Townsville Race 8 - Get On A Good Thing With Bet Nation 5th Grade F
STARRY RAYMAR (8) is in top form lately including a powerful win at this track in 21.73 two back then backing it up with a 28.66 victory at this track over 498m latest. In form and looks the one to beat again. GUS THE GREAT (2) has been in the money at the last couple here when racing on speed, last start finishing second beaten 0.8 lengths (28.72). Has a good record here including a win and six placings. Expecting another good run. HARA'S SUZUKI (1) was a brilliant winner two back but last start drifted back and wound up strongly to finish a 7 length second at this track (29.25). Hard to beat again. PICKIN' PIXIES (6) was in the money again last time and not beaten far when third (28.92) at this track in a Grade 5.
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at this track (29.25) in a Grade 5, finishing a 7 length second. Goes very well from the draw boasting three victories and two places from eight starts. Leading chance.
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 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.25 | 0:28.75 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $9.50 |
| 1/7 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.14 | 0:29.14 | 0:28.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/07/2026 | 4 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.21 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.23 | 0:21.63 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.14 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.84 | 0:21.84 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.30 |
Stats
Comments
Has placed the last couple. Ran 28.72 when second at this track latest but the run prior he clocked a solid 28.88 over 498m finishing second at this track. Rates a top chance if runs up to time two back.
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 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.72 | 0:28.66 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.88 | 0:28.81 | 0:28.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
| 6/7 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.08 | 0:28.64 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.1L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 14/07/2026 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.07 | 0:29.01 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/5 | 08/07/2026 | 22 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.01 | 0:24.01 | 0:23.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $1.30 |
| 4/8 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.94 | 0:28.52 | 0:28.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (28.77) when second at this track in a Grade 5. Has performed well off the draw with a win and two places from four starts. With even luck and a clean start should be thereabouts.
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 | 04/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.77 | 0:28.69 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.11 | 0:29.07 | 0:29.07 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.28 | 0:28.98 | 0:28.98 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.90 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance to post a big 7 lengths win at this track over 498m (28.75) beating Hara's Suzuki in Grade 5 on August 4. Others favoured this time.
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 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.75 | 0:28.75 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/07/2026 | 4 | OPEN | $4,900.00 | Townsville | 643m | 0:37.78 | 0:37.45 | 0:37.45 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.4L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | 10 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.02 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.43 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 14/07/2026 | 4 | OPEN | $4,900.00 | Townsville | 643m | 0:38.03 | 0:37.79 | 0:37.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.4L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 10/07/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.09 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,900.00 | Townsville | 643m | 0:37.49 | 0:37.49 | 0:37.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $31.00 |
| 99/2 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | N/A | 0:34.91 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame at this track last time when a 1.75 lengths third but did record a slick 28.78 over the 498m trip. Warrants respect.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.78 | 0:28.66 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 28/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.26 | 0:29.14 | 0:28.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.94 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.43 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/5 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.90 | 0:28.72 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
| 8/8 | 14/07/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.34 | 0:28.45 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.6L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.17 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.9L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (28.92) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing third and beaten 3.5 lengths. Has never missed the placings from three starts off this box. Can hit the frame with the right run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.92 | 0:28.69 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 31/07/2026 | 16 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.01 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/6 | 15/07/2026 | 3 | GR 4 | $1,330.00 | Darwin | 312m | 0:18.44 | 0:18.28 | 0:17.74 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,100.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:22.79 | 0:22.03 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.8L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,100.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:22.29 | 0:22.15 | 0:22.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $2,100.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.12 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance leading throughout to score by one length in a Grade 5 last start at this track, clocking an outstanding 28.69 for the 498m trip. Harder here but will be in this for a long way.
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 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.69 | 0:28.69 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.90 |
| 5/8 | 28/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.11 | 0:28.81 | 0:28.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/07/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.31 | 0:21.55 | 0:21.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.00 | 0:28.70 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.1L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 14/07/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.12 | 0:28.79 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.6L | $5.50 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Won his last two including a good win last start over 498m at this track by 0.8 lengths in a Grade 5. In top form and can make it three straight.
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 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.66 | 0:28.66 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.73 | 0:21.73 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.68 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 14/07/2026 | 35 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.77 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 09/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.04 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.6L | $1.18 |
| 1/8 | 05/06/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.64 | 0:21.64 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $1.45 |