Townsville Race 9 - Aussie Pet & Animal Travel
ASHY BEAR (3) has some solid form under her belt and proved too classy last time to win by 3.5 lengths at this track in a handy 21.87 beating Verruckt. Safe beginner who has drawn to advantage. Looks to have an edge on most of these. POPULAR MONSTER (5) struggled in tougher grade last start at this track, but prior to that won by 2.25 lengths at this track (21.65) beating Moonshine Magic in a Grade 4 on February 3. Solid beginner who can clear the tricky draw. Will give the top chances plenty to think about. TILLY'S SON (1) had a tricky draw and ran well to finish third, beaten a long neck, (29.16) at this track. Expected to be in this for a long way. EUGENE (4) was unplaced here last start but gets his chance to atone.
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when third behind Three Hearts at this track last start over 498m (29.16). Right in the mix.
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 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.16 | 0:29.13 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.4L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.81 | 0:28.65 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 16.6L | $27.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/01/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.38 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/01/2026 | 4 | P5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.50 | 0:29.04 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 16/01/2026 | 35 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.27 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.53 | 0:28.97 | 0:28.97 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.9L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of the placings last time but the start prior was just edged out when third (29.07) over 498m at this track. Has a low draw and capable of a better result.
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 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.42 | 0:29.13 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | P5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.07 | 0:29.04 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/6 | 20/01/2026 | 49 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.50 | 0:28.90 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.4L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/12/2025 | 4 | GR 4 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.33 | 0:28.51 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/11/2025 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.59 | 0:29.12 | 0:29.12 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $2.25 |
| 4/8 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $7,700.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.10 | 0:28.48 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $23.00 |
Stats
Comments
Eye-catching performance to score by 3.5 lengths in a Grade 4 last start at this track, clocking a solid 21.87 over the 380m trip. Expected to go close again if runs up to latest time.
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 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.87 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.13 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.70 |
| 5/8 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.37 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/01/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.99 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/12/2025 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.23 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/11/2025 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.24 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished eighth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 16 lengths behind Bogie Frank over 498m. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.79 | 0:28.65 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.1L | $18.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.44 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 20/01/2026 | 161 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.96 | 0:21.61 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/08/2025 | 11 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.14 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.50 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 01/08/2025 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.98 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $2.20 |
| 1/8 | 25/07/2025 | 87 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.12 | 0:22.12 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 5th over 498m at this track beaten 9 lengths (29.31) behind Bogie Frank in a OPEN on February 10. Leading contender.
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 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.31 | 0:28.65 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.4L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/02/2026 | 4 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.65 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.70 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 5 |
| 14.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.87 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.40 |
| 6/7 | 20/01/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.25 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.90 | 0:21.55 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Came from wide draw and finished 6th over 380m at this track beaten 12 lengths (22.44) behind Lucky Fireball in a Grade 5 on February 10. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 10/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.44 | 0:21.58 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.53 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/01/2026 | 175 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.06 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.5L | $4.60 |
| 5/7 | 08/08/2025 | 3 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.44 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.53 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.1L | $2.70 |
| 6/8 | 05/08/2025 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.49 | 0:29.01 | 0:28.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/08/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.35 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last time (22.18) over 380m at this track. Drawn wide. Will need plenty of luck.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.18 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 03/02/2026 | 14 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.52 | 0:28.65 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.5L | $14.00 |
| 2/5 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.03 | 0:28.95 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/7 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:30.63 | 0:28.93 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 24.8L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/01/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.99 | 0:28.94 | 0:28.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.26 | 0:28.82 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/3 | 05/05/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Parklands | 520m | N/A | 0:30.05 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/4 | 28/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | N/A | 0:25.50 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
In the money last time at this track (29.14) in a Grade 5, finishing a nose second. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and four minors. Has ability but looking elsewhere 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.14 | 0:29.13 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 20/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.35 | 0:28.90 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 13/01/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.58 | 0:28.51 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.3L | $71.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/01/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.04 | 0:28.73 | 0:28.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/12/2025 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.71 | 0:29.18 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.6L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.20 | 0:28.69 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
Stats
Comments
At the last outing finished 6th over 498m at this track beaten 7 lengths (29.26) behind Helianthe in a OPEN on February 10. Not far away last start. Right in the mix again.
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 | 10/02/2026 | 4 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.26 | 0:28.70 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $20.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 03/02/2026 | 11 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.90 | 0:28.65 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.29 | 0:21.54 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.5L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.38 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/01/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.03 | 0:29.03 | 0:29.03 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.20 |
Stats
Comments
Didn't finish two back and couldn't make the frame last time when he finished 7th on February 10 over 498m at this track behind Three Hearts beaten 9 lengths (29.80) in a Grade 5. Will be tested in this company.
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 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.13 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.4L | $7.00 |
| 0/7 | 03/02/2026 | 11 | OPEN | $7,700.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:35.84 | 0:28.91 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 99.0L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.38 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 5 |
| 21.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 20/01/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.19 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.10 |
| 5/8 | 09/12/2025 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.29 | 0:28.85 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 02/12/2025 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.06 | 0:21.71 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/2 | 06/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 461m | N/A | 0:26.72 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 |