Townsville
2026-02-27
Soft
Rail: +1m Entire
Updated: 13:39 AEST
Track Insights — Townsville
Recent Patterns:
- Recent races featured traffic issues - tactical rides and clear runs critical
- Multiple reports of wide runs - suggests inside draws holding advantage
Top Jockeys Here:
- I Fry: 7W from 30 (23.3% win, 36.7% place)
- Aidan Holt: 6W from 32 (18.8% win, 50.0% place)
- G D Kliese: 6W from 39 (15.4% win, 35.9% place)
- Adam Sewell: 4W from 15 (26.7% win, 66.7% place)
- A C Goindasamy: 4W from 16 (25.0% win, 43.8% place)
Barriers: Middle barriers (4-8) provide the best tactical options, allowing flexibility to settle forward or back depending on pace. Inside barriers excel in smaller fields, while wide draws suit horses with natural speed.
Pace: Sprint races (1000-1200m) favor leaders and on-pace runners. Middle distance (1200-1600m) suits versatile runners who can position midfield. Staying races (1600m+) reward horses with sustained stamina who can finish strongly over the final 400m.
R1 • 1200m • Maiden;
PASS
Maiden; • Prize: $23000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
March Madness Wanderson D'Avila |
9 |
76% |
$$2.65 |
BEST |
| 2 |
She's Got Lyrics Nathan Thomas |
8 |
24% |
$$8.87 |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Lady De Vega Fiona Sandkuhl |
6 |
23% |
$$9.47 |
|
| 4 |
Parppy 'n' Me Adam Sewell |
4 |
18% |
$$10.82 |
|
No edge detected — race passed.
Full Field Analysis
1
Coventry Lane (2) J: Aidan Holt
in good form, inconsistent
7%
2
Tyrannical (10) J: Chelsea Jokic
looking for others
11%
#4
3
Parppy 'n' Me (4) J: Adam Sewell
looking for others
18%
4
I Swim I Win (3) J: Chris Meehan
inconsistent
14%
5
Shadyvale Al (7) J: Ivo Fry
inconsistent
19%
#2
6
She's Got Lyrics (8) J: Nathan Thomas
place chance
24%
7
Calamaris (1) J: Gabrielle Semmens
inconsistent
16%
#3
8
Lady De Vega (6) J: Fiona Sandkuhl
place chance
23%
#1
9
March Madness (9) J: Wanderson D'Avila
proven at distance, in good form
76%
10
Volare (5) J: McKenzie Apel
inconsistent
17%
R2 • 1200m • Maiden;
PASS
Maiden; • Prize: $23000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
High Sobriety Adam Sewell |
4 |
44% |
$$3.96 |
BEST |
| 2 |
Airwaves Aidan Holt |
5 |
34% |
$$5.37 |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Frosty Queen Fiona Sandkuhl |
3 |
24% |
$$7.26 |
|
| 4 |
Amelia's Prince Gabrielle Semmens |
7 |
17% |
$$8.38 |
|
No edge detected — race passed.
Full Field Analysis
#2
1
Airwaves (5) J: Aidan Holt
inconsistent
34%
#4
2
Amelia's Prince (7) J: Gabrielle Semmens
inconsistent
17%
3
Mighty Conqueror (8) J: Micheal Mc Donald
flying form, inconsistent
10%
4
Standard Gladiator (6) J: Peta Edwards
inconsistent
12%
5Who Asked Zou (5)SCR
#3
6
Frosty Queen (3) J: Fiona Sandkuhl
inconsistent
24%
#1
7
High Sobriety (4) J: Adam Sewell
suited to trip
44%
8
Jot Girl (2) J: Lacey Morrison
inconsistent
15%
9Proper Bender (6)SCR
10
Valadore (1) J: Ivo Fry
inconsistent
19%
R3 • 1609m • Benchmark 60;
Med
Value Bet
Benchmark 60; • Prize: $21000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Whirlwind Fiona Sandkuhl |
2 |
47% |
$$2.66 |
BEST |
| 2 |
Mooloolaba Ryan Wiggins |
3 |
32% |
$$4.49 |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Release Le Missile McKenzie Apel |
5 |
31% |
$$4.71 |
|
| 4 |
Unifies Lacey Morrison |
1 |
17% |
$$10.26 |
|
WIN#2 Whirlwind1% of bank
Full Field Analysis
#3
1
Release Le Missile (5) J: McKenzie Apel
solid track record, proven at distance
31%
#1
2
Whirlwind (2) J: Fiona Sandkuhl
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form
47%
#2
3
Mooloolaba (3) J: Ryan Wiggins
solid track record, proven at distance, class edge
32%
#4
4
Unifies (1) J: Lacey Morrison
solid track record
17%
5Vouchers (7)SCR
6
Khamis (6) J: Nathan Thomas
inconsistent
13%
7
Stellar Legend (4) J: Wanderson D'Avila
looking for others
11%
Exotics
Exacta: Whirlwind / Mooloolaba, Release Le Missile
Trifecta: Box: Whirlwind, Mooloolaba, Release Le Missile, Unifies
R4 • 1000m • Open;
PASS
Open; • Prize: $25000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Gone Country Adam Sewell |
2 |
71% |
$$1.87 |
BEST |
| 2 |
Better Blitzem Aidan Holt |
5 |
37% |
$$4.03 |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Scarlena Fiona Sandkuhl |
6 |
15% |
$$10.88 |
|
| 4 |
Dub Stepping Ryan Wiggins |
1 |
13% |
$$16.77 |
|
No edge detected — race passed.
Full Field Analysis
#2
1
Better Blitzem (5) J: Aidan Holt
solid track record, proven at distance, flying form
37%
#4
2
Dub Stepping (1) J: Ryan Wiggins
flying form
13%
#1
3
Gone Country (2) J: Adam Sewell
solid track record, proven at distance, flying form
71%
#3
4
Scarlena (6) J: Fiona Sandkuhl
solid track record, proven at distance, flying form
15%
5
Mersey Lass (7) J: Leslie Tilley
in good form
8%
6
Tambo's Sister (4) J: Lacey Morrison
flying form
8%
7
Cryptic Mistress (3) J: Ivo Fry
flying form, inconsistent
2%
R5 • 1000m • Maiden;
PASS
Maiden; • Prize: $23000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Storm Capital Aidan Holt |
12 |
60% |
$$4.63 |
BEST |
| 2 |
Rock On Angel Amanda Thomson |
11 |
45% |
$$6.60 |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Middle Child Fiona Sandkuhl |
13 |
38% |
$$7.53 |
|
| 4 |
King Canute Micheal Mc Donald |
14 |
25% |
$$13.23 |
|
No edge detected — race passed.
Full Field Analysis
#4
1
King Canute (14) J: Micheal Mc Donald
solid track record
25%
2
Radio Waves (5) J: Adam Sewell
inconsistent
23%
#1
3
Storm Capital (12) J: Aidan Holt
solid track record, suited to trip
60%
4
Only Crunchie (6) J: Lacey Morrison
in good form, inconsistent
7%
5Who Asked Zou (3)SCR
6
Arancia (8) J: Ryan Wiggins
flying form, inconsistent
14%
7
Belinda's Rubi (7) J: Graham Kliese
in good form
10%
8
Just For Love (2) J: Chris Meehan
form a concern, inconsistent
15%
#3
9
Middle Child (13) J: Fiona Sandkuhl
proven at distance
38%
10
Princess Shanghai (4) J: Wanderson D'Avila
looking for others
14%
#2
11
Rock On Angel (11) J: Amanda Thomson
proven at distance
45%
12
Boom Bunny (9) J: Sean Cormack
looking for others
11%
13
Omnipresent (1) J: Ivo Fry
inconsistent
16%
14
Tutu Toulouse (10) J: Gabrielle Semmens
in good form, inconsistent
9%
15
Van Der Woodsen (15) J: McKenzie Apel
place chance
24%
R6 • 1300m • Open;
Med
Value Bet
Open; • Prize: $21000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Northern Pride Aidan Holt |
1 |
42% |
$$4.72 |
BEST |
| 2 |
Sweet Kisses Fiona Sandkuhl |
2 |
34% |
$$5.50 |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Tycoon Beau Sean Cormack |
7 |
37% |
$$5.59 |
|
| 4 |
Beau Rain Lacey Morrison |
9 |
34% |
$$6.13 |
|
WIN#1 Northern Pride1% of bank
Full Field Analysis
#1
1
Northern Pride (1) J: Aidan Holt
solid track record, proven at distance, flying form
42%
2
Hopeful (8) J: Frank Edwards
class edge, inconsistent
12%
#4
3
Beau Rain (9) J: Lacey Morrison
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form
34%
4
Stats (3) J: Ryan Wiggins
solid track record
17%
#2
5
Sweet Kisses (2) J: Fiona Sandkuhl
solid track record, proven at distance
34%
#3
6
Tycoon Beau (7) J: Sean Cormack
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form
37%
7
Burraneer Buoy (6) J: Ivo Fry
solid track record, in good form
20%
8
Journalism (5) J: Adam Sewell
proven at distance
20%
9
Savvy Thinker (4) J: Nathan Thomas
form a concern, inconsistent
10%
Exotics
Quinella: Northern Pride, Sweet Kisses
Exacta: Northern Pride / Sweet Kisses, Tycoon Beau
Trifecta: Box: Northern Pride, Sweet Kisses, Tycoon Beau, Beau Rain
First 4: Box: Northern Pride, Sweet Kisses, Tycoon Beau, Beau Rain, Journalism
R7 • 1400m • Benchmark 55;
Med
Value Bet
Benchmark 55; • Prize: $21000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Flourish Chelsea Jokic |
1 |
46% |
$$5.74 |
BEST |
| 2 |
Valubious Adam Sewell |
12 |
38% |
$$6.61 |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Supid Date Nathan Thomas |
2 |
36% |
$$7.66 |
|
| 4 |
Oh So Thrilling Fiona Sandkuhl |
13 |
22% |
$$10.92 |
|
WIN#6 Flourish1% of bank
Full Field Analysis
1
Rhegion (4) J: Ryan Wiggins
looking for others
20%
#4
2
Oh So Thrilling (13) J: Fiona Sandkuhl
proven at distance
22%
3Looming One (6)SCR
4
Tosinsky (14) J: Micheal Mc Donald
suited to trip
20%
5Vouchers (5)SCR
#1
6
Flourish (1) J: Chelsea Jokic
proven at distance, in good form
46%
7
Miss Shu (7) J: Lacey Morrison
place chance
22%
8Mission Ridge (15)SCR
9
Winning Saga (8) J: Graham Kliese
solid track record
15%
10
Seeress (11) J: Leslie Tilley
proven at distance, proven at level, inconsistent
18%
11
Store Beach (10) J: Wanderson D'Avila
solid track record, proven at distance
19%
#2
12
Valubious (12) J: Adam Sewell
solid track record, proven at distance
38%
#3
13
Supid Date (2) J: Nathan Thomas
solid track record
36%
14
Ain't Nobody (9) J: Isabella Teh
looking for others
16%
15
Craicaro (3) J: McKenzie Apel
solid track record, inconsistent
20%
Exotics
Quinella: Flourish, Valubious
Exacta: Flourish / Valubious, Supid Date
Trifecta: Box: Flourish, Valubious, Supid Date, Oh So Thrilling
First 4: Box: Flourish, Valubious, Supid Date, Oh So Thrilling, Tosinsky
R8 • 1000m • Benchmark 72;
Med
Strong Bet
Benchmark 72; • Prize: $21000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Super Freeze Leslie Tilley |
2 |
57% |
$$4.77 |
BEST |
| 2 |
Singular Ryan Wiggins |
10 |
34% |
$$8.87 |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Lucky Rolla Chelsea Jokic |
8 |
29% |
$$10.92 |
|
| 4 |
Rubunkar Sean Cormack |
9 |
25% |
$$11.98 |
|
WIN#7 Super Freeze3% of bank
Full Field Analysis
1
Family Star (4) J: Ivo Fry
solid track record, proven at distance
22%
2
Captain Bond (11) J: Micheal Mc Donald
solid track record, proven at distance
23%
#4
3
Rubunkar (9) J: Sean Cormack
solid track record, proven at distance
25%
4
Outsmarted (5) J: McKenzie Apel
looking for others
15%
5
Cole's Best (3) J: Aidan Holt
looking for others
20%
#2
6
Singular (10) J: Ryan Wiggins
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form
34%
#1
7
Super Freeze (2) J: Leslie Tilley
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form
57%
8
Ruby Chicks (7) J: Gabrielle Semmens
proven at distance
19%
#3
9
Lucky Rolla (8) J: Chelsea Jokic
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form
29%
10
Time To Prophet (1) J: Fiona Sandkuhl
solid track record, proven at distance
27%
11
Upstart Legend (6) J: Wanderson D'Avila
proven at distance
16%
12
Northernontap (12) J: Lacey Morrison
solid track record, proven at distance
20%
13
No Love Lost (13) J: Adam Sewell
proven at distance, in good form
21%
Exotics
Exacta: Super Freeze / Singular, Lucky Rolla
Trifecta: Box: Super Freeze, Singular, Lucky Rolla, Rubunkar
First 4: Box: Super Freeze, Singular, Lucky Rolla, Rubunkar, Time To Prophet
R9 • 1000m • Class 3;
Med
Value Bet
Class 3; • Prize: $21000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Chartwell Aidan Holt |
3 |
46% |
$$10.01 |
BEST |
| 2 |
Mind Over Matter Sean Cormack |
17 |
40% |
$$11.78 |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Brave Intent Adam Sewell |
9 |
40% |
$$11.80 |
|
| 4 |
Colours Of Autumn Gabrielle Semmens |
12 |
33% |
$$13.33 |
|
EACH WAY#1 Chartwell (0.5% win + 0.5% place)1% of bank
Full Field Analysis
#1
1
Chartwell (3) J: Aidan Holt
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form
46%
2
Maximum Power (15) J: Lacey Morrison
looking for others
12%
3
Remember Roy (16) J: Graham Kliese
proven at distance
20%
4
Talons (6) J: Ivo Fry
solid track record, proven at distance
31%
5
Baggage Handler (10) J: Ryan Wiggins
proven at distance
28%
6
La Petite Maison (5) J:
proven at distance
23%
7
Mr Damage (19) J: McKenzie Apel
proven at distance, form a concern
19%
8
Pro Forma (1) J: Leslie Tilley
proven at distance
21%
#3
9
Brave Intent (9) J: Adam Sewell
solid track record, proven at distance
40%
#4
10
Colours Of Autumn (12) J: Gabrielle Semmens
solid track record, in good form, proven at level
33%
11
Materialist (14) J: Chelsea Jokic
in good form
20%
12
Tow The Line (8) J: Wanderson D'Avila
proven at distance
22%
#2
13
Mind Over Matter (17) J: Sean Cormack
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form
40%
14Hell Of A Bentley (13)SCR
15
Whitsunday Session (2) J: Fiona Sandkuhl
suited to trip
21%
16
Carohvic (21) J: Nathan Thomas
solid track record, proven at distance
30%
17
Theregos (4) J: Isabella Teh
proven at distance
16%
18
Cyclone Coco (7) J: Chris Meehan
proven at distance, inconsistent
17%
19
Brave Eddy (18) J: Amanda Thomson
proven at distance
15%
20
Secret Boom (20) J:
solid track record, proven at distance
27%
21
Office Politics (22) J:
proven at distance
21%
22
Inala Aticus (11) J:
proven at distance
14%
Exotics
Quinella: Chartwell, Mind Over Matter
Exacta: Chartwell / Mind Over Matter, Brave Intent
Trifecta: Box: Chartwell, Mind Over Matter, Brave Intent, Colours Of Autumn
First 4: Box: Chartwell, Mind Over Matter, Brave Intent, Colours Of Autumn, Talons
R10 • 1200m • Restricted 55;
Med
Value Bet
Restricted 55; • Prize: $21000
| # | Horse | Bar | Conf | Price | Tag |
| 1 |
Laser Beam Lauren Guernier |
7 |
41% |
$$8.61 |
BEST |
| 2 |
She's A Sweet Star Sean Cormack |
4 |
34% |
$$11.02 |
DANGER |
| 3 |
Blondie's Secret Fiona Sandkuhl |
8 |
28% |
$$11.43 |
|
| 4 |
Wired For Fun Ivo Fry |
6 |
28% |
$$12.61 |
|
EACH WAY#1 Laser Beam (0.5% win + 0.5% place)1% of bank
Full Field Analysis
#1
1
Laser Beam (7) J: Lauren Guernier
proven at distance, in good form
41%
2Looming One (11)SCR
3
Super Twenty Three (16) J: Aidan Holt
solid track record, proven at distance
30%
4
Ultimate (2) J: Micheal Mc Donald
solid track record
20%
5
Burlington Arcade (10) J: Ryan Wiggins
solid track record, flying form
26%
6
To Love Somebody (14) J: Peta Edwards
proven at distance
19%
7Hell Of A Bentley (12)SCR
8Mission Ridge (20)SCR
9Nosey Neo (15)SCR
10
Faraway Downs (3) J: Leslie Tilley
flying form, inconsistent
11%
11
Bubbles'n'froth (1) J: Lacey Morrison
solid track record, suited to trip
27%
12
Mississippi Dream (13) J: Adam Sewell
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form
29%
13Mister Tia (10)SCR
#4
14
Wired For Fun (6) J: Ivo Fry
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form
28%
#2
15
She's A Sweet Star (4) J: Sean Cormack
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form
34%
16
Miss Kiyoshi (9) J: Chris Meehan
proven at distance, flying form
25%
17
Geraldine's Wish (15) J: Gabrielle Semmens
proven at distance, in good form
25%
18Properleigh (11)SCR
#3
19
Blondie's Secret (8) J: Fiona Sandkuhl
solid track record, proven at distance, in good form
28%
20
Majestic Blaze (12) J: Chelsea Jokic
solid track record, proven at distance
21%
21
Ginger Mick (5) J: McKenzie Apel
solid track record, proven at distance
15%
22Five Bulls (2)SCR
23
Vee Eight Power (11) J:
proven at distance, inconsistent
14%
Exotics
Quinella: Laser Beam, She's A Sweet Star
Exacta: Laser Beam / She's A Sweet Star, Blondie's Secret
Trifecta: Box: Laser Beam, She's A Sweet Star, Blondie's Secret, Wired For Fun
First 4: Box: Laser Beam, She's A Sweet Star, Blondie's Secret, Wired For Fun, Super Twenty Three
Betting Summary
Selective staking — bet only when confident
R3:
#2 Whirlwind (Barrier 2)
Model: $2.66
1% of bank
R6:
#1 Northern Pride (Barrier 1)
Model: $4.72
1% of bank
R7:
#6 Flourish (Barrier 1)
Model: $5.74
1% of bank
R8:
#7 Super Freeze (Barrier 2)
Model: $4.77
3% of bank
R9:
#1 Chartwell (Barrier 3)
Model: $10.01
1% of bank
R10:
#1 Laser Beam (Barrier 7)
Model: $8.61
1% of bank
Total Stake: 8.0%
Approach: Only bet with ≥1% stake confidence. STAY OUT races excluded — sometimes the best bet is no bet.
Understanding The System
Race Classifications
- Top Pick: High-confidence, strong form
- Strong Bet: Good edge identified
- Exotics Only: Include in exotic bets
- Pass Race: Insufficient edge
Staking Guide
- 5%: Max confidence standout
- 3–4%: High confidence
- 2%: Good confidence
- 1%: Moderate / each-way value
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