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Townsville Race 5 - News Express Garbutt

FOOTLOOSE (6) finished fourth last time but just a few runs back pushed the clock when winning over 380m at this track, taking a Grade 6 in a quick 21.94. Can measure up again if runs up to recent best times. FIREBALL ERNIE (3) is rarely out of the finish, recording 16 places from 26 starts. Finished third (22.29) at this track last time making it three minors on end. Has never missed the frame here at the trip from three starts. Yet to win out of this box but has been in the placings two times from three starts. Expecting another good run. SIMPLY REIGN (1) was strongly fancied last time but ran below expectations when seventh (22.10), beaten 9 lengths. Likely to play a prominent role. FIRST ON BASE (2) has ability and finds the right scenario to bounce back.

Race Time:3:01 AM

Friday, September 18, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:498m

Simply Reign (1)1357163327

Trainer: Hayley Wooler (STUART)12 mths 20: 3-1-4

2 yo DK BDL Dog

Sire: SIMPLY LIMELIGHT (AUS)

Dam: SET TO REIGN (AUS)

Stats

Career20: 3-1-4

Win %15.00%

Place %40.00%

Prize Money$6,150.00

Comments

Steps up to 498m for the first time. Last appeared when seventh over 380m at this track a week ago. Draw will be an advantage leading chance on best form.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	11/09/2026	10	GR 5	$5,000.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.10	0:21.47	0:21.40	N/A	5	1. Hara's Milly 2. Harper Spiller 3. Mick's Belle	9.0L	$41.00
2/8	01/09/2026	7	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:21.82	0:21.76	0:21.34	N/A	6	1. Mick's Belle 2. Simply Reign 3. Enzola	1.0L	$20.00
3/7	25/08/2026	7	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.08	0:21.58	0:21.50	N/A	5	1. Kramer 2. Federal Voodoo 3. Simply Reign	7.0L	$19.00
3/7	18/08/2026	11	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.33	0:21.77	0:21.75	N/A	1	1. King And I 2. Federal Voodoo 3. Simply Reign	8.0L	$6.50
6/8	07/08/2026	7	RST WIN	$3,200.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.27	0:21.92	0:21.61	N/A	6	1. Add A Zero 2. King And I 3. Tau Ceti	5.0L	$20.00
1/8	31/07/2026	14	RST WIN	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.08	0:22.08	0:21.58	N/A	6	1. Simply Reign 2. Wong Glass 3. Tau Ceti	0.3L	$31.00

First On Base (2)6227435627

Trainer: Rhonda Essery (BURDELL)12 mths 29: 2-6-3

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: MORUGA SCORPION (AUS)

Stats

Career29: 2-6-3

Win %6.90%

Place %37.93%

Prize Money$7,210.00

Comments

Could only manage seventh last time but the start prior hit the frame at double figure odds when second (22.05) over 380m at this track. Has a low draw and is worth plenty of thought.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/7	15/09/2026	7	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.75	0:21.93	0:21.49	N/A	2	1. Federal Voodoo 2. Lightning Tully 3. Fireball Ernie	11.8L	$7.50
2/8	08/09/2026	8	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.05	0:21.99	0:21.65	N/A	2	1. Federal Voodoo 2. First On Base 3. Simulation	1.0L	$11.00
6/8	31/08/2026	13	RST WIN	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.76	0:28.71	0:28.60	N/A	5	1. Rio Ragnar 2. Blue Moon Party 3. Fireball Ernie	15.0L	$23.00
5/8	18/08/2026	4	GR 5	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.36	0:29.05	0:28.45	N/A	1	1. Federal Rocket 2. Raccoon Rusty 3. Blendon	4.3L	$9.00
3/6	14/08/2026	7	RST WIN	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.41	0:28.60	0:28.60	N/A	7	1. Rio Ragnar 2. Party Don't Stop 3. First On Base	0.0L	$15.00
4/8	07/08/2026	21	RST WIN	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.11	0:28.86	0:28.86	N/A	2	1. Party Don't Stop 2. Blendon 3. Raccoon Rusty	3.5L	$6.50

Fireball Ernie (3)6753127323

Trainer: Carol Pickard (DEERAGUN)12 mths 26: 2-7-9

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: KAREN (AUS)

Stats

Career26: 2-7-9

Win %7.69%

Place %69.23%

Prize Money$10,085.00

Comments

Hit the frame latest (22.29) when third at this track in a Grade 5. Has two placings from three starts from the draw. Looks a key chance on best form.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	15/09/2026	7	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.29	0:21.93	0:21.49	N/A	8	1. Federal Voodoo 2. Lightning Tully 3. Fireball Ernie	5.3L	$6.50
2/6	08/09/2026	8	RST WIN	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.89	0:28.71	0:28.65	N/A	6	1. Blue Moon Party 2. Fireball Ernie 3. Chivas Choice	2.8L	$3.00
3/8	31/08/2026	6	RST WIN	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.38	0:28.71	0:28.60	N/A	4	1. Rio Ragnar 2. Blue Moon Party 3. Fireball Ernie	9.5L	$8.00
7/8	25/08/2026	4	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.30	0:21.72	0:21.50	N/A	1	1. Major Swing 2. Hara's Milly 3. Tweed Dream	8.3L	$3.10
2/8	21/08/2026	7	RST WIN	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.82	0:28.37	0:28.37	N/A	2	1. Rio Ragnar 2. Fireball Ernie 3. Party Don't Stop	6.3L	$4.80
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	1. Fireball Ernie 2. Footloose 3. Miss Emma May	4.8L	$2.60
99/2	07/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Townsville	498m	N/A	0:28.49	N/A	N/A	6	1. 99-Rio Ragnar 2. 99-Fireball Ernie	7.43L	$0.00
99/3	31/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Townsville	380m	N/A	0:21.80	N/A	N/A	8	1. 99-Fireball Ernie 2. 99-Set Of Sisters 3. 99-Stormy Neo	9.71L	$0.00

Cotton Ball Buzz (4)3637463677

Trainer: Rhonda Essery (BURDELL)12 mths 15: 2-0-5

2 yo WH/BLU Dog

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: TUNGSTEN MISS (AUS)

Stats

Career15: 2-0-5

Win %13.33%

Place %46.67%

Prize Money$4,710.00

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 380m at this track. Failed to threaten last start and looks tested again.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	15/09/2026	7	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.33	0:21.89	0:21.49	N/A	5	1. Oklahoma 2. Go Gem Go 3. Elsa Escargot	6.3L	$6.00
7/8	08/09/2026	7	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.44	0:21.79	0:21.65	N/A	5	1. Lochinvar Dude 2. Done By Noon 3. Optional	9.3L	$8.50
6/8	01/09/2026	7	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.37	0:21.95	0:21.34	N/A	4	1. Go Gem Go 2. Sand Express 3. Major Swing	6.1L	$13.00
3/7	25/08/2026	4	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.00	0:21.88	0:21.50	N/A	1	1. Hara's Rex 2. Panama Loco 3. Cotton Ball Buzz	1.8L	$3.90
6/8	21/08/2026	7	RST WIN	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.30	0:28.37	0:28.37	N/A	1	1. Rio Ragnar 2. Fireball Ernie 3. Party Don't Stop	13.3L	$8.50
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	1. Rio Ragnar 2. Party Don't Stop 3. First On Base	0.0L	$17.00

Teleporter (5)146417345

Trainer: Michael Hickmott (BLUEWATER)12 mths 9: 2-0-1

1 yo Black Bitch

Sire: MOVING TARGET (AUS)

Dam: GUNNADOO AVENUE (AUS)

Stats

Career9: 2-0-1

Win %22.22%

Place %33.33%

Prize Money$3,760.00

Comments

Latest effort finished 5th in a Restricted WIN on September 8 over 498m at this track behind Blue Moon Party beaten 12 lengths (29.53). Capable of taking this out.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/6	08/09/2026	7	RST WIN	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.53	0:28.71	0:28.65	N/A	2	1. Blue Moon Party 2. Fireball Ernie 3. Chivas Choice	12.0L	$8.50
4/8	01/09/2026	7	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.21	0:21.76	0:21.34	N/A	1	1. Mick's Belle 2. Simply Reign 3. Enzola	6.5L	$14.00
3/6	25/08/2026	7	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.60	0:22.12	0:21.50	N/A	1	1. Federal Arlo 2. Zero Forging 3. Teleporter	6.8L	$3.40
7/8	18/08/2026	7	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.81	0:21.86	0:21.75	N/A	2	1. Shian Peaches 2. Kramer 3. Beep	13.5L	$7.50
1/6	11/08/2026	7	GR 6	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:21.86	0:21.86	0:21.60	N/A	1	1. Teleporter 2. Fly Like Potter 3. Zero Forging	6.8L	$2.60
4/8	04/08/2026	11	GR 6	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.52	0:22.22	0:21.61	N/A	5	1. Swanky Franky 2. Utah Saint 3. Zero Forging	4.3L	$6.00

Footloose (6)3262312124

Trainer: Mark Partland (SOUTH TOWNSVILLE)12 mths 12: 2-5-2

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: ORSON ALLEN (AUS)

Dam: SHE'S SOME GAL (AUS)

Stats

Career12: 2-5-2

Win %16.67%

Place %75.00%

Prize Money$6,270.00

Comments

Missed the frame last start when a 7 length fourth (29.19) at this track. Previous form sound including a win three back at this track. Looks a key chance here on best and given another chance.

Last Starts 10 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/6	08/09/2026	8	RST WIN	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.19	0:28.71	0:28.65	N/A	3	1. Blue Moon Party 2. Fireball Ernie 3. Chivas Choice	7.0L	$3.40
2/6	31/08/2026	10	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.00	0:21.92	0:21.86	N/A	4	1. Miss Pumpkin 2. Footloose 3. Be United	1.0L	$5.50
1/8	21/08/2026	7	GR 6	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:21.94	0:21.94	0:21.54	N/A	4	1. Footloose 2. Bodhi Buzz 3. Miss Emma May	0.1L	$3.00
2/8	14/08/2026	7	GR 6	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.11	0:21.77	0:21.77	N/A	5	1. Fireball Ernie 2. Footloose 3. Miss Emma May	4.8L	$3.80
1/8	07/08/2026	7	MDN	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:21.90	0:21.90	0:21.61	N/A	8	1. Footloose 2. Cocoa Express 3. Bodhi Buzz	1.0L	$2.80
3/8	31/07/2026	7	MDN	$3,200.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.27	0:21.91	0:21.58	N/A	5	1. On Target 2. Bodhi Buzz 3. Footloose	5.3L	$5.00

Optional (7)6341677836

Trainer: Bobbie-Jean Chaffey (STUART)12 mths 19: 2-1-2

2 yo BLU/BDL Dog

Sire: GOOD ODDS HARADA (AUS)

Dam: SAFARI TRAIN (AUS)

Stats

Career19: 2-1-2

Win %10.53%

Place %26.32%

Prize Money$4,320.00

Comments

Last start finished sixth on September 15 over 380m at this track behind Federal Voodoo, beaten 9 lengths (22.55) in a Grade 5. Likely to struggle 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
6/7	15/09/2026	7	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.55	0:21.93	0:21.49	N/A	6	1. Federal Voodoo 2. Lightning Tully 3. Fireball Ernie	9.1L	$20.00
3/8	08/09/2026	32	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.22	0:21.79	0:21.65	N/A	4	1. Lochinvar Dude 2. Done By Noon 3. Optional	6.0L	$35.00
8/8	07/08/2026	7	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.55	0:22.06	0:21.61	N/A	3	1. Cawbourne Slick 2. Federal Galaxy 3. Smoking Ace	7.0L	$31.00
7/8	31/07/2026	3	RST WIN	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.67	0:22.08	0:21.58	N/A	1	1. Simply Reign 2. Wong Glass 3. Tau Ceti	8.3L	$10.00
7/8	28/07/2026	4	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.59	0:21.81	0:21.65	N/A	5	1. Add A Zero 2. Basil Fawlty 3. Flying Blossom	11.3L	$13.00
6/8	24/07/2026	7	GR 4/5	$2,800.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.31	0:21.90	0:21.43	N/A	8	1. White Car 2. Slim Nikita 3. Hunter's Boy	5.8L	$11.00

Big Papa Party (8)7316564345

Trainer: Mark Partland (SOUTH TOWNSVILLE)12 mths 23: 2-1-6

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: RUMBLE ROSE (AUS)

Stats

Career23: 2-1-6

Win %8.70%

Place %39.13%

Prize Money$5,960.00

Comments

Steps up to 498m for the first time. Last appeared when fifth over 380m at this track three days ago. Will not find this easy. Not keen.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	15/09/2026	7	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.22	0:21.98	0:21.49	N/A	6	1. Boom Smacking 2. Shian Peaches 3. Bullemor Banner	3.6L	$23.00
4/8	08/09/2026	18	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.15	0:21.88	0:21.65	N/A	7	1. On Target 2. Dashing Damiro 3. Bodhi Buzz	3.8L	$23.00
3/8	21/08/2026	7	P5	$3,200.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.46	0:21.65	0:21.54	N/A	7	1. Mizuki Flash 2. Flying Argos 3. Big Papa Party	11.5L	$17.00
4/8	14/08/2026	17	P5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.72	0:22.25	0:21.77	N/A	5	1. Empty Sky 2. Boom Smacking 3. Lightning Tully	6.5L	$5.00
6/8	28/07/2026	7	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.47	0:21.81	0:21.65	N/A	8	1. Add A Zero 2. Basil Fawlty 3. Flying Blossom	9.5L	$16.00
5/7	21/07/2026	4	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.25	0:21.64	0:21.57	N/A	4	1. Miss Pumpkin 2. Lovely Madeline 3. King And I	8.8L	$23.00