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 5 — Ray White Geaney Kirkwood (Bm70) 1400m · jumps Sun 25 Oct, 3:25 pm AEDT

Race notes

BM70,BM70 HCP,Benchmark 70
SOFT5
Overcast
7 runners

Shortest win price

Rock The Sunrise (3)

2.70

Most career wins

Central Park

6-3-1 from 29 starts

Speed map

Back left · leaders right

Backmarker

1Central Park

Midfield

9Innovates

Offpace

3Rock The Sunrise
10Darts Daly

Onpace

2Ready Tiger
5Ellis Beach

Leader

4Brave Agenda

Ready Tiger · Negative
Well beaten LS
Not competitive last run
Rock The Sunrise · Positive
Consecutive Wins
Has strung together a few races in a row
Brave Agenda · Positive
Solid Run LS
Won last start
Ellis Beach · Negative
Gave ground LS
Faded towards the finish last time out

No.RunnerBarWgtLast 5WinPlace

1Central ParkJ: Nathan Thomas·T: J P Caught662kg1 11 4 11 629: 6-3-1$15.00$4.20

Career

29: 6-3-1

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Backmarker

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating20%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
6: 2-1-0
Second-up
4: 1-1-1
Third-up
4: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
3: 1-0-0
Track Sunshine Coast
7: 2-1-1
Track Townsville
14: 3-1-0
Track CurrentTrack
14: 3-1-0
Distance 1500m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1609m
5: 1-1-0
Distance 1800m
2: 1-0-0
Going Good
15: 3-3-1
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
12: 2-0-0

Last starts

6Townsville1400m4 Oct 2026 · CL6 · GOOD43.58L
11Townsville1609m1 Aug 2026 · HCP · GOOD47.1L
4Townsville2000m5 July 2026 · HCP · GOOD43.6L
11Townsville1609m16 June 2026 · HCP · GOOD44.5L
1Townsville1400m31 May 2026 · HCP · GOOD4-0.7
7Townsville1400m8 May 2026 · HCP · SOFT52.1L
2Townsville1609m14 Apr 2026 · BM60 · GOOD41L
4Townsville1400m31 Mar 2026 · BM65 · GOOD44.5L

Comments

AAP

Got back and wasn't totally disgraced this course over this trip. Home track advantage but has an adverse draw and a hefty impost. Looking elsewhere.

ILB

Odds of $31.00 and below par when 6th last time at this venue. Might be ridden for luck. Minor claims.

Season-ticket holder here with three wins; not beaten too far when sixth here (had Brave Agenda and Ready Tiger behind) dropped back in distance three weeks ago; leading contender.

RSIS

Was 30/1 and not up to standard when 6th last start at this track. Likely to get back in the run.

2Ready TigerJ: Julie Busuttin·T: Graham R Hughes460.5kg1 3 13 1 940: 5-6-7$21.00$5.50

Career

40: 5-6-7

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating20%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
4: 0-1-1
Second-up
3: 0-0-2
Third-up
3: 0-1-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-1-0
Track CurrentTrack
20: 4-3-4
Track Cranbourne
4: 0-2-1
Track Ingham
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1450m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1500m
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1609m
8: 3-1-2
Going Good
23: 2-2-5
Going Heavy
1: 0-0-0
Going Soft
11: 2-3-2

Last starts

9Townsville1400m4 Oct 2026 · CL6 · GOOD425.37L
1Townsville1609m30 Aug 2026 · BM65 · SOFT5-0.1
13Townsville2000m8 Aug 2026 · BM65 · GOOD47L
3Cairns1900m23 July 2026 · HCP · SOFT74.2L
1Townsville1609m5 July 2026 · CL3 · GOOD4-0.1
3Townsville1609m16 June 2026 · BM60 · GOOD41.11L
6Townsville1609m31 May 2026 · CL3 · GOOD43.2L
6Townsville1200m25 May 2026 · BM65 · GOOD43.2L

Insights

Well beaten LS
Negative
Not competitive last run

Comments

AAP

Failed to threaten this venue for new trainer after a market ease. Has speed. Remote place hope at best.

ILB

At $18.00 didn't find the line when 9th last run at the track. Should be going forward early. Best to watch and see.

Finished out the back when back to this trip three weeks ago on debut for this trainer; specialist here with four wins; this looks a fair heat so is passed over.

RSIS

At 17/1 faded away to finish 9th last run here. Has shown early pace in races to date.

3Rock The SunriseJ: Aidan Holt·T: Georgie Holt359.5kg9 3 2 1 124: 3-4-4$2.70$1.50

Career

24: 3-4-4

Rating · IRD

100

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating100%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
4: 0-0-0
Second-up
3: 1-0-1
Third-up
3: 0-2-0
Fourth-up
3: 0-1-0
Track Ewan
1: 1-0-0
Track Cairns
1: 0-0-1
Track Sunshine Coast
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
3: 0-0-0
Distance 1350m
2: 0-0-1
Distance 1800m
1: 0-0-1
Going Good
18: 2-2-3
Going Soft
6: 1-2-1

Last starts

1Ewan1750m25 Sept 2026 · BM70 · GOOD-0.04
1Townsville1400m8 Sept 2026 · BM60 · GOOD4-0.29
2Townsville1609m30 Aug 2026 · BM65 · SOFT50.1L
3Townsville1609m18 Aug 2026 · BM60 · GOOD41.1L
9Townsville2000m8 Aug 2026 · BM65 · GOOD44.5L
3Cairns1400m23 July 2026 · CL2 · SOFT72.1L
4Townsville1609m5 July 2026 · CL3 · GOOD41.6L
5Townsville1609m16 June 2026 · BM60 · GOOD42.58L

Insights

Consecutive Wins
Positive
Has strung together a few races in a row
Back in Dist
Negative
Dropping back to a less suitable distance range
Gap In Runs
Negative
Not raced for 30 days
Honest
Positive
Finishing in the money lately

Comments

AAP

Fresh. Racing in great heart. Solid 60.5kg winner at Townsville 8 Sep. Knuckled down really well for a narrow win at Ewan over longer test.

ILB

Finished with purpose when winning last run at Ewan but dropping in distance. On a winning streak the last 2 attempts. Good tough competitor that can be supported.

Seeking a hat-trick today; landed a narrow success in a handicap at Ewan upped to 1m½f 30 days ago; warrants respect.

RSIS

Bold effort when winning last time at Ewan but down in trip. Maintaining a perfect record the last 2 starts. Will go close.

4Brave AgendaJ: Chris Whiteley·T: Rhein Sewell258kg3 3 5 7 135: 5-7-4$3.90$1.95

Career

35: 5-7-4

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
6: 0-2-1
Second-up
5: 1-0-0
Third-up
5: 2-0-1
Fourth-up
3: 0-0-0
Track Doomben
2: 0-0-1
Track Kembla Grange
4: 1-0-2
Track Mackay
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1680m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1000m
2: 0-0-0
Distance 1200m
4: 0-0-1
Going Good
18: 3-1-4
Going Heavy
2: 1-1-0
Going Soft
15: 1-5-0

Last starts

1Townsville1400m18 Oct 2026 · BM65 · GOOD4-0.04
7Townsville1400m4 Oct 2026 · CL6 · GOOD44.77L
5Townsville1200m18 Sept 2026 · BM60 · SOFT51.08L
3Townsville850m9 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)4.5L
3Townsville850m10 Aug 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)8.4L
8Townsville1400m25 Oct 2025 · BM70 · SOFT59.7L
4Townsville1400m5 Oct 2025 · CL6 · GOOD44L
2Townsville1400m19 Sept 2025 · CL5 · SOFT51.5L

Insights

Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Backup
Positive
Racing again inside one week

Comments

AAP

On a quick back-up. Started $9.50 when sent forward and narrowly prevailed (Bm65) over this distance. Drawn favourably and performances have been good here. Warrants attention.

ILB

On a short back up. Rocketed home when winning last run here. Should come to hand quickly. Good prospects.

Got the job done in a handicap by a nose last Sunday, ending losing run; despite that Townsville success, makes little appeal.

RSIS

Backs up quickly. Dashed home to win last time here. Likely to be well placed early. Forward showing expected.

5Ellis BeachJ: Ashley Butler·T: Georgie Holt558kg1 3 7 2 922: 4-1-4$6.00$2.65

Career

22: 4-1-4

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Onpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey60%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating80%
Closing Speed50%

Record

First-up
4: 0-0-2
Second-up
3: 0-0-0
Third-up
3: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
3: 1-0-1
Track CurrentTrack
10: 3-1-1
Track Warrnambool
1: 0-0-0
Track Murtoa
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1250m
2: 1-0-0
Distance 1400m
6: 1-0-2
Going Good
12: 3-1-3
Going Heavy
5: 1-0-0
Going Soft
5: 0-0-1

Last starts

9Townsville1400m18 Oct 2026 · BM65 · GOOD45.23L
2Townsville850m6 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)0.7L
7Townsville1609m30 Aug 2026 · BM65 · SOFT53.3L
3Townsville1609m1 Aug 2026 · BM60 · GOOD41L
1Townsville1300m5 July 2026 · BM60 · GOOD4-1.1
2Townsville1609m31 May 2026 · CL3 · GOOD40.3L
6Townsville1400m8 May 2026 · BM60 · SOFT52.8L
1Townsville1609m14 Apr 2026 · BM60 · GOOD4-1

Insights

Gave ground LS
Negative
Faded towards the finish last time out
Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up

Comments

AAP

Backing up quickly. Sent out $6 when unable to threaten this venue over this trip. Deep into his campaign, can step up from latest.

ILB

On a quick back up. Was $6.00 and unsatisfactory performance when 9th last start around here. Has shown early pace in races to date. Good potential.

Three-time course winner; excuses last time (hampered) and shouldn't be far away.

RSIS

Backing up quickly for this race. Started at 5/1 and average at best when 9th last start at the track. Definitely worth considering.

6IntruderScratched1––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Leader

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating80%
Closing Speed50%

Insights

Nice Barrier
Positive
Well drawn from gate 1
Primed
Positive
Fitter here racing on a quick back up
Racing Strongly
Positive
Racing in great shape

Comments

AAP

On a short back-up. Ears scrubbed off early to cross and lead but kept on bravely for the minors for new trainer. Drawn for an easy lead and hard to knock his form here. Looks a serious player.

ILB

On a quick turnaround. Close to claiming the win last time around here and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw.

RSIS

On a short turnaround. Just missed last start around here and can save some energy from the draw. Should muster plenty of early pace. Tracking very well of late.

7Nippa's NightcapScratched5––––

Rating · IRD

Comments

AAP

Sent out $31 when never got into the race at Cairns. Needs to recapture form.

ILB

Faded to finish 10th last start at Cairns but goes down in weight.

RSIS

Weakened to finish 10th last run at Cairns but carrying less weight this time.

8FabuleanScratched4––––

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey50%
Trainer60%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating80%
Closing Speed50%

Insights

Solid Run LS
Positive
Won last start
Racing Solidly
Positive
In peak form

Comments

AAP

Knuckled down well from midfield to salute this track. Should appreciate stepping up in distance. Poised to deliver another big performance.

ILB

Showed promise when winning by 1/2L last start at this venue. In a purple patch of form this preparation.

RSIS

Landed the spoils when winning by 1/2L last run at the track. Running with confidence lately.

9InnovatesJ: Masayuki Abe·T: R J Miller156kg2 5 2 1 325: 4-5-5$10.00$3.80

Career

25: 4-5-5

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Midfield

BackLead

Figures

Jockey40%
Trainer80%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed80%

Record

First-up
5: 0-0-2
Second-up
3: 1-0-0
Third-up
3: 0-0-2
Fourth-up
2: 1-0-0
Track Hawkesbury
1: 0-0-0
Track Ipswich
3: 0-1-0
Track Townsville
3: 0-0-2
Distance 1830m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 950m
1: 0-0-1
Distance 1100m
1: 0-0-0
Going Unknown
5: 2-2-0
Going Good
11: 0-2-3
Going Heavy
3: 0-0-1

Last starts

3Cairns1450m11 Oct 2026 · CL4 · GOOD41.37L
1Atherton1000m19 Sept 2026 · Barrier Trial · GOOD(4)-2.5
2Oak Park1600m4 July 2026 · BM652L
5Atherton1830m13 June 2026 · BM655L
2Mareeba1800m23 May 2026 · BM650.2L
1Gordonvale1800m9 May 2026 · Benchmark 65-1
1Mount Garnett1680m1 May 2026 · BM60-0.7
1Cairns1500m9 Apr 2026 · BM55 · SOFT7-3.2

Insights

Ran On Hard LS
Positive
Ran on well last start
Drawn In
Positive
Suited drawn down low

Comments

AAP

Kept on for the minor spoils in skinny line-up at Cairns first run back. Building fitness. Not out of this.

ILB

Flashed home late into 3rd last run at Cairns and drawn nicely. Definite contender.

Finished third but only beaten 1½l (Cairns) 14 days ago; produced a string of consistent efforts.

RSIS

Displayed good finishing pace when 3rd beaten by 1 1/2L last start at Cairns and can find a nice position from the draw. Has a good chance.

10Darts DalyJ: Anthony Allen·T: Michael Geaney754kg10 5 3 3 827: 4-4-4$4.80$2.25

Career

27: 4-4-4

Rating · IRD

Speed map

Offpace

BackLead

Figures

Jockey80%
Trainer40%
Jockey/Trainer Combo50%
Early Speed50%
Rating60%
Closing Speed40%

Record

First-up
4: 0-1-0
Second-up
2: 0-0-1
Third-up
2: 1-0-0
Fourth-up
1: 0-0-0
Track Cairns
1: 0-0-0
Track Geelong
2: 0-0-0
Track Mornington
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1100m
2: 0-1-0
Distance 1250m
1: 0-0-0
Distance 1340m
1: 0-0-0
Going Good
14: 2-4-0
Going Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Going Soft
10: 2-0-4

Last starts

8Cairns1250m11 Oct 2026 · BM62 · GOOD44.83L
3Townsville850m6 Oct 2026 · Barrier Trial · SOFT(5)0.9L
3Coleraine1300m19 July 2026 · BM56 HWGT · SOFT54.8L
5Ballarat Synthetic1500m26 June 2026 · BM56 · SYNTHETIC6.3L
10Swan Hill1300m7 June 2026 · BM66 · SOFT55.2L
3Casterton1400m17 May 2026 · BM66 · SOFT63L
6Warrnambool1200m5 May 2026 · 2yo+ · HEAVY83.4L
5Stawell1300m5 Apr 2026 · 3yo+ · GOOD32.1L

Insights

Form 3rd Up
Positive
Has won 1 from 2 when third up
Win Drought
Negative
Not won for a while
Down In Weight
Positive
Drops 4kg from LS run

Comments

AAP

Long time since last saluted. Started $2.90 when safely held in Benchmark 62 company at Cairns for new trainer. Home track advantage but has a tricky draw. Looks up against it.

ILB

Started at $2.90 and folded up in the straight when 8th last run at Cairns but gets some weight taken off. Win will not surprise.

Disappointing to see him finish eighth 14 days ago given market expectations at Cairns over 6f (handicap) on debut for this trainer; useful at this level.

RSIS

At 15/8 tailed off to finish 8th last run at Cairns but goes down in weight. One of the punters top hopes.

Odds correct as at Sun 25 Oct, 3:30 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