Townsville Race 13 - Binks And Marlene Walker H
HARPER SPILLER (1) boxed on well to finish second last time, beaten a nose (21.81) behind No More Beer at this track. Won at her only start from this draw. Top chance in this line up. MICK'S BELLE (2) was responsible for a modest effort most recently when fifth at this track over 498m behind Amber Annie (29.37) in a Grade 5. Some good form is emerging from her last run. Key runner on best form. SWANKY FRANKY (4) comes off an average run last start when seventh at this track over 380m behind No More Beer (22.60) in a Grade 5. Worth following up. SAND EXPRESS (3) can return to form after missing the top-three at this circuit last time out.
Stats
Comments
Narrowly beaten last time at this track when only a nose from the winner but did record an excellent 21.81 over the 380m journey. Has the ability and expected to go close again.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/08/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.81 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.90 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.46 | 0:23.69 | 0:23.69 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.23 | 0:24.02 | 0:23.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 13/07/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.51 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.50 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2026 | 4 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.53 | 0:23.64 | 0:23.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.7L | $61.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.21 | 0:22.19 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.4L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.44 | 0:23.84 | 0:23.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 5th in a Grade 5 on August 4 over 498m at this track behind Amber Annie beaten 8 lengths (29.37). Key chance on best form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 04/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.37 | 0:28.75 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $2.70 |
| 7/8 | 31/07/2026 | 19 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.23 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/6 | 12/07/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $1,330.00 | Darwin | 312m | 0:18.46 | 0:18.23 | 0:18.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $1.70 |
| 7/7 | 21/06/2026 | 4 | OPEN | $2,100.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.25 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/5 | 17/06/2026 | 8 | GR 3/4 | $2,100.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:22.84 | 0:22.38 | 0:22.38 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/7 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.10 | 0:28.78 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $1.20 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time when fourth (22.42) at this track in a Restricted WIN. Will jump from box 3 for the first time. Looks suited here and can measure up.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.8L | $3.80 |
| 7/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.76 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.83 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.13 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 7/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.47 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.72 | 0:21.72 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 99/2 | 02/06/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 380m | N/A | 0:22.10 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (22.60) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing seventh and beaten 11 lengths. Yet to win but has placed two times from this draw. Has ability and should feature.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.60 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/08/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.42 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.70 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.22 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.80 |
| 4/8 | 28/07/2026 | 4 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.56 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.6L | $3.90 |
| 0/8 | 24/07/2026 | 28 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:29.07 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:21.71 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $2.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fourth last time out over 380m at this track. Hard to have this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.52 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/08/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.28 | 0:21.61 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.5L | $46.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.46 | 0:21.61 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.27 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/06/2026 | 3 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.45 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 380m at this track. Not one of the leading chances on this occasion.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.77 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 16.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.61 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.23 | 0:21.75 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.98 | 0:22.09 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.8L | $27.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/07/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.57 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.43 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.5L | $91.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.67 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.1L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.29 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
Most recent effort finished 4th on August 18 over 380m at this track behind She's Snappy beaten 3.5 lengths (22.23) in a Grade 4/5. Has ability and can run well.
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 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.23 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.77 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.5L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.29 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.88 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/07/2026 | 21 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.29 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.6L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.73 | 0:21.71 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.8L | $5.00 |
| 99/1 | 01/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 380m | N/A | 0:21.99 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 |