Townsville Race 12 - Get On A Good Thing With Bet Nation
TRY TO RELAX (7) comes off an average run last start when sixth at this track over 380m behind Tex Gunn (22.66) in a Grade 5. Was in the money the start prior. Comes out of a solid form race last start. Ready to return to form. TAKEOVER TARGET (3) isn't a quick beginner but comes home hard and has run into the minors the last three start, the latest winding up strongly when third (29.08) in a Grade 4 at this track. Wound up strongly to place two back then did the same last time, finishing on late when third (29.08) in a Grade 4 at this track. Solid record at the distance winning two races. Leading chance. RAYMAR FOX (2) was popular in betting last start but disappointed when 11 lengths away in sixth (22.57). Was in the money the start prior. Bold showing expected. EMGRAND FLASH (1) can run a bold race on best form.
Stats
Comments
Most recent effort finished 4th over 380m at this track beaten 6 lengths (22.27) behind Assassino in a Grade 4/5 on June 9. Should be around the mark.
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 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.27 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.1L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.56 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.0L | $91.00 |
| 6/6 | 26/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.03 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 18.0L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.22 | 0:22.09 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/05/2026 | 10 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.33 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/05/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.40 | 0:28.91 | 0:28.32 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $126.00 |
Stats
Comments
Found some support last start but struggled and finished 6th in a Grade 5 on June 19 over 380m at this track behind Furious Phantom beaten 11 lengths (22.57). Placed two back at this track. Should prove 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.57 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.0L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.31 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $31.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.07 | 0:21.66 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.8L | $16.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/06/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.20 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 22/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.28 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/05/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.96 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.53 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.22 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.46 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $2.70 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 3rd on June 16 over 498m at this track behind Tommy's Whisky beaten 3.5 lengths (29.08) in a Grade 4. Capable of improvement on latest effort. Well placed and should feature.
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 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.08 | 0:28.85 | 0:28.52 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.64 | 0:28.62 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.16 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.70 | 0:28.84 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.4L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/05/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.62 | 0:28.60 | 0:28.23 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.70 |
| 1/8 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.84 | 0:28.84 | 0:28.21 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.10 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fifth over 380m at this track, beaten 6 lengths (22.15) behind Packham Rose in a Grade 5 on June 19. This looks too tough.
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 | 19/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.15 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/06/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.13 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $71.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/06/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.43 | 0:21.64 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.37 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.30 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.16 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished sixth on June 16 over 380m at this track behind Cheap Reality, beaten 10 lengths (22.80) in a Grade 4/5. Hard to envisage a win.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/06/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.80 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.41 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.03 | 0:21.62 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.53 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.5L | $46.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.87 | 0:22.33 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.64 | 0:21.67 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.8L | $26.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 380m at this track. Prepared to risk 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 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.15 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $61.00 |
| 7/7 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.40 | 0:28.62 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.3L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.71 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.58 | 0:21.66 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/05/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.78 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.40 | 0:21.51 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.8L | $7.50 |
Stats
Comments
Showing promise but missed the frame last start when sixth at this track. Form solid prior to that including a win at this track three back. Makes plenty of appeal on best and can easily atone here.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 02/06/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.66 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.03 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 08/05/2026 | 51 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.98 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 18/03/2026 | - | MDN | $1,870.00 | Taree Super Track | 300m | 0:17.29 | 0:17.29 | 0:17.21 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $1.90 |
Stats
Comments
Came from wide draw and finished 5th over 380m at this track beaten 10 lengths (22.53) behind Furious Phantom in a Grade 5 on June 19. Has claims 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.53 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/06/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.32 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/05/2026 | 41 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.78 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2026 | 12 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.36 | 0:22.36 | 0:22.32 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/8 | 30/03/2026 | 4 | T3 GR 6 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 390m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.50 | 0:22.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/03/2026 | 3 | Bottom Up - Grade 6 | $1,530.00 | Shepparton | 390m | 0:22.29 | 0:22.29 | 0:22.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/7 | 23/03/2026 | 7 | Bottom Up - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.81 | 0:22.32 | 0:22.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.3L | $2.20 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to win last start by a nose over 380m at this track in a handy (22.35), beating Black Falcon. Has claims if at her best.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.35 | 0:22.35 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.02 | 0:22.41 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.6L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/06/2026 | 3 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.38 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.31 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.0L | $46.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.27 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.38 | 0:22.35 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.40 | 0:22.40 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at her last three starts, most recently over 380m at this track. Tempted to look elsewhere.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 12/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.44 | 0:21.49 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/06/2026 | 131 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.35 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.9L | $18.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/01/2026 | 3 | GR 6 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:20.31 | 0:19.77 | 0:19.15 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.8L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 26/01/2026 | 4 | GR 6 | $4,350.00 | Launceston | 515m | 0:30.55 | 0:30.53 | 0:29.35 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/01/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:20.04 | 0:19.87 | 0:19.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/01/2026 | 2 | GR 6 | $3,400.00 | Hobart | 340m | 0:20.16 | 0:19.39 | 0:19.39 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $16.00 |