Races BR Townsville

Won first-up in a BM70 over 1000m at this track, sitting behind the speed before lengthening well to beat Octavian Treasure by just over half a length as favourite. He had also been competitive in Open grade before the break, beaten just over two lengths by Aged Care. The quick back-up suits and he rates a major threat.

Led and was only collared late in an Open at Innisfail last start, beaten just under a length by Spirit Meister after racing keenly early. That followed a Quality third at Gordonvale when tightened on jumping. Barrier 1 gives him the chance to use his speed, but he has to reproduce that country form at this venue to worry the better-credentialled runners. Deserves respect.

Has put together two close seconds, most recently in a BM62 at Cairns when beaten just over half a length by Diamond Lucy after being hampered near the 1000m. He had earlier chased home Fabulean in a BM65 at this track on soft ground at generous odds. Holds strong claims if he turns up in the same form.

Finished fifth in a BM65 at this track last start, beaten just over three lengths by Fabulean, but racing wide throughout made that run better than it looks. The start prior he was third over 1000m at this venue, beaten just over half a length after travelling well. A realistic place chance with the right run.

Dual acceptor. Most recently 9th of 11 in a Bm65 at this track on October 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind Brave Agenda carrying 60.5kg at $6. The race before that raced behind the speed prior to fading 7th of 11 in a Bm65 at this track on August 30 over 1609m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Ready Tiger carrying 61kg at $3.60. Better than that and can bounce back this time.

Returns from a five-week freshening after a fourth over 1000m at this track, where he began awkwardly, raced wide throughout and was beaten three and a half lengths. Two back he placed in a Class 4 at this venue behind Garinion Righ. A recent Townsville trial second and strong track-distance record help, but he still has to find a sharper finish. Not without his chance.

Worked into fourth in a BM62 at Cairns last start, beaten two and a half lengths by Diamond Lucy, with a steadying incident near the 1000m adding some context. His previous fifth at Ewan also came with interference and covering ground. Blinkers come off, but he remains winless and unplaced in four runs this season, so improvement has to be substantial. Looking to others.

Returns from a six-month spell with three trials behind him, including a latest third at Townsville, so there is a base of fitness for this first-up task. He ended last preparation with a disappointing last in a BM70 at this track as favourite, though his previous third was much better when beaten half a length. Last campaign was mixed, so the place profile is stronger than the win case.

Charged home from well back to win a BM62 at Cairns last start, beating Singular by just over half a length at outside odds. The run prior she was seventh in a BM55 at this track on soft ground, beaten just under three lengths. Has to repeat the Cairns peak.

Drops back to 1200m after a sound fourth in a Class 4 over 1450m at Cairns, beaten a length and a half by Bancory Bay after racing prominently. He gets 2.5kg weight relief from that run and had earlier contested Open grade at Atherton. Brings the strongest overall setup.

Recent form sound. Last start won by 1.4 len in a Bm65 at Gordonvale on October 3 over 1360m defeating Rashford with 59kg at $3.40. The race before that held ground to the line 2nd of 13 in a Bm60 at this track on September 18 over 1200m, on a slow track; nose behind Fancy Garter with 59kg at $5.50. In form and is a solid top-three hope.

Resumed with a fifth in a CG BM60 at Ipswich, beaten a length and a half by Eagle's Fire after holding a handy spot and picking up late. He was also sound at Doomben before the break at big odds. First look at this track and a 10-day turnaround bring queries, but the 3kg claim gives him some help if he can build on that first-up run. Worth including.

Resumes after two months following a plain last in a Class 3 at Cairns, beaten just over nine lengths by Muskito after making only limited late ground. His previous Open run at this track was no better, finishing second last and unwanted in the market. Weight relief and Ryan Wiggins help, but his wet-track record is poor and recent form has to lift sharply. Looking to others.

Dual acceptor. Recent form sound. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by 0.6 len in a Bm65 at this track on October 4 over 1200m in soft going defeating Singular carrying 56.5kg at $4.40. Before that raced on the pace when 3rd of 10 in a Cl3-Sw at Bowen on September 15 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Diamond Lucy carrying 59kg at $3.60. Leading player again.

Has been honest without winning, finishing third in a BM65 at this track last start after starting favourite and laying out through the race. The start prior she was beaten a nose in a BM60 here, also as favourite, so the recent form is consistent. Blinkers come off and she can run well, though the win edge is still lacking.