Townsville 21 Apr 2026
GOING: S(5)
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MITAVITE Maiden Handicap (QTIS bonuses applicable 2&3YO Only) 1000m Track: SOFT 5 Rain (Max: 26) Rail: +7.5m 1000-W/Post; +3m Remainder. |
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Expecting a solid pace with Yes Ma, Nicco Nota Fighter and Instigate leading the charge. AMBER AFFAIR (4) has hit the top-four in all four runs this preparation and looks to be building up to a maiden victory. Will be at peak fitness for this and maps ideally from gate three. Rates the testing material. BREECHES (3) resumes here but the form she showed when last in work was good enough for a race of this calibre. Can make her presence felt. NICCO NOTA FIGHTER (2) has hit the frame in both career outings to date and jockey Thomas stays on top. Shapes as a leading contender. BOOMING BELIEF (7) strips fitter third-up from the break and looks one for the multiples. AGNAR (1) is a first-starter who should be kept very safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Backing Amber Affair.
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AGNAR
GLENDA BELL 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Gelding by Zoustar on debut. Dam was a winner of one race. Trialled on January 6 at Eagle Farm over 1000m and finished fourth. Monitor market moves to assess chances. |
5 TAHLIA FENLON |
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NICCO NOTA FIGHTER
MATTHEW MCGUIRE 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG L W Mayes, P T A McGuire, Mrs M V McGuire, M H McGuire, Ms J A Lewis & R M Quinn Raced two times to date. At debut, 3rd in a small field at Cairns 2yo Hcp on March 26 over 950m, on rain affected going; 2.75 len behind Persefono with 59kg at $13. Second-up 3rd of 10 at Cairns 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 950m, on a slow track; 0.7 len behind Red Light Power with 58kg at $10. Shapes as a key runner. |
4 N THOMAS |
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BREECHES
MATTHEW MCGUIRE 4YO BR/BL MARE 57.0KG M H McGuire, I J White, Miss M A Symington, A C Wallis, C E Watts, Ms E A Hassett, K S Lococo, M D Moore, Ms N M O'Keeffe, P T A McGuire, S Lococo, S Gabbert, T Pratt & Mrs M V McGuire Resumes. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at this track Mdn-Sw October 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ellis Beach carrying 55kg at $2.90. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Seymour 3yo Mdn-Sw May 27 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Supervise carrying 56kg at $5. This is an ideal race to kick off. Looks a key runner. |
6 R WIGGINS |
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AMBER AFFAIR
RHEIN SEWELL 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG R D Sewell, R C Sewell, A T Wilson, Miss L A Barrett, D E Sewell, Mrs K E Sewell & Ms B N G Sewell Most recently sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 8 at this track Mdn on April 14 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Princess Shanghai with 58.5kg at $1.80. The run before that 3rd of 11 at this track Mdn on March 31 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3 len behind She's A Beauty carrying 54kg at $3.40. One of the leading chances. |
3 C WHITELEY |
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BALLANDELLA STREET
DAVID JONES 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG L Page & Mrs S Page Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at Tumut Mdn February 7 over 1400m, soft track; 18 len behind Paralia with 57kg at $21. Previously first up; ran last of 7 at Pakenham Mdn-Sw November 21 over 1400m, soft track; 18 len behind Honey Maker carrying 59.5kg at $31. Others rate better. |
2 MS T CHAMBERS |
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EVITA LASS
GRAHAM HUGHES 2YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Mrs S L Lynham, Mrs B E Morton, D E Scheffler, R B Davis, M Wheelahan & B S Racing (Mgr: S R Green) First starter by Invader out of Vilynette purchased for AUD $10,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Gold Coast March Yearling Sale). Dam was unraced. Has a total of two trials leading in today's debut. Unplaced in recent trials and others appear to have her measure. |
7 I FRY |
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BOOMING BELIEF
ROY CHILLEMI 2YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), D E Scheffler, B J McDonald & T W Hedley Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 7 at Cairns 2yo Mdn-Sw on March 12 over 950m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Carlando with 56kg at $8.50. Second run from a spell tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 10 at Cairns 2yo Mdn-Sw on April 9 over 950m, slow going 0.8 len behind Red Light Power with 56kg at $4. Can figure in the finish. |
8 MS L MORRISON |
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INSTIGATE
LILIANA MCCORMACK 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray Second run back. First-up after -2 days ran last in a small field at Home Hill on April 18 over 1000m, 10 len behind Missin' De Quo with 57.5kg at $9.50. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Home Hill on April 18 over 1000m, 10 len behind Missin' De Quo with 57.5kg at $9.50. Unlikely to threaten. |
9 WANDERSON D'AVILA |
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VALADORE
LILIANA MCCORMACK 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG P D Gray & Mrs P M Gray At the latest run 4th in a small field at Home Hill on April 18 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Missin' De Quo with 56.5kg at $3.90. The run before that 4th of 8 at this track 3yo Mdn on April 14 over 1000m, 4 len behind Hot Cocoa with 55.5kg at $11. Sure to be thereabouts. |
5 ADAM SEWELL |
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YES MA
SHRYN GABRIEL-ROYES 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG Ms S Royes & Miss C Russo & Mr C Royes At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Maxwelton 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on April 11 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Up To Us carrying 58.5kg at $4. The start before that in a small field at Mt Isa 2yo+ Mdn-Sw on March 21 over 900m, 10 len behind Buz Fuz carrying 58.5kg at $4. This harder but may earn some minor money. |
1 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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