Townsville Race 6 - Townsville Derby H
GROUND CONTROL (5) is a progressive type who recorded his 13th career win last time out (21.62) at this track. Form here at this distance is sound. Has a strong record out of this box with four wins and two minor placings from eight starts. Makes plenty of appeal if runs up to latest. STARRY RAYMAR (1) is a talented dog who is a winner of 10 races but missed the frame last time when sixth at this track (29.23). Solid record here at the distance winning three races. Was a winner at his only start from this draw. Cannot be left out. HE'S PEEKING (2) has been beaten for early speed lately, last time finishing fifth (22.14) in a Free For All at this track. Has won two of four starts from this draw. Expected to feature in the finish. COTTON BALL BUZZ (7) must be included on latest effort.
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 6th over 498m at this track beaten 6 lengths (29.23) behind Mick's Belle in a Grade 4/5 on September 15. Leading chance who should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 15/09/2026 | 11 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.23 | 0:28.76 | 0:28.58 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $3.50 |
| 7/8 | 04/09/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $8,000.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.94 | 0:28.49 | 0:28.20 | N/A | 7 |
| 20.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $23,000.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.09 | 0:28.31 | 0:28.30 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.83 | 0:28.83 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/8 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.82 | 0:28.82 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.3L | $2.90 |
| 1/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.66 | 0:28.66 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.20 |
Stats
Comments
Latest effort finished 5th in a Free For All on September 18 over 380m at this track behind Lord Eddie beaten 4.5 lengths (22.14). Has won two races from this draw. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 18/09/2026 | 3 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.14 | 0:21.84 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | GR 2/3 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.91 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | FFA | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.59 | 0:21.65 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 13.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/09/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.08 | 0:21.43 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | GR 1/2 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.19 | 0:21.75 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.65 | 0:28.75 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.8L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 28/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.93 | 0:28.81 | 0:28.63 | N/A | 1 |
| 16.5L | $12.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished in the minors last time in a Grade 3/4 at this track when a 5 length third but did run a superb 28.72 over the 498m journey. Prefer others this time.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.72 | 0:28.39 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/8 | 04/09/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $8,000.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.02 | 0:28.38 | 0:28.20 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.77 | 0:28.77 | 0:28.30 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,600.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.02 | 0:28.83 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 7 |
| 2.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.10 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.60 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.92 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
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Comments
Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 3 lengths over 380m at this track in a handy 21.62, beating Ascend Kalmia. Has run very fast time at this course and distance. Go close on his 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.62 | 0:21.62 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $1.30 |
| 2/8 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $107,830.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.54 | 0:28.25 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/09/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $8,000.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.20 | 0:28.20 | 0:28.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/08/2026 | 23 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.30 | 0:28.30 | 0:28.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.0L | $3.10 |
| 3/8 | 02/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $45,000.00 | Darwin | 537m | 0:31.62 | 0:31.39 | 0:31.39 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/07/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $4,900.00 | Darwin | 537m | 0:31.54 | 0:31.39 | 0:31.16 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 19/07/2026 | 7 | FFA | $22,500.00 | Darwin | 537m | 0:31.40 | 0:31.37 | 0:31.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 380m at this track. Tempted to look elsewhere.
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 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.94 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.43 | 0:28.46 | 0:28.25 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/09/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $8,000.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.35 | 0:28.20 | 0:28.20 | N/A | 5 |
| 16.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/08/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.71 | 0:28.30 | 0:28.30 | N/A | 7 |
| 20.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.01 | 0:28.73 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/08/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.33 | 0:28.69 | 0:28.35 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:28.98 | 0:28.98 | 0:28.98 | N/A | 8 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Improved sharply when second behind First On Base at this track last start over 498m (29.32). Good beginner who shouldn't be far away in the run.
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 | 3 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.10 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.3L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.44 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.37 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.1L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.00 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.50 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $3.90 |
| 6/8 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.30 | 0:28.37 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/6 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.48 | 0:28.60 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.0L | $17.00 |
Stats
Comments
Missed the frame latest (30.74) when seventh over 510m at Rockhampton in a Grade 5/6. Starts from box 8 for the first time here. Looking to others.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 13/09/2026 | 25 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Rockhampton | 510m | 0:30.74 | 0:29.65 | 0:29.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.3L | $16.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $3,200.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.16 | 0:23.44 | 0:23.44 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,200.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.14 | 0:24.14 | 0:23.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.70 |
| 3/8 | 05/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.50 | 0:24.22 | 0:23.50 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:23.68 | 0:23.68 | 0:23.46 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/07/2026 | 7 | GR 6 | $2,400.00 | Rockhampton | 407m | 0:24.05 | 0:24.05 | 0:23.39 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.90 |