Townsville Race 5 - Tim Mitchell
ROMAN PARTY (8) recorded one of the quickest times on the card this course and distance last time, finishing third in a Restricted WIN in 29.33 and a new PB here. Can measure up if runs up to latest. BARNSLEY (1) stalked lead from an outside box last start before finishing second (29.05) at this track in a Grade 5/6 over 498m. Can feature again. RACCOON RUSTY (2) was the fastest winner on the program last time out, running away to score by 7 lengths (21.58) at this track. Harder here but will be in this for a long way. FIRST ON BASE (3) has ability and finds the right scenario to bounce back.
Stats
Comments
Showed good improvement when second behind Panther Potter at this track last start over 498m (29.05). Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 23/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.05 | 0:28.95 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.75 | 0:28.86 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/06/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.29 | 0:28.82 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.06 | 0:28.78 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.41 | 0:28.94 | 0:28.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.0L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.16 | 0:28.86 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 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
Easy winner to score by 7 lengths in a Grade 6 last start at this track, recording a superb 21.58 over the 380m journey. Hard to top on that run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.58 | 0:21.58 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.70 | 0:28.82 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.46 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 3 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.30 | 0:21.73 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.3L | $4.80 |
| 5/8 | 19/05/2026 | 4 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.51 | 0:22.09 | 0:21.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/05/2026 | 3 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.98 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 15.3L | $6.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished seventh at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 17 lengths behind Big Ears Regret over 498m. Solid claims this line-up.
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 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:30.06 | 0:28.86 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 17.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:30.16 | 0:29.31 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/06/2026 | 102 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.05 | 0:21.66 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:30.21 | 0:29.15 | 0:29.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 15.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,350.00 | Goulburn | 440m | 0:25.45 | 0:24.54 | 0:24.37 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.0L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | Nowra | 520m | 0:30.59 | 0:29.58 | 0:29.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 14.3L | $51.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (29.55) when fifth over 498m at this track in a Restricted WIN. Starts from box 4 for the first time here. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.55 | 0:28.86 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 10.0L | $20.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.17 | 0:22.17 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.15 | 0:21.73 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.25 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.0L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.82 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/05/2026 | 21 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.55 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.0L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 13 lengths behind Shian Mikey over 380m. Can't recommend her in this.
Last Starts 13 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 |
Stats
Comments
Could only manage seventh last time but placed two on end prior to that, the latest at double-figure odds when second (28.99) over 498m at this track. Boxed out wide and will need to find best.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 23/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.76 | 0:28.69 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.99 | 0:28.86 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.16 | 0:28.82 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 09/06/2026 | 18 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.50 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.6L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.12 | 0:28.86 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/05/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.72 | 0:28.85 | 0:28.85 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.3L | $20.00 |
Stats
Comments
Jumps from box 7 for the first time after placing latest at this track (21.90) in a Maiden. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | MDN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.90 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | MDN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.14 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 6/7 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.30 | 0:28.86 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | MDN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.64 | 0:22.36 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 08/05/2026 | 28 | MDN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $4.60 |
| 6/8 | 10/04/2026 | 42 | MDN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.95 | 0:22.00 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.5L | $11.00 |
| 99/1 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Warragul | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Placed at both starts this track and trip. Last start finished 3rd over 498m at this track beaten 6 lengths (29.33) behind Big Ears Regret in a Restricted WIN on June 19. Rates highly on best form. Expected to 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 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.33 | 0:28.86 | 0:28.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.36 | 0:29.31 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/06/2026 | 17 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 19/05/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.51 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.53 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 15/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.07 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.03 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |