Townsville Race 10

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ZINA CORTEZ (8) missed the frame last time but before three back recorded the quickest win (21.61) on the program at this track in a Grade 4. Expecting significant improvement. CUBAN EIGHT (2) is better than last start when fifth (22.14) from Box 8 at this track over 380m. Has a strong record out of this box with six wins and two minor placings from 12 starts. Has the ability to give this a shake. EMGRAND DRIVE (7) was crowded for room and fell at this track last time after finishing fourth in a Grade 3/4 two back. Should be in this for a long way. SPEEDY BEN (1) has a solid strike rate from this box.

Distance: 380m
Class: 3rd/4th Grade
Track: Good
Weather: Showers
Surface: All Weather

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Speedy Ben (1) 2665213447
Trainer: Mark Partland (South Townsville)
Prize Money: $27,685
Win / Place: 21% / 45%

Box Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: FERNANDO BALE (AUS)

Dam: WHERE'S ELLA (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

46: 10-6-5

Track

30: 8-3-3

Trk/Dst

17: 5-1-1

Distance

17: 5-1-1

Season

21: 5-3-1

Metro

16: 2-3-2

Country

30: 8-3-3

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
7	3	0	0	0

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

Comments

Most recent effort finished 7th in a Grade 3/4 on February 10 over 380m at this track behind Maple Wave beaten 6 lengths (22.26). Racing well and has to be included.

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
7th of 8	10/2/26	Townsville	380m	4	0:22.26	61.5 km/h	6.8L	$7.50	0:21.79	0:21.58	GR 3/4	$2,800	-	7	1. Maple Wave 2. Move Lightly 3. Gifted Lilly
4th of 8	3/2/26	Townsville	380m	4	0:22.23	61.5 km/h	7.0L	$11	0:21.75	0:21.64	GR 3	$3,200	$160	14	1. Aston Elisha 2. Cuban Eight 3. Cash Pirate
4th of 5	20/1/26	Townsville	498m	5	0:29.21	61.4 km/h	3.8L	$6.50	0:28.95	0:28.75	GR 4/5	$4,200	$210	7	1. Gigantor 2. Different Here 3. On Holidays
3rd of 7	13/1/26	Townsville	498m	3	0:29.10	61.6 km/h	2.8L	$3.70	0:28.93	0:28.51	GR 4/5	$4,200	$420	7	1. Cawbourne Slick 2. Gigantor 3. Speedy Ben
1st of 7	6/1/26	Townsville	498m	4	0:28.94	61.9 km/h	0.8L	$3.10	0:28.94	0:28.50	GR 5	$3,800	$2,470	21	1. Speedy Ben 2. Different Here 3. Jimmy Jax
2nd of 6	16/12/25	Townsville	498m	8	0:29.18	61.4 km/h	0.1L	$2.10f	0:29.18	0:28.82	GR 5/6	$3,800	$760	7	1. Dinosaur Bones 2. Speedy Ben 3. On Report

Cuban Eight (2) 1117545225
Trainer: Hayley Wooler (Stuart)
Prize Money: $60,505
Win / Place: 27% / 51%

Box Specialist

4 yo RED/FWN D

Sire: DYNA LACHLAN (AUS)

Dam: BURN THE JETTS (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

94: 26-12-10

Track

65: 17-8-5

Trk/Dst

65: 17-8-5

Distance

65: 17-8-5

Season

17: 5-2-1

Metro

11: 3-1-1

Country

83: 23-11-9

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
24	2	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	14	12	10	15	12	15	7	9
1st	2	6	3	2	2	5	1	5
2nd	4	1	0	1	4	0	1	1
3rd	0	1	1	1	3	3	1	0

Comments

Was out of placings last time (22.14) at this track in a Grade 3/4, finishing fifth and beaten 5 lengths. Goes very well off the draw boasting six wins and two places from 12 starts. Looks suited and should go close.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

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
5th of 8	10/2/26	Townsville	380m	8	0:22.14	61.8 km/h	5.0L	$2.60	0:21.79	0:21.58	GR 3/4	$2,800	-	7	1. Maple Wave 2. Move Lightly 3. Gifted Lilly
2nd of 8	3/2/26	Townsville	380m	1	0:21.92	62.4 km/h	2.5L	$3.40	0:21.75	0:21.64	GR 3	$3,200	$640	14	1. Aston Elisha 2. Cuban Eight 3. Cash Pirate
2nd of 7	20/1/26	Townsville	380m	7	0:21.86	62.6 km/h	2.5L	$8.00	0:21.69	0:21.61	FFA	$3,200	$640	7	1. Stappen On Tap 2. Cuban Eight 3. Aston Elisha
5th of 7	13/1/26	Townsville	380m	6	0:22.20	61.6 km/h	6.3L	$5.00	0:21.76	0:21.65	FFA	$3,200	-	7	1. Pika Wave 2. Stappen On Tap 3. Maple Wave
4th of 8	6/1/26	Townsville	380m	1	0:22.11	61.9 km/h	5.8L	$3.40	0:21.70	0:21.70	GR 2/3	$3,200	$160	42	1. Stappen On Tap 2. Harlem Shuffle 3. Eternal Winter
42 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 6	25/11/25	Townsville	380m	7	0:22.07	62.0 km/h	5.8L	$3.70	0:21.67	0:21.48	FFA	$3,200	-	14	1. Total Franky 2. Maple Wave 3. Canya King Seti

Ringwald (4) 1174416221
Trainer: Bobbie-Jean Chaffey (Stuart)
Prize Money: $18,270
Win / Place: 20% / 44%

3 yo BDL B

Sire: BELLA INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: MEPUNGA MOLLY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

43: 9-6-4

Track

16: 5-4-0

Trk/Dst

16: 5-4-0

Distance

16: 5-4-0

Season

16: 5-4-0

Metro

1: 0-0-0

Country

42: 9-6-4

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
6	3	0	0	0

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

Comments

Strong performance to post a big 3.5 lengths win at this track over 380m (21.76) beating Daniel Sparkles in Grade 4 on February 10. Makes plenty of appeal on that latest effort.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

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
1st of 8	10/2/26	Townsville	380m	3	0:21.76	62.9 km/h	3.3L	$4.80	0:21.76	0:21.58	GR 4	$2,800	$1,820	7	1. Ringwald 2. Daniel Sparkles 3. Dinosaur Bones
2nd of 8	3/2/26	Townsville	380m	6	0:22.12	61.8 km/h	2.8L	$4.50	0:21.92	0:21.64	GR 4	$2,800	$560	14	1. Move Lightly 2. Ringwald 3. Aston Luton
2nd of 8	20/1/26	Townsville	380m	7	0:21.88	62.5 km/h	1.3L	$7.00	0:21.79	0:21.61	GR 4	$2,800	$560	7	1. Bedworth 2. Ringwald 3. Savona
6th of 8	13/1/26	Townsville	380m	7	0:22.40	61.1 km/h	7.0L	$3.40	0:21.92	0:21.65	GR 4	$2,800	-	7	1. Party At Harpers 2. Lenard Clyde 3. Move Lightly
1st of 7	6/1/26	Townsville	380m	1	0:21.85	62.6 km/h	1.3L	$2.70	0:21.85	0:21.70	GR 5	$2,400	$1,560	21	1. Ringwald 2. Scud 3. Anna Rumble
4th of 6	16/12/25	Townsville	380m	2	0:22.35	61.2 km/h	10.3L	$7.50	0:21.63	0:21.59	GR 4	$2,800	$140	7	1. Federal Iceman 2. Emgrand Drive 3. Gifted Lilly

Move Lightly (5) 2216883712
Trainer: Bobbie-Jean Chaffey (Stuart)
Prize Money: $24,620
Win / Place: 18% / 40%

3 yo Black B

Sire: SUPERIOR PANAMA (USA)

Dam: GUIDING LIGHT (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

64: 12-4-10

Track

52: 9-4-8

Trk/Dst

52: 9-4-8

Distance

52: 9-4-8

Season

26: 5-4-4

Country

64: 12-4-10

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
12	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	8	6	10	12	9	10	5
1st	1	1	2	2	2	1	2	1
2nd	0	2	1	0	0	0	1	0
3rd	0	3	1	1	1	0	2	2

Comments

Finished in the minors last time but the start prior was an impressive winner scoring by 2.75 lengths in a Grade 4 at this track and recording a quick 21.92 over the 380m journey. Harder here and place looks best.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

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	10/2/26	Townsville	380m	2	0:21.93	62.4 km/h	2.0L	$8.50	0:21.79	0:21.58	GR 3/4	$2,800	$560	7	1. Maple Wave 2. Move Lightly 3. Gifted Lilly
1st of 8	3/2/26	Townsville	380m	7	0:21.92	62.4 km/h	2.8L	$10	0:21.92	0:21.64	GR 4	$2,800	$1,820	14	1. Move Lightly 2. Ringwald 3. Aston Luton
7th of 8	20/1/26	Townsville	380m	6	0:22.62	60.5 km/h	12.0L	$4.40	0:21.79	0:21.61	GR 4	$2,800	-	7	1. Bedworth 2. Ringwald 3. Savona
3rd of 8	13/1/26	Townsville	380m	8	0:22.08	62.0 km/h	2.3L	$5.50	0:21.92	0:21.65	GR 4	$2,800	$280	7	1. Party At Harpers 2. Lenard Clyde 3. Move Lightly
8th of 8	6/1/26	Townsville	380m	4	0:22.38	61.1 km/h	9.6L	$15	0:21.70	0:21.70	GR 2/3	$3,200	-	21	1. Stappen On Tap 2. Harlem Shuffle 3. Eternal Winter
8th of 8	16/12/25	Townsville	380m	6	0:23.32	58.7 km/h	19.9L	$7.50	0:21.90	0:21.59	GR 3/4	$2,800	-	14	1. Canya Sparkle 2. Southpaw Mcgraw 3. Harlem Shuffle

He's Peeking (6) 2152764131
Trainer: Rhonda Essery (Burdell)
Prize Money: $10,540
Win / Place: 31% / 68%

1 yo WH D

Sire: PAW LICKING (AUS)

Dam: SAMSHU (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

16: 5-3-3

Track

16: 5-3-3

Trk/Dst

16: 5-3-3

Distance

16: 5-3-3

Season

16: 5-3-3

Country

16: 5-3-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-1-0

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

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

Comments

Caught the eye with a fast early split and setting up a 3.5 lengths win at this track over 380m in 21.69. Looks a solid contender.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

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
1st of 8	10/2/26	Townsville	380m	2	0:21.69	63.1 km/h	3.3L	$3.90	0:21.69	0:21.58	GR 4/5	$2,800	$1,820	4	1. He's Peeking 2. Gengar Wave 3. Party Anytime
3rd of 7	6/2/26	Townsville	380m	8	0:22.18	61.7 km/h	5.5L	$2.60	0:21.79	0:21.66	P5	$3,200	$320	7	1. Nemesis 2. Bridge Up Baby 3. He's Peeking
1st of 8	30/1/26	Townsville	380m	5	0:21.91	62.4 km/h	4.3L	$2.40	0:21.91	0:21.69	P5	$2,400	$1,560	7	1. He's Peeking 2. Mendocino 3. Mad Attitude
4th of 8	23/1/26	Townsville	380m	1	0:22.46	60.9 km/h	6.3L	$2.70	0:22.01	0:21.54	GR 5	$2,400	$120	3	1. Colonel's Dream 2. Shine On Bruiser 3. Hara's Holly
6th of 8	20/1/26	Townsville	380m	3	0:22.81	60.0 km/h	12.5L	$3.70	0:21.93	0:21.61	GR 5	$2,400	-	42	1. Gengar Wave 2. Located 3. Shine On Bruiser
42 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 7	9/12/25	Townsville	380m	3	0:22.41	61.0 km/h	13.0L	$14	0:21.51	0:21.51	OPEN	$3,200	-	4	1. Pika Wave 2. Starry Raymar 3. Pickin' Pixies

Emgrand Drive (7) 454122124f
Trainer: Bobbie-Jean Chaffey (Stuart)
Prize Money: $21,410
Win / Place: 15% / 54%

2 yo Black B

Sire: AUSSIE INFRARED (AUS)

Dam: MRS. EMGRAND (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

51: 8-14-6

Track

8: 2-3-0

Trk/Dst

8: 2-3-0

Distance

8: 2-3-0

Season

20: 2-7-2

Metro

3: 0-0-0

Country

48: 8-14-6

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	3	0	0	0

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

Comments

Failed to finish the race over 380m at this track on February 3. Has a superb 21.71 best time at this course and distance. Big chance.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

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
- of 8	3/2/26	Townsville	380m	7	0:28.68	47.7 km/h	99.0L	$5.50	0:21.75	0:21.64	GR 3	$3,200	-	14	1. Aston Elisha 2. Cuban Eight 3. Cash Pirate
4th of 8	20/1/26	Townsville	380m	4	0:22.24	61.5 km/h	1.9L	$2.70	0:22.11	0:21.61	GR 3/4	$2,800	$140	7	1. Mad Bunch 2. Call Me Alice 3. Harlem Shuffle
2nd of 8	13/1/26	Townsville	380m	7	0:21.89	62.5 km/h	3.5L	$2.90	0:21.65	0:21.65	GR 3/4	$2,800	$560	7	1. Marjorie Maude 2. Emgrand Drive 3. Hara's Jed
1st of 7	6/1/26	Townsville	380m	1	0:21.78	62.8 km/h	1.0L	$2.40	0:21.78	0:21.70	GR 4	$2,800	$1,820	21	1. Emgrand Drive 2. Table Topper 3. Aston Elisha
2nd of 6	16/12/25	Townsville	380m	1	0:21.73	63.0 km/h	1.5L	$2.90	0:21.63	0:21.59	GR 4	$2,800	$560	7	1. Federal Iceman 2. Emgrand Drive 3. Gifted Lilly
2nd of 8	9/12/25	Townsville	380m	2	0:22.08	62.0 km/h	0.5L	$4.80	0:22.04	0:21.51	GR 4	$2,800	$560	7	1. Southpaw Mcgraw 2. Emgrand Drive 3. Emmy Panama

Zina Cortez (8) 5573222155
Trainer: Danny Preh (Kelso)
Prize Money: $24,330
Win / Place: 18% / 43%

3 yo DK BDL B

Sire: SUPERIOR PANAMA (USA)

Dam: STICKY NICKY (AUS)

Rating

Stats

Career

53: 10-8-5

Track

43: 6-7-5

Trk/Dst

28: 4-7-4

Distance

28: 4-7-4

Season

26: 5-5-1

Country

53: 10-8-5

1st Up

2: 1-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
5	4	1	0	0

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

Comments

Latest effort finished 5th over 380m at this track beaten 6 lengths (22.23) behind Ringwald in a Grade 4 on February 10. Has an exceptional 21.61 best time at this course and distance. Big chance.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

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
5th of 8	10/2/26	Townsville	380m	5	0:22.23	61.5 km/h	6.8L	$4.40	0:21.76	0:21.58	GR 4	$2,800	-	7	1. Ringwald 2. Daniel Sparkles 3. Dinosaur Bones
5th of 8	3/2/26	Townsville	380m	4	0:22.35	61.2 km/h	6.0L	$2.80	0:21.92	0:21.64	GR 4	$2,800	-	14	1. Move Lightly 2. Ringwald 3. Aston Luton
1st of 8	20/1/26	Townsville	380m	1	0:21.61	63.3 km/h	5.0L	$4.00	0:21.61	0:21.61	GR 4	$2,800	$1,820	7	1. Zina Cortez 2. Eugene 3. Explosive Jem
2nd of 8	13/1/26	Townsville	380m	8	0:21.86	62.6 km/h	0.1L	$18	0:21.85	0:21.65	GR 4	$2,800	$560	28	1. Aston Elisha 2. Zina Cortez 3. Life's Lesson
2nd of 8	16/12/25	Townsville	380m	6	0:22.05	62.0 km/h	3.5L	$6.50	0:21.80	0:21.59	GR 4/5	$2,800	$560	7	1. Holly Magic 2. Zina Cortez 3. Substitute
2nd of 7	9/12/25	Townsville	380m	3	0:21.82	62.7 km/h	0.3L	$6.00	0:21.80	0:21.51	GR 4/5	$2,800	$560	7	1. Life's Lesson 2. Zina Cortez 3. Blue Marine

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