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Townsville Race 5 - Essery Racing 5/6 Grade H

VILLAIN OF MAGIC (6) looks close to another win after finishing second from Box 7 last time (28.79) at this track. The form out of the last run is proven to be strong. Winning claims. COTTON BALL BUZZ (7) missed the frame last time when sixth (22.51) at this track but prior to that had two placings in a row. Can measure up this time. NAVABI (4) turned spotting a big start finishing fifth (22.30) last time in a Grade 5 at this track. Should be thereabouts. TAKE AIM (8) has ability and can feature with the right run after missing a cheque here most recently.

Race Time:9:47 AM

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Showers

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:498m

First On Base (1)4356271733

Trainer: Rhonda Essery (BURDELL)12 mths 33: 3-6-5

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: MORUGA SCORPION (AUS)

Stats

Career33: 3-6-5

Win %9.09%

Place %42.42%

Prize Money$10,440.00

Comments

Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest at double figure odds when third (29.43) over 498m at this track. Draws the cherry this time. Looks to have the job ahead.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/7	09/10/2026	10	RST WIN	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.43	0:28.40	0:28.40	N/A	7	1. Footloose 2. Quest For Buzz 3. First On Base	14.5L	$10.00
3/6	29/09/2026	7	GR 5/6	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.16	0:28.62	0:28.40	N/A	4	1. Moonlit Skies 2. Try To Relax 3. First On Base	7.8L	$13.00
7/7	22/09/2026	4	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.79	0:28.83	0:28.44	N/A	7	1. Hara's Ghost 2. Organised Kaos 3. Takeover Target	13.8L	$67.00
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	1. First On Base 2. Cotton Ball Buzz 3. Fireball Ernie	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	1. Federal Voodoo 2. Lightning Tully 3. Fireball Ernie	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. 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

Wadda Mooli (2)7183857765

Trainer: Mate Rajan (BLUEWATER)12 mths 34: 4-1-4

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: SENNACHIE (AUS)

Dam: KISSES FOR CLODA (AUS)

Stats

Career34: 4-1-4

Win %11.76%

Place %26.47%

Prize Money$8,990.00

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fifth last time out over 498m at this track. Would be better placed in something easier.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/6	29/09/2026	7	GR 5/6	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.24	0:28.62	0:28.40	N/A	2	1. Moonlit Skies 2. Try To Relax 3. First On Base	8.9L	$12.00
6/7	22/09/2026	4	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.56	0:28.95	0:28.44	N/A	6	1. Ground Control 2. Starry Raymar 3. Assassino	8.5L	$81.00
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	1. Elsa Escargot 2. Quest For Buzz 3. Canya Scarlet	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	1. Mizuki Heart 2. Canya Detonator 3. Roman Party	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	1. Ground Control 2. Tempting Dash 3. Hopefully Fast	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	1. Ground Control 2. Cheap Reality 3. Mondo Cortez	20.3L	$34.00

Lovely Madeline (3)3631454175

Trainer: Jay Schafer (RANGEWOOD)12 mths 46: 8-4-9

2 yo Black Bitch

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: QUENA DEE AIR (AUS)

Stats

Career46: 8-4-9

Win %17.39%

Place %45.65%

Prize Money$19,885.00

Comments

Was out of placings last time (29.14) at this track in a Grade 4/5, finishing fifth and beaten 7 lengths. Goes very well off the draw boasting three wins and three places from seven starts. Looks a place chance at best.

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	06/10/2026	7	GR 4/5	$4,200.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.14	0:28.63	0:28.41	N/A	7	1. Pickin' Pixies 2. Weather Report 3. Valeena Boy	7.3L	$14.00
7/7	29/09/2026	7	OPEN	$7,700.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.57	0:29.07	0:28.40	N/A	1	1. Canya Gold 2. White Car 3. Cheap Reality	6.8L	$11.00
1/6	22/09/2026	4	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.96	0:28.96	0:28.44	N/A	4	1. Lovely Madeline 2. She's Spirited 3. Mick's Belle	3.8L	$9.50
4/8	18/09/2026	3	GR 4	$2,800.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.08	0:21.62	0:21.62	N/A	7	1. Ground Control 2. Ascend Kalmia 3. Hopefully Fast	6.5L	$17.00
5/8	15/09/2026	7	GR 4	$2,800.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.06	0:21.74	0:21.49	N/A	4	1. Raccoon Roger 2. Ascend Kalmia 3. Miss Pumpkin	4.5L	$8.00
4/8	08/09/2026	8	GR 4	$2,800.00	Townsville	380m	0:21.96	0:21.86	0:21.65	N/A	7	1. Federal Galaxy 2. Miss Pumpkin 3. Raccoon Roger	1.5L	$9.50

Navabi (4)5752556755

Trainer: Hayley Wooler (STUART)12 mths 45: 5-5-6

3 yo RED/FWN Bitch

Sire: ORSON ALLEN (AUS)

Dam: MIDNIGHT AFFAIR (AUS)

Stats

Career45: 5-5-6

Win %11.11%

Place %35.56%

Prize Money$17,750.00

Comments

Has finished fifth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 9 lengths behind Shian Peaches over 380m. Solid claims this line-up.

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	09/10/2026	21	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.30	0:21.67	0:21.58	N/A	8	1. Shian Peaches 2. Boom Smacking 3. Barnsley	9.0L	$34.00
5/8	18/09/2026	38	P5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.40	0:22.05	0:21.62	N/A	2	1. Sally Said 2. Hara's Bluey 3. Ruby Juby	5.0L	$9.50
7/7	11/08/2026	14	GR 5/6	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.42	0:28.86	0:28.39	N/A	8	1. Lochinvar Dude 2. Honey Bunny 3. Federal Rocket	8.0L	$20.00
6/8	28/07/2026	14	GR 5	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.59	0:28.81	0:28.63	N/A	6	1. Organised Kaos 2. Gus The Great 3. Roman Party	11.5L	$51.00
5/7	14/07/2026	21	OPEN	$4,900.00	Townsville	643m	0:38.52	0:37.79	0:37.79	N/A	6	1. Slim Nikita 2. Federal Blue Boy 3. Federal Cash	10.3L	$18.00
5/7	23/06/2026	21	OPEN	$4,900.00	Townsville	643m	0:38.14	0:37.49	0:37.49	N/A	3	1. Amber Annie 2. Federal Blue Boy 3. Federal Cash	9.0L	$13.00
2/6	02/06/2026	7	GR 5	$4,100.00	Townsville	643m	0:37.77	0:37.30	0:37.30	N/A	2	1. Federal Cash 2. Navabi 3. Federal Blue Boy	6.5L	$11.00

Villain Of Magic (6)3247164112

Trainer: Bobbie-Jean Chaffey (STUART)12 mths 59: 15-10-10

4 yo Black Dog

Sire: ZAMBORA BROCKIE (AUS)

Dam: TAUWITCHERE (AUS)

Stats

Career59: 15-10-10

Win %25.42%

Place %59.32%

Prize Money$88,365.00

Comments

Finished in the placings last time but the run prior he was a strong winner scoring by 0.8 lengths in a Grade 4/5 at this track and clocking an excellent 28.70 for the 498m trip. Can measure up on top win two back.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/7	29/09/2026	7	GR 5/6	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.79	0:28.67	0:28.40	N/A	7	1. Chivas Choice 2. Villain Of Magic 3. Cotton Ball Buzz	1.8L	$2.30
1/6	22/09/2026	4	GR 4/5	$4,200.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.70	0:28.70	0:28.44	N/A	5	1. Villain Of Magic 2. Blue Moon Party 3. Weather Report	0.8L	$2.40
1/8	18/09/2026	7	MX 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:21.82	0:21.82	0:21.62	N/A	3	1. Villain Of Magic 2. Aston Elijah 3. Black Falcon	2.3L	$3.70
4/8	11/09/2026	7	GR 5	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:28.77	0:28.46	0:28.25	N/A	3	1. Mizuki Heart 2. Canya Detonator 3. Roman Party	4.3L	$16.00
6/8	04/09/2026	4	OPEN	$8,000.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.11	0:28.38	0:28.20	N/A	6	1. Canya Dynamite 2. Penny Calido 3. Paw Matic	10.3L	$35.00
1/7	31/08/2026	10	MX 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:21.99	0:21.99	0:21.86	N/A	6	1. Villain Of Magic 2. Bug Me More 3. Aston Elijah	1.8L	$6.50
99/1	26/05/2026	-	Trial	$0.00	Murray Bdge Straight	300m	N/A	0:17.31	N/A	N/A	3	1. 99-Villain Of Magic	-0.86L	$0.00
99/2	31/01/2025	-	Trial	$0.00	Ipswich	520m	N/A	0:31.27	N/A	N/A	1	1. 99-Villain Of Magic 2. 99-Oh So Bro	1.86L	$0.00

Cotton Ball Buzz (7)6367725326

Trainer: Rhonda Essery (BURDELL)12 mths 20: 2-2-6

2 yo WH/BLU Dog

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: TUNGSTEN MISS (AUS)

Stats

Career20: 2-2-6

Win %10.00%

Place %50.00%

Prize Money$6,610.00

Comments

Latest effort finished 6th on October 9 over 380m at this track behind Sydneysider beaten 13 lengths (22.51) in a Grade 5. Recorded two placings in a row prior to the latest effort. Worth another chance.

Last Starts 3 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
6/7	09/10/2026	3	GR 5	$2,400.00	Townsville	380m	0:22.51	0:21.58	0:21.58	N/A	1	1. Sydneysider 2. Three Hearts 3. Wong Glass	13.3L	$4.40
2/8	06/10/2026	7	RST WIN	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.04	0:28.90	0:28.41	N/A	3	1. Fireball Ernie 2. Cotton Ball Buzz 3. Bodhi Buzz	2.3L	$10.00
3/7	29/09/2026	7	GR 5/6	$3,800.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.19	0:28.67	0:28.40	N/A	6	1. Chivas Choice 2. Villain Of Magic 3. Cotton Ball Buzz	7.5L	$35.00
5/7	22/09/2026	4	OPEN	$4,600.00	Townsville	498m	0:29.39	0:28.95	0:28.44	N/A	7	1. Ground Control 2. Starry Raymar 3. Assassino	6.0L	$71.00
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	1. First On Base 2. Cotton Ball Buzz 3. Fireball Ernie	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	1. Oklahoma 2. Go Gem Go 3. Elsa Escargot	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	1. Lochinvar Dude 2. Done By Noon 3. Optional	9.3L	$8.50