Townsville Race 9 - Santa's Elves
COOL BANANAS (2) has a strong record this track and trip with four wins and three placings from 10 starts. Below best last time at this track (28.97) in a OPEN, finishing a 6 length seventh. Rates a leading player. SOUTHPAW MCGRAW (3) has some solid form under his belt and proved too classy last time to win by half a length at this track in a handy 22.04 beating Emgrand Drive. Yet to win out of this box but has been in the placings two times from four starts. Deserves serious consideration again. MARJORIE MAUDE (4) won by 3.5 lengths last start when getting around this track 380m in a dazzling 21.57. Top win latest and can measure up again. CALL ME ALICE (1) should be in the finish fresh from a five weeks break.
Stats
Comments
Was out of the placings last time but the start prior finished in the minors when second (22.02) at big odds over 380m at this track. Has the inside draw and capable of a better result.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.92 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.80 | N/A | 3 |
| 29.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/11/2025 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.02 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.78 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.3L | $27.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/10/2025 | 21 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.85 | 0:21.52 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/09/2025 | 7 | FFA | $3,100.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.87 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.5L | $67.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/09/2025 | 18 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.97 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (28.97) at this track in a OPEN, finishing seventh and beaten 6 lengths. Box stats strong with six wins and two placings from 15 starts. Expected to go close.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $7,700.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.97 | 0:28.55 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.9L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $7,700.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.30 | 0:28.48 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/7 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.18 | 0:28.72 | 0:28.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $1.90 |
| 5/6 | 11/11/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.21 | 0:28.90 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.45 | 0:28.45 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $15,400.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.85 | 0:28.76 | 0:28.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.40 |
| 4/5 | 28/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | N/A | 0:22.06 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.78L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance to win by half a length at this track over 380m (22.04) beating Emgrand Drive in Grade 4 on December 9. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of the latest win.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.04 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.30 |
| 5/7 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $7,700.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.91 | 0:28.55 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $23,000.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.70 | 0:28.37 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.55 | 0:28.55 | 0:28.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 11/11/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.90 | 0:28.90 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/6 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.71 | 0:28.45 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.60 |
| 99/3 | 18/09/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Temora | 457m | N/A | 0:25.90 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 8.57L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to post a big 3.5 lengths victory in a Grade 4 last start at this track, recording a lightning 21.57 for the 380m journey. In form and rates on top again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/11/2025 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.57 | 0:21.57 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.47 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.80 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.4L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.38 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.65 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/6 | 21/10/2025 | 11 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.97 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 10/10/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.83 | 0:21.75 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back at this track over 380m in 22.10. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fourth over 380m at this track at Grade 3/4 level. Predicted to struggle on this occasion.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.22 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.10 | 0:22.10 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.21 | 0:21.57 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/11/2025 | 18 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.08 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.01 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 3/8 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.96 | 0:21.55 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 380m in 21.81. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when sixth over 380m at this track at Grade 3/4 level. Looks tested in this company.
Last Starts 13 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 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.23 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.81 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.77 | 0:21.72 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/11/2025 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.01 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.80 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.45 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.59 | 0:21.66 | 0:21.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.3L | $16.00 |
Stats
Comments
Eye-catching performance leading throughout to score by 2.5 lengths in a Grade 3/4 last start at this track, recording a good 21.86 over the 380m journey. Has the ability and looks a key chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.86 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/12/2025 | 35 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.05 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $20.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.13 | 0:21.66 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.92 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.35 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/10/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.39 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/10/2025 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.34 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when third (21.87) at big odds over 380m at this track. Wide draw here. Worth including.
Last Starts 6 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 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.87 | 0:21.73 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.26 | 0:22.23 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.87 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.04 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.80 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.4L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 04/11/2025 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.16 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/10/2025 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.03 | 0:21.66 | 0:21.35 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |