Townsville Race 12 - News Express Garbutt Pathways H
PANAMA LOCO (1) is boxed nicely on the inside. Latest effort finished 6th over 380m at this track beaten 5.5 lengths (22.37) behind Verruckt in a P5 on September 18. Rates on top and should go close. SIMPLY REIGN (5) ran good time (29.41) when placing two back at this track but missed the frame latest in a Restricted WIN at this track. Can improve sharply here. GIFTED LILLY (2) turned in a moderate performance last time when sixth at this track over 380m behind Oklahoma (22.29) in a Grade 4/5. Expected to feature in the finish. BLUE JET TRAIN (8) is in the mix despite finishing out of the placings here last start.
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Didn't make the placings last time at this track (22.37) in a P5, finishing a 5.5 lengths sixth. Still a maiden from the draw but has placed four times. Key chance and should go close.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 18/09/2026 | 3 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.37 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $4.20 |
| 8/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.39 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.0L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 08/09/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.24 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.1L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.67 | 0:21.50 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 3 |
| 16.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.92 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.59 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.75 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.0L | $46.00 |
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Didn't finish two back and couldn't make the frame last time when she finished 6th in a Grade 4/5 on October 13 over 380m at this track behind Oklahoma beaten 7 lengths (22.29). Leading chance on best form.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 13/10/2026 | 119 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.29 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.40 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.1L | $31.00 |
| 99/3 | 06/10/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Townsville | 380m | N/A | 0:21.86 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6.86L | $0.00 |
| 0/8 | 16/06/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:29.01 | 0:22.08 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 5 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.14 | 0:22.41 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.3L | $2.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/06/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.30 | 0:21.66 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 26/05/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.07 | 0:21.57 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $3.70 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.26 | 0:21.73 | 0:21.73 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $3.90 |
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Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 380m at this track. Can't enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 29/09/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.55 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/09/2026 | 3 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.69 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.3L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.90 | 0:21.98 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 7 |
| 13.3L | $81.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.82 | 0:21.89 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 13.5L | $27.00 |
| 6/7 | 31/08/2026 | 6 | MX 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.67 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/08/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.49 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 7.5L | $81.00 |
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Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 380m at this track. Will need to improve to feature.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/10/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.72 | 0:21.90 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 11.8L | $46.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/09/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:24.21 | 0:22.11 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 30.0L | $27.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.25 | 0:21.49 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.9L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/09/2026 | 25 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.37 | 0:21.79 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.37 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 6 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.47 | 0:21.87 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $14.00 |
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Found some support last start but struggled and finished 5th over 380m at this track beaten 3 lengths (22.34) behind Hara's Brian in a Restricted WIN on October 9. Placed two back at this track. Capable of improvement on latest effort. Well placed and should feature.
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 | 09/10/2026 | 14 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.34 | 0:22.13 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/6 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.41 | 0:28.73 | 0:28.73 | N/A | 2 |
| 9.8L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | RST WIN | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.49 | 0:29.10 | 0:29.10 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.60 |
| 7/8 | 11/09/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $5,000.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.10 | 0:21.47 | 0:21.40 | N/A | 5 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.82 | 0:21.76 | 0:21.34 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $20.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.08 | 0:21.58 | 0:21.50 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $19.00 |
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Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage seventh last time out over 380m at this track. Looks tested in this company.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/10/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.79 | 0:21.58 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 2 |
| 17.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/09/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.21 | 0:21.83 | 0:21.59 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/09/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.76 | 0:21.72 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 6 |
| 14.8L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/09/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.66 | 0:21.88 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 10.9L | $5.50 |
| 8/8 | 04/09/2026 | 4 | OPEN | $8,000.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.57 | 0:28.38 | 0:28.20 | N/A | 8 |
| 17.0L | $81.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/08/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.95 | 0:21.92 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
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Has finished seventh at her last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 380m. Predicted to struggle on this occasion.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 22/09/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.57 | 0:22.22 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $61.00 |
| 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 |
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Has finished sixth at his last couple of starts, most recently at this track over 380m. Not far away last start. Right in the mix again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 09/10/2026 | 21 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.42 | 0:22.13 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 7 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 18/09/2026 | 10 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.55 | 0:22.05 | 0:21.62 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.55 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.3L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.65 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 5 |
| 11.3L | $13.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/08/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.79 | 0:21.72 | 0:21.50 | N/A | 4 |
| 15.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.29 | 0:21.82 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.5L | $46.00 |