Townsville Race 9 - Ray Goodger 5Th Grade H
HOLLY MAGIC (3) could manage only second but ran speedy time (19.65) at Q Lakeside over 352m. In form and rates on top this time. ROYAL BLOOD (1) is worth forgiving last start after finishing fourth (22.33) from Box 3 at this track over 380m. Leading chance. HELIANTHE (4) had the drop on the lead before drawing clear to score (21.93) at this track in a Grade 5 over 380m. Was a winner at her only start from this draw. Bold showing expected again. CANYA STELLA (2) is worth another chance despite missing the top-three here most recently.
Stats
Comments
Out of the placings last time but the run prior he clocked a slick 21.93 over 380m finishing third at this track. Looms as the one to beat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 21/11/2025 | 21 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.93 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.68 | 0:21.55 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 16.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.88 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.26 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.53 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.7L | $4.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 4th over 380m at this track beaten 6 lengths (22.25) behind He's Peeking in a Restricted WIN on November 21. Top-three hope with the right run.
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 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.25 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.16 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/11/2025 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.34 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.80 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/10/2025 | 3 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.87 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.8L | $27.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/10/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.42 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.8L | $18.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.36 | 0:22.35 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.40 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame at Q Lakeside last time when a 3.5 lengths second but did record a fast 19.65 over the 352m journey. Expected to go close with a repeat of latest.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/11/2025 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.65 | 0:19.43 | 0:19.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/11/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,100.00 | Q Straight | 300m | 0:16.66 | 0:16.59 | 0:16.28 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/11/2025 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.82 | 0:19.80 | 0:19.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/10/2025 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Q Straight | 350m | 0:19.33 | 0:18.91 | 0:18.90 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/10/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.07 | 0:19.67 | 0:19.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/10/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,700.00 | Capalaba | 366m | 0:20.12 | 0:19.75 | 0:19.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
Stats
Comments
Impressive performance to score by a half a length in a Grade 5 last start at this track, clocking a solid 21.93 over the 380m trip. In form and looks tough to beat again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.93 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 8/8 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.97 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 1 |
| 14.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.18 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.30 |
| 5/7 | 17/10/2025 | 24 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.63 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $3.40 |
| 8/8 | 23/09/2025 | 38 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.86 | 0:28.40 | 0:28.40 | N/A | 1 |
| 20.8L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/08/2025 | 5 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.61 | 0:25.46 | 0:25.16 | N/A | 8 |
| 16.5L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third at big odds last time (22.33) over 380m at this track. Tricky draw to overcome. Others preferred.
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 | 25/11/2025 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.8L | $20.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/11/2025 | 32 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.47 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/10/2025 | 3 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.40 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/09/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.34 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/09/2025 | 3 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.98 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/09/2025 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.41 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Strong performance to win by 0.8 lengths at this track over 380m (22.33) beating Pierre D'arcy in Grade 6 on November 21. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
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 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.33 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/11/2025 | 10 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.5L | $4.60 |
| 7/8 | 04/11/2025 | 11 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.52 | 0:29.08 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | GR 6/MDN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.18 | 0:28.88 | 0:28.88 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.67 | 0:28.78 | 0:28.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | GR 6/MDN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.13 | 0:29.05 | 0:29.05 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 99/1 | 01/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Gawler | 400m | N/A | 0:23.85 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Modest effort last time out when seventh over 380m at this track. Others hold stronger claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.07 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.12 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.8L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.18 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.60 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.10 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $35.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hasn't shown any early speed lately and drifts back in her races. The latest effort was a 10 length sixth over 380m at this track. Not up to this.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/11/2025 | 3 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.56 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.02 | 0:22.18 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/11/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.76 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.9L | $46.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.63 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.80 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/11/2025 | 3 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.21 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/11/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.54 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |