Townsville Race 5 - Merry Christmas
BOGIE FRANK (7) was below best last time at this track (29.34) in a Grade 4, finishing a 11 length fifth. Has already won two times from this draw. Looks a leading chance on best. ANNA RUMBLE (3) returned a better run last time, finishing in the money (22.03) at this track behind Time Passages in a Grade 5. Yet to win out of this box but has been in the placings three times from six starts. Can measure up. MERCURIAL DANCER (1) comes off an average performance last start when eighth at this track over 498m behind Pink Car (29.53) in a Grade 4/5. Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. EMGRAND FLASH (2) will give backers a sight.
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished last in a Grade 4/5 on December 9 over 498m at this track behind Pink Car beaten 9 lengths (29.53). Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.53 | 0:28.85 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.4L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/12/2025 | 67 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.48 | 0:21.71 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.1L | $91.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/09/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.64 | 0:28.71 | 0:28.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/09/2025 | 10 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.36 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $46.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/09/2025 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.37 | 0:28.61 | 0:28.61 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.8L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/08/2025 | 14 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.43 | 0:28.68 | 0:28.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
Stats
Comments
Could only manage sixth last time but the start prior hit the frame at double figure odds when second (22.40) over 380m at this track. Has a low draw and can measure up.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.06 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.1L | $46.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.40 | 0:21.84 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/11/2025 | 3 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.40 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.27 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.4L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.34 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $91.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.75 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.0L | $151.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/11/2025 | 10 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $19.00 |
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at this track (22.03) in a Grade 5, finishing a 5 length third. Goes very well from the draw boasting three places from six starts. Key chance and should go close.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 12/12/2025 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.03 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.25 | 0:21.71 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/11/2025 | 24 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.11 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 04/11/2025 | 60 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.42 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $4,900.00 | Townsville | 643m | 0:38.78 | 0:37.82 | 0:37.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 29/08/2025 | 10 | OPEN | $4,900.00 | Townsville | 643m | 0:37.61 | 0:37.61 | 0:37.61 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/08/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.40 | 0:29.11 | 0:28.72 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Is back up to 498m which has been an issue in the past. Last appeared when fifth over 380m at this track a week ago. Draw will be an advantage capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 6 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 | 4 | OPEN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.41 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.8L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.89 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.5L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 02/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.01 | 0:21.71 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.80 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.15 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/11/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.48 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.6L | $2.60 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when second (29.07) over 498m at this track. Awkward draw to overcome. Prefer others.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 12/12/2025 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.07 | 0:28.97 | 0:28.97 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 4/8 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.19 | 0:28.85 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.12 | 0:28.85 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.22 | 0:29.03 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.6L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 18/11/2025 | 4 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.06 | 0:28.88 | 0:28.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.29 | 0:29.13 | 0:29.13 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.23 | 0:28.75 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $13.00 |
| 1/2 | 06/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.64 | 0:26.64 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage sixth last time out over 380m at this track. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.8L | $67.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.39 | 0:29.03 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.1L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/11/2025 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.56 | 0:28.89 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $61.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.12 | 0:22.12 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.45 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.80 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $46.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/11/2025 | 3 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.21 | 0:22.21 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 5th on December 2 over 498m at this track behind Time Passages beaten 11 lengths (29.34) in a Grade 4. Capable of improvement on latest effort. Well placed and should feature.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.34 | 0:28.51 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.6L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.97 | 0:28.67 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.20 | 0:28.55 | 0:28.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/11/2025 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.63 | 0:28.99 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.87 | 0:28.87 | 0:28.73 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 14/10/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.65 | 0:28.65 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.90 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 380m at this track. Hard to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 10 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 |