Townsville Race 8 - Belford Kennels 5Th Grade H
HE'S PEEKING (1) has missed the frame at his last couple but wasn't beaten far three back when second (21.83) at this track in a Grade 5. Look for sharp improvement here. COLONEL'S DREAM (4) was quickly out of the tricky draw with a fast early sectional and clocked 23.76 with a 8 length win at Rockhampton over 407m. Ran one of the fastest times on the program in her latest win. Sure to measure up. HARA'S HOLLY (8) has mixed form recently, finishing fifth (22.65) in a Grade 4/5 at this track latest but did run well two back when in the frame. Can improve sharply here. BIG BUBBA GUMP (2) was out of the frame here most recently but can atone.
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 6th in a Grade 5 on January 20 over 380m at this track behind Gengar Wave beaten 12 lengths (22.81). Tipped to improve sharply. Rates highly 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 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.81 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.5L | $3.70 |
| 7/7 | 09/12/2025 | 4 | OPEN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.41 | 0:21.51 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.83 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.31 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.82 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.97 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors at big odds two back when second (22.17) over 380m at this track. Draws an inside box and can measure up.
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 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.74 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.17 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/01/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.54 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/12/2025 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.38 | 0:21.84 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.6L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.36 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.7L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/11/2025 | 3 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.52 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.0L | $18.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (22.21) over 380m at this track. Has a low draw. One of the better hopes.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.21 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $14.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.79 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.6L | $8.50 |
| 3/6 | 12/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.21 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $3.10 |
| 4/7 | 09/12/2025 | 11 | OPEN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.05 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $71.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.28 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.29 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Easy winner leading throughout to post a big 8 lengths victory in a Grade 6 last start at Rockhampton, clocking a solid 23.76 over the 407m trip. In form and rates on top again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 14/01/2026 | 17 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:23.76 | 0:23.76 | 0:23.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 28/12/2025 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.69 | 0:23.67 | 0:23.33 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/12/2025 | 37 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.45 | 0:23.81 | 0:23.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.57 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.35 | 0:22.35 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
Stats
Comments
In fine form with wins at his last couple of outings when well in the market at this track. Likely to struggle this time.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.30 | 0:22.30 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | MDN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.00 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | MDN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.35 | 0:22.18 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 3/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | MDN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.45 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (22.33) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing third and beaten 6 lengths. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Tough field and looking to others this time.
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 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.43 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/01/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.95 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/12/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.39 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.01 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/11/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.14 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second last start (22.16) at big odds over 380m at this track. Jumps from a wide draw. Looking to others.
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 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.16 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.8L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.71 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.31 | 0:22.06 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.32 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $3.60 |
| 5/7 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.38 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $10.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.69 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.0L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't make the placings last time at this track (22.65) in a Grade 4/5, finishing a 10 length fifth. Placed at all two starts from this draw. Suited here and expected to run well.
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 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.65 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.05 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
| 7/7 | 06/01/2026 | 21 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.23 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.6L | $35.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.32 | 0:21.64 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/12/2025 | 4 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.25 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.74 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |