Townsville 08 Aug 2026
GOING: G(4)
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BELLE PROPERTY BELLE OF THE BURDEKIN Fillies and Mares BENCHMARK 70 Handicap 1400m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 24) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.85) |
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From the wide draw Capicella can cross and set the tempo in a race without genuine pace.
The $50,000 Belle Of The Burdekin. Former NSW galloper BIANCA MIA (7) just ran into one better over this track and trip when having her first run for the new stable and should find this assignment easier than what she faced down south. Will be ready to peak now third run back from the spell and is sure to be right there when the whips are cracking. FOOLS PLAY (15) grows a leg for rider Morrison who has two wins and a placing from just four steers. Drawn to get all the favours from the inside alley and rates a genuine top-three prospect. KOBAYASTAR (4) has placed five of six over this course and distance and is usually thereabouts. A must for the exotics players. EMILIA JANE (9) returned in fine fashion with a solid Mackay victory and will have derived a stack of confidence from that outing. Can go back-to-back. COLOURS OF AUTUMN (1) next best despite the awkward draw. SUGGESTED PLAY: Leaning towards Bianca Mia.
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| 1 | 64543 |
COLOURS OF AUTUMN
ROY CHILLEMI 6YO BROWN MARE 62.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald, J R McDonald, Mrs J L Montague, Ms K Neumann, Miss C D Knight, Mrs C Kanellos, Ms N C Adams, Ms D Atwell & Miss D Fairbairn At the latest run 3rd of 11 at this track F&M Cl6 on July 14 over 1300m, 1.75 len behind Upstart Legend with 58.5kg at $4.80. Before that 4th of 13 at this track Cl5 on July 5 over 1200m, 2 len behind Cifonelli with 59kg at $26. Should be right in the finish. |
12 AIDAN HOLT |
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| 2 | 5x853 |
FROM THIS MOMENT
MICHAEL GEANEY 7YO BAY MARE 61.0KG Mrs K T Geaney, J P Harding, J C Schroder, Ms M M McMallum At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 8 at Mackay Belle F&M Bm70 on July 25 over 1560m, 3.5 len behind Black Eyed Blonde with 61kg at $5. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track Open on July 14 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Free Carry carrying 54kg at $26. Happy to risk. |
3 BRANDON LERENA |
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| 3 | 1x604 |
LOWLANDS
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald, J R McDonald & Ms D Atwell Most recently 4th of 11 at this track F&M Cl6 on July 14 over 1300m, 2.75 len behind Upstart Legend with 57kg at $4.20. The start before that 10th of 13 at this track Cl5 on July 5 over 1200m, 4 len behind Cifonelli with 57kg at $5.50. Will need to do a bit more. |
14 R WIGGINS |
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| 4 | 32462 |
KOBAYASTAR
MATTHEW MCGUIRE 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG M H McGuire, Miss P M McGuire, P T A McGuire & Mrs M V McGuire Last start sat on the pace when 2nd of 11 at this track F&M Cl6 on July 14 over 1300m, 0.7 len behind Upstart Legend carrying 52.5kg at $3.80. The run before that from last on the turn 6th of 9 at this track Bm65 on June 22 over 1200m, 3 len behind Toranaga with 57kg at $6.50. Tough to beat. |
4 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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| 5 | 6x107 |
THE HAIRDRESSER
TOM BUTTON 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG T C Button & D O Rethamel At the latest run 7th of 11 at this track F&M Cl6 on July 14 over 1300m, 4.5 len behind Upstart Legend with 55kg at $14. Before that ran second last of 13 at this track Bm60 on July 5 over 1300m, 6 len behind Ellis Beach with 60kg at $31. Needs to lift on recent efforts. |
6 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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| 6 | 06x55 |
TIGON PRINCESS
TOM BUTTON 6YO BAY MARE 56.0KG D Kuhl Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 5th of 9 at Gold Coast Bm70 on June 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Golden Cross with 52.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell settled back and ran on when 5th of 8 at Rockhampton F&M Bm70 on July 9 over 1400m, 7 len behind Black Eyed Blonde with 57kg at $8.50. Capable enough on her day and is among the better hopes. |
16 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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| 7 | 23x42 |
BIANCA MIA
TOM BUTTON 4YO BAY MARE 56.0KG G Rapisarda Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 4th of 9 at Newcastle Bm64 on June 27 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.75 len behind Oakfield Neptune with 56.5kg at $5. Second run from a spell held ground to the line 2nd of 8 at this track 3yo Hcp on July 14 over 1400m, neck behind Mister Doobee carrying 53.5kg at $2.35. Will take plenty of beating. |
9 B KENNEDY |
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| 8 | x66x6 |
CLUEDO
TREVOR & PETER ROWE 7YO BAY MARE 56.0KG P J Rowe, A C Rowe, T P Rowe, Mrs H M Rowe, L A Morton Second run back. First-up after six months from last on the turn 6th of 11 at this track F&M Cl6 on July 14 over 1300m, 4 len behind Upstart Legend with 55kg at $31. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at this track Bm62 on January 16 over 1400m, slow going 4 len behind Keep On Running carrying 58.5kg at $20. That run was a bit plain so prefer her later on. |
11 N THOMAS |
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| 9 | 3x5x1 |
EMILIA JANE
ALISHA TAYLOR 6YO B/BR MARE 56.0KG J L Wehlow, G King, G D Sheehan, D R Ridge, L R Nash, G Giles & Balman Racing (Mgr: T J Mance) Having second run back today. Last start won by a nose at Mackay Bm55 July 17 over 1200m defeating Moochi Starlight with 59.5kg at $3.70. At only start last preparation ran last in a small field at Sunshine Coast Cl1-Sw on February 8 over 1000m, 14 len behind Casino Bay carrying 58kg at $7.50. Strips fitter and another bold showing is expected. |
13 ASHLEY BUTLER |
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| 10 | 10933 |
CAPICELLA
STEPHEN BUSH 6YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG M G Bush & S J Bush Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start ran second last in a small field at Oak Park Cl4 on July 4 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Mclovin with 59kg at $6.50. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Innisfail Bm60 on June 20 over 1200m, in the wet; 2.75 len behind Mclovin carrying 59.5kg at $11. Prepared to risk in this line-up. |
15 C WHITELEY |
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| 11 | x0918 |
HOT PURSUIT
MATTHEW MCGUIRE 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG M H McGuire, A Malone, A Casey, B R Hudgson, G A Bishop, G A Allen, I B Whitehouse, Mrs M V McGuire, P T A McGuire, M A Thompson, Mrs S L Yardley, Mrs T F O'Neill, A Finch, J Taylor, Ms M Wilks, D J Nava & Ms P Nava Last start from last on the turn ran second last of 9 at Cairns Bm55 on July 23 over 1250m, slow going 3.5 len behind Better Breakout carrying 59.5kg at $13. Before that won by a head at Ingham Bm50 July 11 over 1200m defeating Shere Khan with 61kg at $5. Prepared to overlook against this line-up. |
2 WANDERSON D'AVILA |
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| 12 | qx375 |
CEEKAY'S CHOICE
MATT KROPP 5YO BROWN MARE 55.0KG R C Picking, L J Murphy, O W Gallagher, B W Beard, N W Tracey, J J Howell, P M Lankester, R T Srhoj, W J Kingston, D Lythgo, A Cato, I E Gallagher, M D Clough, P M Stark & Mrs S L Gallagher Last start 5th of 9 at Gold Coast Cl2 on July 25 over 1000m, slow going 6 len behind Gram with 57kg at $26. The race before that ran last of 7 at Roma on July 11 over 1200m, 10 len behind Pocket Eights carrying 60kg at $3. Doesn't rate well enough. |
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LUCKY DUCK
MATTHEW MCGUIRE 6YO GR/BR MARE 54.0KG R Fegan Last start came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 11 at Mackay Bm55 on July 17 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Emilia Jane carrying 60kg at $18. The run before that 14th of 16 at Murray Bridge 4yo+ Bm68 on May 23 over 1100m, on a slow track; 8 len behind My Zephyr carrying 51kg at $71. Needs to show a bit more. |
10 ISABELLA TEH |
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| 14 | 5x232 |
MISS MONEYPENNY
LACHIE MANZELMANN 5YO B/BR MARE 54.0KG J H Manzelmann At the latest run raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 8 at Mackay Cl3 on July 25 over 1300m, head behind El Fortress carrying 54.5kg at $9.50. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track Cl1-Sw on July 14 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Diamond Lucy with 58kg at $19. One of the better chances. |
8 ADAM SEWELL |
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| 15 | 15267 |
FOOLS PLAY
STEVEN ROYES 6YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG Miss C Stedman Most recently 7th of 13 at this track Cl3-Sw on August 1 over 1200m, 2 len behind Betterlucknexttime with 58kg at $71. Before that 6th of 13 at this track Bm60 on June 6 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Blackthorn with 57kg at $6.50. Tough to beat if near her best. |
1 MS L MORRISON |
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| 16 | 57455 |
SAVEE
RHONDA INGLIS 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Ms R E Inglis Most recently 5th of 9 at Cairns Bm55 on July 23 over 1250m, slow going 0.9 len behind Lazenby with 59kg at $8.50. Before that 5th of 11 at this track Bm60 on July 14 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind The Kamikaze carrying 56.5kg at $18. Needs to take another step to compete against these. |
7 MS C JOKIC |
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| 17 | 49876 |
ENGELINE
LACHIE MANZELMANN 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG J H Manzelmann At the latest run struggled in the run home; 6th of 8 at Mackay Belle F&M Bm70 on July 25 over 1560m, 11 len behind Black Eyed Blonde with 54kg at $41. The run before that raced behind the speed prior to fading to run last of 7 at Bowen Bm65 on May 30 over 1470m, 8 len behind Hyde Park with 56kg at $14. Looks safely held. |
5 LESLIE TILLEY |
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| 18 | 82585 |
READ 'EM AND WEEP
GRAHAM HUGHES 7YO BAY MARE 54.0KG G R Hughes, Mrs D R Hughes, R J Nash & Mrs S P Nash Last start eased back early on 5th of 8 at Mackay Belle F&M Bm70 on July 25 over 1560m, 8 len behind Black Eyed Blonde carrying 54kg at $18. The start before that got back early 8th of 11 at this track F&M Cl6 on July 14 over 1300m, 5 len behind Upstart Legend carrying 54kg at $10. Can't tip off that performance. |
5 MS T CHAMBERS |
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| 19 | 15375 |
THE KOBAY TRAIN
JOSHUA MANZELMANN 4YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas) At the latest run 5th of 11 at Mackay Guineas 3yo Qlty on July 25 over 1560m, 6 len behind Illegal Justice with 53kg at $51. Before that faded in the straight ran last of 7 at Mackay 3yo Hcp on July 17 over 1300m, 3.5 len behind Aspen Cowboy with 54kg at $14. In a suitable race and can measure up. |
2 LESLIE TILLEY |
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| 20 | 20358 |
LA MANO
JANEL RYAN 6YO CHESTNUT MARE 54.0KG Mrs J M Ryan, Mrs R B Conlan & Mrs Y Clarke Most recently sat on the speed throughout before fading ran second last of 9 at Cairns Bm55 on July 23 over 1250m, slow going 3.5 len behind Lazenby with 58kg at $9. The race before that ran second last in a small field at Atherton Bm60 on June 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bombinate with 57kg at $5.50. Requires significant improvement. |
12 MS C JOKIC |
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