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Townsville Race 8 - Bet Nation Townsville Derby F

GROUND CONTROL (4) is progressing well scoring last time out (28.95) at this track and bringing up his 14th career win. Has never been out of the money in four starts this course and distance. Sure to prove hard to beat. STARRY RAYMAR (1) jumped from the inside and boxed on well to finish second last time, beaten 1.3 lengths (29.05) behind GROUND CONTROL at this track. Bold showing expected. TAKEOVER TARGET (2) goes very well this course and distance starting 17 times for seven wins and five minors. Hit the frame latest (29.23) when third at this track in a OPEN. Makes strong appeal on best. HARA'S GHOST (8) can fill a top-three spot.

Race Time:10:55 AM

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:FINE

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:498m

Starry Raymar (1)1211116762

Trainer: Mark Partland (SOUTH TOWNSVILLE)12 mths 30: 10-7-2

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)

Dam: EMMY'S SHARK (AUS)

Stats

Career30: 10-7-2

Win %33.33%

Place %63.33%

Prize Money$28,000.00

Comments

Looks close to another win after his success on August 18 at this track over 498m. Last start was second over 498m in 29.05, behind Ground Control. Has clocked an excellent 28.66 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	22/09/2026	7	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.05	0:28.95	0:28.44	N/A	1	1. Ground Control 2. Starry Raymar 3. Assassino	1.3L	$3.50
6/7	15/09/2026	11	GR 4/5	$4,200.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.23	0:28.76	0:28.58	N/A	4	1. Mick's Belle 2. Mizuki Heart 3. Hara's Ghost	6.8L	$3.50
7/8	04/09/2026	10	OPEN	$8,000.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.94	0:28.49	0:28.20	N/A	7	1. Wicket 2. Canya Aurora 3. Shian Mikey	20.8L	$8.00
6/8	25/08/2026	7	OPEN	$23,000.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.09	0:28.31	0:28.30	N/A	6	1. Takeover Target 2. Slim Nikita 3. Mizuki Heart	11.0L	$5.50
1/7	18/08/2026	7	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.83	0:28.83	0:28.45	N/A	4	1. Starry Raymar 2. Mizuki Heart 3. Assassino	0.8L	$2.10
1/8	11/08/2026	7	GR 5	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.82	0:28.82	0:28.39	N/A	8	1. Starry Raymar 2. Amber Annie 3. Hara's Hasty	2.3L	$2.90

Takeover Target (2)1512111143

Trainer: Michael Hickmott (BLUEWATER)12 mths 30: 11-6-3

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: MOVING TARGET (AUS)

Dam: I'M A DANCER (AUS)

Stats

Career30: 11-6-3

Win %36.67%

Place %66.67%

Prize Money$52,355.00

Comments

Latest effort finished 3rd over 498m at this track beaten 6 lengths (29.23) behind Hara's Ghost in a OPEN on September 22. Has run hot time here with a 28.31 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
3/7	22/09/2026	11	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.23	0:28.83	0:28.44	N/A	1	1. Hara's Ghost 2. Organised Kaos 3. Takeover Target	5.8L	$1.50
4/8	11/09/2026	17	OPEN	$107,830.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.72	0:28.25	0:28.25	N/A	4	1. Atomic Prince 2. Ground Control 3. Wicket	6.5L	$11.00
1/8	25/08/2026	7	OPEN	$23,000.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.31	0:28.31	0:28.30	N/A	8	1. Takeover Target 2. Slim Nikita 3. Mizuki Heart	5.3L	$1.70
1/8	18/08/2026	7	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.45	0:28.45	0:28.45	N/A	6	1. Takeover Target 2. Hunter's Boy 3. Jackknifed	1.8L	$1.90
1/6	11/08/2026	7	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.39	0:28.39	0:28.39	N/A	7	1. Takeover Target 2. Canya Hellfire 3. Slim Nikita	7.5L	$2.50
1/6	04/08/2026	7	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.35	0:28.35	0:28.35	N/A	8	1. Takeover Target 2. Slim Nikita 3. Canya Hellfire	2.0L	$3.10

Organised Kaos (3)2121645532

Trainer: Heath Ardle (HORSESHOE LAGOON)12 mths 48: 11-9-8

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: SUPERIOR PANAMA (AUS)

Dam: SHE'S SWEET (AUS)

Stats

Career48: 11-9-8

Win %22.92%

Place %58.33%

Prize Money$38,535.00

Comments

Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest when second (28.99) over 498m at this track. Drawn close to the inside. Looks to have the job ahead.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	22/09/2026	7	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.99	0:28.83	0:28.44	N/A	3	1. Hara's Ghost 2. Organised Kaos 3. Takeover Target	2.3L	$7.50
3/7	15/09/2026	4	GR 2/3	$3,200.00	Townsville	380m	0:21.73	0:21.65	0:21.49	N/A	8	1. Aston Kinnie 2. Aston Elisha 3. Organised Kaos	1.0L	$7.00
5/8	11/09/2026	7	GR 3/4	$4,200.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.95	0:28.39	0:28.25	N/A	5	1. Canya Hellfire 2. Paw Stella 3. Assassino	8.0L	$20.00
5/8	04/09/2026	10	OPEN	$8,000.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.54	0:28.49	0:28.20	N/A	3	1. Wicket 2. Canya Aurora 3. Shian Mikey	15.0L	$20.00
4/7	25/08/2026	7	GR 3/4	$4,200.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.93	0:28.77	0:28.30	N/A	6	1. Assassino 2. Aston Kinnie 3. Canya Dynamite	2.3L	$5.50
6/7	18/08/2026	7	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.25	0:28.83	0:28.45	N/A	2	1. Starry Raymar 2. Mizuki Heart 3. Assassino	6.0L	$3.60

Ground Control (4)1223311211

Trainer: Heath Ardle (HORSESHOE LAGOON)12 mths 41: 14-8-6

2 yo BDL Dog

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: SELF CONTROL (AUS)

Stats

Career41: 14-8-6

Win %34.15%

Place %68.29%

Prize Money$65,872.00

Comments

Won again in an impressive display after running them ragged to make it two in a row at this track over 498m (28.95). Appeals as a leading chance again.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	22/09/2026	4	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.95	0:28.95	0:28.44	N/A	5	1. Ground Control 2. Starry Raymar 3. Assassino	1.3L	$1.40
1/8	18/09/2026	7	GR 4	$2,800.00	Townsville	380m	0:21.62	0:21.62	0:21.62	N/A	1	1. Ground Control 2. Ascend Kalmia 3. Hopefully Fast	3.0L	$1.30
2/8	11/09/2026	7	OPEN	$107,830.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.54	0:28.25	0:28.25	N/A	5	1. Atomic Prince 2. Ground Control 3. Wicket	4.3L	$4.00
1/8	04/09/2026	10	OPEN	$8,000.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.20	0:28.20	0:28.20	N/A	3	1. Ground Control 2. Tempting Dash 3. Hopefully Fast	0.5L	$2.00
1/8	25/08/2026	23	GR 4/5	$4,200.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.30	0:28.30	0:28.30	N/A	3	1. Ground Control 2. Cheap Reality 3. Mondo Cortez	2.0L	$3.10
3/8	02/08/2026	7	OPEN	$45,000.00	Darwin	537m	0:31.62	0:31.39	0:31.39	N/A	4	1. Slick Chance 2. My Boy Bingo 3. Ground Control	3.3L	$6.00

Canya Wow Me (5)6325342254

Trainer: Steven Scott (SARINA)12 mths 37: 9-8-2

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: WOW (AUS)

Dam: SANDAVE SKY (AUS)

Stats

Career37: 9-8-2

Win %24.32%

Place %51.35%

Prize Money$29,895.00

Comments

Modest effort last time out when fourth over 498m at this track. Safely held last time and looking to others.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	22/09/2026	9	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.27	0:28.83	0:28.44	N/A	2	1. Hara's Ghost 2. Organised Kaos 3. Takeover Target	6.3L	$10.00
5/8	13/09/2026	7	GR 5/6	$3,800.00	Rockhampton	510m	0:30.51	0:29.65	0:29.65	N/A	8	1. Weaving 2. Federal Saki 3. Stand Near	12.1L	$4.80
2/8	06/09/2026	7	GR 5/6	$4,600.00	Rockhampton	510m	0:30.42	0:30.06	0:30.06	N/A	4	1. Canya Gold 2. Canya Wow Me 3. Super Special	5.3L	$5.00
2/7	30/08/2026	12	GR 5/6	$3,800.00	Rockhampton	510m	0:30.46	0:30.09	0:30.09	N/A	2	1. Roy Intention 2. Canya Wow Me 3. Super Special	5.3L	$2.30
4/8	18/08/2026	7	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.81	0:28.45	0:28.45	N/A	1	1. Takeover Target 2. Hunter's Boy 3. Jackknifed	5.3L	$6.50
3/6	11/08/2026	7	GR 4	$4,200.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.99	0:28.83	0:28.39	N/A	8	1. Organised Kaos 2. Hara's Ghost 3. Canya Wow Me	2.3L	$4.50

Farmor Whisky (6)1561131474

Trainer: Steven Scott (SARINA)12 mths 10: 4-0-1

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: VELOCITY CHANCE (AUS)

Stats

Career10: 4-0-1

Win %40.00%

Place %50.00%

Prize Money$7,390.00

Comments

Modest effort last time out when fourth over 498m at this track. Thereabouts last start but looks tested 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
4/7	22/09/2026	9	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.22	0:28.95	0:28.44	N/A	8	1. Ground Control 2. Starry Raymar 3. Assassino	3.8L	$31.00
7/8	13/09/2026	25	GR 5/6	$3,800.00	Rockhampton	510m	0:30.74	0:29.65	0:29.65	N/A	6	1. Weaving 2. Federal Saki 3. Stand Near	15.3L	$16.00
4/6	19/08/2026	7	OPEN	$3,200.00	Rockhampton	407m	0:24.16	0:23.44	0:23.44	N/A	6	1. George Alexis 2. Summer's Scrub 3. Kej Stefani	10.3L	$12.00
1/8	12/08/2026	7	GR 5	$3,200.00	Rockhampton	407m	0:24.14	0:24.14	0:23.58	N/A	1	1. Farmor Whisky 2. Jester Beach 3. Where's My Beer	1.3L	$1.70
3/8	05/08/2026	7	GR 5	$2,400.00	Rockhampton	407m	0:24.50	0:24.22	0:23.50	N/A	4	1. Spring Seam 2. Boulder Beach 3. Farmor Whisky	4.0L	$3.00
1/7	29/07/2026	7	GR 5	$2,400.00	Rockhampton	407m	0:23.68	0:23.68	0:23.46	N/A	3	1. Farmor Whisky 2. Velocity Moonlit 3. Opal Onyx	2.8L	$6.00

Assassino (7)5143531533

Trainer: Jackie Belford (GUMLOW)12 mths 32: 9-3-7

2 yo WH/FWN Dog

Sire: SENNACHIE (AUS)

Dam: SIDE STEP EVIE (AUS)

Stats

Career32: 9-3-7

Win %28.13%

Place %59.38%

Prize Money$21,770.00

Comments

Has hit the frame the last couple. Finished third at this track latest but prior to that clocked an outstanding 28.72 over 498m finishing third at this track. Harder here and place looks best.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	22/09/2026	11	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.12	0:28.95	0:28.44	N/A	3	1. Ground Control 2. Starry Raymar 3. Assassino	2.3L	$8.00
3/8	11/09/2026	7	GR 3/4	$4,200.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.72	0:28.39	0:28.25	N/A	1	1. Canya Hellfire 2. Paw Stella 3. Assassino	4.8L	$8.50
5/8	04/09/2026	10	OPEN	$8,000.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.02	0:28.38	0:28.20	N/A	4	1. Canya Dynamite 2. Penny Calido 3. Paw Matic	9.3L	$19.00
1/7	25/08/2026	7	GR 3/4	$4,200.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.77	0:28.77	0:28.30	N/A	7	1. Assassino 2. Aston Kinnie 3. Canya Dynamite	0.5L	$11.00
3/7	18/08/2026	7	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.02	0:28.83	0:28.45	N/A	7	1. Starry Raymar 2. Mizuki Heart 3. Assassino	2.5L	$10.00
5/8	11/08/2026	7	GR 3/4	$2,800.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.10	0:21.78	0:21.60	N/A	8	1. Exotic Ruby 2. White Car 3. Packham Rose	4.5L	$7.00

Hara's Ghost (8)3361253631

Trainer: Hayley Wooler (STUART)12 mths 35: 6-6-8

2 yo BLU Dog

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: HARA'S PENNY (AUS)

Stats

Career35: 6-6-8

Win %17.14%

Place %57.14%

Prize Money$31,375.00

Comments

Was prominent from the outset and held on well to win at this track over 498m in 28.83 last start, beating Organised Kaos. Solid showing expected.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/7	22/09/2026	7	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.83	0:28.83	0:28.44	N/A	6	1. Hara's Ghost 2. Organised Kaos 3. Takeover Target	2.3L	$5.00
3/7	15/09/2026	4	GR 4/5	$4,200.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.85	0:28.76	0:28.58	N/A	3	1. Mick's Belle 2. Mizuki Heart 3. Hara's Ghost	1.3L	$3.60
6/8	11/09/2026	7	OPEN	$20,000.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.95	0:28.48	0:28.25	N/A	3	1. Canya Aurora 2. Smooth Blast 3. Crab Pot	6.5L	$20.00
3/8	04/09/2026	17	OPEN	$8,000.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.73	0:28.56	0:28.20	N/A	6	1. Rio Ragnar 2. Hunter's Boy 3. Hara's Ghost	2.3L	$23.00
5/8	18/08/2026	7	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.27	0:29.01	0:28.45	N/A	6	1. She's Spirited 2. Slim Nikita 3. Shian Mikey	3.8L	$10.00
2/6	11/08/2026	28	GR 4	$4,200.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.98	0:28.83	0:28.39	N/A	2	1. Organised Kaos 2. Hara's Ghost 3. Canya Wow Me	2.0L	$3.50