Townsville (QLD) horses tips & previews

9 Nov, 2:00 am AEDT

One race at a time: field, form guide and win/place odds for Townsville (QLD), with capture times on every price.

Meeting — Sun 25 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT

Meetings · Sun, 25 OctTownsville (QLD)Change

Race 3 — Cowboys Leagues Club Mdn Hcp 1000m · jumps Sun 25 Oct, 2:15 pm AEDT

Race notes

MDN,MDN HCP,Maiden
SOFT5
Overcast
12 runners

Shortest win price

Army Green (11)

3.90

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

13Van Der Woodsen

Offmidfield

3Leap Of Joy
14Webs
1Vincentvangee

Midfield

7Leuboom

Offpace

4Stretch The Monkey

Onpace

2Rum And Kirk
5Dynamic Legend
12Chica Poderosa

Firststart

6Global Energy
11Army Green

Leader

9Hurkle Durkle

Vincentvangee · Positive
Ran On Hard LS
Ran on well last start
Rum And Kirk · Negative
Gap In Runs
Not raced for 34 days
Leap Of Joy · Negative
Gave ground LS
Faded towards the finish last time out
Stretch The Monkey · Positive
Blinkers Off
Blinkers coming off this start

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1VincentvangeeJ: Aidan Holt·T: Gavin Kinlyside1160kg6 3 11 2 25: 0-1-1$4.80$1.80

Career

5: 0-1-1

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed100%

Record

First-up
2: 0-1-0
Track Cairns
1: 0-1-0
Track Goulburn
1: 0-0-1
Track Hawkesbury
1: 0-0-0
Distance 950m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1280m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
2: 0-0-1
Going Good
4: 0-1-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-1

Last starts

2Cairns950m11 Oct 2026 · MDN · GOOD41.89L
2Townsville850m6 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)0.2L
11Hawkesbury1800m17 Mar 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD416.1L
3Goulburn1500m27 Feb 2026 · MDN SW · SOFT71.5L
6Newcastle1500m31 Jan 2026 · Maiden · GOOD47.6L
8Orange1280m6 Jan 2026 · CL1 · GOOD48.4L
5Hawkesbury1000m15 Dec 2025 · Barrier Trial4.9L
5Hawkesbury800m17 Nov 2025 · Barrier Trial2.9L

Insights

Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start

Comments

AAP

Put in a long run from the back at Cairns for new stable. Better conditioned. Capable of making an impact with even luck.

Signs of improvement on last two runs; had a bunch of these behind him when runner-up at Cairns two weeks ago on debut for this trainer.

2Rum And KirkJ: Ashley Butler·T: Zac Mcfarlane759.5kg4 2 8 3 45: 0-1-1$5.50$2.05

Career

5: 0-1-1

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
2: 0-1-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Doomben
1: 0-0-0
Track Grafton
2: 0-1-0
Track Coffs Harbour
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1200m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1212m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1100m
1: 0-1-0
Going Good
4: 0-0-1
Going Soft
1: 0-1-0

Last starts

4Grafton1190m21 Sept 2026 · MDN · GOOD43.97L
3Coffs Harbour1212m3 Sept 2026 · MDN · GOOD41.1L
8Eagle Farm1200m12 Aug 2026 · CG&E MDN SW · GOOD45.3L
2Grafton1100m19 July 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT50.1L
4Deagon1050m7 July 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)10.3L
4Casino1010m25 June 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(7)4L
9Doomben1110m25 Feb 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · GOOD45.4L
1Doomben1000m10 Feb 2026 · Barrier Trial-0.1

Insights

Gap In Runs
Negative
Not raced for 34 days

Comments

AAP

4 weeks since last run. Ex M J Dunn in NSW. Sound effort making only minor gains at Grafton. Keeping safe at first run for new stable.

Has kicked on in his last couple of races; could not land a telling blow when fourth despite odds of 85-40 over 6f at Grafton (handicap) last month; first start for stable; others appeal more.

3Leap Of JoyJ: Peta Edwards·T: Ms M Young859kg8 122: 0-0-0$101.00$12.00

Career

2: 0-0-0

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed20%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Geelong
1: 0-0-0
Track Donald
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1107m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-0-0

Last starts

12Donald1000m2 Dec 2025 · 3yo+ · GOOD410.7L
8Geelong1107m14 Nov 2025 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD410.36L

Insights

Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Long Break
Negative
Resumes from a 327 day break (> 300 days)

Comments

AAP

Fronting up for second campaign (46-weeks). Ex Ben, Will & Jd Hayes. Trained here now. Finished down the track in both country maiden assignments last time in. Others rate stronger.

Towards the rear of 14 at Donald in December in a maiden; layoff to overcome; first start for new trainer; easy to oppose.

4Stretch The MonkeyJ: Julie Busuttin·T: R J Miller1058.5kg10 6 83: 0-0-0$71.00$8.00

Career

3: 0-0-0

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Track Cairns
1: 0-0-0
Track Albury
1: 0-0-0
Track Werribee
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1012m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1175m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 950m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

8Cairns950m11 Oct 2026 · MDN · GOOD410.45L
6Werribee1012m24 Apr 2026 · 3UP MDN-SW · GOOD47.3L
10Albury1175m20 Mar 2026 · Maiden · SOFT68.8L

Insights

Blinkers Off
Positive
Blinkers coming off this start

Comments

AAP

First run for new trainer stationed midfield and never landed a blow at Cairns 11 Oct. Needs major improvement to figure.

Attempting to get off the mark at the fourth time of asking (sixth his best finish so far); beaten 10l in eighth at Cairns on his debut for new trainer two weeks ago; this only his second handicap outing; he can be taken on.

5Dynamic LegendJ: Anthony Allen·T: Graham R Hughes458kg4 62: 0-0-0$5.00$1.90

Career

2: 0-0-0

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Hawkesbury
1: 0-0-0
Track Canterbury
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1250m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1400m
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

6Hawkesbury1400m25 June 2024 · Maiden · SOFT73.86L
4Canterbury1250m10 June 2024 · Maiden · HEAVY81.13L

Insights

Long Break
Negative
Resumes from a 852 day break (> 300 days)

Comments

AAP

Resuming (121-weeks). Ex L J Bridge. Trained here now. Keeping safe at first run for new stable off the lengthy break.

Not beaten that far in sixth (just under 4l) over 7f at Hawkesbury (handicap) in 2024; first run for yard; been off the track a long time; others appeal more.

6Global EnergyJ: Wanderson D'Avila·T: Wanderson D'Avila957.5kg1$5.00$1.90

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

1Townsville850m6 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)-3.5

Insights

Market Watch
Negative
Keep eye on betting moves

Comments

AAP

Trials (1:1-0-0). Trial helps but likely to be better once exposed to race conditions. W D'Avila stays aboard for debut. Follow betting leads.

Already gelded; first start under rules for this son of Santos; must be considered.

7LeuboomJ: Denicious Smith·T: Gavin Kinlyside657.5kg5 5 4 111: 0-0-0$126.00$14.00

Career

1: 0-0-0

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed20%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Cairns
1: 0-0-0
Distance 950m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-0

Last starts

11Cairns950m11 Oct 2026 · MDN · GOOD412.93L
4Townsville850m6 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)1.9L
5Warwick800m25 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)4.5L
5Townsville850m30 June 2025 · Barrier Trial21.1L

Insights

Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Imprv Needed
Negative
Would need to lift here to feature

Comments

AAP

A long way off them at Cairns on debut at cricket score odds. Looks in need of more racing.

Behind three of these rivals when beaten 13l on her debut at Cairns at 100-1 two weeks ago; this just her second run in a handicap; could improve from her debut but will need to.

8Better OptionScratched13––––

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed80%

Insights

Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start

Comments

AAP

Left a decent impression on debut this venue 4 Oct. Benefits from the experience. Sound claims.

9Hurkle DurkleJ: Lacey Morrison·T: A R Bailey256.5kg2 7 2 11 86: 0-2-0$13.00$3.40

Career

6: 0-2-0

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed20%

Record

First-up
1: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-1-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-1-0
Track Gold Coast
1: 0-0-0
Track Ipswich
1: 0-0-0
Track Sunshine Coast
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1150m
1: 0-1-0
Distance 1200m
3: 0-1-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
2: 0-1-0
Going Synthetic
1: 0-1-0

Last starts

8Sunshine Coast1200m26 July 2026 · MDN · GOOD47.4L
11Toowoomba1100m3 July 2026 · 3Y MDN · GOOD48.3L
2Kilcoy1200m20 June 2026 · 2&3YF MDN-SW · SOFT50.6L
7Ipswich1350m30 May 2026 · 3Y MDN-SW · HEAVY97.8L
2Gold Coast Poly1150m16 May 2026 · MDN-SW · SYNTHETIC1.1L
6Gold Coast1200m18 Apr 2026 · 3YF MDN-SW · SOFT56.8L
3Gold Coast1000m2 Dec 2025 · Barrier Trial0.6L

Insights

1st Up
Negative
May need this run

Comments

AAP

Back for second campaign (13-weeks). Ex T J Gollan in QLD. Tactical speed, inside draw. Capable of making an impact fresh in this affair.

Eighth of 13 beaten 7l over 6f at Sunshine Coast (handicap) in July; first start for new stable; deserves respect with so many of these having something to prove and she ran well three runs back.

10Nicco Nota FighterScratched6––––

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed60%

Insights

Form Revival
Positive
Turning form around with last couple

Comments

AAP

Sent forward and stuck to the task bravely in the 3yo Mdn this track over this trip. Leads, handy. Capable of making an impact.

11Army GreenJ: Tahlia Fenlon·T: T Button155.5kg5 1$3.90$1.55

Speed map

Firststart

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed50%

Last starts

1Townsville850m13 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)-0.1
5Townsville850m6 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)5L

Insights

Draw Suits
Positive
Well drawn inside
On Debut
Positive
First race start

Comments

AAP

Trials (2:1-0-0). Showed good improvement to win her latest trial at Townsville. Drawn well. Well worth a look.

This daughter of Aclaim makes first rules appearance; arguably the one to beat with signs of encouragement in profile.

12Chica PoderosaJ: Masayuki Abe·T: Trevor & Peter Rowe555.5kg2 2 5 7 36: 0-3-1$15.00$3.70

Career

6: 0-3-1

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed60%

Record

First-up
3: 0-2-1
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Townsville
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
1: 0-0-0
Track Cairns
5: 0-3-1
Distance 950m
5: 0-3-1
Distance 1000m
1: 0-0-0
Going Heavy
1: 0-1-0
Going Soft
4: 0-2-0
Going Good
1: 0-0-1

Last starts

3Cairns950m11 Oct 2026 · MDN · GOOD42.81L
7Townsville1000m8 May 2026 · 2Y MDN · SOFT55.7L
5Cairns950m9 Apr 2026 · 2Y MDN-SW · SOFT71.1L
2Cairns950m26 Mar 2026 · 2Y HCP · HEAVY92.4L
2Cairns950m20 Dec 2025 · 2Y HCP · SOFT54.5L
2Cairns950m4 Dec 2025 · 2Y HCP · SOFT78.6L
1Cairns850m25 Nov 2025 · Barrier Trial-0.9

Comments

AAP

Knuckled down for third at Cairns after lengthy absence. Strips fitter. On pacer. Looks more a place prospect.

Finishing third was a good effort two weeks ago (Cairns); has displayed improved form on last two starts; capable of going well given that not many of these impressed last time out and lots of promise in her latest performance.

13Van Der WoodsenJ: Samantha Pointon·T: Troy Clive354kg2 7 10 6 624: 0-1-0$101.00$13.00

Career

24: 0-1-0

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
2: 0-0-0
Second-up
1: 0-0-0
Third-up
1: 0-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Cairns
2: 0-0-0
Track Flemington
1: 0-0-0
Track CurrentTrack
11: 0-0-0
Distance 950m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
12: 0-1-0
Distance 1100m
4: 0-0-0
Going Good
17: 0-0-0
Going Soft
5: 0-0-0
Going Unknown
2: 0-1-0

Last starts

6Bowen1200m10 Oct 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD48.72L
6Gordonvale1100m3 Oct 2026 · 3yo+4.8L
10Ewan1200m25 Sept 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD12.89L
7Bowen1000m15 Sept 2026 · MDN · GOOD47.59L
2Bowen1000m15 Aug 2026 · 3yo+1.9L
15Townsville1000m8 Aug 2026 · MDN · GOOD47L
4Townsville1000m28 June 2026 · MDN · GOOD47.4L
5Townsville1000m16 June 2026 · MDN-SW · GOOD42.1L

Insights

Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Track And Dist
Negative
Has a poor record at this track and trip
Track Stats
Negative
Tends to struggle at this track

Comments

AAP

Ordinary performance in small field at Bowen. Drops to shorter trip. Others with stronger claims.

Winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 24; beaten 9l into sixth two weeks ago at Bowen in a maiden; others are preferred.

14WebsJ: Raul Silvera Olivera·T: Ms M Preston1254kg3 8 2 5 523: 0-2-4$23.00$4.20

Career

23: 0-2-4

Speed map

Offmidfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer20%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating50%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
5: 0-0-1
Second-up
4: 0-0-1
Third-up
4: 0-0-1
Fourth-up
3: 0-1-1
Track Home Hill
1: 0-0-0
Track Bowen
1: 0-0-1
Track Ewan
1: 0-1-0
Distance 800m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 950m
4: 0-0-1
Distance 1000m
12: 0-1-2
Going Good
8: 0-1-1
Going Soft
12: 0-0-2
Going Unknown
3: 0-1-1

Last starts

5Townsville850m13 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)7L
5Townsville1200m22 June 2026 · MDN · GOOD44.3L
2Townsville1200m6 June 2026 · MDN · GOOD31.23L
8Townsville1000m25 May 2026 · MDN · GOOD44.2L
3Mount Garnett1000m2 May 2026 · 2UP MDN-SW4.8L
6Cairns950m9 Apr 2026 · MDN-SW · SOFT77.4L
7Cairns950m20 Dec 2025 · MDN-SW · SOFT52.1L
2Ewan1000m19 Oct 2025 · 3yo+2L

Insights

Resuming
Negative
Poor strike rate when first up

Comments

AAP

First-up (17-weeks). Trialled quietly at Townsville. Home track advantage but has a tricky draw for return. Looks up against it.

Not disgraced in fifth over 6f here (handicap) four months ago; yet to open her account after 23 starts and form has been a bit mixed lately; returning from a layoff here; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.

15Whispers Of ZiaanScratched1––––

Comments

AAP

Dropped out to last and never sighted at Cairns at second outing. Hard to make a case.

Odds correct as at Sun 25 Oct, 2:20 pm AEDT. Odds can change.

Past meetings

Sun 18 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 8 races
Sun 4 Oct, 11:00 am AEDT · 9 races
Fri 18 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 8 races
Tue 8 Sept, 10:00 am AEST · 8 races