkie Fishing
LOCHINVAR DUDE (6) is a promising type who notched his 2nd career success when too good (21.75) at this track last time. The form out of his last race has been franked. Looks to have an edge on most of these. HARA'S HASTY (1) was safely held last time out, finishing fifth at this track over 498m behind Barnsley (29.42) in a Restricted WIN. Should be about the mark. BLUE MOON PARTY (2) jumped from this box and placed in a Restricted WIN at this track over 498m latest (29.21). Has a consistent record off this same box, including a win and one minors. Should be in this for a long way. FEDERAL ARLO (7) can fill a top-three spot.
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Comments
Suited by inside box. Latest effort finished 5th in a Restricted WIN on July 17 over 498m at this track behind Barnsley beaten 9 lengths (29.42). Has the ability to take this out.
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 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.42 | 0:28.78 | 0:28.78 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/07/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.93 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.3L | $3.40 |
| 6/8 | 12/06/2026 | 33 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.32 | 0:28.82 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $3.80 |
| 8/8 | 10/05/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.83 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.8L | $2.90 |
| 4/8 | 29/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.13 | 0:19.88 | 0:19.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.4L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.24 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.40 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $18.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 3rd in a Restricted WIN on July 17 over 498m at this track behind Barnsley beaten 6 lengths (29.21). Leading contender.
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 | 17/07/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.21 | 0:28.78 | 0:28.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/07/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.29 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.45 | 0:29.06 | 0:29.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.55 | 0:28.86 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $20.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.17 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.15 | 0:21.73 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
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Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 498m at this track. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/07/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.40 | 0:28.78 | 0:28.78 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/07/2026 | 18 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.59 | 0:29.01 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.9L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/06/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.63 | 0:29.06 | 0:29.06 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.76 | 0:28.69 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.99 | 0:28.86 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.16 | 0:28.82 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (22.47) in a Mix 5, finishing a 8 length sixth. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed two times. Tough line-up and may struggle.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 17/07/2026 | 3 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.47 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $27.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.61 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.1L | $46.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.97 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 18.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.21 | 0:21.84 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $81.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/06/2026 | 3 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $46.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.96 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.6L | $126.00 |
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Comments
Form has been strong, including a victory two starts back. Last time out finished 2nd over 498m at this track beaten one length (28.85) behind Barnsley in a Restricted WIN on July 17. Others read better.
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 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.85 | 0:28.78 | 0:28.78 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.82 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/7 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.21 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.12 | 0:21.72 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.03 | 0:21.84 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.99 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.8L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Won his last two including a strong win last start over 380m at this track by 6 lengths in a Grade 6. Form strong and a huge chance to register the hat-trick.
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 | 17/07/2026 | 48 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.75 | 0:21.75 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/05/2026 | 10 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.68 | 0:25.68 | 0:25.44 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.20 |
| 3/7 | 20/05/2026 | 12 | MDN | $2,540.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.59 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/05/2026 | - | MDN | $2,540.00 | Geelong | 400m | 0:23.61 | 0:22.82 | 0:22.27 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $7.00 |
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Comments
Got back last start and could only manage fifth but before that won by 1.75 lengths at this track (22.29) beating Broke Bank Brian in a Grade 5 on July 14. Not far away last start. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.48 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/07/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.29 | 0:22.29 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 6/8 | 23/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.55 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 19/06/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:30.11 | 0:28.86 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 18.0L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 16/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.13 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.10 | 0:28.82 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 |
| 99/1 | 03/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 380m in 22.08. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when seventh over 498m at this track at Restricted WIN level. Would be better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.67 | 0:28.78 | 0:28.78 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/06/2026 | 49 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.08 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.43 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 29 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.24 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.74 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.55 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.8L | $23.00 |