Townsville Race 7 - Nixe Olsen 5Th Grade H
HARA'S MERYL (2) ran below best last time finishing sixth (22.63) over 380m at this track from Box 3. Can make amends. ROSE BELLE (6) started big odds but ran one of the quickest times of the card with a 5.5 lengths win (21.88) at this track latest. Has hit winning form and can go on with it. GIFTED JASPER (1) finds it hard to break through. Finished in the money last time though when third (22.58) at this track. Expected to be in this for a long way. MOLLY EMGRAND (8) is right in the mix.
Stats
Comments
Showed good improvement when third behind Jimmy Jax at this track last start over 380m (22.58). Right in the mix.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 20/01/2026 | 49 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.58 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.0L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.48 | 0:22.13 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/11/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.74 | 0:28.89 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.07 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.75 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.26 | 0:21.70 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.0L | $31.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (22.63) in a Grade 5, finishing a 10 length sixth. Yet to miss the placings in four runs from this box, including two wins. Looks a key chance on best form.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.63 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.18 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.30 |
| 3/7 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.93 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 06/01/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.71 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $4.60 |
| 5/6 | 16/12/2025 | 77 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.39 | 0:21.63 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.0L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/09/2025 | 4 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.32 | 0:22.09 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Showed good improvement when second behind Party With Tom at this track last start over 380m (22.06). Gets back so might need a bit of luck.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.06 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.89 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.5L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.30 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 18.6L | $35.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.06 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.4L | $23.00 |
| 4/7 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.44 | 0:21.84 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.65 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 9 lengths behind Gengar Wave over 380m. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.58 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 13/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.48 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/8 | 09/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.90 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/01/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.12 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.56 | 0:21.84 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.23 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.1L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (25.18) when seventh over 407m at Rockhampton in a Grade 5. Starts from box 5 for the first time here. Will need the right run.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 14/01/2026 | 79 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:25.18 | 0:23.77 | 0:23.53 | N/A | 1 |
| 20.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 27/10/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Maitland | 400m | 0:23.14 | 0:23.14 | 0:22.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
| 0/6 | 21/10/2025 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Gosford | 515m | 0:36.58 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/10/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,110.00 | Richmond | 520m | 0:30.52 | 0:29.68 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/10/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.40 | 0:22.97 | 0:22.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/10/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,310.00 | Richmond | 401m | 0:23.34 | 0:23.07 | 0:22.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $41.00 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance to win by 5.5 lengths at this track over 380m (21.88) beating Hollywood Shadow in Grade 6 on January 16. Can make it back to back wins.
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 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.88 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.78 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.61 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.6L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.39 | 0:22.30 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.48 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.70 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.8L | $3.80 |
Stats
Comments
Starting from wide draw and has been unwanted at recent poor starts. Looks tested in this company.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 13/01/2026 | 28 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.16 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 18.5L | $81.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:30.23 | 0:28.98 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 17.8L | $34.00 |
| 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 | $101.00 |
| 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 | $41.00 |
| 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 | $51.00 |
| 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 | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fifth in a Mix 5 on January 16 over 380m at this track behind Aston Luton, beaten 4.5 lengths (22.34). Major threat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.34 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.97 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/01/2026 | 24 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.17 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/12/2025 | 21 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.42 | 0:21.64 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.48 | 0:21.57 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/11/2025 | 11 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.26 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |