Townsville Race 2 - Cheapa Auto Spares
HARA'S PEST (2) was in the minors two back (21.74) at this track but ran below best last time there, finishing 7th. Form here at the trip sound including two wins. Has ability and can bounce back. VILLAIN OF FIRE (4) is better than last start when fifth (22.31) from Box 4 at this track over 380m. Boasts a strong record from this draw with two wins and two minor placings from five starts. Key player if finds best. MAD BUNCH (1) put in a much better performance last start when in the placings at this track behind Tex Gunn (22.10) in a Grade 2/3. Has the early speed to land on the pace and can stick on. Goes well out of this box with a win and two minor placings. Winning chance. CHEAP REALITY (3) is on a run of two minor placings – hard to fault that form.
Stats
Comments
Hit the frame latest (22.10) when third at this track in a Grade 2/3. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and two minors. Looks suited and should go close.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 14/07/2026 | 21 | GR 2/3 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.10 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.15 | 0:21.51 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | GR 2/3 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.98 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | GR 1/2 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | GR 2/3 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.74 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.53 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.10 | 0:21.52 | 0:21.52 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $21.00 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished last in a Grade 2/3 on July 14 over 380m at this track behind Tex Gunn beaten 9 lengths (22.55). Has clocked an excellent 21.7 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 14/07/2026 | 21 | GR 2/3 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.55 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.8L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | GR 3 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.74 | 0:21.63 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
| 3/8 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | GR 2/3 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.93 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | GR 3 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.91 | 0:21.59 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/8 | 26/05/2026 | 13 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.89 | 0:21.66 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 13/05/2026 | 8 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:23.90 | 0:23.62 | 0:23.46 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
Stats
Comments
Jumps from box 3 for the first time after placing latest at this track (21.96) in a Grade 4. Looks suited here and can measure up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 14/07/2026 | 16 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.96 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 28/06/2026 | 5 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.14 | 0:24.02 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.44 | 0:21.71 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 16/06/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.08 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 05/06/2026 | 42 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.04 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 6/8 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.70 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.0L | $3.20 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame last time but the start prior recorded a flying 21.79 over 380m finishing third at this track. Looks the one to beat with a repeat of that effort.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 14/07/2026 | 21 | GR 2/3 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.31 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | GR 3 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.79 | 0:21.63 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | GR 1/2 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.38 | 0:21.57 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.07 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | GR 1/2 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.97 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.02 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished sixth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 10 lengths behind Panther Potter over 498m. Prepared to overlook.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.72 | 0:28.95 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 10.8L | $3.70 |
| 6/7 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.23 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.3L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.62 | 0:21.62 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $7,700.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.12 | 0:21.61 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/05/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.75 | 0:21.75 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.39 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.52 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good performance to win by half a length at this track over 380m (21.97) beating Bridge Up Baby in Grade 3/4 on July 14. Not one of the leading chances on this occasion.
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 | 21 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.97 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.99 | 0:21.63 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.17 | 0:21.48 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.07 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.86 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.53 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $2.90 |
| 6/8 | 12/05/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.43 | 0:28.68 | 0:28.41 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.5L | $19.00 |
Stats
Comments
Ran a better race when third behind Aston Kinnie at this track last start over 380m (22.06). Gets back so might need a bit of luck.
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 | 21 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.06 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/06/2026 | 14 | GR 3 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.48 | 0:21.63 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 12.0L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.31 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.4L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/06/2026 | 7 | GR 1/2 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.44 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.30 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/05/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.80 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.53 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 99/1 | 21/06/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | The Gardens | 272m | N/A | 0:16.06 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished second at big odds last time (22.06) over 380m at this track. Jumps from a wide draw. Cannot be ruled out.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 14/07/2026 | 21 | GR 2/3 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.06 | 0:21.85 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.0L | $14.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.87 | 0:21.51 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.77 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.40 |
| 1/8 | 09/06/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.89 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/05/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.54 | 0:21.57 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.8L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/05/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:24.64 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.53 | N/A | 4 |
| 40.0L | $3.20 |