Townsville

Tomorrow, October 18, 2026Flat4fSoft

Verdict

MANUSCRIPT (8) resumes as the horse to beat off a long break, with his last-campaign Canterbury profile reading well for this. He won a BM64 by just under a length after leading and giving a strong kick, had earlier placed in the same grade, and a Townsville trial win gives him a sound platform to return from. SUPER FREEZE (13) brings the strongest recent local 1000m line, beaten a neck in a Class 5 at this track on soft ground after being bumped and making contact near the 200m. His track-and-distance record is a major asset. HARTSHORN (1) comes off an Open win at this venue where he beat Lucky Rolla by two and a half lengths, and his three wins from seven track-and-distance attempts make him a genuine winning danger. CIFONELLI (5) resumes after competitive Open form at this venue last preparation and a solid second in a Townsville trial, so he has the right profile to run well fresh.

8. Manuscript
13. Super Freeze
1. Hartshorn

Win Only

8. 8. Manuscript
J: BEN KENNEDYT: STEVEN ROYES
F: 1531x
Price History:
2.80
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
655
Verdict
Returns from a lengthy spell with a Townsville trial win to recommend him, and his last-campaign form has genuine quality for this. He was last seen winning a BM64 at Canterbury by just under a length, leading and kicking strongly despite a lameness note, after a sound third there behind Dance To The Boom. Proven around 1000m and looks the one to beat fresh.
13. 13. Super Freeze
J: IVO FRYT: GRAHAM HUGHES
F: x0602
Price History:
4.33
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Back after one month off a near miss at this track, beaten a neck by Metalcraft in a Class 5 on soft ground after being bumped early and making contact near the 200m. He had been safely held in a Class 4 over 1200m prior, but the return to this trip clearly suited. Strong track-and-distance record and soft-ground form make him a key chance.
1. 1. Hartshorn
J: MITCH GORINGT: STEVEN ROYES
F: 66241
Price History:
4.75
Age:
6
Weight:
2-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Made full use of his speed at this track last start, leading clearly and winning an Open by two and a half lengths on soft ground as favourite. That followed a fourth in a Quality at Ewan behind Yes Dream, where he led but could not sustain it. Proven at this track and distance, provided the big weight is managed.
5. 5. Cifonelli
J: AIDAN HOLTT: GEORGINA HOLT
F: 2136x
Price History:
5.00
Age:
5
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
78
Verdict
Returns from a three-month break with a solid second in a Townsville trial, which is useful readiness evidence. He ended last preparation sixth in an Open at this track, beaten just over two lengths after working home from well back, and had earlier run third in another Open here. Looks a sound place hope fresh.
7. 7. Latin Boss
J: NATHAN THOMAST: PATRICK MCGUIRE
F: 62111
Price History:
9.50
Age:
4
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Has built an excellent campaign, winning three straight and most recently taking a Class 5 at Ewan by a length despite interference near the home turn. The start prior was a determined Class 3 win at this track over Guac On, and Nathan Thomas stays with a horse in winning rhythm. Harder company now, but his winning form deserves respect.
3. 3. King Jester
J: FIONA SANDKUHLT: LACHIE MANZELMANN
F: 25387
Price History:
21.00
Age:
8
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Was unwanted in the market at Toowoomba last start and never really threatened, finishing seventh behind Howdoyouzou after giving away a start. His eighth there two back was also plain, with a wide run and some laying-in noted. Rough place chance if he lifts off those efforts.
14. 14. Octavian Treasure
J: ANTHONY ALLENT: GRAHAM HUGHES
F: 6571x
Price History:
21.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
61
Days Since Last Run:
65
Verdict
Returns from a three-month break after ending last preparation with a BM58 win at Gunnedah, scoring by a long neck over Soobooco at generous odds on soft ground. Her previous Port Macquarie run was only fair, though she raced wide throughout and was beaten just under four lengths.
4. 4. Midas Star
J: WANDERSON D'AVILAT: STEPHEN BUSH
F: 20811
Price History:
26.00
Age:
8
Weight:
2-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Comes in winning, having taken a BM65 over 820m at Ewan as favourite after a three-and-a-half-length BM65 win at Atherton. That form has substance for his level, and he gets genuine weight relief from the last-start 64kg.
12. 12. The Kamikaze
J: DENICIOUS SMITHT: LILIANA MCCORMACK
F: 14903
Price History:
23.00
Age:
6
Weight:
1-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Worked home evenly for third behind Hartshorn in an Open at this track last start, beaten three lengths at generous odds on soft ground. That was a fair lift on his previous tenth in a BM65 at this venue, where he was again big odds and made limited impact. Place claims are stronger than the winning case.
9. 9. Pennypacker
J: CHRIS WHITELEYT: SHRYN GABRIEL-ROYES
F: 4216x
Price History:
41.00
Age:
7
Weight:
1-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
134
Verdict
Resumes after a five-month break following a poor final run at Mt Isa, where he was favourite but finished last and was beaten over 11 lengths after being slow away and racing wide. His previous Open win at Cloncurry over Allezizzy shows he can perform when right, and his past 12 months record is respectable. Last run was poor but had excuses, and the prior Open win keeps him in the place mix.

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