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Townsville Race 5 - Ross Wilkie Fishing
COTTON BALL BUZZ (1) after finishing in the placings three back has missed the frame since but not beaten far last time when a fourth (29.48) in a Restricted WIN at this track. Better than latest and can atone here. RIO RAGNAR (6) lines up chasing another win after sizzling around this track over 498m in 28.60 on August 14. Harder here but will be in this for a long way. TAU CETI (3) has a strong overall record having two wins and seven places from 10 starts but was out of the money last time when sixth (29.50) over 498m at this track. Meets a moderate line up and should run well. FIREBALL ERNIE (2) was on the bunny all the way to win last start. Must be respected.
Race Time:3:03 AM
Friday, August 21, 2026Track:Good
Weather:FINE
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:498m
1
Cotton Ball Buzz (1)4331136374
Trainer: Rhonda Essery (BURDELL)12 mths 10: 2-0-4
2 yo WH/BLU Dog
Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)
Dam: TUNGSTEN MISS (AUS)
Stats
Career10: 2-0-4
Win %20.00%
Place %60.00%
Prize Money$4,470.00
Comments
Suited by inside box. Last start finished 4th over 498m at this track beaten (29.48) behind Rio Ragnar in a Restricted WIN on August 14. Won at his only start from this box. Top chance to make it two from two.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.48 | 0:28.60 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/08/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.06 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.31 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.10 |
| 6/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.45 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.98 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.71 | 0:21.71 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $3.90 |
2
Fireball Ernie (2)2233367531
Trainer: Carol Pickard (DEERAGUN)12 mths 21: 2-5-7
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)
Dam: KAREN (AUS)
Stats
Career21: 2-5-7
Win %9.52%
Place %66.67%
Prize Money$7,945.00
Comments
Is back up to 498m which has been an issue in the past. Last appeared when successful over 380m at this track a week ago. Draw will be an advantage in form and expected to run well again.
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 | 14/08/2026 | 30 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.77 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 |
| 99/2 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 498m | N/A | 0:28.49 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 7.43L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 31/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 380m | N/A | 0:21.80 | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 9.71L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/07/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $1,930.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,930.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $4,900.00 | Darwin | 537m | 0:32.41 | 0:31.56 | 0:31.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,750.00 | Darwin | 537m | 0:32.22 | 0:31.36 | 0:31.36 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 /MDN | $1,930.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $4.80 |
3
Tau Ceti (3)2212221336
Trainer: Mark Partland (SOUTH TOWNSVILLE)12 mths 10: 2-5-2
1 yo BLU/FWN Dog
Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)
Dam: SUPER ESTRELLA (AUS)
Stats
Career10: 2-5-2
Win %20.00%
Place %90.00%
Prize Money$6,080.00
Comments
Latest effort finished last in a Restricted WIN on August 14 over 498m at this track behind Rio Ragnar beaten (29.50). Had been in strong form, hitting the frame two times on end, before the latest effort. Can atone.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.50 | 0:28.60 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.12 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.38 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | 3 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.14 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/6 | 21/07/2026 | 4 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.07 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.21 | 0:21.75 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $1.80 |
4
Blendon (4)4573876523
Trainer: Rhonda Essery (BURDELL)12 mths 39: 2-1-9
2 yo BL/WH Dog
Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)
Dam: JEWEL TITAN (AUS)
Stats
Career39: 2-1-9
Win %5.13%
Place %30.77%
Prize Money$11,635.00
Comments
Finished in the minors last time when third (29.15) at this track, making it two placings on end. Will need a little luck early from the draw. Prefer others.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/08/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.15 | 0:29.05 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.95 | 0:28.86 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.50 | 0:29.07 | 0:29.07 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/07/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.32 | 0:21.43 | 0:21.43 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.8L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.53 | 0:21.61 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.9L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 14/07/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $7.50 |
5
Leyton (5)5768832444
Trainer: Rhonda Essery (BURDELL)12 mths 40: 2-9-4
2 yo BL/WH Bitch
Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)
Dam: JEWEL TITAN (AUS)
Stats
Career40: 2-9-4
Win %5.00%
Place %37.50%
Prize Money$15,535.00
Comments
Has finished fourth at her last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 380m. Others better.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.19 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $14.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.08 | 0:28.73 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/08/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.17 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.98 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 31/07/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.10 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $46.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/07/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.63 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.8L | $31.00 |
6
Rio Ragnar (6)137622x3x1
Trainer: Bradley Belford (GUMLOW)12 mths 15: 2-5-4
3 yo BDL Dog
Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)
Dam: AUGUST FLAME (AUS)
Stats
Career15: 2-5-4
Win %13.33%
Place %73.33%
Prize Money$17,570.00
Comments
Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 498m in 28.60 last start, beating Party Don't Stop. Back in great order and makes plenty of appeal again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 14/08/2026 | 181 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.60 | 0:28.60 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.0L | $1.80 |
| 99/2 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 498m | N/A | 0:28.49 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 7.43L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 07/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | N/A | 0:25.65 | N/A | N/A | 7 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/02/2026 | 63 | GR 6 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.91 | 0:25.66 | 0:25.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 13/12/2025 | 9 | GR 6/MDN | $24,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.45 | 0:25.43 | 0:25.22 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/12/2025 | 28 | GR 6/MDN | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.47 | 0:25.42 | 0:25.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 6/8 | 06/11/2025 | 4 | GR 6 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.98 | 0:25.43 | 0:24.92 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/11/2025 | 10 | GR 6 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.10 | 0:25.52 | 0:25.18 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $2.40 |
7
Party Don't Stop (7)2321223412
Trainer: Mark Partland (SOUTH TOWNSVILLE)12 mths 25: 3-8-4
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)
Dam: RUMBLE ROSE (AUS)
Stats
Career25: 3-8-4
Win %12.00%
Place %60.00%
Prize Money$12,110.00
Comments
Hit the frame last time at this track but the start prior was a strong winner scoring by 1.3 lengths in a Restricted WIN at this track and recording a sharp 28.86 over the 498m journey. Worth including on winning run two back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.82 | 0:28.60 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.0L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 07/08/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.86 | 0:28.86 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
| 4/8 | 04/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.02 | 0:28.69 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.13 | 0:29.07 | 0:29.07 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.99 | 0:28.98 | 0:28.98 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
| 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 |
8
Mizuki Magic (8)5356755715
Trainer: Hayley Wooler (STUART)12 mths 35: 2-4-2
2 yo RED/BDL Bitch
Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)
Dam: RUI KOALA (AUS)
Stats
Career35: 2-4-2
Win %5.71%
Place %22.86%
Prize Money$6,360.00
Comments
Won two starts back won at this course over 380m. Couldn't reproduced the effort last start when she finished 5th over 498m at this track beaten (29.49) behind Rio Ragnar in a Restricted WIN on August 14. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.49 | 0:28.60 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.0L | $71.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.21 | 0:22.21 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 31/07/2026 | 3 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.59 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/07/2026 | 4 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.65 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.9L | $46.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.43 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.5L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.59 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |