Townsville Race 4 - North Queensland Jewel Qualifier 2Yo Plate
The Holt yard have a grip on this race with four leading chances including two unbeaten youngsters. BETTER BLITZEM (1) is a speedy colt who won both starts in first campaign and returns from a break. Aided Holt stays aboard and the colt has posted the best figures of this field. With further upside should go close again. Stablemate GONE COUNTRY (3) has the fitness edge though and will be tough to beat. Has won both starts so far showing good pace and drops 4kg for beating some of these last time. Low draw and will take catching. DUB STEPPING (2) returned from a break with leading rider Ryan Wiggins aboard and scored a strong win. Fitter again and will stalk the pace but does need to lift his figures to match the other pair. TAMBO'S SISTER (6) is another Holt runner who was heavily bet on debut when fourth behind the stablemate GONE COUNTRY. Was very green and is sure to have improved. The fourth stable runner SCARLENA (4) has placed 3/3 and will wind up late.
Jockey: Aidan Holt
Weight: 57kgs
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Looking to keep his unbeaten record intact. Closed last prep favourite; won by 1.5 len at Mackay 2yo Hcp November 21 over 1050m defeating Wasabi Barbie carrying 59kg at $1.18. Smart colt unbeaten so far and will go close fresh.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 21/11/2025 | 27 | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1050m | Good 4 | Aidan Holt | 59kg | 1:01.34 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $1.18 |
| 1/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Good 4 | Aidan Holt | 57kg | 0:57.50 | 1-2-1 | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Good | Aidan Holt | 0:50.18 | - | 2 |
| 1.47L | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Soft | Aidan Holt | 0:50.83 | - | 2 |
| 1.08L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Wiggins
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 9th of 12 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 1000m, 14 len behind Better Blitzem carrying 57kg at $11. Returned from break raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.5 len at Mackay 2yo Hcp February 13 over 1050m defeating On Location carrying 57kg at $4.40. Back in great order and can play a role in the finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 13/02/2026 | 111 | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Mackay | 1050m | Good 4 | Ryan Wiggins | 57kg | 1:02.34 | 3-3-1 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 9/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Good 4 | Ivo Fry | 57kg | 0:57.50 | 6-3-9 | 2 |
| 14.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Good | Ivo Fry | 0:50.18 | - | 1 |
| 1.56L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Adam Sewell
Weight: 55kgs
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Yet to taste defeat in two starts. When well in the market on debut, favourite; won by 3.5 len at this track 2yo Hcp January 16 over 1000m in soft going defeating Scarlena with 59kg at $2.60. Last start favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 1.1 len at this track 2yo Hcp February 3 over 1000m in soft going defeating Scarlena carrying 59kg at $2.20. Speedy filly unbeaten so far and will take catching again.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 03/02/2026 | 18 | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Soft 5 | Adam Sewell | 59kg | 0:57.75 | 2-3-1 | 2 |
| 1.1L | $2.20 |
| 1/5 | 16/01/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Soft 6 | Adam Sewell | 59kg | 0:57.74 | 1-1-1 | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Soft | Adam Sewell | 0:48.92 | - | 3 |
| 1.38L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 27/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Good | Aidan Holt | 0:50.34 | - | 3 |
| 0.06L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Fiona Sandkuhl
Weight: 55kgs
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Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track 2yo Hcp on February 3 over 1000m, slow going 1.1 len behind Gone Country carrying 55kg at $4.80. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track 2yo Hcp on January 16 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Gone Country with 59kg at $1.95. Wound up strongly last time and can run into the finish again.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 03/02/2026 | 18 | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Soft 5 | Fiona Sandkuhl | 55kg | 0:57.75 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $4.80 |
| 2/5 | 16/01/2026 | 27 | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Soft 6 | Aidan Holt | 59kg | 0:57.74 | 5-4-2 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $1.95 |
| 3/7 | 20/12/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Cairns | 950m | Soft 5 | Jackson Murphy | 55.5kg | 0:55.37 | 6-5-3 | 6 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/5 | 13/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Good | Aidan Holt | 0:49.41 | - | 2 |
| 2.02L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Les Tilley
Weight: 55kgs
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Third race start. First start 7th of 12 at this track 2yo Mdn-Sw on October 25 over 1000m, 11 len behind Better Blitzem carrying 55kg at $31. Went for a break before returning eased back early on in a small field at this track 2yo Hcp on January 16 over 1000m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Gone Country carrying 58.5kg at $9. Blinkers added and can improve.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mackay | 1050m | Good | Aidan Holt | 1:03.72 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 16/01/2026 | 83 | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Soft 6 | Wanderson D'avila | 58.5kg | 0:57.74 | 4-5-4 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $9.00 |
| 7/12 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $40,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Good 4 | Wanderson D'avila | 55kg | 0:57.50 | 8-7-7 | 12 |
| 11.6L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Good | Wanderson D'avila | 0:50.18 | - | 4 |
| 2.45L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Lacey Morrison
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, in a small field at this track 2yo Hcp on February 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Gone Country with 57kg at $2.20. Green on debut and can improve sharply but needs to.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 03/02/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $21,000.00 | Townsville | 1000m | Soft 5 | Ryan Wiggins | 57kg | 0:57.75 | 3-2-4 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Soft | Aidan Holt | 0:48.80 | - | 6 |
| 3.23L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Soft | Aidan Holt | 0:48.92 | - | 5 |
| 3.01L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ivo Fry
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
First starter by Encryption out of The Duchess. Third September 22 at Townsville at her only trial. Inside barrier will assist chances. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 157 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 22/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 850m | Soft | Wanderson D'avila | 0:50.83 | - | 1 |
| 2.73L | $0.00 |