Townsville 08 Aug 2026
GOING: G(4)
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LADBROKES TOWNSVILLE CUP 2000m Track: Soft 5 Clear (Max: 24) Rail: True. (Pent: 5.85) |
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Slick pace with Aged Care finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. The feature race on the card, the $150,000 Townsville Cup. QUOTHQUAN (1) was a touch disappointing in the Mackay Cup last time out but the form prior was good enough for a race of this nature. Is one from one over this course and distance and should get a gun run in transit from gate four. Watch for a much improved performance. ODEGAARD (7) is a very consistent campaigner who has remarkably hit the top-four in 16 of his past 17 starts and doesn't know how to run a bad race. Is two from two around this circuit and has to be included in calculations. Former Victorian galloper LEG DRIVE (6) hails from a handy family (half to G3 winner Violate) and has grown a leg since moving up north. Top-three credentials. GOING NUCLEAR (9) is a seven-time winner here on his home circuit and shouldn't be discounted lightly. ZOOLOGY (2) rounds out the selections in a competitive contest. SUGGESTED PLAY: Boxed Quinella 1,7,6.
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QUOTHQUAN
JOHN DANN 7YO B/BR GELDING 60.0KG J Dann, N Y S A Racing (Mgr: J J Geaney), M D Dann & D W Robinson Most recently eased back early on 10th of 14 at Mackay Mackay Cup Qlty on July 25 over 2000m, 7 len behind Journalism carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Rockhampton Qlty on July 11 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2 len behind Keitel with 57.5kg at $4.80. Prepared to forget last start; capable of turning things around. |
4 DYLAN TURNER |
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| 2 | 00636 |
ZOOLOGY
PETER & WILL HULBERT 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG A Sterpin Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 6th of 14 at Mackay Mackay Cup Qlty on July 25 over 2000m, 3 len behind Journalism with 56.5kg at $9. The run before that sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 12 at Rockhampton Qlty on July 11 over 1600m, slow going 3 len behind Keitel carrying 57kg at $15. Great chance to atone. |
16 AIDAN HOLT |
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| 3 | 23411 |
JOURNALISM
LACHIE MANZELMANN 8YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG J H Manzelmann At the latest run came from midfield and won by a head at Mackay Mackay Cup Qlty July 25 over 2000m defeating Smart Legend with 53kg at $14. Before that came from midfield and won by 0.5 len at Mackay Hcp July 17 over 1800m defeating Odegaard with 56.5kg at $5.50. Hard to knock winning form. |
10 ADAM SEWELL |
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| 4 | 00085 |
MAHAGONI
LINDSAY GOUGH 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG W W Mumford & R J Ross At the latest run 5th of 14 at Mackay Mackay Cup Qlty on July 25 over 2000m, 2 len behind Journalism with 55.5kg at $51. Before that 8th of 12 at Rockhampton Qlty on July 11 over 1600m, slow going 6 len behind Keitel with 56.5kg at $51. Prepared to risk in this line-up. |
6 BRANDON LERENA |
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| 5 | 11492 |
SMART LEGEND
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), S C Massingham, W G Massingham, T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Last start held ground to the line 2nd of 14 at Mackay Mackay Cup Qlty on July 25 over 2000m, head behind Journalism carrying 54kg at $11. Before that ran second last of 10 at this track Open on July 14 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Free Carry carrying 61kg at $6. Can contest the finish. |
8 R WIGGINS |
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LEG DRIVE
MATT KROPP 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG R C Picking, J J Howell, I E Gallagher, W J Kingston, M D Clough, A Cato, Mrs JJ B Corbett, R T Srhoj, H J Tancred, D W Paterson, R C S Green, P K Gibson, I K McCamley, M S Lawson, D J Keatinge, M J Cadzow, G Metcalfe, L J Murphy & P M Lankester Half-brother to Group 3 winner Violate. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Gold Coast Cl5 on July 25 over 1800m, slow going nose behind Moonshine Run carrying 62kg at $1.80. The race before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at Gold Coast Hcp July 4 over 1800m defeating Chayse 'N' Artie carrying 55kg at $2.45. No surprise to see him back in the winners' circle. |
2 MS T CHAMBERS |
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ODEGAARD
JOSHUA MANZELMANN 6YO BROWN GELDING 56.0KG Burgs Racing (Mgr: K A Thomas) At the latest run made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 14 at Mackay Mackay Cup Qlty on July 25 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Journalism with 53kg at $6. The run before that came from midfield; 2nd of 11 at Mackay Hcp on July 17 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Journalism with 56.5kg at $2.70. In form and will be hard to beat. |
1 LESLIE TILLEY |
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FREE CARRY
BILL KENNING 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG Mrs D M Kern, P L Kern & M J Mitchell SCRATCHED. |
20 N THOMAS |
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GOING NUCLEAR
MATTHEW MCGUIRE 6YO B/BR GELDING 55.0KG 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 Most recently 6th of 11 at Mackay Hcp on July 17 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Journalism carrying 58.5kg at $21. The race before that won by 0.5 len at this track Hcp June 28 over 1609m defeating Free Carry with 54.5kg at $6. Nicely placed and is a winning chance. |
13 OLIVIA KENDAL |
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HOPEFUL
GRAHAM HUGHES 9YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG G R Hughes, Mrs D R Hughes, R J Nash & Mrs S P Nash At the latest run 8th of 14 at Mackay Mackay Cup Qlty on July 25 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Journalism with 54kg at $151. The run before that ran on from midfield; 3rd of 11 at this track Hcp on July 5 over 2000m, 3 len behind John Joseph carrying 59.5kg at $26. Looking to others. |
3 I FRY |
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KUREDER
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 7YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), T W Hedley, B J McDonald & J R McDonald Last start got back early ran second last in a small field at Cairns Hcp on July 23 over 1900m, slow going 6 len behind Choir Boy carrying 60kg at $6. The race before that raced on the pace before fading 8th of 11 at this track Hcp on July 5 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind John Joseph carrying 60kg at $5.50. Rates highly this time so he can bounce back. |
5 B KENNEDY |
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AGED CARE
GARY DICKSON 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG R D Pack & Mrs W L Pack Last start tracked the speed and boxed on steadily; won by a long-neck at this track Hcp August 1 over 1609m defeating Free Carry with 54kg at $11. Before that tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 at this track Open on July 14 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Free Carry carrying 54kg at $9.50. Going well but this will test. |
9 MS C JOKIC |
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CANBERRA LEGEND
STEPHEN MASSINGHAM 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Hedley Racing (Mgr: T W Hedley), S C Massingham, W G Massingham, C R Massingham, P Short & Lobs (Mgr: B J Finegan) At the latest run held ground to the line 3rd of 12 at this track Hcp on August 1 over 1609m, 0.7 len behind Aged Care carrying 55kg at $16. The run before that 4th of 11 at Mackay Hcp on July 17 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Journalism with 54kg at $5.50. Others are preferred. |
12 S CORMACK |
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JOHN JOSEPH
GEORGINA HOLT 7YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG P C Corrigan, D A Corrigan, A J Corrigan, Mrs T M Corrigan, D T Corrigan, Mrs R Vandervlies, C G Watson, A Ring, Ms G Crimmins, R Raco, A L Raco, J Scire, J Luci, M Nicolaci, R J Lamendola, A C K 88 RACING (Mgr: P G Taylor), A C K 89 RACING (Mgr: B P Crimmins), B P Crimmins & Mrs G K Holt Returns from a 34-day let-up. Last start ran on from midfield and won by a nose at this track Hcp July 5 over 2000m defeating The Penske File with 54kg at $5.50. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track Hcp on June 28 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Going Nuclear carrying 52kg at $21. Back in form and is a solid top-three chance. |
11 ASHLEY BUTLER |
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THAT'S MOLLY
KRYSTIN ALLENDER 8YO CHESTNUT MARE 52.0KG T E Schwarz, Mrs R M Schwarz, Ms Z E Schwarz, K R Allender, K A Hall, S Curtain, G J Pepper & B Heath Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up ran last of 10 at this track Open on July 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Free Carry with 53kg at $18. Second-up got back early 8th of 12 at this track Hcp on August 1 over 1609m, 3 len behind Aged Care carrying 53kg at $31. Needs to lift on recent efforts. |
14 MS FIONA SANDKUHL |
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ELLA TE AMA
TREVOR & PETER ROWE 8YO CHESTNUT MARE 52.0KG Mrs S Hammer Most recently 2nd in a small field at Cairns Hcp on July 23 over 1900m, slow going 1.75 len behind Choir Boy carrying 57kg at $6.50. The start before that ran second last of 9 at this track Hcp on June 28 over 1609m, 5 len behind Going Nuclear with 55kg at $11. Needs to do more. This looks a sterner test. |
7 KRYSTEN SWAFFER |
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THE PENSKE FILE
JENNIFER HATFIELD 8YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG Miss J M Hatfield At the latest run sat behind the speed prior to fading 12th of 14 at Mackay Mackay Cup Qlty on July 25 over 2000m, 8 len behind Journalism with 52kg at $21. Before that sat on the pace when 3rd of 11 at Mackay Hcp on July 17 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Journalism carrying 54kg at $16. Will need to do a bit more. |
15 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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BLACK EYED BLONDE
KRISTIE CLARK-PEOPLES 5YO BAY MARE 52.0KG Kratzie Racing No 142 (D W Kratzmann), B G Shannon, Swing Hard Racing (A Rayner), D M Stewart, K M Woodford, R S Butler, T D Window, B R Sippel, E K Butler, P G Carlton, J T Rouse, D J Hines, P Reynolds, H J Stewart, K J Wilson, D J Luck, Mrs D S Stewart, M S Butler, D Butler & Kratzie Racing No.143 Chasing a hat-trick. Last start favourite; came from midfield and won by 0.8 len at Mackay Belle F&M Bm70 July 25 over 1560m defeating Lucky Lass carrying 59kg at $1.80. The start before that favourite; won by 2 len at Rockhampton F&M Bm70 July 9 over 1400m defeating Trapedo with 56.5kg at $2.05. Going well and is in the mix. |
17 ROBBIE DOLAN |
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THE DRILLER
LACHIE MANZELMANN 10YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG J H Manzelmann & I J Corazzol Most recently 9th of 12 at this track Hcp on August 1 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Aged Care with 51kg at $61. Before that got back early 8th of 11 at Mackay Hcp on July 17 over 1800m, 8 len behind Journalism with 54kg at $31. Struggling of late and prepared to risk. |
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READY TIGER
TONY COMERFORD 6YO BROWN GELDING 52.0KG A J Spackman, A R Dean, C Promnitz, A A Katthagen, S N Nankervis, Mrs B R Denniss, R J Nankervis, J McGrath, Mrs D A Katthagen, A A Katthagen, Mrs T L Toye, Mrs L M Brennan, Miss A M Butts, A M Comerford Most recently 3rd in a small field at Cairns Hcp on July 23 over 1900m, slow going 4 len behind Choir Boy with 54kg at $2. The run before that favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose at this track Cl3 July 5 over 1609m defeating Beta Better carrying 57kg at $5.50. This harder and won't be beating too many of these home. |
19 ISABELLA TEH |
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