Townsville Race 12 - Burdekin Vet Services 5Th Grade H
I'M FREE (7) goes very well at the course with two wins and a placing from four starts. Recorded a 5 length win (21.55) in a Restricted WIN last time at this track. Looks a leading chance on best. PICKIN' PIXIES (3) is yet to miss the placings here in an excellent record which boasts two wins and two placings. Recorded a 1.75 lengths win (23.86) in a Grade 5 last time at Rockhampton. With even luck and a clean start can sneak into the finish. GEORGE JETSON (1) finds it hard to break through. Has hit the frame the last two runs, the latest when third (22.24) at this track. Solid record at the distance winning two races. Hard to beat again. BLUE MARINE (2) is worth some thought after placing at this track and distance last start.
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (22.24) when third at this track in a Mix 5. Has performed well off the draw with a win and six places from 14 starts. Looks suited here and rates a leading chance.
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 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.24 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 13/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.16 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.20 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $46.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.32 | 0:21.84 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.63 | 0:21.84 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 28/11/2025 | 3 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.63 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $5.50 |
| 99/1 | 18/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 498m | N/A | 29.44 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 29/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Ballarat | 390m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start (22.06) over 380m at this track. Has a low draw. One of the better hopes.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 20/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.06 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.22 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.1L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 13/01/2026 | 4 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.42 | 0:28.54 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/01/2026 | 31 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.29 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/12/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.03 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.86 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to win by 1.75 lengths at Rockhampton over 407m (23.86) beating Suntory Poppy in Grade 5 on January 14. Deserved winner last time after finishing in the money two on end prior to that. Can make it two on the trot.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 14/01/2026 | 29 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:23.86 | 0:23.86 | 0:23.53 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/5 | 16/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.82 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 3/7 | 09/12/2025 | 4 | OPEN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.69 | 0:21.51 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.77 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 28/11/2025 | 23 | MDN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.60 | 0:21.60 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $1.40 |
| 4/8 | 05/11/2025 | 89 | MDN | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:20.22 | 0:19.66 | 0:19.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.0L | $3.50 |
Stats
Comments
Produced a good effort last start to finish second over 380m at this track, beaten 0.8 lengths (22.14) behind Me Myself And in a Grade 5 on January 16. Not up to this.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/01/2026 | 84 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.14 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/10/2025 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.17 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 3 |
| 16.3L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/09/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.94 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/09/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.32 | 0:21.58 | 0:21.44 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/09/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.19 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.85 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/08/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.67 | 0:21.67 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.3L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fourth at her last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 380m. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
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 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.20 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 13/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $4.40 |
| 6/8 | 09/01/2026 | 24 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.54 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/12/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.96 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 16.6L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 12/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.10 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.9L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 09/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.89 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by 0.8 lengths over 380m at this track in a handy (22.08), beating Swing On By. Winner last time and looks well placed again. Worth following up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.08 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.77 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 12/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.37 | 0:21.84 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/12/2025 | 11 | OPEN | $0.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:21.52 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.5L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $0.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.34 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $4.40 |
Stats
Comments
Scored by 5 lengths last time (21.55) in a Restricted WIN over 380m at this track. Still a maiden from this draw but has never missed the frame from two starts. Looks a key chance on best form.
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 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.55 | 0:21.55 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 09/01/2026 | 19 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.95 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.70 |
| 7/8 | 21/12/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.45 | 0:23.50 | 0:23.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.5L | $4.40 |
| 6/8 | 12/12/2025 | 24 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $1.90 |
| 2/5 | 18/11/2025 | 63 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.22 | 0:22.07 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 8/8 | 16/09/2025 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.72 | 0:23.65 | 0:23.09 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.0L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 498m in 29.03. Followed that up with a minor placing over 380m at this track at Grade 5 a week ago. Not suited by wide draw, not one of the leading chances 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.38 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/01/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.03 | 0:29.03 | 0:29.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
| 4/7 | 06/01/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.49 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.51 | 0:21.84 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.6L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.77 | 0:29.12 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 21/11/2025 | 10 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.27 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $7.50 |