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Townsville Race 4 - Drew Wooler

ARKA CHIEF (8) is going well, finishing in the placings twice in a row. Not beaten far last time when a 1.3 lengths third (22.24) in a Grade 6 at this track. Safe beginner but wide box to overcome and will need some luck. Well placed here and can atone this time. MARTINI BEACH (3) finished second (22.02) two back at this track but out of the placings last time when 7th there. Was a winner at her only start from this draw. Key player if finds best. BIRDIE'S CHARM (2) is one to consider despite coming off a brief layoff. Something for the Multiples: VERRUCKT (9)

Race Time:10:52 PM

Friday, April 18, 2025

Track:Slow

Weather:OCAST

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:380m

Birdie's Charm (2)6630316866

Trainer: Hayley Wooler (Stuart)12 mths 18: 1-0-3

2 yo Black Bitch

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: SUPER HARD (AUS)

Stats

Career18: 1-0-3

Win %5.56%

Place %22.22%

Prize Money$2,400.00

Comments

Has finished sixth at the last two runs, both at Rockhampton, the latest when beaten 9 lengths behind Jester Beach over 407m. Not far away last start. Right in the mix again.

Last Starts 32 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/8	19/03/2025	10	NOV	$2,400.00	Rockhampton	407m	0:24.78	0:24.12	0:23.74	9.86	2	1. Jester Beach 2. Leppitsch 3. Diamantina Opal	9.3L	$9.50
6/8	09/03/2025	9	NOV	$2,400.00	Rockhampton	407m	0:24.85	0:24.06	0:23.66	9.64	4	1. Ten A Penny 2. Rattlin' Grace 3. Jester Beach	11.3L	$21.00
8/8	28/02/2025	7	NOV	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:23.36	0:21.81	0:21.63	N/A	3	1. Federal Tommy 2. Martini Beach 3. Super Pickle	22.0L	$18.00
6/8	21/02/2025	7	NOV	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.40	0:21.93	0:21.70	N/A	8	1. Mad Bunch 2. Cleo Blazer 3. Reuben Cotter	6.5L	$27.00
1/8	14/02/2025	14	MDN	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.45	0:22.45	0:21.89	N/A	8	1. Birdie's Charm 2. Arka Chief 3. Maisie Moo Moo	0.1L	$19.00
3/8	31/01/2025	3	MDN	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.71	0:22.01	0:22.01	N/A	5	1. Summer Sand 2. Arka Chief 3. Birdie's Charm	10.0L	$34.00

Martini Beach (3)1383654327

Trainer: Mark Partland (South Townsville)12 mths 10: 1-1-3

2 yo BLU Bitch

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: POONYAHRA (AUS)

Stats

Career10: 1-1-3

Win %10.00%

Place %50.00%

Prize Money$3,410.00

Comments

Latest effort finished 7th over 380m at this track beaten 7 lengths (22.70) behind Hara's Meryl in a Grade 6 on April 11. Won at her only start from this box. Top chance to make it two from two.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	11/04/2025	42	GR 6	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.70	0:22.16	0:21.85	N/A	5	1. Hara's Meryl 2. Cleo Blazer 3. Arka Chief	7.8L	$4.80
2/8	28/02/2025	7	NOV	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.02	0:21.81	0:21.63	N/A	4	1. Federal Tommy 2. Martini Beach 3. Super Pickle	3.0L	$3.80
3/8	21/02/2025	28	NOV	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:21.70	0:21.70	0:21.70	N/A	6	1. Sasha The Dasher 2. General Shylock 3. Martini Beach	4.3L	$4.20
4/8	24/01/2025	7	NOV	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.30	0:21.92	0:21.70	N/A	8	1. Anna Rumble 2. Pierre D'arcy 3. Project Alice	5.3L	$6.00
5/8	17/01/2025	7	NOV	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.73	0:22.32	0:21.63	N/A	7	1. Herbie Jenkins 2. Swing Shift 3. Cleo Blazer	5.8L	$5.00
6/8	10/01/2025	21	NOV	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:23.20	0:22.32	0:21.77	N/A	4	1. Federal Fury 2. Pierre D'arcy 3. Herbie Jenkins	12.5L	$4.50

Miss Two Step (4)11332325x

Trainer: Bobbie-Jean Chaffey (Stuart)12 mths 8: 2-2-3

2 yo RED/FWN Bitch

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: AMID THE NOISE (AUS)

Stats

Career8: 2-2-3

Win %25.00%

Place %87.50%

Prize Money$7,255.00

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at Casino (24.13) in a Grade 5, finishing a 12 length fifth. Yet to score but has placed each of two runs from this draw. Makes appeal on best.

Last Starts 66 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/8	13/02/2025	42	GR 5	$2,310.00	Casino	411m	0:24.13	0:23.27	0:23.27	8.99	6	1. Kingsbrae Tay 2. Got No Goggles 3. Sweet Rampage	12.3L	$11.00
2/8	02/01/2025	30	GR 5	$2,310.00	Casino	411m	0:23.89	0:23.36	0:23.25	8.86	4	1. Burringbar Fox 2. Miss Two Step 3. Crazy Joker	7.5L	$6.00
3/8	03/12/2024	7	NOV	$3,500.00	Albion Park	395m	0:23.48	0:22.59	0:22.42	10.92	5	1. Federal Lady 2. Island Princess 3. Miss Two Step	12.8L	$3.30
2/8	26/11/2024	7	NOV	$3,500.00	Albion Park	395m	0:23.26	0:22.95	0:22.62	10.75	1	1. Speedy Ben 2. Miss Two Step 3. Daisy Agnes	4.3L	$3.00
3/7	19/11/2024	48	NOV	$3,500.00	Albion Park	395m	0:23.89	0:23.47	0:22.96	10.98	4	1. Okinawa 2. Screaming Blaze 3. Miss Two Step	6.0L	$4.40
3/7	02/10/2024	7	NOV	$3,500.00	Albion Park	395m	0:23.40	0:22.75	0:22.45	10.79	3	1. Shamrock Hayze 2. Rousey Hayze 3. Miss Two Step	9.3L	$4.40

Strong Minded (5)1588685787

Trainer: Joan Newnham (ALLIGATOR CREEK)12 mths 11: 1-0-1

3 yo RED/FWN Dog

Sire: BARCIA BALE (AUS)

Dam: IT'S A FLIRT (AUS)

Stats

Career11: 1-0-1

Win %9.09%

Place %18.18%

Prize Money$1,800.00

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 380m at this track. Can't recommend him in this.

Last Starts 58 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
7/8	21/02/2025	35	NOV	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:21.70	0:21.70	0:21.70	N/A	3	1. Sasha The Dasher 2. General Shylock 3. Martini Beach	10.3L	$101.00
8/8	17/01/2025	28	NOV	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:23.14	0:22.32	0:21.63	N/A	3	1. Herbie Jenkins 2. Swing Shift 3. Cleo Blazer	11.8L	$81.00
7/8	20/12/2024	14	NOV	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:23.04	0:22.40	0:22.06	N/A	7	1. Tangelo Tornado 2. Federal Fury 3. Martini Beach	9.3L	$81.00
5/8	06/12/2024	14	PN	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.63	0:22.47	0:21.65	7.71	2	1. Emgrand Flash 2. Showtime Elsa 3. Cleo Blazer	2.3L	$23.00
8/8	22/11/2024	14	NOV	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:23.36	0:22.25	0:22.02	N/A	8	1. Our Pink Mantra 2. Verruckt 3. Showtime Pete	15.8L	$51.00
6/8	08/11/2024	35	NOV	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.91	0:22.56	0:21.82	N/A	5	1. Hara's Holly 2. Go Forward Cathy 3. Jed The Turtle	5.0L	$61.00

Canya Stella (6)2176444588

Trainer: Bobbie-Jean Chaffey (Stuart)12 mths 11: 1-1-0

1 yo BDL Bitch

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: FREEDOM LEAGUE (AUS)

Stats

Career11: 1-1-0

Win %9.09%

Place %18.18%

Prize Money$2,400.00

Comments

Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage eighth last time out over 380m at this track. Hard to have this time.

Last Starts 44 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	07/03/2025	21	NOV	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.67	0:22.18	0:21.60	N/A	5	1. Swing Shift 2. Arka Chief 3. Black Rifle	6.8L	$7.50
8/8	14/02/2025	21	NOV	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.67	0:22.12	0:21.89	N/A	5	1. Arka Rain 2. Federal Tommy 3. Project Alice	7.8L	$20.00
5/8	24/01/2025	7	NOV	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.42	0:21.72	0:21.70	N/A	5	1. Winnie Rumble 2. Arka Rain 3. Swing Shift	10.0L	$12.00
4/8	17/01/2025	7	NOV	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.29	0:21.83	0:21.63	N/A	1	1. Ace Diva 2. Jed The Turtle 3. Winnie Rumble	6.5L	$9.50
4/8	10/01/2025	28	NOV	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.87	0:22.41	0:21.77	N/A	6	1. Mr. Kaplan 2. Jed The Turtle 3. Showtime Pete	6.5L	$9.50
4/8	13/12/2024	3	NOV	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.27	0:22.12	0:21.66	N/A	2	1. Major Bloom 2. Mr. Kaplan 3. Showtime Pete	2.0L	$6.50

Rosdue Beach (7)367216

Trainer: Mark Partland (South Townsville)12 mths 6: 1-1-1

3 yo Black Bitch

Sire: PARADISE MADISON (IRE)

Dam: BRAEMAR BEACH (AUS)

Stats

Career6: 1-1-1

Win %16.67%

Place %50.00%

Prize Money$2,280.00

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by 0.8 lengths in 22.34, beating Mister Hugo. Last start finished 6th in a Novice race on March 16 over 407m at Rockhampton behind Lucky Red beaten 9 lengths (24.84). Other runners look much more appealing.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
99/4	11/04/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Townsville	380m	N/A	0:21.71	N/A	N/A	4	1. 99-Woodland Oscar 2. 99-Shelby's Boy 3. 99-Total Media Ban	10.86L	$0.00
6/8	16/03/2025	9	NOV	$2,400.00	Rockhampton	407m	0:24.84	0:24.16	0:23.85	9.71	6	1. Lucky Red 2. Dropping Gears 3. Into The Unknown	9.9L	$19.00
1/8	07/03/2025	7	MDN	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.34	0:22.34	0:21.60	N/A	4	1. Rosdue Beach 2. Mister Hugo 3. Dinosaur Bones	0.8L	$3.50
2/8	28/02/2025	14	MDN	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.14	0:22.05	0:21.63	N/A	2	1. Hara's Meryl 2. Rosdue Beach 3. Natural Tony	1.3L	$3.80
7/8	14/02/2025	17	MDN	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.96	0:22.45	0:21.89	N/A	3	1. Birdie's Charm 2. Arka Chief 3. Maisie Moo Moo	7.3L	$13.00
6/8	28/01/2025	11	MDN	$7,700.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.95	0:21.97	0:21.59	N/A	3	1. Swing On By 2. Summer Sand 3. Arka Chief	14.0L	$41.00
3/8	17/01/2025	-	MDN	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.46	0:22.29	0:21.63	N/A	2	1. Federal Tommy 2. Sasha The Dasher 3. Rosdue Beach	2.3L	$10.00

Arka Chief (8)2x23221623

Trainer: Ross Rudall (Nome)12 mths 13: 1-6-2

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: ZAMBORA BROCKIE (AUS)

Dam: GOOD GIRL SANDY (AUS)

Stats

Career13: 1-6-2

Win %7.69%

Place %69.23%

Prize Money$5,205.00

Comments

Can settle forward and he showed improvement to place in his last two runs including finished 3rd on April 11 over 380m at this track behind Hara's Meryl beaten 1.3 lengths (22.24) in a Grade 6. Finished 3rd in a Grade 6 on April 11 over 380m at this track behind Hara's Meryl beaten 1.3 lengths (22.24). More than capable and well placed to find his best form.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/8	11/04/2025	35	GR 6	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.24	0:22.16	0:21.85	N/A	8	1. Hara's Meryl 2. Cleo Blazer 3. Arka Chief	1.3L	$2.80
2/8	07/03/2025	7	NOV	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.19	0:22.18	0:21.60	N/A	1	1. Swing Shift 2. Arka Chief 3. Black Rifle	0.1L	$2.60
6/8	28/02/2025	7	MDN	$3,200.00	Townsville	380m	0:24.71	0:22.11	0:21.63	N/A	4	1. Bridge Up Baby 2. Lord Shylock 3. Yo Yo Fury	37.3L	$1.80
1/8	21/02/2025	7	MDN	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.08	0:22.08	0:21.70	N/A	4	1. Arka Chief 2. Empty Sky 3. Freddy Dodge	6.5L	$2.00
2/8	14/02/2025	14	MDN	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.46	0:22.45	0:21.89	N/A	2	1. Birdie's Charm 2. Arka Chief 3. Maisie Moo Moo	0.1L	$1.80
2/8	31/01/2025	3	MDN	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.52	0:22.01	0:22.01	N/A	3	1. Summer Sand 2. Arka Chief 3. Birdie's Charm	7.3L	$1.90

Verruckt (1)8655564284

Trainer: Jake Casey (Stuart)12 mths 21: 1-3-3

2 yo BLU/FWN Dog

Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED (AUS)

Dam: ASTON CINNAMON (AUS)

Stats

Career21: 1-3-3

Win %4.76%

Place %33.33%

Prize Money$4,480.00

Comments

Latest effort finished 4th over 380m at this track beaten 1.75 lengths (22.27) behind Hara's Meryl in a Grade 6 on April 11. Has the ability to be in the finish.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/8	11/04/2025	35	GR 6	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.27	0:22.16	0:21.85	N/A	2	1. Hara's Meryl 2. Cleo Blazer 3. Arka Chief	1.8L	$10.00
8/8	07/03/2025	7	RST WIN	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.91	0:28.85	0:28.85	N/A	8	1. Poppy Ed 2. Gas It Up 3. Tilly's Son	15.1L	$6.00
2/7	28/02/2025	7	Other	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.46	0:29.24	0:29.24	N/A	3	1. Project Alice 2. Verruckt 3. Big Kelce	3.0L	$6.50
4/8	21/02/2025	7	P5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.27	0:22.20	0:21.70	N/A	4	1. Heidi Heart 2. Gas It Up 3. Colac Keith	1.0L	$7.50
6/8	14/02/2025	21	NOV	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.48	0:22.12	0:21.89	N/A	4	1. Arka Rain 2. Federal Tommy 3. Project Alice	5.3L	$15.00
5/8	24/01/2025	7	NOV	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.34	0:21.92	0:21.70	N/A	6	1. Anna Rumble 2. Pierre D'arcy 3. Project Alice	6.0L	$6.00