Townsville Race 5

News Express Garbutt

Prize Money: $2,400

FEDERAL VOODOO (1) was game in defeat when finished in the minors last start over the 380m at this track, running a speedy 21.77 in a Grade 5. In the money latest and can measure up here. FIRST ON BASE (2) held his own to the line last start and filled a minor placing, beaten only one length (22.05) behind FEDERAL VOODOO at this track. Remains without a win from the draw but has been in the placings three times from six attempts. Expecting another good run. FIREBALL ERNIE (8) was in the money again last start when second at this track (28.89). Expecting significant improvement this line-up. FLY LIKE POTTER (7) can find the frame without surprising.

Distance: 380m
Class: 5th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: Clear
Surface: All Weather

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Federal Voodoo (1) 2527722312
Trainer: Bradley Belford (GUMLOW)
Prize Money: $12,640
Win / Place: 20% / 73%

2 yo White/Black D

Sire: TOMMY SHELBY (AUS)

Dam: FEDERAL LILLY (AUS)

100

Rating

Stats

Career

15: 3-6-2

Track

5: 1-3-1

Trk/Dst

5: 1-3-1

Distance

5: 1-3-1

Season

5: 1-3-1

Metro

10: 2-3-1

Country

5: 1-3-1

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Finished in the placings last time but the run prior he was an eye-catching winner scoring by one length in a Grade 5 at this track. Rates a top chance if runs up to time two back.

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	11/9/26	Townsville	380m	3	0:21.77	62.8 km/h	3.0L	$3.40	0:21.56	0:21.40	GR 5	$5,000	$1,000	3	1. Thunderlash 2. Federal Voodoo 3. Pickin' Pixies
1st of 8	8/9/26	Townsville	380m	8	0:21.99	62.2 km/h	1.0L	$1.60	0:21.99	0:21.65	GR 5	$2,400	$1,560	7	1. Federal Voodoo 2. First On Base 3. Simulation
3rd of 8	1/9/26	Townsville	380m	7	0:22.22	61.6 km/h	10.0L	$2.90	0:21.50	0:21.34	GR 5	$2,400	$240	7	1. Hara's Milly 2. Harper Spiller 3. Federal Voodoo
2nd of 7	25/8/26	Townsville	380m	7	0:21.76	62.9 km/h	2.5L	$2.40	0:21.58	0:21.50	GR 5	$2,400	$480	7	1. Kramer 2. Federal Voodoo 3. Simply Reign
2nd of 7	18/8/26	Townsville	380m	2	0:22.19	61.6 km/h	6.0L	$2.50	0:21.77	0:21.75	GR 5	$2,400	$480	28	1. King And I 2. Federal Voodoo 3. Simply Reign
7th of 8	21/7/26	Q Lakeside	457m	6	0:26.41	62.3 km/h	14.5L	$14	0:25.40	0:25.16	RST WIN	$4,600	-	4	1. Hello Elsa 2. Burnside Bambi 3. Chivas Royal

First On Base (2) 7622743562
Trainer: Rhonda Essery (BURDELL)
Prize Money: $7,210
Win / Place: 7.14% / 39%

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERAL FRANKY (AUS)

Dam: MORUGA SCORPION (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 2-6-3

Track

11: 0-3-1

Trk/Dst

4: 0-3-0

Distance

4: 0-3-0

Season

5: 0-1-1

Country

28: 2-6-3

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

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

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

Comments

Showed good improvement when second behind Federal Voodoo at this track last start over 380m (22.05). Right in the mix.

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 8	8/9/26	Townsville	380m	2	0:22.05	62.0 km/h	1.0L	$11	0:21.99	0:21.65	GR 5	$2,400	$480	8	1. Federal Voodoo 2. First On Base 3. Simulation
6th of 8	31/8/26	Townsville	498m	5	0:29.76	60.2 km/h	15.0L	$23	0:28.71	0:28.60	RST WIN	$3,800	-	13	1. Rio Ragnar 2. Blue Moon Party 3. Fireball Ernie
5th of 8	18/8/26	Townsville	498m	1	0:29.36	61.1 km/h	4.3L	$9.00	0:29.05	0:28.45	GR 5	$3,800	-	4	1. Federal Rocket 2. Raccoon Rusty 3. Blendon
3rd of 6	14/8/26	Townsville	498m	7	0:29.41	61.0 km/h	0.0L	$15	0:28.60	0:28.60	RST WIN	$3,800	$380	7	1. Rio Ragnar 2. Party Don't Stop 3. First On Base
4th of 8	7/8/26	Townsville	498m	2	0:29.11	61.6 km/h	3.5L	$6.50	0:28.86	0:28.86	RST WIN	$3,800	$190	21	1. Party Don't Stop 2. Blendon 3. Raccoon Rusty
7th of 8	17/7/26	Townsville	380m	7	0:22.25	61.5 km/h	6.0L	$8.00	0:21.83	0:21.63	GR 5	$2,400	-	7	1. Sand Express 2. No Power 3. Cotton Ball Buzz

Harms Best (3) 6427566385
Trainer: Matthew Hobbs (DEERAGUN)
Prize Money: $10,830
Win / Place: 3.70% / 35%

3 yo Black D

Sire: ASTON RUPEE (AUS)

Dam: ALLY OOP KEATS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

54: 2-10-7

Track

53: 2-10-7

Trk/Dst

51: 2-10-7

Distance

51: 2-10-7

Season

3: 0-0-1

Country

54: 2-10-7

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Last start finished 5th in a Grade 5 on September 8 over 380m at this track behind Tiger Bailey beaten 7 lengths (22.27). Holds top-three claims.

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	8/9/26	Townsville	380m	3	0:22.27	61.4 km/h	7.8L	$61	0:21.74	0:21.65	GR 5	$2,400	-	18	1. Tiger Bailey 2. Infrasonic 3. Hara's Bluey
8th of 8	21/8/26	Townsville	380m	8	0:22.75	60.1 km/h	12.0L	$41	0:21.91	0:21.54	GR 5	$2,400	-	14	1. Wong Glass 2. Kramer 3. Blue Moon Party
3rd of 8	7/8/26	Townsville	380m	2	0:22.17	61.7 km/h	8.0L	$31	0:21.61	0:21.61	GR 5	$2,400	$240	7	1. Hara's Nero 2. Go Gem Go 3. Harms Best
6th of 8	31/7/26	Townsville	498m	4	0:29.56	60.6 km/h	7.0L	$61	0:29.07	0:29.07	RST WIN	$3,800	-	10	1. Blue Moon Party 2. Hara's Hasty 3. Party Don't Stop
6th of 8	21/7/26	Townsville	380m	6	0:22.49	60.8 km/h	12.4L	$12	0:21.61	0:21.57	GR 5	$2,400	-	4	1. Takeover Target 2. Raymar Fox 3. Honey Bunny
5th of 8	17/7/26	Townsville	380m	6	0:22.24	61.5 km/h	7.6L	$21	0:21.71	0:21.63	GR 5	$2,400	-	3	1. Exotic Ruby 2. Complex Thinking 3. Done By Noon

Lightning Tully (4) x565534764
Trainer: Bobbie-Jean Chaffey (STUART)
Prize Money: $9,590
Win / Place: 3.23% / 24%

3 yo White/Black B

Sire: KOBLENZ (AUS)

Dam: MUSTANG TULLY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

62: 2-6-7

Track

38: 0-3-3

Trk/Dst

38: 0-3-3

Distance

38: 0-3-3

Season

6: 0-0-1

Metro

12: 1-2-1

Country

50: 1-4-6

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

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

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	14	13	9	6	4	6	6	4
1st	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0
2nd	1	2	2	1	0	0	0	0
3rd	3	2	1	0	0	0	0	1

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage fourth last time out over 380m at this track. Doesn't look smart enough to threaten the top few.

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	8/9/26	Townsville	380m	4	0:22.49	60.8 km/h	7.3L	$67	0:21.99	0:21.65	GR 5	$2,400	$120	8	1. Federal Voodoo 2. First On Base 3. Simulation
6th of 6	31/8/26	Townsville	380m	1	0:22.79	60.0 km/h	12.3L	$67	0:21.92	0:21.86	GR 5	$2,400	-	6	1. Miss Pumpkin 2. Footloose 3. Be United
7th of 7	25/8/26	Townsville	380m	7	0:22.43	61.0 km/h	7.8L	$41	0:21.88	0:21.50	GR 5	$2,400	-	4	1. Hara's Rex 2. Panama Loco 3. Cotton Ball Buzz
4th of 8	21/8/26	Townsville	380m	4	0:22.53	60.7 km/h	12.5L	$41	0:21.65	0:21.54	P5	$3,200	$160	7	1. Mizuki Flash 2. Flying Argos 3. Big Papa Party
3rd of 8	14/8/26	Townsville	380m	1	0:22.58	60.6 km/h	4.8L	$17	0:22.25	0:21.77	P5	$2,400	$240	7	1. Empty Sky 2. Boom Smacking 3. Lightning Tully
5th of 8	7/8/26	Townsville	380m	7	0:22.54	60.7 km/h	10.3L	$81	0:21.82	0:21.61	GR 5	$2,400	-	10	1. Swing Shift 2. Federal Blast 3. Barnsley

Aston Atkins (5) 4777468488
Trainer: Clarence Wilcox (MAJORS CREEK)
Prize Money: $9,720
Win / Place: 8.89% / 22%

3 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: ASTON MAEVE (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

45: 4-3-3

Track

42: 4-3-3

Trk/Dst

42: 4-3-3

Distance

42: 4-3-3

Season

4: 0-0-0

Metro

2: 0-0-0

Country

43: 4-3-3

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	0	0	0	0

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

Comments

Has not shown much in recent runs. Could only manage eighth last time out over 380m at this track. Will not find this easy. Not keen.

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
8th of 8	31/8/26	Townsville	380m	3	0:22.77	60.1 km/h	13.0L	$71	0:21.86	0:21.86	GR 5	$2,400	-	10	1. On Target 2. Sky By Night 3. Try To Relax
8th of 8	21/8/26	Townsville	380m	6	0:22.78	60.1 km/h	16.3L	$51	0:21.65	0:21.54	P5	$3,200	-	7	1. Mizuki Flash 2. Flying Argos 3. Big Papa Party
4th of 8	14/8/26	Townsville	380m	5	0:22.60	60.5 km/h	11.0L	$31	0:21.82	0:21.77	P5	$2,400	$120	7	1. Mizuki Flash 2. Flying Argos 3. High Gear Maria
8th of 8	7/8/26	Townsville	380m	5	0:22.74	60.2 km/h	13.3L	$91	0:21.82	0:21.61	GR 5	$2,400	-	14	1. Swing Shift 2. Federal Blast 3. Barnsley
6th of 7	24/7/26	Townsville	380m	8	0:22.76	60.1 km/h	13.3L	$51	0:21.83	0:21.43	P5	$3,200	-	7	1. Try To Relax 2. Miss Pumpkin 3. Popular Monster
4th of 8	17/7/26	Townsville	380m	6	0:22.32	61.3 km/h	8.3L	$20	0:21.74	0:21.63	P5	$2,400	$120	7	1. Tiger Bailey 2. Popular Monster 3. Try To Relax

Optional (6) 8634167783
Trainer: Bobbie-Jean Chaffey (STUART)
Prize Money: $4,320
Win / Place: 11% / 27%

2 yo BLU/BDL D

Sire: GOOD ODDS HARADA (AUS)

Dam: SAFARI TRAIN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 2-1-2

Track

18: 2-1-2

Trk/Dst

18: 2-1-2

Distance

18: 2-1-2

Season

2: 0-0-1

Country

18: 2-1-2

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Finished third last start (22.22) at big odds over 380m at this track. Looks tested in 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
3rd of 8	8/9/26	Townsville	380m	4	0:22.22	61.6 km/h	6.0L	$35	0:21.79	0:21.65	GR 5	$2,400	$240	32	1. Lochinvar Dude 2. Done By Noon 3. Optional
32 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 8	7/8/26	Townsville	380m	3	0:22.55	60.7 km/h	7.0L	$31	0:22.06	0:21.61	GR 5	$2,400	-	7	1. Cawbourne Slick 2. Federal Galaxy 3. Smoking Ace
7th of 8	31/7/26	Townsville	380m	1	0:22.67	60.3 km/h	8.3L	$10	0:22.08	0:21.58	RST WIN	$2,400	-	3	1. Simply Reign 2. Wong Glass 3. Tau Ceti
7th of 8	28/7/26	Townsville	380m	5	0:22.59	60.6 km/h	11.3L	$13	0:21.81	0:21.65	GR 5	$2,400	-	4	1. Add A Zero 2. Basil Fawlty 3. Flying Blossom
6th of 8	24/7/26	Townsville	380m	8	0:22.31	61.3 km/h	5.8L	$11	0:21.90	0:21.43	GR 4/5	$2,800	-	7	1. White Car 2. Slim Nikita 3. Hunter's Boy
1st of 7	17/7/26	Townsville	380m	8	0:21.95	62.3 km/h	2.5L	$2.80	0:21.95	0:21.63	GR 6	$2,400	$1,560	7	1. Optional 2. Wong Glass 3. Fly Like Potter

Fly Like Potter (7) 4353223781
Trainer: Justin Reid (JENSEN)
Prize Money: $7,790
Win / Place: 7.41% / 55%

2 yo BLU D

Sire: BEAST UNLEASHED (AUS)

Dam: ELEGANT ELEANOR (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 2-5-8

Track

25: 2-4-7

Trk/Dst

25: 2-4-7

Distance

25: 2-4-7

Season

6: 1-2-1

Metro

2: 0-1-1

Country

25: 2-4-7

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

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

Comments

Solid performance to win by half a length at this track over 380m (22.39) beating Hara's Sonya in Grade 6 on September 8. Capable of a good showing.

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
1st of 8	8/9/26	Townsville	380m	6	0:22.39	61.1 km/h	0.5L	$23	0:22.39	0:21.65	GR 6	$2,400	$1,560	8	1. Fly Like Potter 2. Hara's Sonya 3. Global Dream
8th of 8	31/8/26	Townsville	380m	6	0:22.77	60.1 km/h	11.0L	$13	0:22.00	0:21.86	GR 6	$2,400	-	10	1. Bodhi Buzz 2. Harry's Coffee 3. Hara's Sonya
7th of 8	21/8/26	Townsville	380m	6	0:22.69	60.3 km/h	10.5L	$7.00	0:21.94	0:21.54	GR 6	$2,400	-	3	1. Footloose 2. Bodhi Buzz 3. Miss Emma May
3rd of 7	18/8/26	Townsville	380m	5	0:22.37	61.2 km/h	1.5L	$5.50	0:22.27	0:21.75	GR 6	$2,400	$240	7	1. Zero Forging 2. Demister 3. Fly Like Potter
2nd of 6	11/8/26	Townsville	380m	8	0:22.34	61.2 km/h	6.8L	$4.40	0:21.86	0:21.60	GR 6	$2,400	$480	4	1. Teleporter 2. Fly Like Potter 3. Zero Forging
2nd of 6	7/8/26	Townsville	380m	1	0:22.24	61.5 km/h	0.5L	$2.10	0:22.21	0:21.61	GR 6	$2,400	$480	7	1. Mizuki Magic 2. Fly Like Potter 3. Tobias Ivy

Fireball Ernie (8) 3675312732
Trainer: Carol Pickard (DEERAGUN)
Prize Money: $9,845
Win / Place: 8.00% / 68%

2 yo Black D

Sire: HOOKED ON SCOTCH (AUS)

Dam: KAREN (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 2-7-8

Track

14: 2-5-3

Trk/Dst

11: 2-3-2

Distance

11: 2-3-2

Season

5: 1-2-1

Country

25: 2-7-8

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

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

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

Comments

Looks close to another win after his success on August 14 at this track over 380m. Last start was second over 498m in 28.89, behind Blue Moon Party. Has clocked an excellent 21.77 Best Time here at the trip. Top 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
2nd of 6	8/9/26	Townsville	498m	6	0:28.89	62.1 km/h	2.8L	$3.00	0:28.71	0:28.65	RST WIN	$3,800	$760	8	1. Blue Moon Party 2. Fireball Ernie 3. Chivas Choice
3rd of 8	31/8/26	Townsville	498m	4	0:29.38	61.0 km/h	9.5L	$8.00	0:28.71	0:28.60	RST WIN	$3,800	$380	6	1. Rio Ragnar 2. Blue Moon Party 3. Fireball Ernie
7th of 8	25/8/26	Townsville	380m	1	0:22.30	61.3 km/h	8.3L	$3.10	0:21.72	0:21.50	GR 5	$2,400	-	4	1. Major Swing 2. Hara's Milly 3. Tweed Dream
2nd of 8	21/8/26	Townsville	498m	2	0:28.82	62.2 km/h	6.3L	$4.80	0:28.37	0:28.37	RST WIN	$3,800	$760	7	1. Rio Ragnar 2. Fireball Ernie 3. Party Don't Stop
1st of 8	14/8/26	Townsville	380m	1	0:21.77	62.8 km/h	4.8L	$2.60	0:21.77	0:21.77	GR 6	$2,400	$1,560	30	1. Fireball Ernie 2. Footloose 3. Miss Emma May
99th of 2	7/8/26	Townsville	498m	6	N/A	-	7.43L	$0.00	0:28.49		Trial	$0	-	-	1. 99-Rio Ragnar 2. 99-Fireball Ernie 3.

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