Townsville 08 Aug 2026
GOING: G(4)
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MAGIC MILLIONS TOWNSVILLE GUINEAS QTIS 4YO Handicap 1609m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 24) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.85) |
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Anticipate Toranaga, Aspen Cowboy and Small Town Hussler to set a strong tempo. The $75,000 Townsville Guineas. It's hard to knock the form of ILLEGAL JUSTICE (2) who has put back-to-back wins together and is racing in a rich vein of form of late. Winning rider Turner stays on board and maps ideally for this from gate five. Goes on top. ASPEN COWBOY (3) has a win and a placing from three spins around this circuit and will be at peak fitness now fourth run back from the break. Looms as the main danger. BONEWOOD (13) gets the services of Melbourne Cup winning hoop Dolan in the saddle and should be ready for the step-up in trip now. Top-three conveyance with some upside. MISTER DOOBEE (4) is a last-start winner who shouldn't be underestimated. SUGGESTED PLAY: Illegal Justice to bring up the hat-trick.
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EXODAS
LACHIE MANZELMANN 4YO BROWN GELDING 61.0KG J H Manzelmann Most recently 2nd of 11 at Mackay Guineas 3yo Qlty on July 25 over 1560m, 3 len behind Illegal Justice with 61kg at $3.50. The start before that 4th of 11 at Rockhampton Guineas 3yo Hcp on July 11 over 1500m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Illegal Justice with 53.5kg at $3.90. Talented type who is expected to run well again. |
18 AIDAN HOLT |
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| 2 | 1x311 |
ILLEGAL JUSTICE
JOHN DANN 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG J Dann, M S Sutton, R M Sutton, P A Dann, Mrs V G Dann, D Anderson, Mrs T M Anderson, C Wrigley & B P Ruming Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; ran on from midfield and won by 3 len at Mackay Guineas 3yo Qlty July 25 over 1560m defeating Exodas carrying 57.5kg at $1.35. The run before that favourite; won by 1.5 len at Rockhampton Guineas 3yo Hcp July 11 over 1500m on a rain affected track defeating Enforceable with 54kg at $2.25. Well placed. Racing well and expected to measure up again. |
5 DYLAN TURNER |
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| 3 | 1x311 |
ASPEN COWBOY
TREVOR & PETER ROWE 4YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Miss V L Thompson At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.9 len at Mackay 3yo Hcp July 17 over 1300m defeating Lucky Lass carrying 57kg at $8. The race before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a neck at Home Hill Cl3-Sw June 27 over 1180m defeating Betterlucknexttime carrying 60.5kg at $3.20. Rates highly and should run well again. |
6 KRYSTEN SWAFFER |
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| 4 | 62941 |
MISTER DOOBEE
KRYSTIN ALLENDER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas) Last start won by a neck at this track 3yo Hcp July 14 over 1400m defeating Bianca Mia with 56.5kg at $12. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track 3yo Hcp on July 5 over 1200m, 0.9 len behind Mind Over Matter carrying 57kg at $10. Talented type who is among the leading hopes. |
12 N THOMAS |
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| 5 | 1x166 |
BLACKTHORN
FRED WIELAND 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 11 at this track Cl3 on July 5 over 1609m, 2 len behind Ready Tiger carrying 58kg at $7.50. The run before that got back early 6th of 10 at this track Bm55 on June 22 over 1400m, 5 len behind Bluebird Bay carrying 62.5kg at $3.30. Prepared to risk him again today. |
14 S CORMACK |
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| 6 | 81164 |
TORANAGA
GRAHAM HUGHES 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG G R Hughes, Mrs D R Hughes, R J Nash & Mrs S P Nash Last start 4th of 11 at Mackay Guineas 3yo Qlty on July 25 over 1560m, 6 len behind Illegal Justice with 54kg at $31. The start before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily ran second last of 7 at this track 3yo Hcp on July 5 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Mind Over Matter carrying 57.5kg at $13. Will need to do a bit more. |
13 I FRY |
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| 7 | 96877 |
BE BOB ALOOLA
STEPHEN RUNDLE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG J C J Rundle, Mrs K M Rundle & S R Rundle At the latest run got back early 7th of 11 at Mackay Guineas 3yo Qlty on July 25 over 1560m, 6 len behind Illegal Justice carrying 54kg at $21. The run before that eased back early on 7th of 11 at Rockhampton Guineas 3yo Hcp on July 11 over 1500m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Illegal Justice carrying 54kg at $151. Can't recommend. |
4 RAUL SILVERA OLIVERA |
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| 8 | 11x84 |
AIRWAVES
MATTHEW MCGUIRE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Drunkle Racing Syndicate (Mgr: M Kinnane), A Farrell, B Dunstan, M H McGuire & Mrs M V McGuire Third-up today. First-up 8th of 13 at this track 0 - 55 on June 28 over 1200m, 4 len behind Hot Cocoa carrying 60kg at $11. Last start 4th of 8 at this track 3yo Hcp on July 14 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Mister Doobee carrying 54.5kg at $17. Maybe a place. |
11 MS L MORRISON |
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FARAWAY DOWNS
TOM BUTTON 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Miss A R Fraser Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 7 at this track 3yo Hcp on July 5 over 1200m, 0.6 len behind Mind Over Matter with 54kg at $8. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track 3yo Hcp on July 14 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind Mister Doobee with 54kg at $2.70. Profiles nicely. Right in the mix again. |
1 B KENNEDY |
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| 10 | 51933 |
GENERAL GORDON
GAVIN KINLYSIDE 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG G L Kinlyside & Mrs C J B Kinlyside Most recently 3rd of 11 at Mackay Guineas 3yo Qlty on July 25 over 1560m, 4 len behind Illegal Justice carrying 52kg at $31. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Mackay Bm60 on July 17 over 1560m, long-neck behind Got Gumption carrying 55.5kg at $14. Not the worst. |
10 ASHLEY BUTLER |
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| 11 | 32351 |
SMALL TOWN HUSSLER
MICHAEL GEANEY 4YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG K T Geaney, M J Monckton, J C Schroder & C Shorter Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Most recently favourite; tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at this track Mdn July 5 over 1400m defeating Okay Zoomer carrying 58kg at $4. The start before that 5th of 8 at this track 3&4yo Mdn on June 6 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Kajetan carrying 59kg at $9. Has not raced for five weeks and will find this tougher. |
3 WANDERSON D'AVILA |
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SWEET PRETENDER
WILLIAM KROPP 4YO CHESTNUT MARE 52.0KG Ms K S Kropp, M A Kropp & W K Kropp At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Toowoomba Bm60 on July 18 over 1640m, 1.1 len behind Data Leak with 56.5kg at $2.40. Before that raced on the pace when 2nd of 10 at Toowoomba Cl1 on July 3 over 1625m, head behind Zousain Girl with 57kg at $2.80. Has been racing well. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort. |
9 GEORGINA CARTWRIGHT |
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| 13 | 6x124 |
BONEWOOD
TOM F SMITH 4YO B/BR GELDING 52.0KG J G Howard, S A Nobbs & R J Byriel Most recently 4th of 8 at Mackay Cl3 on July 25 over 1300m, 0.8 len behind El Fortress carrying 54kg at $2.40. The run before that made ground from midfield; 2nd of 9 at Rockhampton 3yo Hcp on July 9 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Neverenoughlego with 52kg at $7. Went close last time. Expected to be very competitive. |
8 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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| 14 | 33821 |
BRITISH GEM
LESLIE GORDY 4YO BAY MARE 52.0KG L J Gordy, G Weeks, Mrs J Lebish, S N Nankervis, D N Gibson, W R Tamblyn, M Harvey, N Cameron, J Palmer, M Lovejoy & I Ferguson Last start favourite; won by 0.9 len at this track Mdn August 1 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Okay Zoomer with 58.5kg at $2.50. Before that came from midfield; 2nd of 10 at Tamworth Mdn-Sw on June 6 over 1400m, on heavy track; 0.6 len behind Sanbina with 57kg at $2.20. Has found form but others rate better this time. |
9 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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| 15 | 31656 |
KAJETAN
GAVIN KINLYSIDE 4YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG G L Kinlyside, Mrs C J B Kinlyside & R H Kinlyside At the latest run 6th of 11 at Mackay Guineas 3yo Qlty on July 25 over 1560m, 6 len behind Illegal Justice with 54kg at $91. The run before that from last on the turn 5th of 8 at this track 3yo Hcp on July 14 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Mister Doobee carrying 54kg at $41. Looking to others in this contest. |
2 TAHLIA FENLON |
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SUPID DATE
JOSHUA MANZELMANN 4YO BROWN MARE 53.0KG Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas) Second-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 8 at Mackay Cl3 on July 25 over 1300m, 0.5 len behind El Fortress carrying 54kg at $11. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at this track 3yo Hcp on December 28 over 1000m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind Evareadymiss carrying 55kg at $21. Looms as a significant threat. |
7 LESLIE TILLEY |
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HEROIC TALENT
STEPHEN RUNDLE 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs M B Walker & C M Koina Most recently 9th of 11 at Mackay Guineas 3yo Qlty on July 25 over 1560m, 7 len behind Illegal Justice with 54kg at $51. The race before that didn't do much in the run home; 6th of 11 at Rockhampton Guineas 3yo Hcp on July 11 over 1500m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Illegal Justice carrying 54kg at $151. Not good enough. |
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CHANCE
DARBY AMOS 4YO GREY GELDING 54.0KG Mrs S Hammer At the latest run 6th of 9 at Atherton Bm50 on July 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Redlights On carrying 60kg at $5. The start before that ran last of 8 at this track 3yo Hcp on July 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Mister Doobee with 54kg at $41. Cannot entertain. |
16 C MC IVER |
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MAYOR OF KINGSTON
LACHIE MANZELMANN 4YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG J H Manzelmann Most recently ran second last in a small field at Middlemount 0 - 55 on July 25 over 1200m, 10 len behind Maravillas with 58kg at $3. The race before that settled back and ran on when 5th of 9 at Mackay Bm60 on July 17 over 1560m, 1.0 len behind Got Gumption with 54kg at $16. Looks tested again. |
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SHEFFLIN
JOSHUA MANZELMANN 4YO B/BR GELDING 54.0KG J J Manzelmann & H W Manzelmann Last start 7th of 16 at this track Mdn on August 1 over 1400m, slow going 2.75 len behind British Gem carrying 55kg at $101. Before that ran second last of 11 at Mackay Mdn on July 25 over 1200m, 9 len behind Blue Toes with 54kg at $41. Likely to find this out of reach. |
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