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Townsville Race 5 - Mpl Refrigeration

TIPSY TESS (4) has a terrific record this track and trip with nine wins and two placings from 11 starts. Hit the frame latest (30.01) when second at Rockhampton in a OPEN. Rates on top and should go close. CRAB POT (1) turned in a modest effort most recently when seventh at Q Lakeside over 550m behind Apache Tiger (31.25) in a Grade 5. Should play a prominent role. CANYA HELLFIRE (6) has some solid form under his belt and proved too classy last time to win by 1.3 lengths at this track in a handy 28.63 beating TAKEOVER TARGET. Has performed well from this box with a win and two minor placings to his name from five starts. Expecting another bold showing. TAKEOVER TARGET (8) must be respected at his pet track and distance.

Race Time:9:55 AM

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Cloudy

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:498m

Crab Pot (1)3613135247

Trainer: Phillip Rudall (NOME)12 mths 40: 10-12-9

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: SEQUANA (AUS)

Stats

Career40: 10-12-9

Win %25.00%

Place %77.50%

Prize Money$72,395.00

Comments

Missed the frame latest (31.25) when seventh over 550m at Q Lakeside in a Grade 5. Placed at all five starts from this draw. Has ability and should feature.

Last Starts 60 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	04/06/2026	5	GR 5	$10,000.00	Q Lakeside	550m	0:31.25	0:30.53	0:30.53	N/A	3	1. Apache Tiger 2. Zipping Lee 3. One Racket	10.3L	$5.50
4/8	30/05/2026	9	FFA	$11,000.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:29.94	0:29.78	0:29.49	N/A	6	1. Gunning Bandit 2. Backcreek Benny 3. Daysea's Rory	2.3L	$16.00
2/6	21/05/2026	35	FFA	$11,000.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:29.87	0:29.62	0:29.52	N/A	4	1. Zipping Lee 2. Crab Pot 3. Extreme Tension	3.5L	$4.20
5/7	16/04/2026	7	FFA	$11,000.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:30.36	0:29.49	0:29.49	N/A	5	1. Shamrock Hayze 2. Glen's Wish 3. King Of Gods	12.8L	$5.50
3/8	09/04/2026	7	GR 5	$18,500.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:30.01	0:29.62	0:29.40	N/A	8	1. Strut 2. Hara's Frankie 3. Crab Pot	5.5L	$4.20
1/6	02/04/2026	4	GR 5	$9,000.00	Q Parklands	520m	0:29.70	0:29.70	0:29.66	N/A	8	1. Crab Pot 2. Midnight Queen 3. Hara's Milly	2.5L	$3.90
99/1	06/09/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Q Lakeside	390m	N/A	0:21.68	N/A	N/A	1	1. 99-Crab Pot	-2.57L	$0.00

Slim Nikita (2)5443424121

Trainer: Mark Partland (SOUTH TOWNSVILLE)12 mths 45: 10-5-4

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: SUPERIOR PANAMA (AUS)

Dam: SHE'S SWEET (AUS)

Stats

Career45: 10-5-4

Win %22.22%

Place %42.22%

Prize Money$34,455.00

Comments

Good effort to win last start by 3.5 lengths over 643m at this track in a handy (37.45), beating Federal Cash. Will find this a bit tougher, others favoured this time.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/5	28/07/2026	4	OPEN	$4,900.00	Townsville	643m	0:37.45	0:37.45	0:37.45	N/A	2	1. Slim Nikita 2. Federal Cash 3. Scotch Rocket	3.3L	$3.60
2/8	24/07/2026	10	GR 4/5	$2,800.00	Townsville	380m	0:21.95	0:21.90	0:21.43	N/A	5	1. White Car 2. Slim Nikita 3. Hunter's Boy	0.8L	$8.50
1/7	14/07/2026	4	OPEN	$4,900.00	Townsville	643m	0:37.79	0:37.79	0:37.79	N/A	2	1. Slim Nikita 2. Federal Blue Boy 3. Federal Cash	2.8L	$4.00
4/6	10/07/2026	31	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.49	0:22.02	0:21.68	N/A	4	1. Average Return 2. Harms Best 3. Cawbourne Slick	6.5L	$2.00
2/8	09/06/2026	7	OPEN	$4,900.00	Townsville	643m	0:37.35	0:37.30	0:37.30	N/A	4	1. Federal Cash 2. Slim Nikita 3. Hara's Ghost	0.8L	$5.50
4/6	02/06/2026	14	GR 5	$4,100.00	Townsville	643m	0:38.41	0:37.30	0:37.30	N/A	3	1. Federal Cash 2. Navabi 3. Federal Blue Boy	15.8L	$1.80

Federal Blue Boy (3)1227342234

Trainer: Bradley Belford (GUMLOW)12 mths 61: 14-12-11

3 yo BLU Dog

Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)

Dam: MISS MALFUNCTION (AUS)

Stats

Career61: 14-12-11

Win %22.95%

Place %60.66%

Prize Money$51,185.00

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (37.76) in a OPEN, finishing a 4.5 lengths fourth. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and five minors. Will need the right run.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/5	28/07/2026	7	OPEN	$4,900.00	Townsville	643m	0:37.76	0:37.45	0:37.45	N/A	5	1. Slim Nikita 2. Federal Cash 3. Scotch Rocket	4.3L	$7.00
3/5	21/07/2026	7	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.86	0:28.70	0:28.64	N/A	7	1. Bogie Frank 2. Jackknifed 3. Federal Blue Boy	2.1L	$6.00
2/7	14/07/2026	21	OPEN	$4,900.00	Townsville	643m	0:37.99	0:37.79	0:37.79	N/A	7	1. Slim Nikita 2. Federal Blue Boy 3. Federal Cash	2.8L	$7.00
2/7	23/06/2026	14	OPEN	$4,900.00	Townsville	643m	0:37.69	0:37.49	0:37.49	N/A	8	1. Amber Annie 2. Federal Blue Boy 3. Federal Cash	2.8L	$9.50
4/8	09/06/2026	7	OPEN	$4,900.00	Townsville	643m	0:37.66	0:37.30	0:37.30	N/A	3	1. Federal Cash 2. Slim Nikita 3. Hara's Ghost	5.0L	$7.50
3/6	02/06/2026	6	GR 5	$4,100.00	Townsville	643m	0:38.01	0:37.30	0:37.30	N/A	7	1. Federal Cash 2. Navabi 3. Federal Blue Boy	10.0L	$4.40
99/1	03/12/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Q Lakeside	457m	N/A	0:25.50	N/A	N/A	5	1. 99-Federal Blue Boy	99L	$0.00
99/3	02/07/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Richmond	401m	N/A	0:23.00	N/A	N/A	3	1. 99-Federal Blue Boy 2. 99-Surroundings 3. 99-Tassies Girl	99L	$0.00

Canya Hellfire (6)5518137331

Trainer: Steven Scott (SARINA)12 mths 37: 9-6-7

2 yo W/BL Dog

Sire: WOW (AUS)

Dam: SANDAVE SKY (AUS)

Stats

Career37: 9-6-7

Win %24.32%

Place %59.46%

Prize Money$39,460.00

Comments

Good effort to win last start by 1.3 lengths over 498m at this track in a handy (28.63), beating Takeover Target. Should be around the mark.

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	28/07/2026	7	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.63	0:28.63	0:28.63	N/A	6	1. Canya Hellfire 2. Takeover Target 3. Barnsley	1.3L	$4.20
3/7	21/07/2026	7	GR 4/5	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.79	0:28.64	0:28.64	N/A	7	1. Cawbourne Slick 2. Located 3. Canya Hellfire	2.1L	$4.80
3/8	14/07/2026	28	GR 4/5	$4,200.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.03	0:28.99	0:28.45	N/A	2	1. Hara's Ghost 2. He Played One 3. Canya Hellfire	0.6L	$1.90
7/8	16/06/2026	7	OPEN	$11,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.34	0:28.52	0:28.52	N/A	7	1. Tipsy Tess 2. Gidgee Bug 3. Maisie Moo Moo	11.6L	$10.00
3/8	09/06/2026	7	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.66	0:28.39	0:28.39	N/A	6	1. Tipsy Tess 2. Gus The Great 3. Canya Hellfire	3.9L	$15.00
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	1. Canya Hellfire 2. Cawbourne Slick 3. Hara's Ghost	0.8L	$2.70

Jackknifed (7)3555224512

Trainer: Greta Thomson (BLACK RIVER)12 mths 67: 16-19-14

4 yo FWN Dog

Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED (AUS)

Dam: RUBY GIRL (AUS)

Stats

Career67: 16-19-14

Win %23.88%

Place %73.13%

Prize Money$73,585.00

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 498m in 28.58. Followed that up with a minor placing over 498m at this track at OPEN two weeks ago. Fair run last start but needs to improve further.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/5	21/07/2026	28	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.71	0:28.70	0:28.64	N/A	5	1. Bogie Frank 2. Jackknifed 3. Federal Blue Boy	0.1L	$2.40
1/7	23/06/2026	7	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.58	0:28.58	0:28.58	N/A	1	1. Jackknifed 2. Canya Scarlet 3. Bogie Frank	2.3L	$3.70
5/8	16/06/2026	7	OPEN	$11,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.17	0:28.52	0:28.52	N/A	3	1. Tipsy Tess 2. Gidgee Bug 3. Maisie Moo Moo	9.3L	$17.00
4/8	09/06/2026	21	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.98	0:28.59	0:28.39	N/A	5	1. Maisie Moo Moo 2. Gidgee Bug 3. Organised Kaos	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	1. Tipsy Tess 2. Jackknifed 3. Slim Nikita	4.0L	$21.00
2/4	12/05/2026	7	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.06	0:28.41	0:28.41	N/A	4	1. On Holidays 2. Jackknifed 3. I'm Free	9.3L	$17.00

Takeover Target (8)1273231512

Trainer: Michael Hickmott (BLUEWATER)12 mths 24: 7-6-2

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: MOVING TARGET (AUS)

Dam: I'M A DANCER (AUS)

Stats

Career24: 7-6-2

Win %29.17%

Place %62.50%

Prize Money$22,225.00

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 380m. Last start finished 2nd over 498m at this track beaten 1.3 lengths (28.71) behind Canya Hellfire in a OPEN on July 28. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last time despite being beaten. Follow up.

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	28/07/2026	7	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.71	0:28.63	0:28.63	N/A	5	1. Canya Hellfire 2. Takeover Target 3. Barnsley	1.3L	$4.40
1/8	21/07/2026	7	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:21.61	0:21.61	0:21.57	N/A	5	1. Takeover Target 2. Raymar Fox 3. Honey Bunny	8.3L	$2.10
5/8	14/07/2026	21	GR 4/5	$4,200.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.12	0:28.79	0:28.45	N/A	2	1. Located 2. Phoenix Silver 3. Bug Me More	4.7L	$3.10
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. Takeover Target 2. Raymar Fox 3. Emgrand Flash	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	1. Tommy's Whisky 2. Canya Wow Me 3. Takeover Target	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	1. Daniel Sparkles 2. Takeover Target 3. Cawbourne Slick	0.3L	$2.80