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Townsville Race 8 - Bet Nation Townsville Young Guns F

GIDGEE BUG (1) is a handy dog who jumped from box 2 last time out and scored by 2.5 lengths at this track (21.52). Form from his last run is proving to be solid. Ideally placed to take this out. PIKA WAVE (2) has a strong record this track and trip with five wins and three placings from 13 starts. Recorded a 0.8 lengths win (21.51) in a OPEN last time at this track. Looks well placed here and among the chances. STARRY RAYMAR (4) in the money last time at this track (21.55) in a OPEN, finishing a 0.8 lengths second. Makes strong appeal on best. VELOCITY SMOLDER (7) won in smart time most recently. Must include.

Race Time:11:15 AM
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Track:Good
Weather:Showers
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:380m
1
Gidgee Bug (1)1151f56151
Trainer: Rhonda Essery (Burdell)12 mths 19: 9-2-0
1 yo Black Dog
Sire: MY BRO FABIO (AUS)
Dam: BALLINAKILL LOLA (AUS)

Stats

Career19: 9-2-0
Win %47.37%
Place %57.89%
Prize Money$18,380.00

Comments

Good performance to win by 2.5 lengths at this track over 380m (21.52) beating She's Spirited in OPEN on December 9. Has run hot time here with a 21.52 PB at the distance. Key chance.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
1/809/12/20257OPEN$3,200.00Townsville380m0:21.520:21.520:21.51N/A2
  • 1. Gidgee Bug
  • 2. She's Spirited
  • 3. Lenard Clyde
2.5L$3.20
5/602/12/202528FFA$3,200.00Townsville380m0:22.260:21.600:21.60N/A6
  • 1. Swing Shift
  • 2. Grinch
  • 3. Total Franky
9.3L$8.00
1/704/11/20257GR 4$2,800.00Townsville380m0:21.650:21.650:21.65N/A1
  • 1. Gidgee Bug
  • 2. Harlem Shuffle
  • 3. Hara's Lilly
7.3L$2.70
6/828/10/20257GR 3/4$2,800.00Townsville380m0:22.150:21.660:21.56N/A8
  • 1. Pika Wave
  • 2. Mad Bunch
  • 3. Party At Harpers
7.0L$3.40
5/621/10/202514GR 4/5$4,200.00Townsville498m0:29.260:28.940:28.73N/A3
  • 1. Bug Me More
  • 2. Moustache Mick
  • 3. Different Here
4.5L$2.50
0/807/10/20257GR 4$2,800.00Townsville380m0:28.890:21.960:21.62N/A3
  • 1. Harlem Shuffle
  • 2. Drink Shiraz
  • 3. Aston Kinnie
99.0L$1.90
2
Pika Wave (2)3151151261
Trainer: Bobbie-Jean Chaffey (Stuart)12 mths 23: 9-2-1
2 yo RED/FWN Dog
Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)
Dam: ELUSIVE WAVE (AUS)

Stats

Career23: 9-2-1
Win %39.13%
Place %52.17%
Prize Money$16,330.00

Comments

Solid performance to win by 0.8 lengths at this track over 380m (21.51) beating Starry Raymar in OPEN on December 9. Has clocked a scorching 21.51 here at this trip. Leading player.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
1/709/12/20257OPEN$3,200.00Townsville380m0:21.510:21.510:21.51N/A8
  • 1. Pika Wave
  • 2. Starry Raymar
  • 3. Pickin' Pixies
0.8L$8.00
6/602/12/202521FFA$3,200.00Townsville380m0:22.350:21.600:21.60N/A7
  • 1. Swing Shift
  • 2. Grinch
  • 3. Total Franky
10.6L$11.00
2/711/11/202514GR 1/2$3,200.00Townsville380m0:22.080:21.930:21.80N/A7
  • 1. Solomon Cain
  • 2. Pika Wave
  • 3. Grinch
2.3L$4.60
1/828/10/20257GR 3/4$2,800.00Townsville380m0:21.660:21.660:21.56N/A1
  • 1. Pika Wave
  • 2. Mad Bunch
  • 3. Party At Harpers
3.5L$2.70
5/821/10/20257FFA$3,200.00Townsville380m0:22.130:21.770:21.35N/A7
  • 1. Cuban Eight
  • 2. Total Franky
  • 3. Judi Starline
5.3L$7.50
1/714/10/20257GR 4$2,800.00Townsville380m0:21.870:21.870:21.51N/A8
  • 1. Pika Wave
  • 2. Aston Kinnie
  • 3. Good Odds Adam
3.0L$2.30
3
She's Spirited (3)1413728152
Trainer: Mark Partland (South Townsville)12 mths 17: 5-3-2
1 yo Black Bitch
Sire: SUPERIOR PANAMA
Dam: SHE'S SWEET (AUS)

Stats

Career17: 5-3-2
Win %29.41%
Place %58.82%
Prize Money$13,585.00

Comments

Finished second at big odds last time (21.71) over 380m at this track. Has a low draw. Looks tested in this line-up.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
2/809/12/202521OPEN$3,200.00Townsville380m0:21.710:21.520:21.51N/A7
  • 1. Gidgee Bug
  • 2. She's Spirited
  • 3. Lenard Clyde
2.5L$9.00
5/818/11/20257GR 4$2,800.00Townsville380m0:22.170:21.720:21.67N/A5
  • 1. Ringwald
  • 2. Move Lightly
  • 3. Told You So
6.3L$3.50
1/811/11/20257GR 5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:21.880:21.880:21.80N/A3
  • 1. She's Spirited
  • 2. Big Bubba Gump
  • 3. Freddy Dodge
4.5L$2.10
8/804/11/20257GR 5/6$4,600.00Townsville498m0:29.760:29.130:28.35N/A6
  • 1. Don't Tell Shilo
  • 2. Aston Kinnie
  • 3. Navabi
8.9L$5.00
2/628/10/20257GR 5/6$3,800.00Townsville498m0:29.070:28.690:28.45N/A1
  • 1. Navabi
  • 2. She's Spirited
  • 3. Reuben Cotter
5.3L$1.90
7/821/10/20257OPEN$15,400.00Townsville498m0:29.160:28.760:28.73N/A3
  • 1. She's Saintly
  • 2. Cool Bananas
  • 3. Pink Car
5.8L$11.00
4
Starry Raymar (4)1f12112242
Trainer: Mark Partland (South Townsville)12 mths 10: 4-4-0
1 yo Black Dog
Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)
Dam: EMMY'S SHARK (AUS)

Stats

Career10: 4-4-0
Win %40.00%
Place %80.00%
Prize Money$9,110.00

Comments

Was among the placegetters latest at this track when a 0.8 lengths second but did clock a lightning 21.55 for the 380m journey. Has the ability and looks hard to top.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
2/709/12/202521OPEN$3,200.00Townsville380m0:21.550:21.510:21.51N/A4
  • 1. Pika Wave
  • 2. Starry Raymar
  • 3. Pickin' Pixies
0.8L$2.20
4/718/11/20257OPEN$4,600.00Townsville498m0:28.940:28.490:28.49N/A7
  • 1. Navabi
  • 2. Hopefully Fast
  • 3. Coronation Day
6.3L$3.30
2/711/11/20257GR 5/6$3,800.00Townsville498m0:28.830:28.750:28.75N/A3
  • 1. Flaming Comet
  • 2. Starry Raymar
  • 3. She's Saintly
1.0L$1.90
2/804/11/202514GR 5/6$3,800.00Townsville498m0:29.110:29.080:28.35N/A5
  • 1. Golden Envy
  • 2. Starry Raymar
  • 3. Furious Phantom
0.3L$2.00
1/821/10/20257GR 5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:21.350:21.350:21.35N/A5
  • 1. Starry Raymar
  • 2. Located
  • 3. Jimmy Jax
5.3L$1.50
1/814/10/20254GR 5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:21.510:21.510:21.51N/A1
  • 1. Starry Raymar
  • 2. Flaming Comet
  • 3. Princess Toes
4.3L$1.30
5
Organised Kaos (5)1141148142
Trainer: Tony Parker (Ayr)12 mths 14: 5-2-1
1 yo Black Dog
Sire: SUPERIOR PANAMA
Dam: SHE'S SWEET (AUS)

Stats

Career14: 5-2-1
Win %35.71%
Place %57.14%
Prize Money$13,815.00

Comments

Finished second last time (21.72) over 380m at this track. Squeeze draw to overcome. Has to do a bit more.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
2/709/12/20257OPEN$3,200.00Townsville380m0:21.720:21.650:21.51N/A6
  • 1. Farmor Jacuzzis
  • 2. Organised Kaos
  • 3. Maple Wave
1.0L$3.20
4/702/12/20257GR 4$2,800.00Townsville380m0:22.990:22.100:21.60N/A6
  • 1. Stormy Rose
  • 2. Emmy Panama
  • 3. Jupiter
12.8L$2.20
1/825/11/202514GR 4$2,800.00Townsville380m0:21.680:21.680:21.48N/A6
  • 1. Organised Kaos
  • 2. Hara's Lilly
  • 3. Moneyball
4.8L$3.60
8/811/11/20254GR 5/6$3,800.00Townsville498m0:29.940:29.070:28.75N/A4
  • 1. Total Media Ban
  • 2. Hara's Jed
  • 3. Table Topper
12.0L$5.00
4/807/11/20257GR 5$3,200.00Townsville380m0:22.210:21.860:21.70N/A6
  • 1. Federal Iceman
  • 2. Gifted Lilly
  • 3. Flaming Comet
5.0L$4.60
1/831/10/202521GR 5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:21.800:21.800:21.67N/A2
  • 1. Organised Kaos
  • 2. Flaming Comet
  • 3. Good Odds Raven
1.0L$2.20
6
Farmor Jacuzzis (6)2111315121
Trainer: Steven Scott (Sarina)12 mths 15: 10-2-1
2 yo Black Bitch
Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)
Dam: LAVISH DIAMOND (AUS)

Stats

Career15: 10-2-1
Win %66.67%
Place %86.67%
Prize Money$13,360.00

Comments

Eye-catching performance to score by one length in a OPEN last start at this track, clocking an outstanding 21.65 for the 380m trip. Should be in this for a long way.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
1/709/12/202520OPEN$3,200.00Townsville380m0:21.650:21.650:21.51N/A8
  • 1. Farmor Jacuzzis
  • 2. Organised Kaos
  • 3. Maple Wave
1.0L$2.80
2/819/11/20257GR 5$3,200.00Q Lakeside352m0:19.580:19.380:19.38N/A4
  • 1. Farmor Bacardi
  • 2. Farmor Jacuzzis
  • 3. Untamed Velocity
3.0L$5.00
1/812/11/20257GR 5$2,400.00Q Lakeside352m0:19.540:19.540:19.42N/A4
  • 1. Farmor Jacuzzis
  • 2. Noaki Star
  • 3. Goldstar Harmony
2.0L$2.90
5/805/11/202517GR 5$2,400.00Q Lakeside352m0:20.260:19.700:19.41N/A2
  • 1. Optimality
  • 2. Two Cent Tilly
  • 3. Noaki Star
8.0L$2.20
1/619/10/20254GR 4$2,800.00Rockhampton407m0:23.890:23.890:23.82N/A4
  • 1. Farmor Jacuzzis
  • 2. Feisty Fawny
  • 3. Watego's Beach
3.3L$2.00
3/715/10/202510GR 3/4$2,800.00Rockhampton407m0:23.990:23.870:23.63N/A8
  • 1. Go Go Cambla
  • 2. Slick Ram
  • 3. Farmor Jacuzzis
1.8L$2.20
7
Velocity Smolder (7)6717323311
Trainer: Steven Scott (Sarina)12 mths 21: 8-1-6
2 yo Black Bitch
Sire: SENTENCED (AUS)
Dam: VELOCITY GLOW (AUS)

Stats

Career21: 8-1-6
Win %38.10%
Place %71.43%
Prize Money$14,100.00

Comments

Won her last couple, most recently at this track on December 9 over 380m in 21.60 and showed promise. Winner at the latest run in one of the quickest times on the card. Can measure up again.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
1/709/12/20256OPEN$3,200.00Townsville380m0:21.600:21.600:21.51N/A2
  • 1. Velocity Smolder
  • 2. Aston Elisha
  • 3. Federal Iceman
3.0L$3.30
1/803/12/20257GR 5$2,400.00Q Lakeside352m0:19.470:19.470:19.39N/A1
  • 1. Velocity Smolder
  • 2. Ray's Attack
  • 3. Noaki Radar
4.8L$2.90
3/626/11/20257FFA$3,200.00Rockhampton407m0:23.660:23.480:23.48N/A8
  • 1. Farmor Bacardi
  • 2. Untamed Velocity
  • 3. Velocity Smolder
2.8L$7.00
3/819/11/20257GR 5$2,400.00Q Lakeside352m0:19.740:19.490:19.38N/A4
  • 1. Hot Momentum
  • 2. Goldstar Harmony
  • 3. Velocity Smolder
3.5L$5.00
2/712/11/20257GR 3/4$2,800.00Rockhampton407m0:24.080:23.900:23.71N/A6
  • 1. Regal Wolf
  • 2. Velocity Smolder
  • 3. Watego's Beach
2.8L$5.00
3/805/11/202514GR 5$2,400.00Q Lakeside352m0:19.880:19.740:19.41N/A5
  • 1. Havoc
  • 2. Salute
  • 3. Velocity Smolder
2.0L$4.20
8
Aston Elisha (8)8x41251212
Trainer: Bobbie-Jean Chaffey (Stuart)12 mths 17: 5-4-0
2 yo BLU Bitch
Sire: ASTON EXCEED (AUS)
Dam: ASTON SAVANNAH (AUS)

Stats

Career17: 5-4-0
Win %29.41%
Place %52.94%
Prize Money$11,010.00

Comments

Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 380m in 21.86. Followed that up with a minor placing over 380m at this track at OPEN a week ago. Not suited by wide draw, not far from winner last time but has the job ahead here.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
2/709/12/202514OPEN$3,200.00Townsville380m0:21.810:21.600:21.51N/A1
  • 1. Velocity Smolder
  • 2. Aston Elisha
  • 3. Federal Iceman
3.0L$6.00
1/825/11/20257GR 4/5$2,800.00Townsville380m0:21.860:21.860:21.48N/A2
  • 1. Aston Elisha
  • 2. Lenard Clyde
  • 3. Blue Marine
1.0L$1.80
2/818/11/20257GR 4$2,800.00Townsville380m0:22.030:22.030:21.67N/A4
  • 1. Dinosaur Bones
  • 2. Aston Elisha
  • 3. Verruckt
0.1L$2.60
1/611/11/20254GR 5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:21.830:21.830:21.80N/A2
  • 1. Aston Elisha
  • 2. Gifted Lilly
  • 3. Gengar Wave
0.8L$2.60
5/807/11/20257GR 5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:22.190:21.700:21.70N/A8
  • 1. Ringwald
  • 2. Forner's Reign
  • 3. Lenard Clyde
7.0L$2.70
2/831/10/20257P5$3,200.00Townsville380m0:21.860:21.830:21.67N/A5
  • 1. Zina Cortez
  • 2. Aston Elisha
  • 3. Aston Elijah
0.5L$3.20
9
Pickin' Pixies (9)830x4113
Trainer: Carol Pickard (Deeragun)12 mths 7: 2-0-2
2 yo FWN Bitch
Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)
Dam: MICKS RECALL (AUS)

Stats

Career7: 2-0-2
Win %28.57%
Place %57.14%
Prize Money$3,860.00

Comments

Form has been strong with wins two and three starts back. Last time out finished 3rd in a OPEN on December 9 over 380m at this track behind Pika Wave beaten 2.75 lengths (21.69). Can feature.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
3/709/12/20254OPEN$3,200.00Townsville380m0:21.690:21.510:21.51N/A7
  • 1. Pika Wave
  • 2. Starry Raymar
  • 3. Pickin' Pixies
2.8L$6.00
1/605/12/20257GR 6$2,400.00Townsville380m0:21.770:21.770:21.74N/A5
  • 1. Pickin' Pixies
  • 2. Federal Freckle
  • 3. Mizuki Flash
5.0L$2.20
1/728/11/202523MDN$2,400.00Townsville380m0:21.600:21.600:21.60N/A7
  • 1. Pickin' Pixies
  • 2. Raymar Fox
  • 3. Magpie Season
9.3L$1.40
4/805/11/202589MDN$2,400.00Q Lakeside352m0:20.220:19.660:19.41N/A8
  • 1. Special Rocky
  • 2. Crisp Ride On
  • 3. Tariff
8.0L$3.20
0/808/08/20257MDN$3,000.00Q Lakeside390m0:29.140:22.210:21.68N/A7
  • 1. Maywyn's Chief
  • 2. Simply Friends
  • 3. Flaming Inferno
99.0L$6.50
3/801/08/20259MDN$3,000.00Q Lakeside390m0:22.070:21.870:21.49N/A2
  • 1. Hara's Neo
  • 2. Six Gins
  • 3. Pickin' Pixies
2.8L$41.00
10
Maple Wave (10)3311423213
Trainer: Bobbie-Jean Chaffey (Stuart)12 mths 40: 8-7-5
2 yo Black Bitch
Sire: ASTON DEE BEE (AUS)
Dam: ELUSIVE WAVE (AUS)

Stats

Career40: 8-7-5
Win %20.00%
Place %50.00%
Prize Money$18,495.00

Comments

Form has been strong, including a victory two starts back. Last time out finished 3rd in a OPEN on December 9 over 380m at this track behind Farmor Jacuzzis beaten 4 lengths (21.93). Looking to others this time.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
3/709/12/20257OPEN$3,200.00Townsville380m0:21.930:21.650:21.51N/A7
  • 1. Farmor Jacuzzis
  • 2. Organised Kaos
  • 3. Maple Wave
4.0L$3.70
1/702/12/20257GR 3/4$2,800.00Townsville380m0:22.230:22.230:21.60N/A6
  • 1. Maple Wave
  • 2. Silver Starline
  • 3. Harlem Shuffle
0.1L$3.40
2/625/11/20257FFA$3,200.00Townsville380m0:21.810:21.670:21.48N/A2
  • 1. Total Franky
  • 2. Maple Wave
  • 3. Canya King Seti
2.0L$5.50
3/718/11/20257FFA$3,200.00Townsville380m0:21.890:21.670:21.67N/A5
  • 1. Judi Starline
  • 2. Canya King Seti
  • 3. Maple Wave
3.0L$4.80
2/711/11/202514GR 3/4$2,800.00Townsville380m0:21.950:21.880:21.80N/A4
  • 1. Speedy Ben
  • 2. Maple Wave
  • 3. Mad Bunch
1.0L$3.70
4/828/10/20257FFA$3,200.00Townsville380m0:22.070:21.560:21.56N/A4
  • 1. Cuban Eight
  • 2. Total Franky
  • 3. Bar One Smokers
7.3L$8.50

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