Townsville Race 13 - Sunny Hussey Smith
GURGLE PIPE (5) recorded his best time this course and distance latest, finishing a 1.3 lengths second behind Verruckt in 22.07. Going well and rates on top. MIZUKI MAGIC (3) has missed the frame at her last two but did run well three back when second (22.62) in a Grade 5 at this track. Has the ability and expected to do much better. ENZOLA (1) was safely held last time out, finishing fifth at this track over 498m behind Colonel's Ranger (29.68) in a Mix 5. Key runner on best form. FLY LIKE POTTER (2) cannot be written off despite a miss here at his latest outing.
Stats
Comments
Was out of placings last time (29.68) at this track in a Mix 5, finishing fifth and beaten 14 lengths. Box stats strong with three wins and two placings from six starts. Expected to go close.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 15/09/2026 | 4 | MX 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.68 | 0:28.67 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 8 |
| 14.6L | $20.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/09/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $5,000.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.70 | 0:21.56 | 0:21.40 | N/A | 4 |
| 16.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.18 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.96 | 0:21.72 | 0:21.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/08/2026 | 4 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.01 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/08/2026 | 10 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.76 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.0L | $3.40 |
| 99/1 | 04/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Murray Bdge Straight | 300m | N/A | 0:17.40 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.14L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back after racing on the pace at this track over 380m in 22.39. Couldn't repeat the feat last time out when fifth over 380m at this track at Grade 5 level. Top-three hope with the right run.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.55 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 9.0L | $35.00 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 1.5L | $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 |
| 6.8L | $4.40 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 7th over 380m at this track beaten 13 lengths (22.67) behind Pickin' Pixies in a Grade 5 on September 18. Tipped to improve sharply. Rates highly on best form.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 18/09/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.67 | 0:21.72 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 13.5L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.44 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 1 |
| 9.3L | $61.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.62 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.43 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.50 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.50 | 0:28.37 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 8 |
| 16.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.49 | 0:28.60 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.0L | $71.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.21 | 0:22.21 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 380m at this track. Likely to struggle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.37 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $35.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/09/2026 | 46 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.73 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.8L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.61 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.43 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.3L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.17 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 26/06/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.11 | 0:21.81 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/06/2026 | 11 | P5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.57 | 0:28.89 | 0:28.52 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.6L | $14.00 |
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when second behind Verruckt at this track last start over 380m (22.07). Gets back so might need a bit of luck.
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 | 18/09/2026 | 10 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.07 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:30.05 | 0:28.71 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 19.3L | $20.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/08/2026 | 13 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.86 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/08/2026 | 75 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.15 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 18.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $9,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 457m | 0:26.17 | 0:25.39 | 0:24.83 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.9L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.49 | 0:22.27 | 0:21.89 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 22/05/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $3,000.00 | Q Lakeside | 390m | 0:22.07 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.63 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort last time when second (21.98) over 380m at this track. Cannot be ruled out.
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 | 15/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.98 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 8/8 | 11/09/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $5,000.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.34 | 0:21.47 | 0:21.40 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.3L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.95 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/08/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.08 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.50 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.70 |
| 6/7 | 14/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.72 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 12.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.01 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.3L | $4.40 |
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 7 lengths behind Villain Of Magic over 380m. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/09/2026 | 3 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.37 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.23 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $27.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/09/2026 | 18 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.31 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.34 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $46.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.40 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.8L | $46.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.56 | 0:22.14 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.54 | 0:28.98 | 0:28.98 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $81.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished seventh in a OPEN on August 18 over 498m at this track behind Starry Raymar, beaten 6 lengths (29.26). Prefer in something easier.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 18/08/2026 | 11 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.26 | 0:28.83 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/08/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.97 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 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 |
| 1/2 | 06/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hobart | 461m | 0:26.64 | 0:26.64 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2L | $0.00 |