Townsville Race 14 - Ray Goodger
TAKEOVER TARGET (5) was out of the placings last time but shapes well for this on his fast win the start prior, getting around this track over 380m in 21.93. Can return to winning form here if runs up to time two back. RAYMAR FOX (2) is rarely out of the finish, recording 14 places from 27 starts. Hit the board with a minor placing last time when third (22.15) at this track. Expected to feature again. BLENDON (1) was safely held last time out, finishing eighth at this track over 380m behind HONEY BUNNY (22.94) in a Grade 5. Was in the money prior to that. One of the main contenders. HONEY BUNNY (7) saluted at big odds last time, cannot be ruled out.
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished last on July 14 over 380m at this track behind Honey Bunny beaten 11 lengths (22.94) in a Grade 5. Expected to bounce right back. Hard to beat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 14/07/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 26/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.13 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.35 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 20.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.20 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.4L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.19 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/06/2026 | 26 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.75 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.9L | $9.50 |
Stats
Comments
Placed last time (22.15) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing third and beaten 4 lengths. Yet to win but has placed three times from this draw. Looks a key chance on best form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/07/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.15 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/06/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.16 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 5.0L | $3.60 |
| 2/8 | 23/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.00 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 5th on July 17 over 380m at this track in a P5. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/07/2026 | 3 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.46 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.41 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $91.00 |
| 5/6 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.59 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $61.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.31 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.56 | 0:21.91 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.67 | 0:21.62 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.40 | 0:22.13 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $61.00 |
Stats
Comments
Modest effort last time out when fourth over 380m at this track. Can't recommend him in this.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.27 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $14.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.16 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/06/2026 | 3 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.45 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.51 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.3L | $35.00 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back when well in the market at this track over 380m. Last start finished 5th in a Grade 4/5 on July 14 over 498m at this track behind Located beaten 4.5 lengths (29.12). Has an exceptional 21.7 best time at this course and distance. Big chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/07/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.12 | 0:28.79 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.7L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.93 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Backs up after finishing 5th on July 17 over 380m at this track in a Grade 5. Can't enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/07/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.24 | 0:21.71 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.29 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.36 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/06/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.38 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.51 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.3L | $16.00 |
| 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 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance to win by half a length at this track over 380m (22.11) beating Flying Blossom in Grade 5 on July 14. Racing well and can win again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 14/07/2026 | 18 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.11 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $27.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.13 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | 3 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.63 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:30.27 | 0:29.02 | 0:28.52 | N/A | 8 |
| 17.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.39 | 0:28.78 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/06/2026 | 74 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.85 | 0:29.01 | 0:29.01 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.0L | $67.00 |
| 99/1 | 26/05/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 498m | N/A | 0:29.12 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 99/1 | 04/02/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Geelong | 400m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Should get a clear run from the wide draw. Wasn't impressive last start but does have a great record at this track and distance, racing well and has to be included.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.68 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.1L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/06/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.31 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.8L | $14.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/05/2026 | 166 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.11 | 0:24.04 | 0:23.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.73 | 0:21.68 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 5 |
| 14.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.11 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.43 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.5L | $5.50 |