Townsville 19 Feb 2026
GOING: H(8)
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Great Northern Brewing Co OPEN Handicap 1200m Track: SOFT 6 Rain (Max: 27) Rail: +7m 1000m-W/Post; +2m Remainder. |
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Just a moderate pace anticipated. GOING NUCLEAR (6) resumes here but the form he showed when last in work was good enough for a race of this nature. Is a five-time winner here on his home circuit and a strong showing while fresh would not surprise. NORTHERN PRIDE (1) grows a leg for hoop Holt who has four wins and two placings from just seven steers. Has only missed a drum once in five starts over this course and distance and looms as the main danger. SWEET KISSES (3) will be at peak fitness for this and gets some weight relief with the 2kg claim. Top-three credentials. FAMILY STAR (7) is usually thereabouts and may earn a cheque. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Quinella 6,1,3.
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NORTHERN PRIDE
TOM BUTTON 6YO BROWN GELDING 65.0KG T C Button, Bergelicious Racing (Mgr: S Mackay), S J Wescon, H Spackman, W J Jonkers & R Votano Returns from a 34-day let-up. At the latest run won by a head at this track Hcp January 16 over 1400m on a rain affected track defeating Tambo's Justice carrying 63.5kg at $10. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track Hcp on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cherry Rose with 63.5kg at $9. Hard to beat in this type of form. |
1 AIDAN HOLT |
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STATS
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 8YO BROWN GELDING 57.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up settled back and ran on when 8th of 10 at this track Hcp on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Cherry Rose with 58kg at $18. Second run from a spell 6th of 8 at this track Hcp on February 3 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Roweiner's Dance with 57.5kg at $19. Struggling of late and looking to others. |
3 R WIGGINS |
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| 3 | x1263 |
SWEET KISSES
GEORGINA HOLT 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mrs G K Holt, C Cameron, C J Bierton, S Thorley, R C Sewell, Mrs A Webb, B Webb, Mrs B L Caspanello, M G B Saunders, G J Wilson, D W F Perkins, C E Watts, Mrs D R Watts & D R Thorley Last start held ground to the line 3rd of 8 at this track Hcp on January 24 over 1200m, slow going 1.3 len behind Obligated with 55.5kg at $4.20. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track Hcp on January 16 over 1400m, slow going 2 len behind Northern Pride with 54kg at $4.80. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. One to keep in mind. |
5 MS FIONA SANDKUHL |
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UNDER THE LIMIT
TOM BUTTON 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG T C Button, S R Schmidt, T M Green, J L Chivers, J W Martin & C Newell Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation fifth of 16 at Doomben Cntry Stampede December 6 over 1110m, 2 len behind Smiling Zac with 58kg at $11. First up last campaign second last of 7 at Cairns Mm Cc Open Hcp December 28 2024 over 1250m, 7 len behind Fodor with 54.5kg at $13. Great chance. |
1 PAUL HAMBLIN |
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MR TANGLES
DARRYL JOHNSTON 7YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mrs M A Togne & J A Togne Last start won by a long-neck at Emerald Hcp February 7 over 1100m defeating Keyboard with 57.5kg at $11. The run before that won by 1.75 len at Thangool Hcp January 24 over 1200m defeating Real Key carrying 55.5kg at $3.60. Hard to ignore winning form. |
5 MCKENZIE APEL |
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| 6 | 1217x |
GOING NUCLEAR
MATTHEW MCGUIRE 5YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG M H McGuire, A Casey, J H Cream, Mrs M V McGuire, P T A McGuire, B W Hanke, Half Carton Racing (Mgr: R S Jackson), I B Whitehouse, K J Ashe, Mrs K D Grieve, N J Mansfield & T Busch Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at this track Hcp October 5 over 1609m, 4 len behind Divine Purpose carrying 54kg at $2.90. Previously first up; second last of 8 at this track Bm60 May 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tambo's Justice carrying 60kg at $12. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading. |
4 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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FAMILY STAR
GRAHAM HUGHES 9YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG G R Hughes, Mrs D R Hughes, R J Nash & Mrs S P Nash Most recently 5th of 8 at this track Hcp on February 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Roweiner's Dance carrying 54kg at $14. The race before that 5th of 8 at this track Hcp on January 6 over 1000m, slow going 1.3 len behind Molongle Surprise carrying 55kg at $6. Rates highly on best form and can make his presence felt. |
2 I FRY |
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PRO FORMA
TOM BUTTON 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG T C Button, T M Green, Shane Haines Racing (Mgr: S M Haines), J W Martin, S R Schmidt, J L Chivers & C Newell Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at this track Cl2-Sw September 19 over 1200m, soft track; 2.5 len behind Pride Of Venus carrying 60kg at $3.50. First up last campaign second last of 15 at Doomben Cl1 May 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Aitutaki with 57kg at $4.60. Can play a major role. |
5 N THOMAS |
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