Townsville Race 9 - Binks And Marlene Walker H
FIREBALL ERNIE (1) jumped well to win over the 380m at this track two runs back then prominent throughout when finishing second at this track last start. Has performed well from this box with a win and two minor placings to his name from three starts. Capable of going well again. MAJOR SWING (2) has a fair record and proved too classy last time to win by 0.8 lengths at this track in a handy 21.98 beating Infrasonic. Form should stack up. TWEED DREAM (8) recorded a win over 380m at this track in a head turning 21.75 last start. Harder here but expected to feature again. BEEP (7) is a last-start placegetter who should be thereabouts.
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at this track (28.82) in a Restricted WIN, finishing a 6 length second. Super consistent from the draw with a win and two places from three starts. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.82 | 0:28.37 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 14/08/2026 | 30 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.77 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 |
| 99/2 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 498m | N/A | 0:28.49 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 7.43L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 31/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 380m | N/A | 0:21.80 | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 9.71L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/07/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $1,930.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 12/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,930.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.30 | 0:22.03 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $4,900.00 | Darwin | 537m | 0:32.41 | 0:31.56 | 0:31.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/06/2026 | 7 | FFA | $2,750.00 | Darwin | 537m | 0:32.22 | 0:31.36 | 0:31.36 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 /MDN | $1,930.00 | Darwin | 383m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.49 | 0:22.21 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance to win by 0.8 lengths at this track over 380m (21.98) beating Infrasonic in Grade 5 on August 21. Makes plenty of appeal on the back of the latest win.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 21/08/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.98 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.50 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.42 | 0:21.61 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.90 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.34 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.43 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.90 |
| 1/7 | 17/07/2026 | 35 | MDN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.93 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.43 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
Needs to do more than recent efforts, the latest a eighth over 498m at this track. Prepared to risk this time.
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 | 18/08/2026 | 4 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.01 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/08/2026 | 10 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.76 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 04/08/2026 | 53 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.13 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 12/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:30.01 | 0:29.31 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 09/06/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.96 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 05/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.10 | 0:21.66 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 99/1 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bdge Straight | 300m | N/A | 0:17.40 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.14L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fifth over 380m at this track, beaten 6 lengths (22.29) behind Swing Shift in a Grade 5 on August 14. Can't recommend against this lot.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.29 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $46.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.04 | 0:21.75 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.42 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.21 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.9L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:24.28 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 35.0L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.17 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage eighth last time out over 498m at this track. Others preferred 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 18/08/2026 | 19 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.86 | 0:28.81 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.0L | $3.60 |
| 7/8 | 30/07/2026 | 9 | GR 4/5 | $10,000.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | 0:30.24 | 0:29.62 | 0:29.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.0L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 21/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5/6 | $7,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:31.81 | 0:30.39 | 0:30.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 20.0L | $3.30 |
| 8/8 | 07/07/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $7,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:31.24 | 0:30.54 | 0:30.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 02/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $10,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.53 | 0:30.53 | 0:30.53 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $7,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:30.68 | 0:30.68 | 0:30.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 380m at this track. Looking to others this time.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.46 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.40 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $81.00 |
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.36 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/07/2026 | 3 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.67 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.26 | 0:21.61 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/07/2026 | 3 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.46 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.41 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $91.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort at double-figure odds last time when third (22.01) over 380m at this track. Drawn wide. Must be included.
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 | 18/08/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.01 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 24/07/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.12 | 0:21.43 | 0:21.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.11 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $35.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/07/2026 | 18 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.13 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.6L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.31 | 0:21.84 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | 10 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.02 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to win by 4.5 lengths at this track over 380m (21.75) beating Blue Jet Train in Grade 5 on August 7. Returned in winning form and can go on with it.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 07/08/2026 | 72 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.75 | 0:21.75 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $1.90 |
| 4/8 | 27/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,500.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.29 | 0:20.06 | 0:19.97 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.62 | 0:20.29 | 0:20.18 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $1.55 |
| 3/8 | 12/05/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.90 | 0:19.71 | 0:19.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/05/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:16.78 | 0:16.65 | 0:16.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 4/8 | 28/04/2026 | 41 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 300m | 0:17.38 | 0:17.10 | 0:17.00 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |