Townsville Race 3 - Deck The Halls
SPEEDY BEN (8) was responsible for a modest effort most recently when fifth at this track over 498m behind Bug Me More (29.36) in a Grade 4/5. Has claims if he runs up to expectations. ASTON KINNIE (1) was prominent throughout when winning two back but could manage only midfield last time when 6th and beaten 5 lengths at this track (22.10). Form from his last run is proving to be solid. Has the ability to give this a shake. ON REPORT (2) stalked the lead and fought on well to finish 7 lengths away in third (29.20) at this track in a Grade 4/5 over 498m. Can measure up. DINOSAUR BONES (4) gets a chance to improve on an unplaced run at his latest outing at this circuit.
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back over 380m at this track. Last start he finished 6th over 380m at this track beaten 5 lengths (22.10) behind Federal Iceman in a Grade 4 on December 2. Draw likely to suit. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.10 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.01 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/8 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.01 | 0:21.72 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.47 | 0:29.07 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.13 | 0:29.13 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.94 | 0:28.76 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (29.20) when third at this track in a Grade 4/5. Has two successes and four minors from seven starts from box 2. Looks suited and should go close.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.20 | 0:28.69 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.66 | 0:28.85 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.8L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.24 | 0:29.03 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/11/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.10 | 0:22.10 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.22 | 0:29.07 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/11/2025 | 14 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.90 | 0:28.96 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.6L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished sixth on December 12 over 380m at this track behind Explosive Jem, beaten 7 lengths (22.48) in a Grade 5. Didn't show up last start but give her another chance.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.48 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.74 | 0:21.84 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.8L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.65 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.8L | $14.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.36 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.71 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/10/2025 | 63 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.43 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 22/08/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.99 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.3L | $5.50 |
| 99/2 | 30/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 380m | N/A | 0:21.73 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 16.43L | $0.00 |
| 99/4 | 29/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 380m | N/A | 0:21.82 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last start when sixth but had been in strong form prior to that, winning two on end before placing two back. Capable and may well bounce back this time.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.69 | 0:28.84 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.2L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.98 | 0:28.85 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.03 | 0:29.03 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.0L | $31.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.03 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $16.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/11/2025 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.40 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.80 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.26 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 5th on December 9 over 498m at this track behind Bug Me More beaten 9 lengths (29.36) in a Grade 4/5. Has clocked an exceptional 28.69 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.36 | 0:28.69 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.5L | $2.90 |
| 6/7 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.39 | 0:28.51 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.1L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $23,000.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.00 | 0:28.37 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.69 | 0:28.55 | 0:28.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.88 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.80 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.89 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 380m at this track. Predicted to struggle on this occasion.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 05/12/2025 | 28 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.93 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 7 |
| 16.3L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/11/2025 | 21 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.19 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 7 |
| 17.3L | $91.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/10/2025 | 21 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.96 | 0:21.72 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 17.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/09/2025 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.07 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/09/2025 | 21 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.20 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 19.8L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/08/2025 | 14 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.84 | 0:22.75 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 7 |
| 15.5L | $27.00 |