Townsville Race 11 - Justin Reid
CANYA STELLA (1) comes off an average run last start when seventh at this track over 380m behind Cheap Reality (22.62) in a Grade 5. Can atone. SMOKING ACE (8) showed little early speed at his last couple, the latest finishing fifth (22.52) in a Grade 5 at this track. Key runner who gets his chance to atone. BLUE MARINE (7) put in a much better performance last start when in the placings at this track behind Stormy Rose (22.19) in a Mix 5. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Expected to feature again. MENDOCINO (6) was out of the money here last time out but can bounce back.
Stats
Comments
Suited by inside box. Latest effort finished last on April 17 over 380m at this track behind Cheap Reality beaten 9 lengths (22.62) in a Grade 5. Expected to bounce right back. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 17/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.62 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $91.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.4L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.01 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 15.8L | $91.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.53 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.38 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.4L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/04/2026 | 27 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.69 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.8L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.90 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 14.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third last start (22.02) over 380m at this track. Drawn close to the inside. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.02 | 0:21.72 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 07/04/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.60 | 0:28.67 | 0:28.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.97 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.61 | 0:21.58 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.29 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.66 | 0:28.65 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.3L | $31.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance to post a big 3.5 lengths win at this track over 380m (21.96) beating Complex Thinking in Restricted WIN on April 2. This will test.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.96 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.23 | 0:22.09 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/8 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.53 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.0L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.23 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.42 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 27/02/2026 | 210 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.21 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 99/1 | 13/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 380m | N/A | 0:22.08 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/08/2025 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.42 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $4.80 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but finished in the minors at big odds two back when second (22.35) over 380m at this track. Tough draw to overcome but is in the mix.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.27 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/04/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.35 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.09 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 16.8L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.35 | 0:21.58 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.49 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.0L | $19.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/03/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.50 | 0:21.73 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/02/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing a well beaten last on April 15 over 407m at Rockhampton in a Grade 4/5. Others preferred.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 15/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.94 | 0:23.29 | 0:23.29 | N/A | 2 |
| 23.5L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/04/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:23.90 | 0:23.70 | 0:23.32 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:23.91 | 0:23.79 | 0:23.44 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 5/7 | 25/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.41 | 0:23.99 | 0:23.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.1L | $3.10 |
| 4/7 | 18/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.43 | 0:23.87 | 0:23.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 11/03/2026 | 55 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:23.87 | 0:23.81 | 0:23.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $18.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished sixth on April 17 over 380m at this track behind Cheap Reality, beaten 6 lengths (22.39) in a Grade 5. Well placed and among the chances here.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 17/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.39 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/04/2026 | 18 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.25 | 0:21.61 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.1L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.50 | 0:22.09 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 13/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.8L | $3.80 |
| 5/8 | 10/03/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.51 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/03/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.19 | 0:22.19 | 0:21.42 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/01/2026 | 84 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.20 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.69 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 3rd in a Mix 5 on April 17 over 380m at this track behind Stormy Rose beaten 2 lengths (22.19). Key chance on best form.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 17/04/2026 | 3 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.19 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $4.60 |
| 5/7 | 14/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.54 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.29 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.65 | 0:21.54 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/03/2026 | 28 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.31 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.8L | $6.50 |
| 0/8 | 27/02/2026 | 35 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:29.10 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 99.0L | $3.90 |
| 4/8 | 23/01/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.36 | 0:21.54 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.8L | $9.50 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (22.52) when fifth over 380m at this track in a Grade 5. Starts from box 8 for the first time here. Key chance and should go close.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.52 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | 35 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.75 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.0L | $27.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/03/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.42 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.42 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.32 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/02/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.35 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 10/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.36 | 0:21.71 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $14.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.35 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |