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Townsville Race 5 - News Express Garbutt

FEDERAL VOODOO (1) was game in defeat when finished in the minors last start over the 380m at this track, running a speedy 21.77 in a Grade 5. In the money latest and can measure up here. FIRST ON BASE (2) held his own to the line last start and filled a minor placing, beaten only one length (22.05) behind FEDERAL VOODOO at this track. Remains without a win from the draw but has been in the placings three times from six attempts. Expecting another good run. FIREBALL ERNIE (8) was in the money again last start when second at this track (28.89). Expecting significant improvement this line-up. FLY LIKE POTTER (7) can find the frame without surprising.

Race Time:9:55 AM

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Clear

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:380m

Federal Voodoo (1)2527722312

Trainer: Bradley Belford (GUMLOW)12 mths 15: 3-6-2

2 yo W/BL Dog

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: FEDERAL LILLY (AUS)

Stats

Career15: 3-6-2

Win %20.00%

Place %73.33%

Prize Money$12,640.00

Comments

Finished in the placings last time but the run prior he was an eye-catching winner scoring by one length in a Grade 5 at this track. Rates a top chance if runs up to time two back.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	11/09/2026	3	GR 5	$5,000.00	Townsville	380m	0:21.77	0:21.56	0:21.40	N/A	3	1. Thunderlash 2. Federal Voodoo 3. Pickin' Pixies	3.0L	$3.40
1/8	08/09/2026	7	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:21.99	0:21.99	0:21.65	N/A	8	1. Federal Voodoo 2. First On Base 3. Simulation	1.0L	$1.60
3/8	01/09/2026	7	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.22	0:21.50	0:21.34	N/A	7	1. Hara's Milly 2. Harper Spiller 3. Federal Voodoo	10.0L	$2.90
2/7	25/08/2026	7	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:21.76	0:21.58	0:21.50	N/A	7	1. Kramer 2. Federal Voodoo 3. Simply Reign	2.5L	$2.40
2/7	18/08/2026	28	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.19	0:21.77	0:21.75	N/A	2	1. King And I 2. Federal Voodoo 3. Simply Reign	6.0L	$2.50
7/8	21/07/2026	4	RST WIN	$4,600.00	Q Lakeside	457m	0:26.41	0:25.40	0:25.16	N/A	6	1. Hello Elsa 2. Burnside Bambi 3. Chivas Royal	14.5L	$14.00
7/7	17/07/2026	7	GR 5	$3,000.00	Q Lakeside	390m	0:23.01	0:21.90	0:21.48	N/A	3	1. Sing My Song 2. Bonfire Teddy 3. Risk It	15.8L	$4.20

First On Base (2)7622743562

Trainer: Rhonda Essery (BURDELL)12 mths 28: 2-6-3

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: MORUGA SCORPION (AUS)

Stats

Career28: 2-6-3

Win %7.14%

Place %39.29%

Prize Money$7,210.00

Comments

Showed good improvement when second behind Federal Voodoo at this track last start over 380m (22.05). Right in the mix.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/8	08/09/2026	8	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.05	0:21.99	0:21.65	N/A	2	1. Federal Voodoo 2. First On Base 3. Simulation	1.0L	$11.00
6/8	31/08/2026	13	RST WIN	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.76	0:28.71	0:28.60	N/A	5	1. Rio Ragnar 2. Blue Moon Party 3. Fireball Ernie	15.0L	$23.00
5/8	18/08/2026	4	GR 5	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.36	0:29.05	0:28.45	N/A	1	1. Federal Rocket 2. Raccoon Rusty 3. Blendon	4.3L	$9.00
3/6	14/08/2026	7	RST WIN	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.41	0:28.60	0:28.60	N/A	7	1. Rio Ragnar 2. Party Don't Stop 3. First On Base	0.0L	$15.00
4/8	07/08/2026	21	RST WIN	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.11	0:28.86	0:28.86	N/A	2	1. Party Don't Stop 2. Blendon 3. Raccoon Rusty	3.5L	$6.50
7/8	17/07/2026	7	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.25	0:21.83	0:21.63	N/A	7	1. Sand Express 2. No Power 3. Cotton Ball Buzz	6.0L	$8.00

Harms Best (3)6427566385

Trainer: Matthew Hobbs (DEERAGUN)12 mths 54: 2-10-7

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: ALLY OOP KEATS (AUS)

Stats

Career54: 2-10-7

Win %3.70%

Place %35.19%

Prize Money$10,830.00

Comments

Last start finished 5th in a Grade 5 on September 8 over 380m at this track behind Tiger Bailey beaten 7 lengths (22.27). Holds top-three claims.

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	08/09/2026	18	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.27	0:21.74	0:21.65	N/A	3	1. Tiger Bailey 2. Infrasonic 3. Hara's Bluey	7.8L	$61.00
8/8	21/08/2026	14	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.75	0:21.91	0:21.54	N/A	8	1. Wong Glass 2. Kramer 3. Blue Moon Party	12.0L	$41.00
3/8	07/08/2026	7	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.17	0:21.61	0:21.61	N/A	2	1. Hara's Nero 2. Go Gem Go 3. Harms Best	8.0L	$31.00
6/8	31/07/2026	10	RST WIN	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.56	0:29.07	0:29.07	N/A	4	1. Blue Moon Party 2. Hara's Hasty 3. Party Don't Stop	7.0L	$61.00
6/8	21/07/2026	4	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.49	0:21.61	0:21.57	N/A	6	1. Takeover Target 2. Raymar Fox 3. Honey Bunny	12.4L	$12.00
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	1. Exotic Ruby 2. Complex Thinking 3. Done By Noon	7.6L	$21.00

Lightning Tully (4)x565534764

Trainer: Bobbie-Jean Chaffey (STUART)12 mths 62: 2-6-7

3 yo W/BL Bitch

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: MUSTANG TULLY (AUS)

Stats

Career62: 2-6-7

Win %3.23%

Place %24.19%

Prize Money$9,590.00

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 380m at this track. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.

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	08/09/2026	8	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.49	0:21.99	0:21.65	N/A	4	1. Federal Voodoo 2. First On Base 3. Simulation	7.3L	$67.00
6/6	31/08/2026	6	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.79	0:21.92	0:21.86	N/A	1	1. Miss Pumpkin 2. Footloose 3. Be United	12.3L	$67.00
7/7	25/08/2026	4	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.43	0:21.88	0:21.50	N/A	7	1. Hara's Rex 2. Panama Loco 3. Cotton Ball Buzz	7.8L	$41.00
4/8	21/08/2026	7	P5	$3,200.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.53	0:21.65	0:21.54	N/A	4	1. Mizuki Flash 2. Flying Argos 3. Big Papa Party	12.5L	$41.00
3/8	14/08/2026	7	P5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.58	0:22.25	0:21.77	N/A	1	1. Empty Sky 2. Boom Smacking 3. Lightning Tully	4.8L	$17.00
5/8	07/08/2026	10	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.54	0:21.82	0:21.61	N/A	7	1. Swing Shift 2. Federal Blast 3. Barnsley	10.3L	$81.00

Aston Atkins (5)4777468488

Trainer: Clarence Wilcox (MAJORS CREEK)12 mths 45: 4-3-3

3 yo Black Dog

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: ASTON MAEVE (AUS)

Stats

Career45: 4-3-3

Win %8.89%

Place %22.22%

Prize Money$9,720.00

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage eighth last time out over 380m at this track. Will not find this easy. Not keen.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/8	31/08/2026	10	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.77	0:21.86	0:21.86	N/A	3	1. On Target 2. Sky By Night 3. Try To Relax	13.0L	$71.00
8/8	21/08/2026	7	P5	$3,200.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.78	0:21.65	0:21.54	N/A	6	1. Mizuki Flash 2. Flying Argos 3. Big Papa Party	16.3L	$51.00
4/8	14/08/2026	7	P5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.60	0:21.82	0:21.77	N/A	5	1. Mizuki Flash 2. Flying Argos 3. High Gear Maria	11.0L	$31.00
8/8	07/08/2026	14	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.74	0:21.82	0:21.61	N/A	5	1. Swing Shift 2. Federal Blast 3. Barnsley	13.3L	$91.00
6/7	24/07/2026	7	P5	$3,200.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.76	0:21.83	0:21.43	N/A	8	1. Try To Relax 2. Miss Pumpkin 3. Popular Monster	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	1. Tiger Bailey 2. Popular Monster 3. Try To Relax	8.3L	$20.00

Optional (6)8634167783

Trainer: Bobbie-Jean Chaffey (STUART)12 mths 18: 2-1-2

2 yo BLU/BDL Dog

Sire: GOOD ODDS HARADA (AUS)

Dam: SAFARI TRAIN (AUS)

Stats

Career18: 2-1-2

Win %11.11%

Place %27.78%

Prize Money$4,320.00

Comments

Finished third last start (22.22) at big odds over 380m at this track. Looks tested in 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
3/8	08/09/2026	32	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.22	0:21.79	0:21.65	N/A	4	1. Lochinvar Dude 2. Done By Noon 3. Optional	6.0L	$35.00
8/8	07/08/2026	7	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.55	0:22.06	0:21.61	N/A	3	1. Cawbourne Slick 2. Federal Galaxy 3. Smoking Ace	7.0L	$31.00
7/8	31/07/2026	3	RST WIN	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.67	0:22.08	0:21.58	N/A	1	1. Simply Reign 2. Wong Glass 3. Tau Ceti	8.3L	$10.00
7/8	28/07/2026	4	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.59	0:21.81	0:21.65	N/A	5	1. Add A Zero 2. Basil Fawlty 3. Flying Blossom	11.3L	$13.00
6/8	24/07/2026	7	GR 4/5	$2,800.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.31	0:21.90	0:21.43	N/A	8	1. White Car 2. Slim Nikita 3. Hunter's Boy	5.8L	$11.00
1/7	17/07/2026	7	GR 6	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:21.95	0:21.95	0:21.63	N/A	8	1. Optional 2. Wong Glass 3. Fly Like Potter	2.5L	$2.80

Fly Like Potter (7)4353223781

Trainer: Justin Reid (JENSEN)12 mths 27: 2-5-8

2 yo BLU Dog

Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED (AUS)

Dam: ELEGANT ELEANOR (AUS)

Stats

Career27: 2-5-8

Win %7.41%

Place %55.56%

Prize Money$7,790.00

Comments

Solid performance to win by half a length at this track over 380m (22.39) beating Hara's Sonya in Grade 6 on September 8. Capable of a good showing.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/8	08/09/2026	8	GR 6	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.39	0:22.39	0:21.65	N/A	6	1. Fly Like Potter 2. Hara's Sonya 3. Global Dream	0.5L	$23.00
8/8	31/08/2026	10	GR 6	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.77	0:22.00	0:21.86	N/A	6	1. Bodhi Buzz 2. Harry's Coffee 3. Hara's Sonya	11.0L	$13.00
7/8	21/08/2026	3	GR 6	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.69	0:21.94	0:21.54	N/A	6	1. Footloose 2. Bodhi Buzz 3. Miss Emma May	10.5L	$7.00
3/7	18/08/2026	7	GR 6	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.37	0:22.27	0:21.75	N/A	5	1. Zero Forging 2. Demister 3. Fly Like Potter	1.5L	$5.50
2/6	11/08/2026	4	GR 6	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.34	0:21.86	0:21.60	N/A	8	1. Teleporter 2. Fly Like Potter 3. Zero Forging	6.8L	$4.40
2/6	07/08/2026	7	GR 6	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.24	0:22.21	0:21.61	N/A	1	1. Mizuki Magic 2. Fly Like Potter 3. Tobias Ivy	0.5L	$2.10

Fireball Ernie (8)3675312732

Trainer: Carol Pickard (DEERAGUN)12 mths 25: 2-7-8

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: KAREN (AUS)

Stats

Career25: 2-7-8

Win %8.00%

Place %68.00%

Prize Money$9,845.00

Comments

Looks close to another win after his success on August 14 at this track over 380m. Last start was second over 498m in 28.89, behind Blue Moon Party. Has clocked an excellent 21.77 Best Time here at the trip. Top chance.

Last Starts 6 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/6	08/09/2026	8	RST WIN	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.89	0:28.71	0:28.65	N/A	6	1. Blue Moon Party 2. Fireball Ernie 3. Chivas Choice	2.8L	$3.00
3/8	31/08/2026	6	RST WIN	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.38	0:28.71	0:28.60	N/A	4	1. Rio Ragnar 2. Blue Moon Party 3. Fireball Ernie	9.5L	$8.00
7/8	25/08/2026	4	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.30	0:21.72	0:21.50	N/A	1	1. Major Swing 2. Hara's Milly 3. Tweed Dream	8.3L	$3.10
2/8	21/08/2026	7	RST WIN	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.82	0:28.37	0:28.37	N/A	2	1. Rio Ragnar 2. Fireball Ernie 3. Party Don't Stop	6.3L	$4.80
1/8	14/08/2026	30	GR 6	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:21.77	0:21.77	0:21.77	N/A	1	1. Fireball Ernie 2. Footloose 3. Miss Emma May	4.8L	$2.60
99/2	07/08/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Townsville	498m	N/A	0:28.49	N/A	N/A	6	1. 99-Rio Ragnar 2. 99-Fireball Ernie	7.43L	$0.00
99/3	31/07/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Townsville	380m	N/A	0:21.80	N/A	N/A	8	1. 99-Fireball Ernie 2. 99-Set Of Sisters 3. 99-Stormy Neo	9.71L	$0.00
3/8	15/07/2026	3	GR 4/5	$1,930.00	Darwin	383m	0:22.57	0:22.49	0:22.49	N/A	1	1. So Naive 2. Lucy's Chance 3. Fireball Ernie	1.0L	$5.50