Townsville Race 8 - News Express Garbutt Pathways F
VERRUCKT (8) has some solid form under his belt and proved too strong last time to win by 1.3 lengths at this track in a handy 21.98 beating GURGLE PIPE. Goes well out of this box with a win and four minor placings. Can measure up again. HARA'S BLUEY (2) had a tricky draw and ran well to finish second, beaten 0.8 lengths, (22.09) at this track. Winning chance. RUBY JUBY (1) turned in a better run last time to find a minor placing (22.33) at this track behind SALLY SAID in a P5. Has the pace to be prominent. Can feature again. GURGLE PIPE (7) must be respected despite an unplaced effort here most recently.
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Comments
Produced a good run, hitting the frame last run (22.33) at this track in a P5. Has first look at box 1 this time. Appeals as a leading chance in this.
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 | 18/09/2026 | 10 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.44 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.35 | 0:21.62 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 25/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.20 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.50 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $3.20 |
| 5/7 | 21/08/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.70 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.03 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.60 |
Stats
Comments
Turned in a good run last time, placing (22.09) at this track in a P5. Lines up from box 2 for the first time. With a clean break looks hard to beat.
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 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.09 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 6/8 | 11/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $5,000.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.29 | 0:21.56 | 0:21.40 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.11 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.29 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/08/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.21 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.50 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/07/2026 | 66 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.94 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.8L | $7.50 |
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Comments
Has finished fourth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 5 lengths behind Sally Said over 380m. Can't make much of a case 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 18/09/2026 | 3 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.39 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.50 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/09/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.27 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.8L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.75 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.17 | 0:21.61 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/07/2026 | 10 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.56 | 0:29.07 | 0:29.07 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $61.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance to win by 0.8 lengths at this track over 380m (22.05) beating Hara's Bluey in P5 on September 18. Has ability and worth including.
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 | 18/09/2026 | 3 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.05 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.96 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 17.3L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.82 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.13 | 0:21.62 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.27 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.50 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $20.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.23 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fourth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 4.5 lengths behind Verruckt over 380m. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 18/09/2026 | 24 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.27 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 25/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.19 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.50 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/08/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.25 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.76 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.5L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/07/2026 | 4 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.83 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.88 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.0L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start (22.17) at big odds over 380m at this track. Others preferred.
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 | 18/09/2026 | 3 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.17 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.66 | 0:21.49 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.6L | $71.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.43 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.0L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/08/2026 | 24 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/08/2026 | 77 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.29 | 0:22.06 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.13 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.3L | $34.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors at big odds two back when second (22.07) over 380m at this track. Has a wide draw to navigate but can measure up.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 22/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 18/09/2026 | 10 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.07 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:30.05 | 0:28.71 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 19.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/08/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.86 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/08/2026 | 75 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.15 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 18.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.17 | 0:25.39 | 0:24.83 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.9L | $41.00 |
Stats
Comments
Recorded a 1.3 lengths win (21.98) in a P5 last time at this track. Goes well out of this box with a win and four minors. With a clean break looks hard to beat.
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 | 18/09/2026 | 3 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.98 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 6/8 | 15/09/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.31 | 0:21.70 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/09/2026 | 3 | Other | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.88 | 0:21.56 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 18.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.10 | 0:21.62 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.10 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/08/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $4.80 |