Townsville Race 3

Billy Rudd Easter Sprint Trophy H

Prize Money: $3,200

HOPEFULLY FAST (2) has been a little hard to follow, finishing out of the placings latest but was in winning form two back scoring in a OPEN at this track. Speedy runner and should be in the action early from an inside box. Well placed here and can atone this time. BACK AGAIN (1) did a good job to finish second last time out over 407m at Rockhampton (23.98) in a Free For All, the second top-three finish on the trot. Should be in the action early from the inside draw. Can turn it around this time. BAR ONE SMOKERS (8) will be hard to beat with a drop in journey. Something for the Multiples: SHINE ON SKI (7)

Distance: 380m
Class: OPEN
Track: Good
Weather: FINE
Surface: All Weather

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Back Again (1) 7145168722
Trainer: Steven Scott (Sarina)
Prize Money: $18,555
Win / Place: 37% / 58%

Track / Distance Specialist

Unbeaten from the Box

Nearing Another Win

2 yo Black B

Sire: BERNARDO (AUS)

Dam: FARMOR BANGS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

24: 9-5-0

Track

7: 3-2-0

Trk/Dst

6: 3-2-0

Distance

6: 3-2-0

Season

22: 9-4-0

Country

24: 9-5-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	5	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	2	5	4	3	3	3	2	2
1st	2	1	1	1	1	2	0	1
2nd	0	1	2	0	1	0	0	1
3rd	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Comments

Flew the lids with a fast early split last time, hitting the frame with a neck second (23.98) over 407m at Rockhampton and making it two placings on end. Yet to be beaten in two starts out of this box. Sure to go well.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 7	2/4/25	Rockhampton	407m	8	0:23.98	61.1 km/h	0.3L	$6.50	0:23.96	0:23.61	FFA	$3,200	$640	7	1. Coin Counter 2. Back Again 3. Nakisha
2nd of 4	26/3/25	Rockhampton	407m	2	0:24.04	60.9 km/h	3.0L	$4.20	0:23.82	0:23.82	FFA	$3,200	$640	17	1. Ranger Beach 2. Back Again 3. Nakisha
7th of 7	9/3/25	Rockhampton	407m	4	0:24.88	58.9 km/h	16.0L	$10	0:23.76	0:23.66	Best 8	$3,200	-	12	1. Sweet Lollipop 2. Rocky Ride 3. Judi Starline
8th of 8	25/2/25	Townsville	498m	2	0:29.91	59.9 km/h	5.3L	$8.00	0:29.53	0:28.83	OPEN	$4,600	-	6	1. Southpaw McGraw 2. Sneaky Pete 3. Daniel Sparkles
6th of 8	19/2/25	Rockhampton	407m	6	0:24.43	60.0 km/h	12.3L	$16	0:23.57	0:23.57	Best 8	$3,200	-	7	1. Play Dirty 2. Ranger Beach 3. Farmor Left
1st of 7	12/2/25	Rockhampton	407m	2	0:23.82	61.5 km/h	0.5L	$5.50	0:23.82	0:23.79	Best 8	$3,200	$2,080	7	1. Back Again 2. Sweet Lollipop 3. Ranger Beach

Hopefully Fast (2) 116121514x
Trainer: Ross Rudall (Nome)
Prize Money: $12,815
Win / Place: 54% / 72%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

2 yo Black B

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: SANDAVE SKY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

11: 6-2-0

Track

11: 6-2-0

Trk/Dst

9: 5-2-0

Distance

9: 5-2-0

Season

11: 6-2-0

Country

11: 6-2-0

1st Up

1: 0-1-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	1	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	8
STARTS	3	2	2	1	1	1	1
1st	2	1	2	0	1	0	0
2nd	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
3rd	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Comments

Returns from a 12 weeks break and only other fresh up run was on debut when placed over 380m at this track. Has an exceptional 21.71 best time at this course and distance. Big chance.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
4th of 7	21/1/25	Townsville	498m	8	0:29.22	61.4 km/h	4.3L	$7.00	0:28.91	0:28.83	OPEN	$7,700	$385	7	1. Silver Starline 2. Canya Atomic 3. Jackknifed
1st of 8	14/1/25	Townsville	498m	3	0:29.09	61.6 km/h	4.5L	$8.50	0:29.09	0:28.80	OPEN	$4,600	$2,990	25	1. Hopefully Fast 2. Gene's Boy 3. Hidden Fury
5th of 5	20/12/24	Townsville	380m	4	0:22.53	60.7 km/h	6.5L	$3.40	0:22.06	0:22.06	OPEN	$7,700	-	10	1. Showtime Imogen 2. Showtime Piper 3. Table Topper
1st of 8	10/12/24	Townsville	380m	3	0:21.91	62.4 km/h	0.8L	$2.70f	0:21.91	0:21.57	OPEN	$3,200	$2,080	11	1. Hopefully Fast 2. Jungle On Fire 3. Mr. Dubai
2nd of 8	29/11/24	Townsville	380m	1	0:21.71	63.0 km/h	1.3L	$2.60	0:21.62	0:21.62	GR 5	$3,200	$640	7	1. Instinctively 2. Hopefully Fast 3. Canya King Seti
1st of 8	22/11/24	Townsville	380m	1	0:22.14	61.8 km/h	1.0L	$2.10f	0:22.14	0:22.02	GR 5	$2,400	$1,560	14	1. Hopefully Fast 2. Marley Emgrand 3. Baroski

Billy Buttons (4) 6754415316
Trainer: Bobbie-Jean Chaffey (Stuart)
Prize Money: $56,810
Win / Place: 19% / 56%

4 yo Black D

Sire: KILTY LAD (AUS)

Dam: MRS. HUANG (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

98: 19-19-17

Track

69: 15-13-9

Trk/Dst

64: 13-12-9

Distance

64: 13-12-9

Season

18: 3-0-1

Country

98: 19-19-17

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
14	5	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	11	17	6	9	14	11	15	15
1st	3	6	2	1	1	2	1	3
2nd	4	3	2	2	2	2	1	3
3rd	1	2	0	2	4	1	6	1

Comments

Surprised two starts back at this track to win by a nose in 21.98, beating Mr. Dubai. Last start finished 6th over 407m at Rockhampton beaten 5.5 lengths (24.22) behind Sweet Lollipop in a Best 8 on March 16. Prepared to overlook.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
6th of 8	16/3/25	Rockhampton	407m	2	0:24.22	60.5 km/h	5.3L	$16	0:23.85	0:23.85	Best 8	$3,200	-	12	1. Sweet Lollipop 2. Farmor Iconic 3. Airborne Beach
1st of 8	4/3/25	Townsville	380m	8	0:21.98	62.2 km/h	0.1L	$13	0:21.98	0:21.48	Best 8	$3,200	$2,080	35	1. Judi Starline, Billy Buttons 2. 3. Mr. Dubai
35 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 7	28/1/25	Townsville	380m	4	0:21.86	62.6 km/h	3.8L	$11	0:21.59	0:21.59	Best 8	$3,200	$320	7	1. Jimmy Roo 2. Showtime Piper 3. Billy Buttons
5th of 8	21/1/25	Townsville	380m	7	0:22.02	62.1 km/h	6.3L	$23	0:21.58	0:21.58	Best 8	$3,200	-	7	1. Showtime Isaac 2. Judi Starline 3. Jimmy Roo
1st of 8	14/1/25	Townsville	380m	6	0:21.97	62.3 km/h	1.0L	$10	0:21.97	0:21.65	GR 3/4	$2,800	$1,820	42	1. Billy Buttons 2. Woodland Oscar 3. Tipsy Wobbler
42 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 8	3/12/24	Townsville	380m	4	0:21.87	62.6 km/h	2.8L	$26	0:21.67	0:21.53	GR 3/4	$2,800	$140	7	1. Canya Captivate 2. Table Topper 3. Mo'at

Victory Roll (5) 5511522748
Trainer: Michael Hickmott (Bluewater)
Prize Money: $25,035
Win / Place: 27% / 60%

3 yo Black D

Sire: PINDARI EXPRESS (AUS)

Dam: COLLEAGUES (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

40: 11-8-5

Track

6: 0-2-0

Trk/Dst

6: 0-2-0

Distance

6: 0-2-0

Season

15: 2-3-1

Metro

3: 1-0-1

Country

37: 10-8-4

1st Up

3: 2-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
4	7	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	6	3	5	5	5	5	5	6
1st	1	1	2	2	1	1	2	1
2nd	1	0	1	2	1	1	0	2
3rd	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	2

Comments

Was out of placings last time (22.88) at this track in a Grade 3/4, finishing eighth and beaten 11 lengths. Has one success and three minors from five starts from box 5. Looking to others.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
8th of 8	25/2/25	Townsville	380m	6	0:22.88	59.8 km/h	11.5L	$7.50	0:22.08	0:21.83	GR 3/4	$2,800	-	42	1. Mendocino 2. Moustache Mick 3. Riverina Knight
42 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 8	14/1/25	Townsville	380m	8	0:22.24	61.5 km/h	3.8L	$2.70	0:21.97	0:21.65	GR 3/4	$2,800	$140	7	1. Billy Buttons 2. Woodland Oscar 3. Tipsy Wobbler
7th of 8	7/1/25	Townsville	380m	7	0:22.50	60.8 km/h	7.0L	$3.10	0:22.01	0:21.84	GR 3/4	$2,800	-	28	1. Judi Starline 2. Moonlit Lake 3. Instinctively
2nd of 8	10/12/24	Townsville	380m	5	0:21.68	63.1 km/h	1.5L	$7.50	0:21.58	0:21.57	GR 3/4	$2,800	$560	7	1. Canya Captivate 2. Victory Roll 3. Moustache Mick
2nd of 8	3/12/24	Townsville	380m	1	0:22.17	61.7 km/h	1.5L	$3.20f	0:22.06	0:21.53	GR 3	$3,200	$640	7	1. Farmor Envy 2. Victory Roll 3. Harlem Shuffle
5th of 8	26/11/24	Townsville	380m	3	0:22.24	61.5 km/h	2.5L	$3.70f	0:22.06	0:21.66	GR 3/4	$2,800	-	30	1. Mean Charlie 2. Dulciphobia 3. Farmor Left

Hara's Jed (6) 2721165426
Trainer: Tony Parker (Ayr)
Prize Money: $21,900
Win / Place: 26% / 76%

2 yo Black D

Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)

Dam: HARA'S INDI (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 8-10-5

Track

22: 7-9-3

Trk/Dst

18: 6-8-3

Distance

18: 6-8-3

Season

26: 7-10-3

Country

30: 8-10-5

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	2	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	5	3	1	3	5	2	7
1st	1	2	1	1	1	0	1	1
2nd	1	1	1	0	2	2	0	3
3rd	0	0	0	0	0	3	1	1

Comments

Was out of placings last time (26.04) at Rockhampton in a Grade 3/4, finishing sixth and beaten 35 lengths. Placed at all five starts from this draw. Others rate better this time.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
6th of 6	30/3/25	Rockhampton	407m	1	0:26.04	56.3 km/h	35.3L	$3.30	0:23.57	0:23.57	GR 3/4	$2,800	-	11	1. Sober Meredith 2. Rocky Ride 3. Abode's Trilogy
2nd of 8	19/3/25	Rockhampton	407m	3	0:23.92	61.3 km/h	2.0L	$12	0:23.77	0:23.74	Best 8	$3,200	$640	3	1. Nakisha 2. Hara's Jed 3. Airborne Beach
4th of 8	16/3/25	Rockhampton	407m	8	0:23.98	61.1 km/h	1.8L	$14	0:23.85	0:23.85	Best 8	$3,200	$160	7	1. Sweet Lollipop 2. Farmor Iconic 3. Airborne Beach
5th of 8	9/3/25	Rockhampton	407m	1	0:24.24	60.4 km/h	4.3L	$3.00	0:23.93	0:23.66	GR 3/4	$2,800	-	12	1. Farmor Rogue 2. Keep Paying 3. Kingsbrae Smokey
6th of 8	25/2/25	Townsville	498m	8	0:29.71	60.3 km/h	2.5L	$11	0:29.53	0:28.83	OPEN	$4,600	-	7	1. Southpaw McGraw 2. Sneaky Pete 3. Daniel Sparkles
1st of 8	18/2/25	Townsville	380m	5	0:22.25	61.5 km/h	0.5L	$3.20	0:22.25	0:21.80	GR 3/4	$2,800	$1,820	21	1. Hara's Jed 2. Call Me Alice 3. What's Left

Shine On Ski (7) 3351373622
Trainer: Robert Lound (JENSEN)
Prize Money: $13,930
Win / Place: 13% / 34%

Nearing Another Win

2 yo Black D

Sire: SHIMA SHINE (AUS)

Dam: LOVELY STUNNER (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 6-3-7

Track

46: 6-3-7

Trk/Dst

42: 6-3-7

Distance

42: 6-3-7

Season

28: 4-3-5

Country

46: 6-3-7

1st Up

1: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	5	5	3	3	7	12	6
1st	0	2	0	1	0	1	2	0
2nd	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0
3rd	1	0	1	1	0	1	2	1

Comments

Has finished in the placings at last two, the latest when second (22.07) over 380m at this track. Drawn wide. Has to do a bit more.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 8	4/3/25	Townsville	380m	7	0:22.07	62.0 km/h	2.5L	$3.30	0:21.89	0:21.48	GR 4	$2,800	$560	7	1. Blazing Infrared 2. Shine On Ski 3. What's Left
2nd of 8	25/2/25	Townsville	380m	1	0:22.25	61.5 km/h	0.5L	$5.50	0:22.22	0:21.83	GR 4	$2,800	$560	7	1. Mr. Dubai 2. Shine On Ski 3. Blazing Infrared
6th of 8	18/2/25	Townsville	380m	2	0:22.44	61.0 km/h	5.8L	$7.00	0:22.03	0:21.80	GR 4	$2,800	-	21	1. Marley Emgrand 2. Mr. Dubai 3. Canya Dominate
3rd of 8	28/1/25	Townsville	380m	7	0:22.18	61.7 km/h	4.3L	$4.50	0:21.87	0:21.59	GR 4	$2,800	$280	11	1. Head West 2. Nobu Lad 3. Shine On Ski
7th of 8	17/1/25	Townsville	380m	7	0:22.56	60.6 km/h	6.3L	$4.00	0:22.11	0:21.63	GR 5	$3,200	-	3	1. Go Forward Cathy 2. Tangelo Tornado 3. Federal Mickey
3rd of 8	14/1/25	Townsville	380m	4	0:22.13	61.8 km/h	2.5L	$6.00	0:21.94	0:21.65	GR 5	$2,400	$240	4	1. Head West 2. Stormy Rose 3. Shine On Ski

Bar One Smokers (8) 4613134546
Trainer: Bobbie-Jean Chaffey (Stuart)
Prize Money: $43,325
Win / Place: 15% / 53%

4 yo Black D

Sire: ZULU ZEUS (AUS)

Dam: JETT'S CHAMPION (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

82: 13-10-21

Track

63: 11-7-15

Trk/Dst

36: 5-5-6

Distance

36: 5-5-6

Season

28: 6-1-7

Metro

8: 2-2-4

Country

74: 11-8-17

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
7	6	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	9	10	10	13	7	9	17	7
1st	1	2	3	2	1	1	2	1
2nd	3	2	0	3	1	0	1	0
3rd	0	3	4	4	4	1	4	1

Comments

Last start finished sixth on April 9 over 510m at Rockhampton behind Backcreek Benny, beaten 14 lengths (30.86) in a OPEN. Is a danger.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
6th of 6	9/4/25	Rockhampton	510m	7	0:30.86	59.5 km/h	14.5L	$71	0:29.84	0:29.81	OPEN	$8,000	-	36	1. Backcreek Benny 2. Aidan's Queen 3. Zipping Rove
36 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 7	4/3/25	Townsville	498m	7	0:29.36	61.1 km/h	10.3L	$7.50	0:28.63	0:28.48	FFA	$4,600	$230	7	1. Solomon Cain 2. Silver Starline 3. Angel's Rage
5th of 8	25/2/25	Townsville	380m	4	0:22.35	61.2 km/h	3.8L	$11	0:22.08	0:21.83	GR 3/4	$2,800	-	7	1. Mendocino 2. Moustache Mick 3. Riverina Knight
4th of 7	18/2/25	Townsville	498m	7	0:29.47	60.8 km/h	4.3L	$9.50	0:29.17	0:28.99	FFA	$4,600	$230	21	1. Saintly Highway 2. Silver Starline 3. Jackknifed
3rd of 8	28/1/25	Townsville	498m	4	0:29.17	61.5 km/h	1.8L	$8.00	0:29.05	0:29.02	OPEN	$7,700	$770	14	1. Gene's Boy 2. Urana Lot 3. Bar One Smokers
1st of 6	14/1/25	Townsville	498m	3	0:28.80	62.3 km/h	2.8L	$3.40	0:28.80	0:28.80	OPEN	$4,600	$2,990	7	1. Bar One Smokers 2. Jackknifed 3. Blazing Infrared

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