TOWNSVILLE (QLD) – Soft 5
R1 – WRC Tickets on Sale 5 Feb QTIS 2YO Hcp (1000m)
Analysis
Plenty of unknowns in this juvenile contest. SCARLENA has already shown ability in two starts and the addition of winkers could take her forward again. GONE COUNTRY impressed winning on debut here and commands respect again. TAMBO’S SISTER makes her first appearance for a capable yard and can measure up. ON LOCATION comes from a solid stable and is worth including in wider multiples.
Selections
5. Scarlena (6) — $5.50
2. Gone Country (2) — $1.85
6. Tambo’s Sister (5) — $2.90
4. On Location (3) — $9.50
R2 – Ladbrokes Form Genius Open Hcp (1000m)
Analysis
ROWEINER’S DANCE boasts an outstanding local record and looks ideally placed again. MOLONGLE SURPRISE is thriving this prep and cannot be overlooked after another Townsville win. TIME TO PROPHET arrives off a strong victory and remains a major threat. LUCKY ROLLA loves racing here and could sneak into the placings.
Selections
- Roweiner’s Dance (7) — $3.40
- Molongle Surprise (1) — $3.40
- Time To Prophet (2) — $3.50
- Lucky Rolla (3) — $34.00
R3 – Great Northern Brewing QTIS 3YO Hcp (1000m)
Analysis
BURLINGTON ARCADE resumes with a recent trial under the belt and shapes as one of the better prospects on the card. OLD GOLD has been dominant lately and deserves serious respect again. STANDARD GLADIATOR debuts for a capable operation and can feature. PROPERLEIGH has already won this campaign and is worth considering for the minors.
Selections
3. Burlington Arcade (6) — $5.50
- Old Gold (9) — $1.70
- Standard Gladiator (5) — $19.00
- Properleigh (4) — $27.00
R4 – Magic Millions Yearling Sales Maiden Plate (1400m)
Analysis
SMOKIN REELS maps to control the race and continues to race consistently this preparation. NEXT STOP JUPITER ran well on debut and can overcome the tricky gate. RED CITY SUN is holding form and could grab a placing. VOUCHERS resumes for a strong stable and shouldn’t be discounted.
Selections
2. Smokin Reels (1) — $8.00
13. Next Stop Jupiter (12) — $2.30
9. Red City Sun (2) — $18.00
10. Vouchers (11) — $6.00
R5 – Hygain BM55 Hcp (1609m)
Analysis
BITTER SPIRIT has been in outstanding form this campaign and again looks the one to beat. MOOLOOLABA drops back to provincial grade and can make her presence felt. WHIRLWIND should strip fitter and is capable of running well at odds. LOOMING ONE went close last start and is not without claims.
Selections
3. Bitter Spirit (1) — $3.60
- Mooloolaba (7) — $6.50
- Whirlwind (8) — $6.50
- Looming One (12) — $12.00
R6 – Ladbrokes Odds Surge BM70 Hcp (1200m)
Analysis
RUSSIAN SUMMER continues to race well and must be included again after another local success. COLE’S BEST resumes with gear changes and looks ready to fire. YAMABUSHI is racing consistently and shapes as a major danger. HENRY’S BLADE draws ideally and rates strongly.
Selections
7. Russian Summer (11) — $7.50
2. Cole’s Best (6) — $6.00
3. Yamabushi (8) — $9.00
- Henry’s Blade (1) — $2.80
R7 – Vale George Coleman Ratings Band 0–60 Hcp (1300m)
Analysis
KOBAYASTAR ran well last start and can go close again with similar conditions. HEART ’N’ POWER was too strong when leading throughout last time and remains a major player. UNIFIES should improve second-up and could surprise. SILVER CITY has ability and can fill a minor placing.
Selections
8. Kobayastar (3) — $5.00
11. Heart ’N’ Power (12) — $1.80
4. Unifies (5) — $14.00
5. Silver City (11) — $27.00