Townsville Race 13 - Sandwich Express Garbutt
SIMPLY REIGN (2) missed the frame and safely held latest finishing 6th at this track following on from a win (22.26) there the start prior. Has a good record here at this journey. Form from his last run is proving to be solid. Key runner on his best form. ELSA ESCARGOT (1) was midfield throughout and finished there last time when 4th (22.24) at this track. Has a good record here at this journey. Solid formlines coming through her last run. A big run wouldn't surprise. KAREN STRATUS (3) clocked a new course and distance PB last time, finishing a 3 length second behind Swing Shift in 22.14. Top run latest and rates a key player again. PASS THE PEPPA (4) is a last start winner who can measure up again.
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Comments
Was out of placings last time (22.24) at this track in a Grade 4/5, finishing fourth and beaten 4 lengths. Has four minors from seven starts from box 1. Looks a leading chance.
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 | 03/11/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.24 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.01 | 0:21.67 | 0:21.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $23.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.22 | 0:21.71 | 0:21.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.99 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.40 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 09/10/2026 | 3 | RST WIN | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.27 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.58 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.62 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
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Comments
Latest effort finished 6th on November 3 over 380m at this track behind Flying Blossom beaten 6 lengths (22.43) in a Grade 4/5. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 03/11/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.43 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 26/10/2026 | 10 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.26 | 0:22.26 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.14 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 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 |
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Comments
Ran a better race when second behind Swing Shift at this track last start over 380m (22.14). Gets back so might need a bit of luck.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/09/2026 | 49 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.14 | 0:21.94 | 0:21.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 04/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.39 | 0:21.61 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/07/2026 | 32 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.76 | 0:21.74 | 0:21.65 | N/A | 3 |
| 14.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/06/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:29.94 | 0:29.53 | 0:29.39 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $16.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/06/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.54 | 0:30.09 | 0:29.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | GR 5 | $3,140.00 | The Gardens | 515m | 0:30.37 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
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Comments
Scored (22.33) last time out at Warrnambool in a Bottom Up - Grade 5 and will break from box 4 for the first time. Has ability and can sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 13/10/2026 | 5 | Bottom Up - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:22.33 | 0:22.33 | 0:22.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.2L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warrnambool | 390m | 0:23.06 | 0:22.18 | 0:21.97 | N/A | 3 |
| 12.8L | $5.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/10/2026 | 9 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.90 | 0:24.15 | 0:23.71 | N/A | 7 |
| 10.6L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/09/2026 | 44 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,530.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.63 | 0:23.82 | 0:23.82 | N/A | 7 |
| 11.8L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/08/2026 | 11 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Grafton | 350m | 0:20.59 | 0:20.03 | 0:19.93 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,340.00 | Casino | 411m | 0:23.68 | 0:23.68 | 0:23.35 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 |
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Comments
Strong performance to post a big 3.5 lengths win at this track over 380m (21.99) beating Adamant Andy in Grade 5 on November 3. Cannot enthuse on this occasion.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/11/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.99 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 30/10/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.68 | 0:22.20 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.33 | 0:21.70 | 0:21.41 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.0L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.39 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.40 | N/A | 5 |
| 5.6L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.57 | 0:21.99 | 0:21.55 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/09/2026 | 39 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.05 | 0:21.93 | 0:21.49 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $23.00 |
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Comments
Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage seventh last time out over 498m at this track. Can't recommend him in this.
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 | 06/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.37 | 0:28.41 | 0:28.41 | N/A | 1 |
| 13.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/09/2026 | 21 | GR 5/6 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.85 | 0:28.67 | 0:28.40 | N/A | 2 |
| 16.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/09/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $4,200.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.52 | 0:28.65 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 8 |
| 12.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 31/08/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.43 | 0:28.60 | 0:28.60 | N/A | 4 |
| 11.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/08/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.34 | 0:21.86 | 0:21.50 | N/A | 7 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/08/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,800.00 | Townsville | 498m | 0:29.18 | 0:29.05 | 0:28.45 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
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Comments
Good effort to win last start by 1.75 lengths over 380m at this track in a handy (21.96), beating Verruckt. Has ability and can run well.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/11/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:21.96 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/10/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.05 | 0:21.95 | 0:21.68 | N/A | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 26/10/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.45 | 0:22.12 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 20/10/2026 | 7 | GR 4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.69 | 0:21.71 | 0:21.41 | N/A | 8 |
| 13.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/10/2026 | 43 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.10 | 0:21.78 | 0:21.40 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/08/2026 | 6 | GR 3/4 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:23.08 | 0:22.02 | 0:21.86 | N/A | 6 |
| 15.0L | $35.00 |
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Comments
Needs to do more than recent efforts, the latest a seventh over 380m at this track. Prepared to risk 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/11/2026 | 8 | GR 4/5 | $2,800.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.53 | 0:21.96 | 0:21.56 | N/A | 7 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/10/2026 | 10 | P5 | $3,200.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.52 | 0:22.26 | 0:21.77 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/10/2026 | 7 | P5 | $2,400.00 | Townsville | 380m | 0:22.03 | 0:22.03 | 0:21.61 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 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 |
| 8.0L | $18.00 |