Townsville Race 6

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Prize Money: $3,800

SKY BY NIGHT (4) was a hot course and distance winner last time, claiming a Restricted WIN in an exceptional 28.68 and a new PB here. In form and looks the one to beat again. AMBER ANNIE (8) has been in the money at her last two runs, most recently when second beaten 2 lengths (28.83). Has performed well from this box with a win and two minor placings to her name from five starts. Leading chance. BARNSLEY (6) turned in a moderate run last time when seventh at this track over 498m behind SKY BY NIGHT (29.60) in a Restricted WIN. Was in the money the start prior. Should be in this for a long way. TOMMY'S WHISKY (2) gets a chance to improve on an unplaced run at his latest outing at this circuit.

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

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Zipping Bubbles (1) 2533857264
Trainer: Rhonda Essery (BURDELL)
Prize Money: $8,705
Win / Place: 8.33% / 38%

2 yo DK FWN B

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: ZIPPING SAPPORO (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

36: 3-6-5

Track

12: 0-2-2

Trk/Dst

6: 0-1-1

Distance

6: 0-1-1

Season

36: 3-6-5

Country

36: 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	6	6	8
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

Was out of placings last time (29.36) at this track in a Grade 5/6, finishing fourth and beaten 3.5 lengths. Has never missed the frame from three starts from the draw, including a win. Makes appeal on best.

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
4th of 6	28/4/26	Townsville	498m	6	0:29.36	61.1 km/h	3.5L	$23	0:29.11	0:28.21	GR 5/6	$3,800	$190	4	1. Assassino 2. Cawbourne Slick 3. Bullemor Banner
6th of 8	24/4/26	Townsville	498m	8	0:29.44	60.9 km/h	10.8L	$8.00	0:28.68	0:28.68	RST WIN	$3,800	-	7	1. Sky By Night 2. Amber Annie 3. Pierre D'arcy
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

Tommy's Whisky (2) 4337837145
Trainer: Clarence Wilcox (MAJORS CREEK)
Prize Money: $3,965
Win / Place: 11% / 33%

2 yo BLU D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: WAYPOINT WHISKY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 2-1-3

Track

6: 1-0-1

Season

18: 2-1-3

Country

18: 2-1-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Last start finished 5th over 380m at this track beaten 8 lengths (22.38) behind Ascend Kalmia in a Grade 5 on April 24. Solid claims this line-up.

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
5th of 7	24/4/26	Townsville	380m	6	0:22.38	61.1 km/h	8.3L	$6.50	0:21.80	0:21.63	GR 5	$2,400	-	7	1. Ascend Kalmia 2. Harms Best 3. Blue Marine
4th of 7	17/4/26	Townsville	380m	4	0:22.25	61.5 km/h	4.0L	$15	0:21.97	0:21.71	GR 5	$2,400	$120	7	1. Cheap Reality 2. Made You Look 3. Gifted Lilly
1st of 8	10/4/26	Townsville	380m	5	0:22.31	61.3 km/h	0.8L	$6.00	0:22.31	0:21.73	GR 6	$2,400	$1,560	8	1. Tommy's Whisky 2. Hara's Rex 3. She's Wanted
7th of 8	2/4/26	Townsville	380m	5	0:22.48	60.9 km/h	8.3L	$6.50	0:21.90	0:21.54	GR 6	$2,400	-	6	1. Federal Arlo 2. Yo Yo Fury 3. Blue Moon Party
3rd of 5	27/3/26	Townsville	380m	2	0:22.35	61.2 km/h	2.3L	$1.80	0:22.18	0:21.58	GR 6	$2,400	$240	7	1. Rui's Rocket 2. Strawberry Wine 3. Tommy's Whisky
8th of 8	20/3/26	Townsville	380m	8	0:22.72	60.2 km/h	8.8L	$3.00	0:22.10	0:21.66	GR 6	$2,400	-	30	1. Split Minds 2. Invincible Steal 3. Big Papa Party

Pierre D'Arcy (3) 3225f56343
Trainer: Hayley Wooler (STUART)
Prize Money: $13,520
Win / Place: 1.72% / 41%

3 yo White/Black D

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: SUPER HARD (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

58: 1-13-10

Track

58: 1-13-10

Trk/Dst

19: 0-3-5

Distance

19: 0-3-5

Season

27: 0-9-5

Country

58: 1-13-10

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	8	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	2	1	0	2	1	2

Comments

Finished third last start (29.18) at big odds over 498m at this track. Drawn close to the inside. 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 8	24/4/26	Townsville	498m	3	0:29.18	61.4 km/h	7.0L	$19	0:28.68	0:28.68	RST WIN	$3,800	$380	7	1. Sky By Night 2. Amber Annie 3. Pierre D'arcy
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

Sky By Night (4) 4785286271
Trainer: Carol Pickard (DEERAGUN)
Prize Money: $12,400
Win / Place: 9.38% / 28%

2 yo Black B

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: SKY'S THE LIMIT (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 3-4-2

Track

6: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

4: 1-1-0

Distance

4: 1-1-0

Season

24: 3-2-2

Metro

19: 2-2-2

Country

13: 1-2-0

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-1-0

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

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

Last start winner at this track over this distance running a time of 28.68. Can continue the winning form.

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
1st of 8	24/4/26	Townsville	498m	1	0:28.68	62.5 km/h	2.0L	$2.90	0:28.68	0:28.68	RST WIN	$3,800	$2,470	10	1. Sky By Night 2. Amber Annie 3. Pierre D'arcy
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

Emgrand Flash (5) 8246543555
Trainer: Bobbie-Jean Chaffey (STUART)
Prize Money: $12,890
Win / Place: 3.26% / 21%

4 yo Black B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: CLASSY EMGRAND (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

92: 3-8-9

Track

82: 3-6-7

Trk/Dst

21: 0-0-5

Distance

21: 0-0-5

Season

43: 0-4-6

Country

92: 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	10	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

Has finished fifth at this circuit at the last two appearances, most recently when beaten 10 lengths behind Sky By Night over 498m. Failed to threaten last start and looks tested 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
5th of 8	24/4/26	Townsville	498m	4	0:29.42	60.9 km/h	10.5L	$19	0:28.68	0:28.68	RST WIN	$3,800	-	3	1. Sky By Night 2. Amber Annie 3. Pierre D'arcy
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

Barnsley (6) 4f55362337
Trainer: Rhonda Essery (BURDELL)
Prize Money: $12,530
Win / Place: 4.00% / 34%

2 yo BLU/FWN D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: ESCALATION (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

50: 2-6-9

Track

40: 2-6-7

Trk/Dst

27: 0-4-7

Distance

27: 0-4-7

Season

39: 1-6-7

Metro

10: 0-0-2

Country

40: 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	5	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

Missed the frame latest (29.60) when seventh over 498m at this track in a Restricted WIN. Fairly consistent record from the draw including a win and two minors. Leading chance.

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	24/4/26	Townsville	498m	7	0:29.60	60.6 km/h	13.3L	$2.60	0:28.68	0:28.68	RST WIN	$3,800	-	3	1. Sky By Night 2. Amber Annie 3. Pierre D'arcy
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

Rui's Rocket (7) f27x464165
Trainer: Hayley Wooler (STUART)
Prize Money: $5,680
Win / Place: 10% / 40%

2 yo Black B

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: RUI KOALA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

20: 2-2-4

Track

20: 2-2-4

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-0

Distance

1: 0-0-0

Season

20: 2-2-4

Country

20: 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	2
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

Last start finished fifth over 498m at this track, beaten 9 lengths (29.72) behind Hara's Harper in a Restricted WIN on April 17. Needs to find a bit more to test these.

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	17/4/26	Townsville	498m	8	0:29.72	60.3 km/h	9.0L	$7.00	0:29.09	0:29.09	RST WIN	$3,800	-	15	1. Hara's Harper 2. Zipping Bubbles 3. Barnsley
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

Amber Annie (8) 835485x732
Trainer: Mark Partland (SOUTH TOWNSVILLE)
Prize Money: $12,240
Win / Place: 7.32% / 36%

3 yo Black B

Sire: HARD STYLE RICO (AUS)

Dam: RITZA DOT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

41: 3-2-10

Track

32: 3-2-8

Trk/Dst

13: 1-1-2

Distance

13: 1-1-2

Season

8: 0-1-2

Metro

8: 0-0-2

Country

33: 3-2-8

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	6	1	5	2	10	7	5
1st	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	1
2nd	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0
3rd	2	0	0	0	1	3	2	2

Comments

Finished in the minors last time in a Restricted WIN at this track when a 2 length second but did run a solid 28.83 over the 498m journey. Expected to go close with a repeat of latest.

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 8	24/4/26	Townsville	498m	2	0:28.83	62.2 km/h	2.0L	$4.60	0:28.68	0:28.68	RST WIN	$3,800	$760	22	1. Sky By Night 2. Amber Annie 3. Pierre D'arcy
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

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