Townsville Race 6 - Patrick Daniels
TAKEOVER TARGET (8) rises out to this distance for the first time. Missed the frame last time when 4th and beaten 5.5 lengths (22.40) at this track. Has the ability and looks a key chance here. HE PLAYED ONE (1) held his own to the line last start and filled a minor placing, beaten only 1.5 lengths (29.15) behind Honey Bunny at this track. Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last start. Will give a great sight again. BARNSLEY (2) put in a much better performance last start when in the placings at this track behind Federal Tommy (28.98) in a Grade 5/6. Must be included in calculations. ROSE BELLE (6) was well fancied last time on the strength of a win two back but could only manage fifth (29.85) at this track.
Stats
Comments
Suited by inside box. Last start finished 2nd in a Restricted WIN on March 20 over 498m at this track behind Honey Bunny beaten 1.5 lengths (29.15). Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last time. Follow up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.15 | 0:29.05 | 0:29.05 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/8 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.07 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.15 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.42 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 27/02/2026 | 28 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.21 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.31 | 0:21.72 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.32 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.0L | $18.00 |
Stats
Comments
Ran a better race when third behind Federal Tommy at this track last start over 498m (28.98). Has to be respected.
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 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.98 | 0:28.50 | 0:28.44 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.8L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.49 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.7L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.67 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |
| 0/8 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:35.87 | 0:28.94 | 0:28.94 | N/A | 1 |
| 99.0L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 17/02/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.21 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 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 |
| 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
Unplaced in three tries at this track. Last start 5th over 498m at this track. Hard to envisage a win.
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 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.24 | 0:28.95 | 0:28.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $46.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/03/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:31.31 | 0:28.79 | 0:28.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 35.8L | $46.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/03/2026 | 45 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.10 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 99/1 | 06/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 498m | N/A | 0:29.19 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 0/7 | 27/01/2026 | 122 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:32.75 | 0:25.82 | 0:25.46 | N/A | 2 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |
| 0/8 | 27/09/2025 | 4 | RST WIN | $12,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:37.66 | 0:30.73 | 0:30.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 23/09/2025 | 3 | GR 5/6 | $7,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 550m | 0:31.16 | 0:30.71 | 0:30.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.3L | $3.70 |
Stats
Comments
Could only manage fourth last time but placed two on end prior to that, the latest at double-figure odds when third (29.52) over 498m at this track. Awkwardly drawn and looks safely held.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.75 | 0:29.05 | 0:29.05 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.52 | 0:29.10 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.36 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.70 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/02/2026 | 5 | MDN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.33 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.90 |
| 3/6 | 08/02/2026 | 5 | MDN | $2,400.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.39 | 0:24.19 | 0:23.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.8L | $16.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but was in the minors two on end prior to that, the most recent when third (29.37) over 498m at this track. Tricky draw to overcome and will need the right run to feature.
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 | 24/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.64 | 0:28.50 | 0:28.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 16.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/03/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.37 | 0:29.05 | 0:29.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.44 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.39 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/03/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.31 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.42 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 6/8 | 03/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:21.59 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.5L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by 2.5 lengths in 29.10, beating Dashing Damiro. Last start finished 5th in a Restricted WIN on March 20 over 498m at this track behind Honey Bunny beaten 11 lengths (29.85). Is a danger.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.05 | 0:29.05 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.10 | 0:29.10 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 6/6 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.42 | 0:29.42 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 27/02/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.35 | 0:28.94 | 0:28.94 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 24/02/2026 | 18 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.40 | 0:28.45 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.5L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.35 | 0:28.90 | 0:28.90 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (35.35) when fifth over 600m at Q Parklands in a Restricted WIN. Goes very well from the draw boasting one victory and two places from six starts. Looks suited here and can measure up on best.
Last Starts 142 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 04/11/2025 | 24 | RST WIN | $7,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.35 | 0:34.86 | 0:34.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $3.60 |
| 8/8 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $18,500.00 | Q Lakeside | 642m | 0:37.07 | 0:36.17 | 0:36.17 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.8L | $31.00 |
| 4/6 | 04/10/2025 | 9 | RST WIN | $11,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 642m | 0:36.64 | 0:36.56 | 0:36.56 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $14.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/09/2025 | 3 | GR 5 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:42.35 | 0:41.98 | 0:41.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.3L | $61.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/09/2025 | 53 | RST WIN | $7,000.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | 0:35.71 | 0:35.42 | 0:35.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $14.00 |
| 99/2 | 01/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Q Parklands | 600m | N/A | 0:34.91 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 31/07/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $11,000.00 | Q Parklands | 710m | 0:43.67 | 0:41.69 | 0:41.27 | N/A | 6 |
| 28.3L | $61.00 |
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Comments
Found some support last start but struggled and finished 4th on March 13 over 380m at this track behind Federal Saki beaten 5.5 lengths (22.40) in a Grade 6. Placed two back at this track. The form from last run stacks up well. Hard to beat.
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 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.40 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/8 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.70 | 0:21.42 | 0:21.42 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $4.20 |
| 0/7 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:29.04 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 13/02/2026 | 10 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.06 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.79 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $1.50 |
| 1/7 | 03/02/2026 | 18 | MDN | $7,700.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.99 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.64 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/01/2026 | 42 | MDN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.23 | 0:22.23 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |