Townsville Race 7 - In Memory Of Peter Groves 5Th Grade H
VILLAIN OF FIRE (4) was long overdue after six placings in a row before a deserved win (22.32) last time at this track. Rates highly here and will go close. DON'T TELL SHILO (7) was responsible for a modest effort most recently when fifth at this track over 498m behind Party Anytime (29.23) in a Grade 5/6. Should be about the money. HIT AFTER HIT (1) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing eighth (22.73) last time in a Grade 5 at this track. Can measure up this time. WADDA MOOLI (2) missed the placings here most recently but can sneak into the finish with the right run.
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished last over 380m at this track beaten 13 lengths (22.73) behind Lucky Time in a Grade 5 on March 10. Has run slick time here with a 21.94 PB at the distance. Go close.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 10/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.73 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.0L | $46.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.26 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.42 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.32 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.3L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.24 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.66 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 28.3L | $91.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/02/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.65 | 0:21.67 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.0L | $26.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished seventh at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 14 lengths behind Pickin' Pixies over 380m. Well placed and among the chances here.
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 | 06/03/2026 | 31 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.84 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.0L | $27.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.62 | 0:21.75 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.73 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:21.55 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.0L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/01/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.11 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/01/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.29 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.70 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $14.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 380m at this track. Will be tested in this company.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.31 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 10/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.44 | 0:21.58 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.62 | 0:21.73 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/01/2026 | 66 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.96 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 18.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 18/11/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:25.75 | 0:25.39 | 0:25.38 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Scored by 0.8 lengths last time (22.32) in a Grade 5 over 380m at this track. Still a maiden from this draw but has never missed the frame from two starts. Leading player.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.32 | 0:22.32 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.08 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.09 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 17/02/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.21 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 06/02/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.94 | 0:21.66 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.86 | 0:21.75 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 380m. Last start finished 3rd on March 10 over 380m at this track behind Lucky Time beaten 2 lengths (21.95) in a Grade 5. Has ability and among the chances.
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 | 10/03/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.95 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.05 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.20 |
| 5/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.26 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.38 | 0:22.25 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.26 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.35 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $3.30 |
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fifth last time out over 380m at this track. Cannot enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/03/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.40 | 0:21.73 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $35.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/02/2026 | 32 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.55 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/01/2026 | 84 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.46 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 24/10/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.59 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.5L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.62 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.6L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/09/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.62 | 0:28.71 | 0:28.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.0L | $5.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 5th on March 10 over 498m at this track behind Party Anytime beaten 6 lengths (29.23) in a Grade 5/6. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.23 | 0:28.78 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.44 | 0:29.20 | 0:28.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/02/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.01 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 06/02/2026 | 87 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.02 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.92 | 0:28.88 | 0:28.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 04/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.13 | 0:29.13 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished eighth at his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 380m. Didn't show up last start but give him another chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.74 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.8L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/02/2026 | 11 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.72 | 0:21.70 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.6L | $35.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.03 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.69 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.71 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.0L | $14.00 |