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Townsville Race 6 - Bet Nation

LUCKY TIME (3) did a good job to finish third last time out over 407m at Rockhampton (24.11) in a Grade 5, the second top-three finish on the trot. Looks suited here and big improvement expected. DON'T TELL SHILO (1) is in consistent form, jumping from this same box when a 1.3 lengths third in a Grade 5 at this track and making it back to back minors. Has the ability and can measure up. EXPLOSIVE JEM (6) doesn't win out of turn. Finished in the minors latest when second (22.01) at this track and may be close to breaking through. Can measure up. HARA'S MERYL (2) was unplaced here last start but gets her chance to atone.

Race Time:2:54 AM
Friday, February 20, 2026
Track:Good
Weather:Showery
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:380m
1
Don't Tell Shilo (1)23234112x3
Trainer: Rhonda Essery (Burdell)12 mths 39: 6-4-10
3 yo Black Bitch
Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)
Dam: JORJI GIRL (AUS)

Stats

Career39: 6-4-10
Win %15.38%
Place %51.28%
Prize Money$23,910.00

Comments

Latest effort finished 3rd on February 6 over 380m at this track behind Black Falcon beaten 1.3 lengths (22.02) in a Grade 5. Rates highly and looks tough to beat.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
3/706/02/202687GR 5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:22.020:21.930:21.66N/A1
  • 1. Black Falcon
  • 2. Miss Two Step
  • 3. Don't Tell Shilo
1.3L$6.00
2/711/11/20257GR 5/6$3,800.00Townsville498m0:28.920:28.880:28.75N/A4
  • 1. Federal Iceman
  • 2. Don't Tell Shilo
  • 3. Top Notch Scotch
0.5L$2.70
1/804/11/20257GR 5/6$4,600.00Townsville498m0:29.130:29.130:28.35N/A5
  • 1. Don't Tell Shilo
  • 2. Aston Kinnie
  • 3. Navabi
0.1L$12.00
1/628/10/20257GR 5/6$3,800.00Townsville498m0:28.810:28.810:28.45N/A2
  • 1. Don't Tell Shilo
  • 2. Swing Shift
  • 3. Sleek Zeke
0.3L$6.00
4/621/10/20257GR 5$3,800.00Townsville498m0:29.100:28.870:28.73N/A1
  • 1. Bogie Frank
  • 2. Barnsley
  • 3. Swing Shift
3.3L$4.60
3/814/10/20257GR 5$3,800.00Townsville498m0:28.950:28.650:28.35N/A8
  • 1. Bogie Frank
  • 2. Reuben Cotter
  • 3. Don't Tell Shilo
4.3L$8.00
2
Hara's Meryl (2)5x57336627
Trainer: Hayley Wooler (Stuart)12 mths 29: 5-3-4
3 yo Black Bitch
Sire: JUNGLE DEUCE (AUS)
Dam: HARA'S FLAME (AUS)

Stats

Career29: 5-3-4
Win %17.24%
Place %41.38%
Prize Money$10,320.00

Comments

Could only manage seventh last time but the start prior hit the frame when second (22.15) over 380m at this track. Has a solid record off the draw and is worth plenty of thought.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
7/706/02/20267P5$3,200.00Townsville380m0:22.400:21.790:21.66N/A6
  • 1. Nemesis
  • 2. Bridge Up Baby
  • 3. He's Peeking
8.8L$9.00
2/830/01/20267P5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:22.150:21.720:21.69N/A3
  • 1. Nemesis
  • 2. Hara's Meryl
  • 3. Canya Stella
6.0L$3.90
6/823/01/20263GR 5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:22.660:22.070:21.54N/A2
  • 1. Molly Emgrand
  • 2. Lightning Tully
  • 3. Princess Toes
8.3L$2.20
6/820/01/20264GR 5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:22.630:21.890:21.61N/A3
  • 1. Jimmy Jax
  • 2. Scud
  • 3. Gifted Jasper
10.5L$4.80
3/816/01/20263GR 5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:22.180:21.890:21.55N/A2
  • 1. Party Anytime
  • 2. Aston Atkins
  • 3. Hara's Meryl
4.0L$2.30
3/713/01/20267GR 5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:21.930:21.850:21.65N/A3
  • 1. Moonshine Magic
  • 2. Helianthe
  • 3. Hara's Meryl
1.0L$6.50
3
Lucky Time (3)1656235523
Trainer: Carol Pickard (Deeragun)12 mths 22: 4-7-2
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)
Dam: MICKS RECALL (AUS)

Stats

Career22: 4-7-2
Win %18.18%
Place %59.09%
Prize Money$10,980.00

Comments

Has placed the last couple. Ran 24.11 when third at Rockhampton latest but the run prior he clocked an outstanding 21.79 over 380m finishing second at this track. Rates a top chance with a repeat here.

Last Starts 4 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
3/815/02/20265GR 5$2,400.00Rockhampton407m0:24.110:23.700:23.56N/A5
  • 1. Canya Wow Me
  • 2. Can't Touch Me
  • 3. Lucky Time
6.0L$4.20
2/710/02/20264GR 5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:21.790:21.580:21.58N/A7
  • 1. Lucky Fireball
  • 2. Lucky Time
  • 3. Holly Magic
3.0L$6.00
5/806/02/20267GR 5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:22.390:22.030:21.66N/A6
  • 1. Aston Atkins
  • 2. Hara's Serena
  • 3. Hippy
5.3L$2.40
5/830/01/20267GR 5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:22.450:22.010:21.69N/A2
  • 1. Set Of Sisters
  • 2. Lucky Fireball
  • 3. Rose Belle
6.3L$2.70
3/823/01/202611GR 5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:22.230:21.650:21.54N/A7
  • 1. Party With Tom
  • 2. Aston Elijah
  • 3. Lucky Time
8.3L$4.60
2/812/01/202638GR 5$2,100.00Q Straight300m0:16.680:16.540:16.39N/A4
  • 1. Spring Nick
  • 2. Lucky Time
  • 3. Swift Cannon
2.0L$8.50
4
Smoking Ace (4)1x875x5144
Trainer: Bobbie-Jean Chaffey (Stuart)12 mths 10: 3-0-0
3 yo FWN Dog
Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)
Dam: KHLO MONEY (AUS)

Stats

Career10: 3-0-0
Win %30.00%
Place %30.00%
Prize Money$4,520.00

Comments

Has finished fourth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 9 lengths behind Mick's Belle over 380m. Will be tested in this company.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
4/810/02/20264GR 5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:22.360:21.710:21.58N/A3
  • 1. Mick's Belle
  • 2. Call Me Alice
  • 3. Big Bubba Gump
9.3L$14.00
4/706/02/20267P5$3,200.00Townsville380m0:22.350:21.790:21.66N/A4
  • 1. Nemesis
  • 2. Bridge Up Baby
  • 3. He's Peeking
8.0L$11.00
1/830/01/20267P5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:22.220:22.220:21.69N/A4
  • 1. Smoking Ace
  • 2. Bridge Up Baby
  • 3. Mizuki Starline
0.8L$8.00
5/823/01/202698GR 5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:22.680:21.870:21.54N/A3
  • 1. Popular Monster
  • 2. Party Anytime
  • 3. Go The Blues
11.5L$27.00
5/517/10/20257GR 5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:22.850:21.990:21.56N/A1
  • 1. Ashy Bear
  • 2. Stormy Rose
  • 3. Shine On Bruiser
12.3L$18.00
7/810/10/20257GR 5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:22.900:21.890:21.71N/A6
  • 1. Aston Bradley
  • 2. Rumble Tempest
  • 3. Canya Revamp
14.3L$18.00
5
Black Falcon (5)2474344441
Trainer: Hayley Wooler (Stuart)12 mths 37: 6-6-2
3 yo Black Dog
Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)
Dam: NICKY NEO (AUS)

Stats

Career37: 6-6-2
Win %16.22%
Place %37.84%
Prize Money$24,085.00

Comments

Good performance to win by 0.8 lengths at this track over 380m (21.93) beating Miss Two Step in Grade 5 on February 6. Solid showing expected.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
1/706/02/202621GR 5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:21.930:21.930:21.66N/A6
  • 1. Black Falcon
  • 2. Miss Two Step
  • 3. Don't Tell Shilo
0.8L$4.80
4/816/01/202617GR 5$3,000.00Q Lakeside390m0:22.090:21.740:21.28N/A1
  • 1. High Geared
  • 2. Spring Grim
  • 3. Ray's Attack
5.0L$13.00
4/730/12/20257GR 5$4,600.00Q Lakeside457m0:25.940:25.650:25.22N/A8
  • 1. Rent Free
  • 2. Ritza Ken
  • 3. Satoshi
4.1L$23.00
4/823/12/20254GR 5$4,600.00Q Lakeside457m0:25.860:25.610:25.23N/A8
  • 1. Lucky Fireball
  • 2. Mr. Unflappable
  • 3. Hara's Milena
3.4L$23.00
4/819/12/202511GR 5$3,000.00Q Lakeside390m0:22.070:21.930:21.47N/A2
  • 1. High Geared
  • 2. Seaway Cruiser
  • 3. Hara's Milly
2.0L$8.50
3/808/12/20254GR 5$2,100.00Q Straight300m0:16.790:16.750:16.54N/A1
  • 1. Aim High
  • 2. Noaki Warrior
  • 3. Black Falcon
0.8L$3.60
6
Explosive Jem (6)1351243452
Trainer: Robert Lound (Jensen)12 mths 36: 4-6-5
2 yo Bitch
Sire: SUPERIOR PANAMA (USA)
Dam: EXPLOSIVE VENOM (AUS)

Stats

Career36: 4-6-5
Win %11.11%
Place %41.67%
Prize Money$10,995.00

Comments

Showed good improvement when second behind Miss Two Step at this track last start over 380m (22.01). Gets back so might need a bit of luck.

Last Starts 2 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
2/817/02/20267GR 5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:22.010:21.790:21.69N/A8
  • 1. Miss Two Step
  • 2. Explosive Jem
  • 3. Villain Of Fire
3.0L$4.00
5/810/02/20267GR 4$2,800.00Townsville380m0:22.260:21.870:21.58N/A2
  • 1. Ashy Bear
  • 2. Verruckt
  • 3. Moonshine Magic
5.4L$8.50
4/803/02/202614GR 4$2,800.00Townsville380m0:22.220:21.940:21.64N/A6
  • 1. Advika
  • 2. Ouch My Franky
  • 3. Ashy Bear
4.0L$6.00
3/820/01/20267GR 4$2,800.00Townsville380m0:22.010:21.610:21.61N/A2
  • 1. Zina Cortez
  • 2. Eugene
  • 3. Explosive Jem
5.8L$7.50
4/813/01/20267GR 4$2,800.00Townsville380m0:22.450:21.870:21.65N/A8
  • 1. Savona
  • 2. Holly Magic
  • 3. Hit After Hit
8.3L$3.40
2/806/01/202625GR 4$2,800.00Townsville380m0:21.810:21.730:21.70N/A3
  • 1. She's Spirited
  • 2. Explosive Jem
  • 3. Lenard Clyde
1.3L$17.00
7
Hit After Hit (7)8575618388
Trainer: Bobbie-Jean Chaffey (Stuart)12 mths 64: 7-5-8
3 yo Black Dog
Sire: ZIPPING GARTH (AUS)
Dam: LEYENDA (AUS)

Stats

Career64: 7-5-8
Win %10.94%
Place %31.25%
Prize Money$16,630.00

Comments

Has finished eighth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 28 lengths behind He's Peeking over 380m. Not likely to feature on this occasion.

Last Starts 9 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
8/810/02/20267GR 4/5$2,800.00Townsville380m0:23.660:21.690:21.58N/A5
  • 1. He's Peeking
  • 2. Gengar Wave
  • 3. Party Anytime
28.3L$91.00
8/803/02/202621GR 4/5$2,800.00Townsville380m0:22.650:21.670:21.64N/A2
  • 1. Table Topper
  • 2. Miss Two Step
  • 3. Stormy Rose
13.9L$26.00
3/813/01/20267GR 4$2,800.00Townsville380m0:22.290:21.870:21.65N/A7
  • 1. Savona
  • 2. Holly Magic
  • 3. Hit After Hit
6.0L$81.00
8/806/01/202625GR 4$2,800.00Townsville380m0:23.150:21.730:21.70N/A2
  • 1. She's Spirited
  • 2. Explosive Jem
  • 3. Lenard Clyde
20.0L$41.00
1/812/12/20257GR 5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:22.170:22.170:21.68N/A3
  • 1. Hit After Hit
  • 2. Nemesis
  • 3. Panama Loco
3.0L$61.00
6/805/12/202517P5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:22.870:22.140:21.74N/A8
  • 1. Royal Blood
  • 2. Aston Atkins
  • 3. Final Storm
10.3L$34.00
8
Hollywood Shadow (8)3471f2113
Trainer: Phillip Rudall (NOME QLD)12 mths 9: 3-1-2
2 yo BLU Bitch
Sire: MAGICAL BALE (AUS)
Dam: SHE'S A HOTSHOT (AUS)

Stats

Career9: 3-1-2
Win %33.33%
Place %66.67%
Prize Money$5,760.00

Comments

Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 380m. Last start finished 3rd in a Restricted WIN on February 6 over 380m at this track behind Ghost Of Waddell beaten 8 lengths (22.23). Can feature.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.RanWinBONA1sBoxResultMarginStarting Price
3/806/02/20267RST WIN$2,400.00Townsville380m0:22.230:21.660:21.66N/A8
  • 1. Ghost Of Waddell
  • 2. Villain Of Fire
  • 3. Hollywood Shadow
8.3L$12.00
1/830/01/20267GR 5$2,400.00Townsville380m0:22.420:22.420:21.69N/A1
  • 1. Hollywood Shadow
  • 2. Villain Of Fire, Hara's Holly
1.0L$3.00
1/623/01/20267GR 6$2,400.00Townsville380m0:22.040:22.040:21.54N/A4
  • 1. Hollywood Shadow
  • 2. Harkle Road
  • 3. Invincible Steal
1.5L$3.90
2/816/01/20267GR 6$2,400.00Townsville380m0:22.250:21.880:21.55N/A2
  • 1. Rose Belle
  • 2. Hollywood Shadow
  • 3. Raymar Fox
5.3L$3.10
0/809/01/202628GR 6$2,400.00Townsville380m0:28.830:21.900:21.79N/A4
  • 1. Roman Party
  • 2. Party Don't Stop
  • 3. Harkle Road
99.0L$6.00
1/812/12/20253MDN$2,400.00Townsville380m0:22.160:22.160:21.68N/A5
  • 1. Hollywood Shadow
  • 2. Demister
  • 3. Ordinary
3.8L$3.30

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