Townsville Race 6

Patrick Daniels

Prize Money: $3,800

TAKEOVER TARGET (8) rises out to this distance for the first time. Missed the frame last time when 4th and beaten 5.5 lengths (22.40) at this track. Has the ability and looks a key chance here. HE PLAYED ONE (1) held his own to the line last start and filled a minor placing, beaten only 1.5 lengths (29.15) behind Honey Bunny at this track. Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last start. Will give a great sight again. BARNSLEY (2) put in a much better performance last start when in the placings at this track behind Federal Tommy (28.98) in a Grade 5/6. Must be included in calculations. ROSE BELLE (6) was well fancied last time on the strength of a win two back but could only manage fifth (29.85) at this track.

Distance: 498m
Class: R/W
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: All Weather

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He Played One (1) 8856542232
Trainer: Scott Atkinson (BOHLE PLAINS)
Prize Money: $5,760
Win / Place: 10% / 36%

2 yo BDL D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: NICMAC PADDYWACK (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 2-3-2

Track

19: 2-3-2

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-0

Distance

3: 0-1-0

Season

17: 1-3-2

Country

19: 2-3-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	6	7	8
STARTS	2	1	7	3	2	1	3
1st	1	0	0	1	0	0	0
2nd	0	0	2	1	0	0	0
3rd	0	0	0	0	1	0	1

Comments

Suited by inside box. Last start finished 2nd in a Restricted WIN on March 20 over 498m at this track behind Honey Bunny beaten 1.5 lengths (29.15). Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last time. Follow up.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 7	20/3/26	Townsville	498m	3	0:29.15	61.5 km/h	1.5L	$2.90	0:29.05	0:29.05	RST WIN	$3,800	$760	7	1. Honey Bunny 2. He Played One 3. Zipping Bubbles
3rd of 8	13/3/26	Townsville	380m	6	0:22.07	62.0 km/h	4.3L	$10	0:21.76	0:21.59	RST WIN	$3,200	$320	7	1. Colonel's Dream 2. Pickin' Pixies 3. He Played One
2nd of 8	6/3/26	Townsville	380m	4	0:22.15	61.8 km/h	2.0L	$7.50	0:22.00	0:21.42	RST WIN	$2,400	$480	7	1. Beep 2. He Played One 3. Reckless Ruby
2nd of 8	27/2/26	Townsville	380m	3	0:22.21	61.6 km/h	3.0L	$9.50	0:21.99	0:21.65	GR 5	$2,400	$480	28	1. Lovely Madeline 2. He Played One 3. Reckless Ruby
4th of 8	30/1/26	Townsville	380m	6	0:22.31	61.3 km/h	8.3L	$9.50	0:21.72	0:21.69	P5	$2,400	$120	14	1. Nemesis 2. Hara's Meryl 3. Canya Stella
5th of 8	16/1/26	Townsville	380m	7	0:22.32	61.3 km/h	6.0L	$18	0:21.89	0:21.55	GR 5	$2,400	-	7	1. Party Anytime 2. Aston Atkins 3. Hara's Meryl

Barnsley (2) 563444f553
Trainer: Rhonda Essery (BURDELL)
Prize Money: $11,010
Win / Place: 4.44% / 31%

2 yo BLU/FWN D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: ESCALATION (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

45: 2-5-7

Track

35: 2-5-5

Trk/Dst

22: 0-3-5

Distance

22: 0-3-5

Season

34: 1-5-5

Metro

10: 0-0-2

Country

35: 2-5-5

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	7	4	5	10	5	5	4	5
1st	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0
2nd	0	0	1	2	1	0	1	0
3rd	2	1	0	2	1	1	0	0

Comments

Ran a better race when third behind Federal Tommy at this track last start over 498m (28.98). Has to be respected.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 8	24/3/26	Townsville	498m	5	0:28.98	61.9 km/h	6.8L	$31	0:28.50	0:28.44	GR 5/6	$3,800	$380	7	1. Federal Tommy 2. Smooth Blast 3. Barnsley
5th of 8	17/3/26	Townsville	380m	5	0:22.49	60.8 km/h	7.7L	$8.50	0:21.94	0:21.77	GR 5	$2,400	-	4	1. Exotic Ruby 2. Emgrand Flash 3. Explosive Jem
5th of 8	13/3/26	Townsville	380m	6	0:22.67	60.3 km/h	12.8L	$15	0:21.77	0:21.59	GR 5	$2,400	-	14	1. Panther Potter 2. Need A Tow 3. Harms Best
- of 8	27/2/26	Townsville	498m	1	0:35.87	50.0 km/h	99.0L	$3.70	0:28.94	0:28.94	RST WIN	$3,800	-	10	1. She's Snappy 2. Rose Belle 3. Emgrand Flash
4th of 8	17/2/26	Townsville	380m	8	0:22.21	61.6 km/h	4.8L	$6.00	0:21.86	0:21.69	GR 5	$2,400	$120	11	1. Drink Shiraz 2. Need A Tow 3. Bridge Up Baby
4th of 6	6/2/26	Townsville	498m	7	0:29.46	60.9 km/h	8.0L	$4.50	0:28.90	0:28.90	RST WIN	$3,800	$190	3	1. Rolling Along 2. Pierre D'arcy 3. Rose Belle

Hara's Harper (3) 63240x0575
Trainer: Rhonda Essery (BURDELL)
Prize Money: $13,745
Win / Place: 7.14% / 35%

3 yo FWN B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: HARA'S BONNIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 2-1-7

Track

3: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-0

Distance

3: 0-0-0

Season

8: 0-1-1

Metro

22: 1-1-7

Country

6: 1-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	0	1	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	2	5	4	2	4	1	5
1st	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1
2nd	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
3rd	3	0	2	0	1	0	0	1

Comments

Unplaced in three tries at this track. Last start 5th over 498m at this track. Hard to envisage a win.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 8	24/3/26	Townsville	498m	4	0:29.24	61.3 km/h	4.0L	$46	0:28.95	0:28.44	GR 5/6	$3,800	-	7	1. Zina Cortez 2. Lucky Fireball 3. Kasey's Way
7th of 7	17/3/26	Townsville	498m	4	0:31.31	57.3 km/h	35.8L	$46	0:28.79	0:28.44	GR 4/5	$3,800	-	4	1. Gidgee Bug 2. Me Myself And 3. Smooth Blast
5th of 7	13/3/26	Townsville	498m	6	0:29.72	60.3 km/h	8.8L	$6.50	0:29.10	0:29.10	RST WIN	$3,800	-	45	1. Rose Belle 2. Dashing Damiro 3. Hara's Sonya
45 Day Freshen-Up
99th of 1	6/3/26	Townsville	498m	1	N/A	-	0L	$0.00	0:29.19		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Hara's Harper 2. 3.
- of 7	27/1/26	Q Lakeside	457m	2	0:32.75	50.2 km/h	99.0L	$23	0:25.82	0:25.46	GR 5	$4,600	-	122	1. Backburn Bluey 2. Milchick 3. Sunset Dreaming
122 Day Spell
- of 8	27/9/25	Q Lakeside	550m	3	0:37.66	52.6 km/h	99.0L	$19	0:30.73	0:30.73	RST WIN	$12,000	-	4	1. Always The Sun 2. Goldstar Sid 3. Flying Ernesto

Hara's Sonya (4) 2224315334
Trainer: Hayley Wooler (STUART)
Prize Money: $7,795
Win / Place: 3.03% / 48%

2 yo Black B

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: HARA'S PENNY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 1-6-9

Track

32: 1-6-8

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Distance

2: 0-0-1

Season

26: 1-5-7

Country

33: 1-6-9

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	6	3	1	9	7	1	4
1st	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2nd	1	1	1	0	1	1	0	1
3rd	0	2	0	0	1	5	0	1

Comments

Could only manage fourth last time but placed two on end prior to that, the latest at double-figure odds when third (29.52) over 498m at this track. Awkwardly drawn and looks safely held.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 7	20/3/26	Townsville	498m	2	0:29.75	60.3 km/h	10.0L	$21	0:29.05	0:29.05	RST WIN	$3,800	$190	7	1. Honey Bunny 2. He Played One 3. Zipping Bubbles
3rd of 7	13/3/26	Townsville	498m	2	0:29.52	60.7 km/h	6.0L	$23	0:29.10	0:29.10	RST WIN	$3,800	$380	7	1. Rose Belle 2. Dashing Damiro 3. Hara's Sonya
3rd of 8	6/3/26	Townsville	380m	6	0:22.36	61.2 km/h	4.0L	$41	0:22.08	0:21.42	GR 6	$2,400	$240	7	1. Ordinary 2. Federal Saki 3. Hara's Sonya
5th of 7	27/2/26	Townsville	380m	2	0:22.70	60.3 km/h	8.3L	$41	0:22.11	0:21.65	GR 6	$2,400	-	14	1. Beep 2. Federal Sniper 3. Strawberry Wine
1st of 8	13/2/26	Townsville	380m	1	0:22.33	61.3 km/h	2.5L	$1.90	0:22.33	0:21.79	MDN	$2,400	$1,560	5	1. Hara's Sonya 2. Hello Sailor 3. Big Ears Regret
3rd of 6	8/2/26	Rockhampton	407m	6	0:24.39	60.1 km/h	2.8L	$16	0:24.19	0:23.51	MDN	$2,400	$240	5	1. Ivory Sakura 2. Dark End 3. Hara's Sonya

Zipping Bubbles (5) 5414625338
Trainer: Jay Schafer (RANGEWOOD)
Prize Money: $7,755
Win / Place: 9.68% / 41%

2 yo DK FWN B

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING SAPPORO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 3-5-5

Track

7: 0-1-2

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-1

Distance

2: 0-0-1

Season

31: 3-5-5

Country

31: 3-5-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
1	2	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	5	1	3	2	4	6	7
1st	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0
2nd	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	1
3rd	0	1	1	1	0	1	0	1

Comments

Missed the frame last time but was in the minors two on end prior to that, the most recent when third (29.37) over 498m at this track. Tricky draw to overcome and will need the right run to feature.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
8th of 8	24/3/26	Townsville	498m	6	0:29.64	60.5 km/h	16.3L	$21	0:28.50	0:28.44	GR 5/6	$3,800	-	4	1. Federal Tommy 2. Smooth Blast 3. Barnsley
3rd of 7	20/3/26	Townsville	498m	6	0:29.37	61.0 km/h	4.5L	$8.00	0:29.05	0:29.05	RST WIN	$3,800	$380	3	1. Honey Bunny 2. He Played One 3. Zipping Bubbles
3rd of 7	17/3/26	Townsville	380m	8	0:22.44	61.0 km/h	9.5L	$7.50	0:21.77	0:21.77	GR 5	$2,400	$240	4	1. Villain Of Fire 2. Aston Jabber 3. Zipping Bubbles
5th of 8	13/3/26	Townsville	380m	8	0:22.39	61.1 km/h	9.0L	$13	0:21.76	0:21.59	RST WIN	$3,200	-	7	1. Colonel's Dream 2. Pickin' Pixies 3. He Played One
2nd of 7	6/3/26	Townsville	380m	8	0:22.31	61.3 km/h	2.3L	$3.30	0:22.14	0:21.42	RST WIN	$2,400	$480	3	1. Colonel's Dream 2. Zipping Bubbles 3. Lightning Tully
6th of 8	3/3/26	Townsville	380m	4	0:22.33	61.3 km/h	10.5L	$17	0:21.59	0:21.59	GR 5	$2,400	-	4	1. Kasey's Way 2. Lucky Time 3. Bullemor Banner

Rose Belle (6) 7153352615
Trainer: Clarence Wilcox (MAJORS CREEK)
Prize Money: $8,290
Win / Place: 13% / 40%

2 yo Black D

Sire: SENNACHIE (AUS)

Dam: KISSES FOR CLODA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

22: 3-2-4

Track

22: 3-2-4

Trk/Dst

6: 1-1-1

Distance

6: 1-1-1

Season

22: 3-2-4

Country

22: 3-2-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	2	3	6	2	2	1	4
1st	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2
2nd	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1
3rd	0	0	1	2	1	0	0	0

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by 2.5 lengths in 29.10, beating Dashing Damiro. Last start finished 5th in a Restricted WIN on March 20 over 498m at this track behind Honey Bunny beaten 11 lengths (29.85). Is a danger.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 7	20/3/26	Townsville	498m	8	0:29.85	60.1 km/h	11.5L	$2.00	0:29.05	0:29.05	RST WIN	$3,800	-	7	1. Honey Bunny 2. He Played One 3. Zipping Bubbles
1st of 7	13/3/26	Townsville	498m	8	0:29.10	61.6 km/h	2.5L	$3.10	0:29.10	0:29.10	RST WIN	$3,800	$2,470	7	1. Rose Belle 2. Dashing Damiro 3. Hara's Sonya
6th of 6	6/3/26	Townsville	498m	5	0:30.27	59.2 km/h	12.3L	$2.10	0:29.42	0:29.42	RST WIN	$3,800	-	7	1. Empty Sky 2. Honey Bunny 3. Dashing Damiro
2nd of 8	27/2/26	Townsville	498m	8	0:29.35	61.1 km/h	5.8L	$6.50	0:28.94	0:28.94	RST WIN	$3,800	$760	3	1. She's Snappy 2. Rose Belle 3. Emgrand Flash
5th of 8	24/2/26	Townsville	498m	7	0:29.40	61.0 km/h	13.5L	$101	0:28.45	0:28.45	OPEN	$4,600	-	18	1. Mick's Belle 2. Lemon Slice 3. Gidgee Bug
3rd of 6	6/2/26	Townsville	498m	4	0:29.35	61.1 km/h	6.3L	$7.00	0:28.90	0:28.90	RST WIN	$3,800	$380	7	1. Rolling Along 2. Pierre D'arcy 3. Rose Belle

Amber Annie (7) 773835485x
Trainer: Mark Partland (SOUTH TOWNSVILLE)
Prize Money: $11,100
Win / Place: 7.89% / 34%

3 yo Black B

Sire: HARD STYLE RICO (AUS)

Dam: RITZA DOT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 3-1-9

Track

29: 3-1-7

Trk/Dst

10: 1-0-1

Distance

10: 1-0-1

Season

5: 0-0-1

Metro

8: 0-0-2

Country

30: 3-1-7

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	5	1	5	2	10	6	4
1st	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1
2nd	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
3rd	2	0	0	0	1	3	2	1

Comments

Missed the frame latest (35.35) when fifth over 600m at Q Parklands in a Restricted WIN. Goes very well from the draw boasting one victory and two places from six starts. Looks suited here and can measure up on best.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
5th of 5	4/11/25	Q Parklands	600m	1	0:35.35	61.1 km/h	6.8L	$3.60	0:34.86	0:34.34	RST WIN	$7,000	-	24	1. Federal Cash 2. Tote Deor 3. Rom Baro
8th of 8	11/10/25	Q Lakeside	642m	8	0:37.07	62.3 km/h	12.8L	$31	0:36.17	0:36.17	RST WIN	$18,500	-	7	1. Goldstar Prada 2. All Out Fire 3. Flying Ernesto
4th of 6	4/10/25	Q Lakeside	642m	4	0:36.64	63.1 km/h	1.0L	$14	0:36.56	0:36.56	RST WIN	$11,000	$550	9	1. All Out Fire 2. Resilient 3. Sweet As Sarah
5th of 6	25/9/25	Q Parklands	710m	7	0:42.35	60.4 km/h	5.3L	$61	0:41.98	0:41.62	GR 5	$11,000	-	3	1. Jeremiah Fire 2. Beast Royale 3. Whiskey Service
3rd of 7	22/9/25	Q Parklands	600m	6	0:35.71	60.5 km/h	4.0L	$14	0:35.42	0:35.00	RST WIN	$7,000	$700	53	1. Resilient 2. No Bail Jester 3. Amber Annie
53 Day Freshen-Up
99th of 2	1/9/25	Q Parklands	600m	5	N/A	-	2L	$0.00	0:34.91		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Resilient 2. 99-Amber Annie 3.

Takeover Target (8) 4265112f24
Trainer: Michael Hickmott (BLUEWATER)
Prize Money: $8,245
Win / Place: 20% / 50%

1 yo Black D

Sire: MOVING TARGET (AUS)

Dam: I'M A DANCER (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 2-3-0

Track

10: 2-3-0

Season

10: 2-3-0

Country

10: 2-3-0

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
2	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	4	6	7	8
STARTS	1	1	2	4	2
1st	1	0	0	1	0
2nd	0	0	0	1	2
3rd	0	0	0	0	0

Comments

Found some support last start but struggled and finished 4th on March 13 over 380m at this track behind Federal Saki beaten 5.5 lengths (22.40) in a Grade 6. Placed two back at this track. The form from last run stacks up well. Hard to beat.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 8	13/3/26	Townsville	380m	4	0:22.40	61.1 km/h	5.3L	$2.30	0:22.02	0:21.59	GR 6	$2,400	$120	7	1. Federal Saki 2. Tobias Ivy 3. Tiny's Regret
2nd of 8	6/3/26	Townsville	380m	8	0:21.70	63.0 km/h	4.0L	$4.20	0:21.42	0:21.42	GR 6	$2,400	$480	7	1. Federal Sniper 2. Takeover Target 3. Strawberry Wine
- of 7	27/2/26	Townsville	380m	6	0:29.04	47.1 km/h	99.0L	$5.00	0:22.11	0:21.65	GR 6	$2,400	-	14	1. Beep 2. Federal Sniper 3. Strawberry Wine
2nd of 5	13/2/26	Townsville	380m	8	0:22.06	62.0 km/h	0.1L	$1.50	0:22.05	0:21.79	GR 6	$2,400	$480	10	1. Raymar Fox 2. Takeover Target 3. White Car
1st of 7	3/2/26	Townsville	380m	7	0:21.99	62.2 km/h	3.3L	$7.00	0:21.99	0:21.64	MDN	$7,700	$5,005	18	1. Takeover Target 2. Ordinary 3. Federal Saki
1st of 7	16/1/26	Townsville	380m	1	0:22.23	61.5 km/h	2.0L	$4.00	0:22.23	0:21.55	MDN	$2,400	$1,560	42	1. Takeover Target 2. Demister 3. Ordinary
42 Day Freshen-Up

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