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Townsville Race 5 - Townsville Derby H
TAKEOVER TARGET (1) goes very well this course and distance starting 16 times for seven wins and four minors. Was out of the placings last time (28.72) at this track in a OPEN, finishing fourth and beaten 6 lengths. Expected to be in the finish. FIREBALL ERNIE (4) continues to race well but is struggling to break through, placing at his last four runs. Last time finished 3rd over 498m at this track beaten 4 lengths (29.36) behind FIRST ON BASE in a Restricted WIN on September 18. Still to record a win from this draw but has never missed the frame in three starts. Well placed and gets his chance. ROMAN PARTY (8) turned in a fair 4th placed finish last time at this track over 380m (22.40). Has ability and can measure up. CANYA WOW ME (2) cannot be underestimated.
Race Time:9:40 AM
Tuesday, September 22, 2026Track:Good
Weather:Overcast
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:498m
1
Takeover Target (1)3151211114
Trainer: Michael Hickmott (BLUEWATER)12 mths 29: 11-6-2
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: MOVING TARGET (AUS)
Dam: I'M A DANCER (AUS)
Stats
Career29: 11-6-2
Win %37.93%
Place %65.52%
Prize Money$51,895.00
Comments
Missed the frame last time but the start prior was an eye-catching winner scoring by 5.5 lengths in a OPEN at this track and clocking a dazzling 28.31 over the 498m trip. Rates a top chance if runs up to time two back.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/09/2026 | 17 | OPEN | $107,830.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.72 | 0:28.25 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $23,000.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.31 | 0:28.31 | 0:28.30 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/8 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.45 | 0:28.45 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.39 | 0:28.39 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.35 | 0:28.35 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 2/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.71 | 0:28.63 | 0:28.63 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.40 |
2
Canya Wow Me (2)2632534225
Trainer: Steven Scott (SARINA)12 mths 36: 9-8-2
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: WOW (AUS)
Dam: SANDAVE SKY (AUS)
Stats
Career36: 9-8-2
Win %25.00%
Place %52.78%
Prize Money$29,665.00
Comments
Could only manage fifth last time but placed two on end prior to that, the latest when second (30.42) over 510m at Rockhampton. Drawn a inside box but needs to bounce back.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 13/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Rockhampton | 510m | 0:30.51 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.1L | $4.80 |
| 2/8 | 06/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $4,600.00 | Rockhampton | 510m | 0:30.42 | 0:30.06 | 0:30.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/08/2026 | 12 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Rockhampton | 510m | 0:30.46 | 0:30.09 | 0:30.09 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.30 |
| 4/8 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.81 | 0:28.45 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.99 | 0:28.83 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/8 | 04/08/2026 | 6 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.12 | 0:21.61 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $2.50 |
3
Organised Kaos (3)4212164553
Trainer: Heath Ardle (HORSESHOE LAGOON)12 mths 47: 11-8-8
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: SUPERIOR PANAMA (AUS)
Dam: SHE'S SWEET (AUS)
Stats
Career47: 11-8-8
Win %23.40%
Place %57.45%
Prize Money$37,615.00
Comments
Finished third last start (21.73) over 380m at this track. Has a low draw. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 15/09/2026 | 4 | GR 2/3 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.73 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.95 | 0:28.39 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.0L | $20.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/09/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $8,000.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.54 | 0:28.49 | 0:28.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 15.0L | $20.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.93 | 0:28.77 | 0:28.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.25 | 0:28.83 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.83 | 0:28.83 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.40 |
4
Fireball Ernie (4)7531273233
Trainer: Carol Pickard (DEERAGUN)12 mths 27: 2-7-10
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)
Dam: KAREN (AUS)
Stats
Career27: 2-7-10
Win %7.41%
Place %70.37%
Prize Money$10,465.00
Comments
Placed last time (29.36) at this track in a Restricted WIN, finishing third and beaten 4 lengths. Yet to score but has placed each of three runs from this draw. Looks hard to beat with even luck.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/09/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.36 | 0:29.10 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/7 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.29 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 |
| 99/2 | 07/08/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 498m | N/A | 0:28.49 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 7.43L | $0.00 |
| 99/3 | 31/07/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 380m | N/A | 0:21.80 | N/A | N/A | 8 |
| 9.71L | $0.00 |
6
Hara's Ghost (6)2336125363
Trainer: Hayley Wooler (STUART)12 mths 34: 5-6-8
2 yo BLU Dog
Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)
Dam: HARA'S PENNY (AUS)
Stats
Career34: 5-6-8
Win %14.71%
Place %55.88%
Prize Money$28,385.00
Comments
Snuck into the minor money last time when a 1.3 lengths third at this track but did record a fast 28.85 over the 498m trip. This tougher but prefer for a place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 15/09/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.85 | 0:28.76 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
| 6/8 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $20,000.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.95 | 0:28.48 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/09/2026 | 17 | OPEN | $8,000.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.73 | 0:28.56 | 0:28.20 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.27 | 0:29.01 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/08/2026 | 28 | GR 4 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.98 | 0:28.83 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 14/07/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.99 | 0:28.99 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
7
First On Base (7)2274356271
Trainer: Rhonda Essery (BURDELL)12 mths 30: 3-6-3
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)
Dam: MORUGA SCORPION (AUS)
Stats
Career30: 3-6-3
Win %10.00%
Place %40.00%
Prize Money$9,680.00
Comments
Backs up after winning by 3 lengths at this track (29.10) beating Cotton Ball Buzz in a Restricted WIN on September 18 four days ago. This is much harder assignment and he needs to find another gear.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/09/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.10 | 0:29.10 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.75 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.8L | $7.50 |
| 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 |
| 1.0L | $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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
8
Roman Party (8)6233166734
Trainer: Mark Partland (SOUTH TOWNSVILLE)12 mths 30: 5-4-9
2 yo Black Dog
Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)
Dam: RUMBLE ROSE (AUS)
Stats
Career30: 5-4-9
Win %16.67%
Place %60.00%
Prize Money$15,200.00
Comments
Out of the placings last time but the run prior he clocked a solid 28.75 over 498m finishing third at this track. Worth including on run 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.40 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.70 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.75 | 0:28.46 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 04/09/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $8,000.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.41 | 0:28.60 | 0:28.20 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.5L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.35 | 0:28.30 | 0:28.30 | N/A | 5 |
| 15.0L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.42 | 0:28.70 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/7 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.67 | 0:28.67 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.34 | 0:28.75 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.3L | $4.00 |