Townsville Race 5

Jack Lynch

Prize Money: $3,800

AMBER ANNIE (2) carved over from wide out and boxed on strongly to finish 2 lengths away in third (29.30) behind Hara's Harper at this track. Recorded one of the quickest times on the card last start despite being beaten. One of the leading chances. SKY BY NIGHT (1) has been hard to follow lately, running seventh (30.48) last time but prior to that ran very well when placed at this track. This looks easier and expected to improve sharply. BARNSLEY (7) stalked the lead and fought on well to finish 1.5 lengths away in third (28.95) at this track in a Grade 5 over 498m. Well-placed to take this out. ZIPPING BUBBLES (8) comes into calculations after placing at this track and distance most recently.

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

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Sky By Night (1) 8478528627
Trainer: Carol Pickard (DEERAGUN)
Prize Money: $9,930
Win / Place: 6.45% / 25%

2 yo Black B

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: SKY'S THE LIMIT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 2-4-2

Track

5: 0-1-0

Trk/Dst

3: 0-1-0

Distance

3: 0-1-0

Season

23: 2-2-2

Metro

19: 2-2-2

Country

12: 0-2-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Latest effort finished 7th in a Grade 5 on April 14 over 498m at this track behind Eugene beaten 17 lengths (30.48). Looks well placed and should prove 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
7th of 8	14/4/26	Townsville	498m	2	0:30.48	58.8 km/h	17.1L	$20	0:29.27	0:28.78	GR 5	$4,600	-	7	1. Eugene 2. Ashy Bear 3. Me Myself And
2nd of 8	7/4/26	Townsville	498m	8	0:29.13	61.5 km/h	6.5L	$9.00	0:28.67	0:28.54	GR 5	$3,800	$760	5	1. Utmost 2. Sky By Night 3. Eugene
6th of 7	2/4/26	Townsville	498m	4	0:29.71	60.3 km/h	8.0L	$8.00	0:29.15	0:29.15	RST WIN	$3,800	-	12	1. Hara's Harper 2. He Played One 3. Amber Annie
8th of 8	21/3/26	Q Lakeside	457m	2	0:26.16	62.9 km/h	8.3L	$61	0:25.58	0:24.84	GR 5	$9,000	-	9	1. Penny Calido 2. Scenic Sundari 3. Bundy Blue
2nd of 7	12/3/26	Q Straight	350m	6	0:19.21	65.6 km/h	1.5L	$6.00	0:19.11	0:18.63	GR 5	$2,700	$540	11	1. Summer Mouse 2. Sky By Night 3. Scout Bobber
5th of 5	1/3/26	Rockhampton	510m	7	0:30.80	59.6 km/h	14.0L	$26	0:29.81	0:29.81	GR 5/6	$3,800	-	3	1. Red Hot Penny 2. Zipping Gatsby 3. Another Meghan

Amber Annie (2) 3835485x73
Trainer: Mark Partland (SOUTH TOWNSVILLE)
Prize Money: $11,480
Win / Place: 7.50% / 35%

3 yo Black B

Sire: HARD STYLE RICO (AUS)

Dam: RITZA DOT (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 3-1-10

Track

31: 3-1-8

Trk/Dst

12: 1-0-2

Distance

12: 1-0-2

Season

7: 0-0-2

Metro

8: 0-0-2

Country

32: 3-1-8

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 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	5	5	1	5	2	10	7	5
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	2

Comments

Improved sharply when third behind Hara's Harper at this track last start over 498m (29.30). 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 7	2/4/26	Townsville	498m	8	0:29.30	61.2 km/h	2.0L	$21	0:29.15	0:29.15	RST WIN	$3,800	$380	6	1. Hara's Harper 2. He Played One 3. Amber Annie
7th of 8	27/3/26	Townsville	498m	7	0:29.47	60.8 km/h	8.3L	$17	0:28.88	0:28.88	RST WIN	$3,800	-	143	1. Takeover Target 2. Rose Belle 3. Hara's Harper
143 Day Spell
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

Pierre D'Arcy (3) 23225f5634
Trainer: Hayley Wooler (STUART)
Prize Money: $13,140
Win / Place: 1.75% / 40%

3 yo White/Black D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: SUPER HARD (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

57: 1-13-9

Track

57: 1-13-9

Trk/Dst

18: 0-3-4

Distance

18: 0-3-4

Season

26: 0-9-4

Country

57: 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	10	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

Could only manage fourth last time but the start prior hit the frame at double figure odds when third (29.65) over 498m at this track. Aided by a low draw and is in the mix.

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
4th of 7	17/4/26	Townsville	498m	7	0:29.62	60.5 km/h	7.5L	$15	0:29.09	0:29.09	RST WIN	$3,800	$190	7	1. Hara's Harper 2. Zipping Bubbles 3. Barnsley
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

Emgrand Flash (4) 8824654355
Trainer: Bobbie-Jean Chaffey (STUART)
Prize Money: $12,890
Win / Place: 3.30% / 21%

4 yo Black B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: CLASSY EMGRAND (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

91: 3-8-9

Track

81: 3-6-7

Trk/Dst

20: 0-0-5

Distance

20: 0-0-5

Season

42: 0-4-6

Country

91: 3-8-9

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
3	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	16	8	13	9	13	13	8	11
1st	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1
2nd	0	3	0	0	1	1	2	1
3rd	2	2	2	1	1	1	0	0

Comments

Backs up after finishing 5th on April 21 over 498m at this track in a Mix 5. Hard to have 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 6	21/4/26	Townsville	498m	4	0:29.45	60.9 km/h	7.3L	$41	0:28.93	0:28.41	MX 5	$3,800	-	4	1. Bar One Smokers 2. Anna Rumble 3. Hidden Fury
5th of 8	17/4/26	Townsville	380m	5	0:22.52	60.7 km/h	9.5L	$20	0:21.85	0:21.71	GR 5	$2,400	-	3	1. Hara's Scarlet 2. Complex Thinking 3. Gifted Jasper
3rd of 8	14/4/26	Townsville	498m	3	0:29.34	61.1 km/h	3.0L	$61	0:29.14	0:28.78	P5	$3,800	$380	4	1. On Report 2. Navabi 3. Emgrand Flash
4th of 8	10/4/26	Townsville	380m	3	0:22.41	61.0 km/h	7.3L	$91	0:21.90	0:21.73	GR 5	$2,400	$120	10	1. Ascend Kalmia 2. Mizuki Starline 3. Holly Magic
5th of 6	31/3/26	Townsville	498m	2	0:29.28	61.2 km/h	6.5L	$101	0:28.82	0:28.30	GR 5/6	$3,800	-	4	1. Don't Tell Shilo 2. Me Myself And 3. Lovely Madeline
6th of 8	27/3/26	Townsville	380m	3	0:22.68	60.3 km/h	11.0L	$61	0:21.91	0:21.58	MX 5	$2,400	-	3	1. Anna Rumble 2. Blue Marine 3. Oscar Tommy

Tipsy Regret (5) 3674472216
Trainer: Robert Lound (JENSEN)
Prize Money: $3,000
Win / Place: 10% / 40%

1 yo Black B

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: NO REGRETS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

10: 1-2-1

Track

10: 1-2-1

Season

10: 1-2-1

Country

10: 1-2-1

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Did a good job two starts back at this track to win by half a length in 21.96, beating Tiger Bailey. Last start finished 6th in a Maiden on April 21 over 380m at this track behind Tiger Bailey beaten 13 lengths (22.89). Prepared to overlook.

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
6th of 8	21/4/26	Townsville	380m	4	0:22.89	59.8 km/h	13.5L	$8.50	0:21.94	0:21.68	MDN	$7,700	-	11	1. Tiger Bailey 2. Nikki's Regret 3. Striker Star
1st of 8	10/4/26	Townsville	380m	2	0:21.96	62.3 km/h	0.5L	$4.40	0:21.96	0:21.73	MDN	$2,400	$1,560	10	1. Tipsy Regret 2. Tiger Bailey 3. Phantom's Regret
2nd of 5	31/3/26	Townsville	380m	2	0:22.17	61.7 km/h	2.3L	$4.50	0:22.00	0:21.56	MDN	$2,400	$480	4	1. She's Wanted 2. Tipsy Regret 3. Big Ears Regret
2nd of 7	27/3/26	Townsville	380m	7	0:22.32	61.3 km/h	3.5L	$31	0:22.08	0:21.58	MDN	$2,400	$480	14	1. Hara's Bluey 2. Tipsy Regret 3. Puddin' Time
7th of 7	13/3/26	Townsville	380m	8	0:23.82	57.4 km/h	29.3L	$16	0:21.76	0:21.59	MDN	$2,400	-	14	1. Cheap Reality 2. Federal Arlo 3. Fly Like Potter
4th of 7	27/2/26	Townsville	380m	2	0:22.51	60.8 km/h	4.0L	$6.00	0:22.23	0:21.65	MDN	$2,400	$120	14	1. Neytiri Magic 2. Early Bird 3. Yo Yo Fury

Early Bird (6) 23423f7687
Trainer: Michael Hickmott (BLUEWATER)
Prize Money: $1,600
Win / Place: 0% / 33%

1 yo FWN B

Sire: MOVING TARGET (AUS)

Dam: I'M A DANCER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 0-2-2

Track

12: 0-2-2

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

12: 0-2-2

Country

12: 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	1	2	3	6	8
STARTS	1	3	3	2	3
1st	0	0	0	0	0
2nd	0	1	0	1	0
3rd	0	0	1	1	0

Comments

Didn't make the placings last time at this track (29.98) in a Restricted WIN, finishing a 12 length seventh. Still a maiden from this draw but has never missed the frame from two starts. Looking to others.

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
7th of 7	17/4/26	Townsville	498m	1	0:29.98	59.8 km/h	12.8L	$46	0:29.09	0:29.09	RST WIN	$3,800	-	7	1. Hara's Harper 2. Zipping Bubbles 3. Barnsley
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

Barnsley (7) 44f5536233
Trainer: Rhonda Essery (BURDELL)
Prize Money: $12,530
Win / Place: 4.08% / 34%

2 yo BLU/FWN D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: ESCALATION (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

49: 2-6-9

Track

39: 2-6-7

Trk/Dst

26: 0-4-7

Distance

26: 0-4-7

Season

38: 1-6-7

Metro

10: 0-0-2

Country

39: 2-6-7

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

Comments

Last start finished 3rd in a Grade 5 on April 21 over 498m at this track behind Kasey's Way beaten 1.5 lengths (28.95). Looks well placed and should prove 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
3rd of 7	21/4/26	Townsville	498m	3	0:28.95	61.9 km/h	1.5L	$11	0:28.83	0:28.41	GR 5	$3,800	$380	4	1. Kasey's Way 2. Jimmy Jax 3. Barnsley
3rd of 7	17/4/26	Townsville	498m	6	0:29.48	60.8 km/h	5.5L	$1.60	0:29.09	0:29.09	RST WIN	$3,800	$380	7	1. Hara's Harper 2. Zipping Bubbles 3. Barnsley
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

Zipping Bubbles (8) 4625338572
Trainer: Rhonda Essery (BURDELL)
Prize Money: $8,515
Win / Place: 8.82% / 41%

2 yo DK FWN B

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING SAPPORO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

34: 3-6-5

Track

10: 0-2-2

Trk/Dst

4: 0-1-1

Distance

4: 0-1-1

Season

34: 3-6-5

Country

34: 3-6-5

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	4	3	5	6	7
1st	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0
2nd	2	2	0	1	0	0	0	1
3rd	0	1	1	1	0	1	0	1

Comments

Showed good improvement when second behind Hara's Harper at this track last start over 498m (29.19). Right in the mix.

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	17/4/26	Townsville	498m	4	0:29.19	61.4 km/h	1.5L	$6.00	0:29.09	0:29.09	RST WIN	$3,800	$760	3	1. Hara's Harper 2. Zipping Bubbles 3. Barnsley
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

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