Townsville Race 3 - Burdekin Vet Services
PRECOCIOUS STORM (3) jumped from a middle draw last time and could manage only fourth and beaten 5 lengths (20.18) at Grafton. Has a solid record over this journey. Looks the one to beat on his best form. GOOD ODDS RAVEN (2) latest effort finished 3rd in a Grade 4 on April 14 over 380m at this track behind Verruckt beaten 6 lengths (22.33). Looks well placed here and among the chances. FURIOUS PHANTOM (1) missed the frame latest when sixth at this track (22.26) but scored three back at this track (22.13). Yet to taste defeat from four runs out of this box. Key runner on best form. NEED A TOW (4) hit the frame here last start and can sneak into the finish again.
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Suited by inside box. Latest effort finished 6th in a Grade 4 on April 14 over 380m at this track behind White Car beaten 4 lengths (22.26). Happy to overlook recent efforts. Well placed and gets chance to find best.
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 | 14/04/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.26 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.38 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.13 | 0:22.13 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.56 | 0:28.44 | 0:28.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.36 | 0:28.60 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.8L | $71.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.20 | 0:29.20 | 0:28.73 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
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Last start finished 3rd over 380m at this track beaten 6 lengths (22.33) behind Verruckt in a Grade 4 on April 14. In form and can return to the winners' list.
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 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.1L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.41 | 0:22.41 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.39 | 0:22.13 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
| 6/8 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.30 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 03/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.27 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/02/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.07 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
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Resuming from a three months spell and worth noting was a fresh up winner last time in, scoring in 19.65 over 352m at Q Lakeside. The last run is a strong form reference. Follow up.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 18/01/2026 | 5 | FFA | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.18 | 0:19.84 | 0:19.84 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/6 | 13/01/2026 | 13 | NG | $2,660.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:19.89 | 0:19.80 | 0:19.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/6 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.66 | 0:19.22 | 0:19.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.3L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 24/12/2025 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.78 | 0:19.78 | 0:19.52 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 17/12/2025 | 24 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Q Lakeside | 352m | 0:19.65 | 0:19.65 | 0:19.46 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.28 |
| 1/8 | 23/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,860.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.01 | 0:20.01 | 0:19.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.30 |
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Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 380m. Last start finished 3rd over 380m at this track beaten one length (22.06) behind White Car in a Grade 4 on April 14. Thereabouts last couple and expected to run well.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 14/04/2026 | 12 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.06 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/8 | 02/04/2026 | 2 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.91 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 31/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.07 | 0:21.56 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/03/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:30.18 | 0:28.80 | 0:28.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 19.8L | $31.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.44 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.5L | $3.10 |
| 7/7 | 10/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.34 | 0:28.78 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.0L | $13.00 |
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Last start finished seventh over 380m at this track, beaten 10 lengths (22.35) behind I'm Free in a Grade 3/4 on April 2. Looking to others this time.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.35 | 0:21.64 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.0L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/03/2026 | 3 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.99 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
| 5/7 | 24/03/2026 | 4 | P5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.49 | 0:28.80 | 0:28.44 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 20/03/2026 | 3 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.87 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.66 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 8/8 | 17/03/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:30.19 | 0:28.80 | 0:28.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 19.9L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.50 | 0:28.60 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.8L | $13.00 |
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Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 498m at this track. Prefer in something easier.
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 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:30.11 | 0:29.14 | 0:28.78 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 07/04/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.36 | 0:28.86 | 0:28.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.46 | 0:28.80 | 0:28.44 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.5L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/03/2026 | 27 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.98 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 5 |
| 16.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | Other | $1,070.00 | Murray Bdge Straight | 300m | 0:17.16 | 0:16.85 | 0:16.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/5 | 11/02/2026 | 107 | GR 5/6 | $1,110.00 | Murray Bdge Straight | 350m | 0:20.15 | 0:19.84 | 0:19.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $2.30 |
| 99/1 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bdge Straight | 300m | N/A | 0:17.40 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.14L | $0.00 |
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Didn't make the placings last time at this track (22.23) in a Grade 4, finishing a 3.5 lengths fifth. Goes very well from the draw boasting one victory and two places from four starts. Tough field and looking to others 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 14/04/2026 | 12 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.23 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/04/2026 | 2 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.22 | 0:21.61 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.8L | $16.00 |
| 6/6 | 31/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.39 | 0:28.82 | 0:28.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.47 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.00 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.80 |
| 8/8 | 27/02/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.93 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 32.5L | $5.50 |
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Flew the lids with a fast early split and went on to clock 21.72 when a 3 length winner over 380m at this track. Can make it back to back wins.
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 | 14/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.72 | 0:21.72 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.49 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.23 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.38 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 31/03/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.07 | 0:21.56 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.36 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 24/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.25 | 0:22.15 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |