Townsville Race 2 - News Express Garbutt
THUNDERLASH (4) goes very well at the course and distance with three wins and a placing from five starts. Hit the frame latest (21.89) when second at this track in a Grade 4/5. Expected to go close. MARKET MAVERICK (1) turned in a better effort at this track last start, finishing second behind Advika (22.08) in a Grade 3/4. Has the pace to be prominent. Has performed well from this box with a win and three minor placings to his name from six starts. Expecting another good run. MIZUKI FLASH (3) goes very well this course and distance starting 11 times for five wins and two minors. Missed the frame latest (22.39) when seventh over 380m at this track in a Grade 4/5. Among the main chances. ASHY BEAR (2) should be thereabouts despite an unplaced run here most recently.
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Placed last time (22.08) at this track in a Grade 3/4, finishing second and beaten 1.3 lengths. Has performed well off the draw with a win and three places from six starts. Key chance and should go close.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.08 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/09/2026 | 3 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.27 | 0:21.62 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $27.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/09/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.91 | 0:21.70 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2026 | 35 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.16 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.40 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.25 | 0:22.71 | 0:22.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $16.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/08/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,520.00 | Bulli | 400m | 0:22.83 | 0:22.35 | 0:22.12 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 99/2 | 27/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Goulburn | 350m | N/A | 0:19.89 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/07/2026 | 49 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Bulli | 340m | 0:19.73 | 0:19.51 | 0:18.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 99/2 | 28/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Nowra | 365m | N/A | 0:20.71 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Has finished fourth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 5.5 lengths behind Swing Shift over 380m. Has claims on best form.
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 | 22/09/2026 | 11 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.32 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | Other | $5,000.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.11 | 0:21.70 | 0:21.40 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/09/2026 | 10 | Other | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.22 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
| 7/7 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.43 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.50 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 18/08/2026 | 21 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.89 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/07/2026 | 42 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.3L | $6.50 |
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Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 380m. Last start finished 7th in a Grade 4/5 on September 22 over 380m at this track behind Tiger Bailey beaten 7 lengths (22.39). Has run hot time here with a 21.48 PB at the distance. Key chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.39 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 15/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.74 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $1.90 |
| 5/8 | 11/09/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $5,000.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.16 | 0:21.56 | 0:21.40 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.65 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $1.20 |
| 1/8 | 14/08/2026 | 46 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.82 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $1.50 |
| 5/8 | 29/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,900.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:16.64 | 0:16.46 | 0:16.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.20 |
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Was in the placings last time but prior to that was an impressive winner scoring by 6 lengths in a Grade 5 at this track and clocking a lightning 21.49 over the 380m trip. Rates a top chance if runs up to time 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.89 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 15/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.49 | 0:21.49 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 11/09/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $5,000.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.56 | 0:21.56 | 0:21.40 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 21/08/2026 | 31 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.60 | 0:21.60 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $1.90 |
| 7/8 | 21/07/2026 | 20 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.64 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/5 | 01/07/2026 | 22 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.22 | 0:23.97 | 0:23.40 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $1.80 |
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Was among the placegetters latest at this track when a 2.25 lengths second but did clock a brilliant 21.73 for the 380m trip. This tougher but prefer for a place this time.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.73 | 0:21.57 | 0:21.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 18/08/2026 | 4 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.12 | 0:29.01 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/08/2026 | 10 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.14 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.72 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.65 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.66 | 0:28.64 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/2 | 06/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 461m | N/A | 0:26.72 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
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Effortless winner to post a big 6 lengths victory in a Grade 5 last start at Rockhampton, recording a quick 23.81 over the 407m journey. Harder here but will be in this for a long way.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 20/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:23.81 | 0:23.81 | 0:23.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.15 | 0:23.82 | 0:23.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.49 | 0:24.22 | 0:23.53 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 30/08/2026 | 4 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.41 | 0:24.00 | 0:23.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.27 | 0:24.01 | 0:23.39 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $14.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/08/2026 | 3 | OPEN | $3,200.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.04 | 0:23.53 | 0:23.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.4L | $21.00 |
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Comments
Hit the ground running and set it up early clocking 21.86 with a half a length win at this track over 380m. Has ability and among the chances.
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 | 22/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.86 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.18 | 0:21.70 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 08/09/2026 | 53 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.74 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.74 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 7/8 | 26/06/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:24.32 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 32.0L | $4.20 |
| 8/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.96 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.4L | $4.40 |
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Won two starts back at this track over 380m in 21.98. Followed that up with a minor placing over 380m at this track at P5 four days ago. Hard to have 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $2.90 |
| 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 |