Townsville – Soft 5

R1 – Ladbrokes Same Race Multi Maiden Handicap (1609m)

Main Selection: Streamelot (5) – $2.80

Streamelot was strong late when narrowly beaten at this track last start and looks ready to improve again stepping to the mile. Lacey Morrison sticks, and the race sets up well if he can settle close enough. Bush Etiquette, Small Town Hussler and We Us ’N’ Co all bring solid local form.

Selections:
5. Streamelot – $2.80
2. Bush Etiquette – $3.70

1. Small Town Hussler – $4.00
2. We Us ’N’ Co – $4.80

R2 – Ladbrokes Punter Assist Maiden Handicap (1000m)

Main Selection: Amber Affair (12) – $10.00

Amber Affair has been around the mark all prep and looks value after another placing at Townsville. She has the race fitness and form to be right in the finish. Penrod can bounce back, Drumshanbo resumes with claims, and Exceedingly Brazen can improve with gear changes.

Selections:
12. Amber Affair – $10.00
11. Penrod – $3.40

1. Drumshanbo – $5.50
2. Exceedingly Brazen – $7.50

R3 – Belle Property Townsville 2YO Handicap (1200m)

Main Selection: Dee Three (4) – $3.70

Dee Three has placed in both runs this prep and looks well suited again over 1200m. The form is consistent, and he should be hitting the line strongly. Carlando has the speed to be prominent, Heart Of Vienna gets weight relief, and Boomious is improving.

Selections:
4. Dee Three – $3.70
2. Carlando – $3.20
10. Heart Of Vienna – $3.50
7. Boomious – $7.50

R4 – Mitavite Class 2 Handicap (1400m)

Main Selection: Rock The Sunrise (2) – $2.90

Rock The Sunrise drops back from stronger company and looks well placed from the inside draw. The distance drop suits, and he should get every chance. Kirikan is ultra-consistent, She’s A Beauty is in strong form, and Parch can give a sight on speed.

Selections:
2. Rock The Sunrise – $2.90

1. Kirikan – $4.20
2. She’s A Beauty – $5.00
3. Parch – $4.80

R5 – LOLS Comedy Festival Open Handicap (1000m)

Main Selection: Blue Stratum (4) – $1.85

Blue Stratum is flying and chases a hat-trick after another strong win at Cairns. He handles give in the ground and looks hard to beat again. Roweiner’s Dance has excellent Townsville form, Hellish is honest, and Midas Star can run into the exotics.

Selections:
4. Blue Stratum – $1.85

1. Roweiner’s Dance – $2.60
2. Hellish – $7.00
3. Midas Star – $26.00

R6 – Great Northern Brewing Co 0-55 Handicap (1000m)

Main Selection: Hot Cocoa (9) – $2.15

Hot Cocoa looks well placed after a solid recent Townsville run and already has winning form at the track. The stable and jockey combination adds confidence. Excelboom can improve with blinkers on, Desarae Doll maps well fresh, and Stella Boo has each-way claims.

Selections:
9. Hot Cocoa – $2.15
2. Excelboom – $17.00
11. Desarae Doll – $18.00
5. Stella Boo – $15.00

R7 – Hygain Benchmark 65 Handicap (1200m)

Main Selection: Khumbila (2) – $6.00

Khumbila comes off a strong Townsville win and has been in the money throughout the campaign. He looks progressive enough to handle this grade. Chartwell drops in class, Bigcat maps well, and Cifonelli should be strong late.

Selections:
2. Khumbila – $6.00
4. Chartwell – $3.40
10. Bigcat – $15.00
12. Cifonelli – $10.00

Best Bet

R5 – Blue Stratum (4) – $1.85

Blue Stratum is in winning form, handles the conditions and looks the clearest best bet on the Townsville card.

Good luck if you’re following the Townsville racing tips this Saturday.

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