Townsville Race 5

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Prize Money: $3,800

EARLY BIRD (1) form hasn't been great but has the inside draw. Last time finished last on April 10 over 380m at this track behind Nikki's Regret beaten 15 lengths (23.05) in a Maiden. Looks the one to beat on her best form. BARNSLEY (6) returned a better run last time, finishing in the money (28.87) at this track behind Takeover Target in a Restricted WIN. Although beaten ran one of the quickest times on the card last start. Must be included in calculations. PIERRE D'ARCY (7) turned in a better effort at this track last start, finishing third behind Takeover Target (29.65) in a Restricted WIN. Didn't win last time but still ran one of the quickest times on the card. Winning chance. RUI'S ROCKET (8) cannot be ruled out.

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

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Early Bird (1) 823423f768
Trainer: Michael Hickmott (BLUEWATER)
Prize Money: $1,600
Win / Place: 0% / 36%

1 yo FWN B

Sire: MOVING TARGET (AUS)

Dam: I'M A DANCER (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

11: 0-2-2

Track

11: 0-2-2

Season

11: 0-2-2

Country

11: 0-2-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Was out of placings last time when eighth (23.05) at this track in a Maiden. Will jump from box 1 for the first time. Has the ability and should 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	10/4/26	Townsville	380m	2	0:23.05	59.3 km/h	15.0L	$13	0:22.00	0:21.73	MDN	$2,400	-	3	1. Nikki's Regret 2. Safari Dawn 3. Fireball Ernie
6th of 7	7/4/26	Townsville	380m	3	0:22.99	59.5 km/h	4.3L	$14	0:22.67	0:21.38	MDN	$2,400	-	5	1. Mishawaka 2. Katy Wanted 3. Federal Noodle
7th of 8	2/4/26	Townsville	380m	8	0:23.20	59.0 km/h	13.5L	$6.00	0:22.25	0:21.54	MDN	$2,400	-	20	1. Fly Like Potter 2. Big Ears Regret 3. Miss Emma May
- of 7	13/3/26	Townsville	380m	3	0:29.47	46.4 km/h	99.0L	$8.50	0:22.54	0:21.59	MDN	$2,400	-	7	1. Daisy Ray 2. Big Ears Regret 3. Demister
3rd of 8	6/3/26	Townsville	380m	6	0:22.47	60.9 km/h	0.8L	$10	0:22.42	0:21.42	MDN	$2,400	$240	7	1. Yo Yo Fury 2. Demister 3. Early Bird
2nd of 7	27/2/26	Townsville	380m	6	0:22.41	61.0 km/h	2.5L	$8.00	0:22.23	0:21.65	MDN	$2,400	$480	14	1. Neytiri Magic 2. Early Bird 3. Yo Yo Fury

Secret Warrior (2) 5644418377
Trainer: Michael Hickmott (BLUEWATER)
Prize Money: $2,280
Win / Place: 7.14% / 14%

1 yo Black D

Sire: MOVING TARGET (AUS)

Dam: I'M A DANCER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

14: 1-0-1

Track

14: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

14: 1-0-1

Country

14: 1-0-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Has finished seventh at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 13 lengths behind Hara's Harper over 498m. Prepared to risk this time.

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
7th of 7	2/4/26	Townsville	498m	6	0:30.12	59.5 km/h	13.8L	$67	0:29.15	0:29.15	RST WIN	$3,800	-	27	1. Hara's Harper 2. He Played One 3. Amber Annie
7th of 8	6/3/26	Townsville	380m	2	0:22.53	60.7 km/h	6.3L	$35	0:22.08	0:21.42	GR 6	$2,400	-	7	1. Ordinary 2. Federal Saki 3. Hara's Sonya
3rd of 8	27/2/26	Townsville	380m	8	0:22.35	61.2 km/h	5.8L	$46	0:21.95	0:21.65	GR 6	$2,400	$240	14	1. White Car 2. Mizuki Magic 3. Secret Warrior
8th of 8	13/2/26	Townsville	380m	7	0:23.20	59.0 km/h	20.0L	$26	0:21.79	0:21.79	MDN	$3,200	-	7	1. Federal Sniper 2. Ordinary 3. Yo Yo Fury
1st of 6	6/2/26	Townsville	380m	6	0:22.52	60.7 km/h	6.3L	$4.20	0:22.52	0:21.66	MDN	$2,400	$1,560	7	1. Secret Warrior 2. Brother Boris 3. Early Bird
4th of 8	30/1/26	Townsville	380m	4	0:22.68	60.3 km/h	2.0L	$12	0:22.53	0:21.69	MDN	$2,400	$120	7	1. Mizuki Magic 2. Early Bird 3. Hello Sailor

Hara's Harper (3) 0x05753175
Trainer: Rhonda Essery (BURDELL)
Prize Money: $16,595
Win / Place: 9.38% / 37%

4 yo FWN B

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: HARA'S BONNIE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 3-1-8

Track

7: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

7: 1-0-1

Distance

7: 1-0-1

Season

12: 1-1-2

Metro

22: 1-1-7

Country

10: 2-0-1

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

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

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

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (29.97) in a Restricted WIN, finishing a 18 length fifth. Has one success and three minors from seven starts from box 3. Has ability but looking elsewhere this time.

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	10/4/26	Townsville	498m	3	0:29.97	59.8 km/h	18.8L	$4.80	0:28.65	0:28.65	RST WIN	$3,810	-	3	1. Takeover Target 2. Barnsley 3. Pierre D'arcy
7th of 8	7/4/26	Townsville	498m	7	0:29.60	60.6 km/h	13.3L	$12	0:28.67	0:28.54	GR 5	$3,800	-	5	1. Utmost 2. Sky By Night 3. Eugene
1st of 7	2/4/26	Townsville	498m	7	0:29.15	61.5 km/h	1.5L	$9.50	0:29.15	0:29.15	RST WIN	$3,800	$2,470	6	1. Hara's Harper 2. He Played One 3. Amber Annie
3rd of 8	27/3/26	Townsville	498m	3	0:29.16	61.5 km/h	4.0L	$10	0:28.88	0:28.88	RST WIN	$3,800	$380	3	1. Takeover Target 2. Rose Belle 3. Hara's Harper
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

Zipping Bubbles (4) 1462533857
Trainer: Rhonda Essery (BURDELL)
Prize Money: $7,755
Win / Place: 9.09% / 39%

2 yo DK FWN B

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING SAPPORO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

33: 3-5-5

Track

9: 0-1-2

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-1

Distance

3: 0-0-1

Season

33: 3-5-5

Country

33: 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	3	5	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

Backs up after finishing 7th on April 14 over 380m at this track in a Grade 5. Others read better.

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
7th of 8	14/4/26	Townsville	380m	6	0:22.70	60.3 km/h	14.3L	$16	0:21.72	0:21.34	GR 5	$2,400	-	18	1. Exotic Ruby 2. Federal Arlo 3. She's Snappy
5th of 8	27/3/26	Townsville	498m	5	0:29.34	61.1 km/h	6.5L	$11	0:28.88	0:28.88	RST WIN	$3,800	-	3	1. Takeover Target 2. Rose Belle 3. Hara's Harper
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

Barnsley (6) 3444f55362
Trainer: Rhonda Essery (BURDELL)
Prize Money: $11,770
Win / Place: 4.26% / 31%

2 yo BLU/FWN D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: ESCALATION (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

47: 2-6-7

Track

37: 2-6-5

Trk/Dst

24: 0-4-5

Distance

24: 0-4-5

Season

36: 1-6-5

Metro

10: 0-0-2

Country

37: 2-6-5

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	5	5	10	5	5	4	6
1st	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0
2nd	0	0	1	2	1	0	1	1
3rd	2	1	0	2	1	1	0	0

Comments

Finished in the minors last time in a Restricted WIN at this track when a 3 length second but did run a fast 28.87 over the 498m trip. Has the ability and looks a key chance again.

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
2nd of 5	10/4/26	Townsville	498m	8	0:28.87	62.1 km/h	3.0L	$4.40	0:28.65	0:28.65	RST WIN	$3,810	$760	14	1. Takeover Target 2. Barnsley 3. Pierre D'arcy
6th of 8	27/3/26	Townsville	498m	2	0:29.41	61.0 km/h	7.5L	$4.40	0:28.88	0:28.88	RST WIN	$3,800	-	3	1. Takeover Target 2. Rose Belle 3. Hara's Harper
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

Pierre D'arcy (7) 423225f563
Trainer: Hayley Wooler (STUART)
Prize Money: $12,950
Win / Place: 1.79% / 41%

3 yo White/Black D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: SUPER HARD (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

56: 1-13-9

Track

56: 1-13-9

Trk/Dst

17: 0-3-4

Distance

17: 0-3-4

Season

25: 0-9-4

Country

56: 1-13-9

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	7	8	7	3	6	6	9	10
1st	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0
2nd	2	3	1	0	1	1	3	2
3rd	0	2	1	1	0	2	1	2

Comments

Finished third at big odds last time (29.65) over 498m at this track. Jumps from a wide draw. Must be included.

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
3rd of 5	10/4/26	Townsville	498m	6	0:29.65	60.5 km/h	14.3L	$16	0:28.65	0:28.65	RST WIN	$3,810	$390	8	1. Takeover Target 2. Barnsley 3. Pierre D'arcy
6th of 8	2/4/26	Townsville	380m	4	0:22.43	61.0 km/h	7.5L	$14	0:21.90	0:21.54	GR 6	$2,400	-	27	1. Federal Arlo 2. Yo Yo Fury 3. Blue Moon Party
5th of 6	6/3/26	Townsville	498m	7	0:30.27	59.2 km/h	12.3L	$6.00	0:29.42	0:29.42	RST WIN	$3,800	-	7	1. Empty Sky 2. Honey Bunny 3. Dashing Damiro
- of 8	27/2/26	Townsville	498m	3	0:35.87	50.0 km/h	99.0L	$10	0:28.94	0:28.94	RST WIN	$3,800	-	17	1. She's Snappy 2. Rose Belle 3. Emgrand Flash
5th of 8	10/2/26	Townsville	498m	1	0:29.21	61.4 km/h	7.3L	$27	0:28.70	0:28.65	OPEN	$4,600	-	4	1. Helianthe 2. Total Franky 3. Pink Car
2nd of 6	6/2/26	Townsville	498m	5	0:29.26	61.3 km/h	5.3L	$15	0:28.90	0:28.90	RST WIN	$3,800	$760	7	1. Rolling Along 2. Pierre D'arcy 3. Rose Belle

Rui's Rocket (8) 3f27x46416
Trainer: Hayley Wooler (STUART)
Prize Money: $5,680
Win / Place: 10% / 42%

2 yo Black B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: RUI KOALA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 2-2-4

Track

19: 2-2-4

Season

19: 2-2-4

Country

19: 2-2-4

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 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	3	1	3	2	3	5	1	1
1st	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1
2nd	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0
3rd	0	0	2	0	1	1	0	0

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by 1.5 lengths in 22.18, beating Strawberry Wine. Last start finished 6th on April 2 over 380m at this track behind White Car beaten 8 lengths (22.55) in a Restricted WIN. Racing well and has to be included.

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
6th of 8	2/4/26	Townsville	380m	6	0:22.55	60.7 km/h	8.3L	$15	0:21.98	0:21.54	RST WIN	$2,400	-	6	1. White Car 2. No Power 3. Harms Best
1st of 5	27/3/26	Townsville	380m	8	0:22.18	61.7 km/h	1.5L	$4.00	0:22.18	0:21.58	GR 6	$2,400	$1,560	7	1. Rui's Rocket 2. Strawberry Wine 3. Tommy's Whisky
4th of 8	20/3/26	Townsville	380m	5	0:22.45	60.9 km/h	5.0L	$10	0:22.10	0:21.66	GR 6	$2,400	$120	14	1. Split Minds 2. Invincible Steal 3. Big Papa Party
6th of 7	6/3/26	Townsville	380m	3	0:22.64	60.4 km/h	7.0L	$8.00	0:22.14	0:21.42	RST WIN	$2,400	-	7	1. Colonel's Dream 2. Zipping Bubbles 3. Lightning Tully
4th of 7	27/2/26	Townsville	380m	7	0:22.66	60.4 km/h	7.8L	$26	0:22.11	0:21.65	GR 6	$2,400	$120	77	1. Beep 2. Federal Sniper 3. Strawberry Wine
77 Day Spell
7th of 8	12/12/25	Townsville	380m	6	0:22.70	60.3 km/h	11.6L	$11	0:21.88	0:21.68	GR 6	$2,400	-	7	1. Lovely Madeline 2. Roman Party 3. Party Don't Stop

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