Townsville Race 12 - BETNATION.COM.AU 5th Grade H
BARNSLEY (1) settled midfield in the run and boxed on to finish there when 4th (29.00) at this track. Better than the latest run and deserves another chance. SUNSET BOY (2) has a strong winning strike-rate here with two wins and a placing from six tries. Was out of placings last time (22.43) at this track in a Grade 5, finishing seventh and beaten 11 lengths. Looks suited here and can measure up. FEDERAL BLAST (3) boasts a strong record this journey with six wins and two minors from 15 tries. Missed the frame latest (29.78) when seventh over 498m at this track in a Grade 5. Looks one of the chances. SWANKY FRANKY (6) has strong credentials at this circuit over this journey.
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Comments
Could manage only fourth last time but impressed the start prior when he clocked a fast 28.81 over 498m finishing third at this track. Has the ability and looks a key chance.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.00 | 0:28.70 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.81 | 0:28.63 | 0:28.63 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $27.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/07/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.16 | 0:28.64 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.1L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.78 | 0:28.78 | 0:28.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 14/07/2026 | 18 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.01 | 0:29.01 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.8L | $20.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/06/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.27 | 0:29.06 | 0:29.06 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/2 | 06/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.64 | 0:26.64 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Last start finished 7th on July 17 over 380m at this track behind Mizuki Heart beaten 11 lengths (22.43) in a Grade 5. Strong form emerging from the that last run. Leading chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.43 | 0:21.63 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/07/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.09 | 0:22.09 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/07/2026 | 5 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.34 | 0:23.85 | 0:23.40 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.9L | $27.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.67 | 0:22.01 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.43 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.07 | 0:22.07 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.20 |
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Comments
Last start finished 7th in a Grade 5 on July 28 over 498m at this track behind Organised Kaos beaten 14 lengths (29.78). Below best last time but looks well placed here. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.78 | 0:28.81 | 0:28.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.3L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.27 | 0:28.88 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.6L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 14/07/2026 | 21 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.32 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.7L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:30.15 | 0:28.95 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 17.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.29 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.4L | $3.50 |
| 6/7 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.37 | 0:21.48 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.6L | $4.60 |
Stats
Comments
Modest effort last time out when fourth over 380m at this track. Happy enough to avoid.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.20 | 0:21.58 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $46.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/07/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.74 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 16.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/07/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.92 | 0:21.80 | 0:21.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.53 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.3L | $3.80 |
| 6/8 | 14/07/2026 | 21 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.28 | 0:21.77 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/06/2026 | 21 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.57 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.6L | $19.00 |
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Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage sixth last time out over 380m at this track. Can't recommend him 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.76 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.43 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.32 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $20.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/07/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.86 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/06/2026 | 10 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.88 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.9L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 09/06/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.87 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.4L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.17 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance to win by 1.75 lengths at this track over 380m (22.22) beating Utah Saint in Grade 6 on August 4. Has ability and can run well.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.22 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.80 |
| 4/8 | 28/07/2026 | 4 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.56 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.6L | $3.90 |
| 0/8 | 24/07/2026 | 28 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:29.07 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:21.71 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $2.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/06/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.21 | 0:21.72 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | MDN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.76 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 380m at this track. Likely to find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/07/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.61 | 0:22.04 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.4L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/07/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.57 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.6L | $81.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/07/2026 | 80 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.75 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.8L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/04/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.77 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.9L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/04/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.39 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/04/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.65 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.9L | $34.00 |
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (22.58) at this track in a Grade 4/5, finishing seventh and beaten 13 lengths. Goes well out of this box with a win and three minors. Makes appeal on best.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.58 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.5L | $4.80 |
| 4/8 | 21/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.06 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/07/2026 | 21 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.28 | 0:21.97 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 23/06/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.98 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.51 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 16/06/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.00 | 0:21.69 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/06/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.46 | 0:21.62 | 0:21.48 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.0L | $3.00 |