Townsville (QLD) – Soft 5

R1 – 1400m Maiden Handicap (13:12)

Oscar Booie gets his chance after a strong on-speed run last start and draws to control the race. Royal Edition can improve sharply second-up, while Madam Nazar brings recent placing form. Streamelot has gear changes and can finish off late.

Selections:

1. Oscar Booie ($3.00)
2. Royal Edition ($5.00)
3. Madam Nazar ($3.40)
4. Streamelot ($6.00)

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R2 – 1200m Maiden Handicap (13:52)

Amber Affair has been consistent this prep and looks ready to break through. Exceedingly Brazen resumes with trial support and maps well, while Lively Spirit can improve off debut. Toranaga adds depth fresh with a stable change.

Selections:
6. Amber Affair ($3.00)

1. Exceedingly Brazen ($2.10)
2. Lively Spirit ($17.00)
3. Toranaga ($15.00)

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R3 – 1400m Hcp (0-55) (14:27)

Fools Play comes off a strong win and looks set to be competitive again. War Council also brings winning form and maps well, while That’s It continues to hit the line strongly. She’s A Sweet Star can improve at odds.

Selections:
4. Fools Play ($3.00)
2. War Council ($5.50)

1. That’s It ($4.80)
2. She’s A Sweet Star ($4.20)

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R4 – 1000m Handicap (15:04)

Roweiner’s Dance has strong track form and consistency, making her hard to beat. Lean Eagle returns with winning form and upside, while Missile Thunder and Speed Legend both drop in grade and can improve.

Selections:
3. Roweiner’s Dance ($3.50)
7. Lean Eagle ($3.40)
2. Missile Thunder ($23.00)

1. Speed Legend ($15.00)

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R5 – 1000m BM55 Handicap (15:42)

Very even sprint. Foneeleven was unlucky last start and has a strong record here, while She’s A Beauty is chasing a hat-trick and looks dangerous again. She’s Speedy brings winning form, and Nordic Invader can feature at odds.

Selections:
10. Foneeleven ($3.80)
6. She’s A Beauty ($3.20)
11. She’s Speedy ($4.60)
8. Nordic Invader ($16.00)

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R6 – 1200m BM65 Handicap (16:17)

Rum Rumble gets every chance from the draw and should be in the finish. Line ‘Em Up Loui comes off a strong win and can repeat the effort, while Nolan is a value runner. Kobayastar drops in grade and can improve.

Selections:
9. Rum Rumble ($4.40)
7. Line ‘Em Up Loui ($2.25)
2. Nolan ($9.00)
6. Kobayastar ($5.00)

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R7 – 1400m BM70 Handicap (16:57)

Competitive closer with multiple chances. Hyde Park resumes with strong fresh form and looks well placed, while Colours Of Autumn continues to race consistently. Sand ‘N’ Power and Kirikan both bring solid form and should be in the finish.

Selections:

1. Hyde Park ($6.00)
2. Colours Of Autumn ($3.80)
3. Sand ‘N’ Power ($5.00)
4. Kirikan ($4.80)