Townsville 19 Feb 2026
GOING: H(8)
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MITAVITE RATINGS BAND 0 - 55 Handicap (QTIS bonuses applicable for 3, 4 & 5YO's) 1000m Track: SOFT 6 Rain (Max: 27) Rail: +7m 1000m-W/Post; +2m Remainder. |
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Genuine pace with Remember Roy finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. Former Victorian galloper BURLINGTON ARCADE (2) broke the maiden status over this track and trip when having his first run for the new stable and will have derived a stack of confidence following that victory. Can go right on with the job now. HELL OF A BENTLEY (3) has gotten better with each run this time in work and looks to be building up to another win. Looks well placed. SHE'S A SWEET STAR (10) shed the maiden tag here in fine fashion at the latest effort and should be in the finish again with a repeat of that performance. CAROHVIC (9) boasts a win and two seconds from five attempts over this course and distance and can trouble the judge with any luck in running. OFFICE POLITICS (8) is a bit hit or miss but is capable enough on his day. Keep safe. SUGGESTED PLAY: Burlington Arcade to go back-to-back.
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REMEMBER ROY
BELYNDA KLIESE 5YO BROWN GELDING 60.0KG Mrs S Hammer Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Bowen Bm60 October 11 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Midas Star with 58kg at $10. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Home Hill Bm60 June 28 over 1000m defeating Spirited with 56kg at $5. Finds a tough assignment so looks tested. |
7 G KLIESE |
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BURLINGTON ARCADE
STEVEN ROYES 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), M W Dunn, G Dutton, T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Second-up today. Last run ran on from midfield and won by 0.7 len at this track 3yo Hcp February 3 over 1000m defeating Old Gold with 57kg at $6.50. At only start last preparation sat on the pace when 3rd of 8 at Bendigo 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on August 28 over 1100m, on rain affected going; 2.25 len behind Kalkee with 57kg at $2.20. Worth following up. |
1 R WIGGINS |
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HELL OF A BENTLEY
LESLIE GORDY 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG M A Gleadow, Miss A L Payne, D N Gibson, A J Brown, R D Lyons, M S Crumpler, G J Titmarsh, R D Lebish, N Cameron, J Palmer, R Kelly, Catch up beers (Mgr: M Kelly), Star Picket Racing (Mgr: Mrs L Dyer) & M Lovejoy Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 13 at this track Bm55 on January 16 over 1000m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Time To Prophet with 58kg at $4.60. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 3rd of 14 at this track 0 - 55 on January 6 over 1200m, slow going 0.5 len behind Dalt Jaz with 55kg at $5.50. Made headway last time. Leading prospect. |
2 C WHITELEY |
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HONOURBEFORE GLORY
CLINTON TAYLOR 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG J F Brennan, P J Brennan, Dr T P Brennan, T Devillers, R J Fairley & J Pyziakos Comes off a 51 day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 12 at Mackay 0 - 55 on December 30 over 1100m, 3.5 len behind Hot Torque Invegas carrying 57kg at $13. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily second last of 7 at Rockhampton 3yo Hcp on December 9 over 1200m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Next Legacy carrying 56.5kg at $12. Needs to show more. |
5 S CORMACK |
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BRAVE EDDY
ROY CHILLEMI 4YO B/BR GELDING 58.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley) & A Aceti Is first-up after a break of ten months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at this track 3yo Hcp April 27 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind Almighty Jab carrying 55.5kg at $7.50. Previously first up; second of 8 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw March 6 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Ignazio carrying 55kg at $41. Capable of a bold showing while fresh. |
3 AMANDA THOMSON |
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WHITSUNDAY SESSION
STEVEN ROYES 5YO BAY MARE 58.0KG B J Cox, D Stone, C Barnes, M Andrews, D M Ebzery, D E Lorentz, B Hanley, M Hooper, R Sartor, M Harper, J R Poole, Z Pejasinovic, Big Bear Racing (Mgr: B J Cox) & Ms S J Taylor Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at Moree Bm58 June 3 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Starry Jack carrying 56kg at $11. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Grafton Cl2 April 13 over 1015m, soft track; 6 len behind Jewels Statement with 56kg at $8. Will improve on what she does today. |
4 MS FIONA SANDKUHL |
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FRAMED IT
RACHAEL SINGLETON 4YO BROWN MARE 58.0KG B A Racing (Mgr: B C Ahrens) Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Einasleigh Bm50 September 13 over 1020m, 6 len behind Reemyya with 62.5kg at $3.80. Previous preparation first-up won by neck Innisfail Bm55 June 21 over 900m in the wet defeating Bella Ace carrying 57.5kg at $12. This is a sterner test. |
10 ISABELLA TEH |
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OFFICE POLITICS
TRACY SIMMONS 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Dr D E Lemmon At the latest run 6th of 11 at Rockhampton Cl2 on January 29 over 1050m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Determination carrying 55.5kg at $41. The start before that raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by 0.7 len at Emerald 0 - 50 January 23 over 1000m in soft going defeating Silent Angel with 59.5kg at $10. Can do much better this time. |
11 ADAM SEWELL |
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CAROHVIC
PETER CULLEN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Mrs C A Dietrich & V G Townley Most recently 5th of 9 at this track 3yo Hcp on February 3 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Burlington Arcade with 56kg at $12. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track 3yo Hcp on December 28 over 1000m, slow going 3.5 len behind Evareadymiss with 55.5kg at $61. Best form stacks up nicely so worth another chance. |
8 MS L MORRISON |
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SHE'S A SWEET STAR
TERRY MCGOVERN 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG T J McGovern & T W Must Third-up today. First-up tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 11 at this track 3yo Mdn-Sw on December 28 over 1300m, slow going 0.9 len behind Valubious with 56kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell won by 3.5 len at this track Mdn-Sw January 16 over 1200m in soft going defeating Niven carrying 56kg at $5.50. Can go back-to-back. |
6 TAHLIA FENLON |
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GINGER MICK
GRAHAM HUGHES 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG G R Hughes, Mrs D R Hughes, R J Nash & Mrs S P Nash Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 8 at this track Cl3-Sw on February 20 over 1000m, 7 len behind Wicklow Lass carrying 57kg at $151. When resuming last campaign ran last of 11 at this track Cl1 on October 13 2024 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Candlelit with 54.5kg at $51. Won't threaten at this stage of the prep. |
9 I FRY |
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ARROGANT HEART
KEN MCGUIRE 8YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG K J McGuire, Mrs S M Mcguire, Mrs A J Mcallister, D J Mcguire, Mrs M J Pickering & E J McGuire Resuming. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at this track 0 - 55 March 6 over 1000m, 6 len behind Lucky Rolla with 55kg at $14. First up last campaign third of 11 at this track 0 - 55 February 20 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Brave Intent with 56kg at $41. Prefer to see how he returns. |
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