Townsville Race 1 - Aussie Pet & Animal Travel
DRINK SHIRAZ (6) has been out of the placings at his last couple but on the winners' heels when placing three back (21.95) in a Grade 4/5 at this track. Key player on best and expected to bounce back. NEED A TOW (3) was responsible for a modest effort most recently when seventh at this track over 380m behind Mick's Belle (22.59) in a Grade 5. Safe beginner who has drawn to advantage. Leading chance. STORMY ROSE (2) was safely held last time out, finishing fifth at this track over 380m behind He's Peeking (22.37) in a Grade 4/5. Was in the money the start prior. Smart beginner who should take advantage of the low draw. Can measure up this time. HARMS BEST (1) should bounce back after an unplaced effort here recently.
Stats
Comments
Has finished fourth at his last three starts, most recently over 380m at this track. Has ability and looks a winning hope.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.36 | 0:21.73 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.0L | $27.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.32 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.47 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/01/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.62 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/01/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.59 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.48 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 5th over 380m at this track beaten 9 lengths (22.37) behind He's Peeking in a Grade 4/5 on February 10. Has scored three times from this box. Key runner.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.37 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.28 | 0:21.67 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.52 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $46.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.47 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.4L | $35.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/01/2026 | 21 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.25 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/12/2025 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.18 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time when seventh (22.59) at this track in a Grade 5. Will jump from box 3 for the first time. Appeals as a leading chance in this.
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 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.59 | 0:21.71 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.4L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/02/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.44 | 0:21.75 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.8L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 16/01/2026 | 57 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.91 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.65 | 0:22.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.60 |
| 5/8 | 13/11/2025 | 32 | MDN | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:23.33 | 0:22.72 | 0:21.96 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 12/10/2025 | 12 | MDN H | $2,540.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.78 | 0:24.57 | 0:24.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 18.0L | $10.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fourth on February 6 over 380m at this track behind Aston Atkins, beaten 3.5 lengths (22.27) in a Grade 5. Likely to struggle 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 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.27 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.0L | $18.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.04 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 17.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.74 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/01/2026 | 28 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.78 | 0:21.73 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.8L | $46.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 4th in a Grade 4 on February 10 over 380m at this track behind Ringwald beaten 5.5 lengths (22.12). Has run blistering time here with a 21.76 PB at the distance. Hard to beat.
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 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.12 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.14 | 0:21.64 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.95 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.23 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 09/01/2026 | 3 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.05 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 6/7 | 06/01/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.56 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $2.30 |
Stats
Comments
Has been in the minor money the last two runs, the latest at big odds finishing second (22.16) at this track. Jumps from a wide draw. Cannot be ruled out.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.16 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.28 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.60 |
| 7/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.99 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 16.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.46 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.4L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.11 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.90 |
| 4/6 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.31 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.8L | $3.80 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fourth at his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 498m. Has claims on best form.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 06/02/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.46 | 0:28.90 | 0:28.90 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 03/02/2026 | 4 | P5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.09 | 0:29.04 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/5 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.37 | 0:29.02 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 23/01/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.77 | 0:28.99 | 0:28.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $4.60 |
| 5/7 | 20/01/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.15 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/12/2025 | 4 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.66 | 0:28.98 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/2 | 06/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.64 | 0:26.64 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Modest effort last time out when fifth over 380m at this track. Prepared to risk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/02/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.47 | 0:21.71 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/01/2026 | 59 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.42 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/12/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.13 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/11/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.74 | 0:22.18 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.60 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.64 | 0:28.69 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.5L | $34.00 |
| 99/3 | 26/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Temora | 330m | N/A | 0:19.29 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2.86L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 14/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dubbo | 318m | N/A | 0:18.76 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.86L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been unwanted at recent poor starts. Tested under these conditions.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/01/2026 | 17 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $91.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/01/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.23 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 18.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.61 | 0:21.71 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.8L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.99 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 16.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.67 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $18.00 |