Races BR Townsville

Dual acceptor. At the latest run raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a nose in a Bm65 at this track on October 18 over 1400m defeating Intruder carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. Before that raced on the pace before fading 7th of 9 in a Cl6 at this track on October 4 over 1400m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Colleano carrying 54.5kg at $11. In form but others rate better.

Went within a nose of winning at this track last week, leading to the turn and only being claimed on the post by Brave Agenda. That followed a fighting third at this venue on soft ground when again near the top of betting. He is proven at this track and distance, handles wet going and gets a 3kg claim for Mitch Goring. Claim helps with 60kg and his current form makes him the one to beat.

Finished last in a BM62 at Cairns over 1250m, beaten seven lengths after beginning slowly, then being bumped early and tightened late. The start prior was a sixth in Open grade at Atherton, beaten four and a half lengths. Proven at the trip, though recent form asks for a sharp lift.

Comes through a close Bowen placing behind Beta Better, finishing third over 1810m and beaten just over a length. Two back she was third in a BM70 at Ewan after covering ground, so the form has substance. Back to her favoured distance and rates a genuine winning hope.

Was well-supported favourite when third at this track last week, beaten half a length after settling just off the lead and copping a bump near the 500m. His earlier fourth here over 1200m on soft ground was also solid enough. He has been unplaced at his only go around this distance and was behind Intruder last time, so he profiles more as a place chance than a clear winning threat. Worth including.

Won narrowly at Bowen over 1810m as favourite, beating Shiny Love by a nose despite racing wide throughout, which gives the performance merit. That came after a head second in a BM60 at this track on soft ground when she travelled well and was only nailed late by Khals. Back in trip, in form and capable of taking this out.

Has built a winning sequence, taking a BM55 at Bowen by just over half a length after being near the top of betting, having scored at Ewan in a BM50 by just under three lengths the run prior. The rise to this BM65 is the clear test, although the 2.5kg weight relief helps. Going too good to ignore.

Returned to winning form in an Open at Gordonvale, scoring by a neck from Choir Boy at generous odds despite a wide run from the 600m and a few bumps in the straight. The concern is his previous tenth at this track in a BM55, where he was beaten seven and a half lengths after failing to finish off. Place claims only.

Was slow away and struck interference when eighth at this track last week, beaten just over five lengths by Brave Agenda after making only limited ground. His previous run reads better, winning a BM60 here on soft ground at big odds and beating Beta Better by a head. Better suited back to this trip, but must rebound.

Third-up now after finishing fifth in a BM60 at this track, beaten just under three lengths by Khals after racing keenly and meeting interference around the home turn. His first-up ninth here over 1200m was plain, with the market still showing some respect. Still has to improve at the mile to win.

Finished fourth in a BM55 at Bowen last start, beaten two and a half lengths by Airwaves at generous odds. The run prior was another fourth at Ewan in Class 4 company, beaten three and a half lengths. Others appeal more.

Picked up nicely from back in the field when second in Class 4 company at Cairns, beaten just over a length by Bancory Bay and again well found in betting. That was a much better piece of form than her Gordonvale seventh, where she was slow to begin. The mile is the query, but she brings a strong each-way profile.

Finished second last behind Beta Better at Bowen over 1810m, beaten just over four lengths with no clear excuse. His previous sixth at Ewan in Class 4 company was much heavier, beaten over 13 lengths despite being near the top of betting. Hard to make a case.