Townsville Race 8 - Betnation.com.au
BOMB LUCA (1) missed the frame two back but wound up strongly last time, finishing on late when third (22.06) in a Grade 5 at this track. One of the contenders. ASHY BEAR (3) showed little early speed at her last couple, the latest finishing fourth (22.09) in a Mix 5 at this track. Form here sound including nine wins. Great chance to atone. SMOKING ACE (2) finds it hard to win. Better run when finding the frame last time though, finishing third (22.31) at this track. Hard to beat again. VERRUCKT (4) hasn't been far away, finishing in the money twice in a row including last time in a Mix 5 at this track over 380m.
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when third behind Hara's Bluey at this track last start over 380m (22.06). Right in the mix.
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 | 10/11/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.06 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $18.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/11/2026 | 222 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.57 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $3.70 |
| 99/2 | 30/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 380m | N/A | 0:22.44 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 10.29L | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/03/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $3,000.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:30.06 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/4 | 01/03/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $2,400.00 | Mount Gambier | 512m | 0:30.27 | 0:30.22 | 0:29.98 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
| 4/6 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,050.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.75 | 0:30.61 | 0:30.24 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,050.00 | Angle Park | 530m | 0:30.76 | 0:30.52 | 0:30.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Jumps from box 2 for the first time after placing latest at this track (22.31) in a Mix 5. Rates a leading player.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 06/11/2026 | 7 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.31 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.15 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/10/2026 | 32 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.16 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.4L | $21.00 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (22.09) in a Mix 5, finishing a 3.5 lengths fourth. Has two wins and nine placings from 20 starts from the draw. Expected to go close.
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 | 06/11/2026 | 11 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.09 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 26/10/2026 | 13 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.25 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $3.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.20 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.20 |
| 5/8 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.26 | 0:28.59 | 0:28.41 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.4L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.19 | 0:21.49 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.0L | $7.00 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest when third (21.95) over 380m at this track. Drawn awkwardly. Cannot be ruled out.
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 | 06/11/2026 | 3 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.95 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 03/11/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.09 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 26/10/2026 | 6 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.26 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $27.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.19 | 0:21.62 | 0:21.41 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.1L | $35.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.28 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.40 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.06 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $23.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 380m at this track. Likely to struggle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 06/11/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.40 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/10/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.44 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:21.54 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.0L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/10/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.49 | 0:21.70 | 0:21.41 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/6 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.48 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/10/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.05 | 0:21.58 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $19.00 |
| 99/1 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 380m | N/A | 0:21.99 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (29.30) when sixth over 498m at this track in a Grade 4/5. Goes very well from the draw boasting two victories and two places from eight starts. Others rate better this time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 03/11/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $4,220.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.30 | 0:28.77 | 0:28.38 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $35.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/10/2026 | 4 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.15 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.15 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 20/10/2026 | 4 | GR 3/4 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.22 | 0:28.67 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $35.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.37 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 09/10/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.18 | 0:21.58 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fourth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 7 lengths behind Black Falcon over 380m. Will not find this easy. Not keen.
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 | 06/11/2026 | 3 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.37 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/11/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.71 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2026 | 6 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.20 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/10/2026 | 14 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.39 | 0:22.39 | 0:21.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.12 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 29/09/2026 | 11 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $31.00 |
| 99/1 | 27/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 380m | N/A | 0:21.32 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 99/2 | 06/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 380m | N/A | 0:22.55 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.57L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fifth last time out over 380m at this track. Happy enough to avoid.
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 | 06/11/2026 | 7 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.52 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.0L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/10/2026 | 4 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.72 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.8L | $27.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/10/2026 | 10 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.26 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.22 | 0:22.06 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/10/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.20 | 0:21.67 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.48 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.4L | $67.00 |