Townsville 08 Aug 2026
GOING: G(4)
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EQUUS PERFORMANCE QTIS Maiden Handicap 1000m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 24) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.85) |
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Genuine tempo with Karmardo to lead but under plenty of pressure in a keen early contest.
JUNGLE WONDER (3) just ran into one better at Rockhampton last time out and looks to be improving with racing. Cartwright was in the irons for that last-start placing and sticks here. Rates the testing material against this line-up. FARNANHEIT (2) is having his first run for the new stable but should find this easier than what he faced in the southern states. Tuned up for this with a recent trial and can run a big race while fresh. BOOM BUNNY (6) has placed five of eight over this track and trip and maps ideally for this from gate two. Genuine top-three candidate. SENSEI GIRL (8) was a touch plain last time out but the form prior was full of merit. Worth another chance. WATEGO'S BAY (11) next in line on the back of a solid second at Cairns on debut. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Trifecta 3,2,6,8.
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KARMARDO
SHRYN GABRIEL-ROYES 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG C Russo, A P Russo Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after eight months 3rd in a small field at Oak Park 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on July 3 over 1000m, 5 len behind A Little Xtra carrying 60.5kg at $1.90. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Wyong 4yo+ Mdn on August 17 over 1100m, on heavy track; 1.1 len behind Triple Triple carrying 58kg at $2.15. Not the worst. |
12 TAHLIA FENLON |
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| 2 | 0296x |
FARNANHEIT
RENEE SCHLUENZ 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J A Lewis, Miss R A Schluenz, B A Lewis, E Cifuentes, Ms M A Lewis, T Miki, H Yamada, T Ogihara, Ms M Sakaguchi, B Cotter & Mrs K Cotter Gelding back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Queanbeyan Super Mdn May 17 over 1460m, 5.5 len behind The Adige with 59kg at $14. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Stony Creek Mdn-Sw January 18 over 1100m, soft track; 2 len behind O'mosa with 58kg at $2.30. Anticipating him to hit the ground running this campaign. |
6 MS L MORRISON |
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| 3 | 62 |
JUNGLE WONDER
GARNETT TAYLOR 4YO BR/BL GELDING 59.0KG Ms A T Durrington & B H Durrington Had two starts to date. At debut, got back early 6th of 9 at Rockhampton Mdn on July 9 over 1050m, slow going 6 len behind Icymiss with 57.5kg at $5.50. Last start sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 7 at Rockhampton 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on July 21 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Bonnie Bouquet carrying 58kg at $8. Progressing well and is expected to measure up. |
11 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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| 4 | 256x9 |
BOLD SANTOS
GRAHAM HUGHES 4YO BLACK GELDING 57.0KG G R Hughes, Mrs D R Hughes, R J Nash & Mrs S P Nash Second run back. First-up after nine months failed to make an impression; ran second last of 10 at this track Mdn on July 14 over 1200m, 15 len behind Prince Pier with 58kg at $31. Previously second-up 14th of 16 at this track Mdn on August 9 over 1000m, 9 len behind So Yes It Is with 56.5kg at $91. Looks tested on the first-up effort. |
7 I FRY |
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MOONYA LAD
TOM BUTTON 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG T C Button & Shane Haines Racing (Mgr: S M Haines) Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Mackay 3yo Mdn April 2 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Milk Maid carrying 60kg at $7. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw March 5 over 1000m, soft track; 2.75 len behind Standard Gladiator carrying 58kg at $8. Looking to others. |
1 B KENNEDY |
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| 6 | 29252 |
BOOM BUNNY
TERRY MCGOVERN 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG T J McGovern, T W Must, R J Ness & Mrs M Ness Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace when 2nd of 8 at this track Mdn on June 28 over 1000m, slow going 4.5 len behind Esprit Lad carrying 58kg at $3.20. The start before that 5th of 9 at this track 3yo Mdn on June 22 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Exceedingly Brazen carrying 58kg at $7. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble. |
2 S CORMACK |
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| 7 | x4562 |
MURMURS
LACHIE MANZELMANN 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG J H Manzelmann Last start came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Mackay Mdn on July 25 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Blue Toes with 56kg at $12. The start before that 6th of 11 at Mackay Mdn on July 17 over 1100m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Minnie Vegas with 58kg at $61. Top-three conveyance. |
15 ADAM SEWELL |
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| 8 | 23230 |
SENSEI GIRL
GAVIN KINLYSIDE 4YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG G L Kinlyside & Mrs C J B Kinlyside At the latest run ran last of 11 at Mackay Mdn on July 17 over 1100m, slow going 22 len behind Minnie Vegas carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn on June 28 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Esprit Lad carrying 58.5kg at $2.90. Capable of sharp improvement. |
14 ISABELLA TEH |
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| 9 | 637 |
STYLISH ROSIE
BILL KENNING 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG D Humphreys & T Humphreys At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 at Mackay Mdn on July 25 over 1200m, 6 len behind Blue Toes carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. The start before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track Mdn on July 14 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Prince Pier with 57.5kg at $6.50. Can improve sharply. |
16 WANDERSON D'AVILA |
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| 10 | x8334 |
LILSISTERDON'TCHA
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 4YO BAY MARE 55.0KG S C Massingham Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Cairns Mdn-Sw on July 23 over 950m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Smart 'N' Loud with 56.5kg at $2.80. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Mackay 3yo Mdn on July 2 over 1200m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Belvedere Miss with 56kg at $3.20. Solid top-three prospects. |
9 MS FIONA SANDKUHL |
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WATEGO'S BAY
TROY CLIVE 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG T D Clive Was as a despised roughie at debut, 2nd of 8 at Cairns Mdn-Sw on July 23 over 950m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Smart 'N' Loud with 54.5kg at $51. Sure to be hard to beat. |
8 N THOMAS |
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| 12 | 0957x |
BELINDA'S RUBI
BELYNDA KLIESE 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Mrs B L Kliese, Miss A Perkins, Mrs L A Crouch, R A Crouch & Miss A M Crouch Resuming after a four-and-a-half month break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at this track Mdn March 31 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind She's A Beauty with 57kg at $21. On debut second last of 15 at this track Mdn January 6 over 1000m, soft track; 11 len behind Mind Over Matter with 58kg at $101. Prefer to see how she returns. |
13 MS C JOKIC |
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HAZ STYLES
TROY CLIVE 5YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG T D Clive Is first-up after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Albury Ctry Mdn-Sw May 26 over 1175m, soft track; 30 len behind Voynichese carrying 59kg at $41. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Albury Ctry Mdn-Sw March 19 over 1000m, soft track; 6 len behind Flower Fairy with 59kg at $10. Respect any market confidence. |
3 RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA |
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| 14 | 50389 |
BABUSHKA DOLL
LILIANA MCCORMACK 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray Last start couldn't go on with it; ran last of 9 at Cairns 2&3yo Mdn-Sw on July 23 over 1250m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Monday Close with 56kg at $31. The start before that eased back early on 8th of 10 at this track Mdn on July 14 over 1200m, 14 len behind Prince Pier carrying 52kg at $31. Prepared to risk. |
4 AMY GRAHAM |
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| 15 | 85497 |
TOO MUCH CHILLI
LILIANA MCCORMACK 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray Last start ran second last of 8 at Cairns Mdn-Sw on July 23 over 950m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Smart 'N' Loud with 56kg at $101. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track 2&3yo Hcp on July 14 over 1000m, 8 len behind Esprit Lad carrying 54kg at $151. Hard to see her turning it around enough to feature here. |
5 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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| 16 | 60554 |
VAN DER WOODSEN
TROY CLIVE 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG T D Clive & D J Clive Comes here off a 41-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at this track Mdn on June 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Esprit Lad carrying 55kg at $14. The run before that eased back early on 5th of 9 at this track Mdn-Sw on June 16 over 1000m, 2 len behind Niven with 56kg at $21. Will struggle to compete. |
10 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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