Townsville Race 6

Ladbrokes Pallarenda Stakes Mdn Plate

Stake: $45,600

Tricky race to line up with all of these babies facing the starter for the first time. Local BETTER BLITZEM (1) has looked handy winning both trials to date around this circuit and Holt stays on board for race day. Expected to go well on debut. ALBERTA BOUND (6) saluted in a recent Cairns trial by over six lengths and looks to have plenty of ability. Rates among the leading hopes. MISS SO AND SO (7) won a Mackay trial by a whopping 14 lengths and only needs some luck from the wide draw to be playing a role in the outcome. STYLISH DIAMOND (8) is another recent trial winner and any market confidence must be noted. BOOMIOUS (3) next in line.
  • Distance: 1000m
  • Class: MDN
  • Track: Good4
  • Weather: FINE
  • Surface: Turf

Rail Position: True.

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1Georgina Holt
  • Better Blitzem (5)
  • Trainer: Georgina Holt(Townsville)
  • Jockey: Aidan Holt (Last 50: 13-4-9)
  • Weight: 57kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%
Jockey Flying

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: BETTER THAN READY (AUS)

Dam: BELITSA (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Rubick

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 13-4-9
Trainer
W 16% P 34%
Distance
W 8.22% P 35%
Track
W 11% P 35%
Trainer/Track
W 17% P 40%
Trainer/Distance
W 7.14% P 28%
Comments
Colt by Better Than Ready making his first race start. Dam was a winner of two races and Group 2 performed. Trial form indicates he's up to a solid debut. Won a Townsville trial over 850m on October 7. Looks the testing material.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
1st of 67/10/25Townsville850mTrial2Aidan Holt57kgGood0:50.1861.0 km/h1.47L-----

1. Better Blitzem

2. Boomious

3. Dub Stepping

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1st of 322/9/25Townsville850mTrial2Aidan Holt57kgSoft0:50.8360.2 km/h1.08L-----

1. Better Blitzem

2. Boomious

3. Cryptic Mistress

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3Georgina Holt
  • Boomious (7)
  • Trainer: Georgina Holt(Townsville)
  • Jockey: Michael McDonald (Last 50: 7-11-10)
  • Weight: 57kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DUBIOUS (AUS)

Dam: RISING BOOM (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Spirit Of Boom

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 7-11-10
Trainer
N/A
Distance
W 11% P 35%
Track
W 24% P 52%
Trainer/Track
N/A
Trainer/Distance
N/A
Gear Changes

Winkers ON

Comments
Two-year-old gelding making debut by Dubious out of Rising Boom. Dam was a winner of four races. Was second in a Townsville trial over 850m October 7. Makes debut on home track so could measure up without surprising.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
2nd of 67/10/25Townsville850mTrial5Michael McDonald57kgGood0:50.1861.0 km/h1.47L-----

1. Better Blitzem

2. Boomious

3. Dub Stepping

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2nd of 322/9/25Townsville850mTrial3Denicious Smith55kgSoft0:50.8360.2 km/h1.08L-----

1. Better Blitzem

2. Boomious

3. Cryptic Mistress

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4Tom Button
  • Dub Stepping (2)
  • Trainer: Tom Button(Bowen)
  • Jockey: Ivo Fry (Last 50: 5-7-6)
  • Weight: 57kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: DUBIOUS (AUS)

Dam: STELLA MARIS (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Lope De Vega

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 5-7-6
Trainer
W 12% P 48%
Distance
W 10% P 34%
Track
W 11% P 33%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 20%
Trainer/Distance
W 33% P 33%
Gear Changes

Blinkers ON [Blinkers]

Comments
First starter by Dubious out of Stella Maris AUD $30,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Capricornia Yearling Sale) purchase. Half-brother to winner Star Territory. Dam was a winner of one race. Was third in a trial at Townsville over 850m October 7. Keep safe.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
3rd of 67/10/25Townsville850mTrial1Ivo Fry60kgGood0:50.1861.0 km/h1.56L-----

1. Better Blitzem

2. Boomious

3. Dub Stepping

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5Fred Wieland
  • Golden Glaze (9)
  • Trainer: Fred Wieland(Cairns)
  • Jockey: Sean Cormack (Last 50: 7-8-10)
  • Weight: 57kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%
Trainer / Jockey Combo

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DUBIOUS (AUS)

Dam: SWEETER THAN MOST (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Show A Heart

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 7-8-10
Trainer
W 21% P 56%
Distance
W 13% P 38%
Track
W 14% P 42%
Trainer/Track
W 19% P 52%
Trainer/Distance
W 25% P 66%
Comments
On debut. Two-year-old gelding by Dubious out of Sweeter Than Most purchased for AUD $15,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Gold Coast March Yearling Sale). Half-brother to two-time winner The Bent Elbows. Dam was unraced. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 850m at Cairns October 12. Prefer to see.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
4th of 612/10/25Cairns850mTrial1Lauren Guernier56kgGood0:51.5459.4 km/h8.1L-----

1. Alberta Bound

2. Stable Investment

3. Persefono

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6Scott Cooper
  • Alberta Bound (8)
  • Trainer: Scott Cooper(Cairns)
  • Jockey: Nathan Thomas (Last 50: 1-7-6)
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Chestnut Filly

Sire: DRACARYS (AUS)

Dam: ALBERTA (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Magic Albert

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 1-7-6
Trainer
W 7.14% P 30%
Distance
W 6.12% P 22%
Track
W 6.12% P 21%
Trainer/Track
W 11% P 33%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 100%
Gear Changes

Lugging Bit ON, Visors ON [Blinkers]

Comments
Scott Cooper trained two-year-old filly lining up for debut. Half-sister to three-time winner and Listed performed Lady Banff. Dam was a winner of one race. Most impressive recent trial winner. No surprise to see her in the finish.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
1st of 612/10/25Cairns850mTrial3Wanderson D'avila54kgGood0:51.5459.4 km/h6.46L-----

1. Alberta Bound

2. Stable Investment

3. Persefono

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7Lyle Wright
  • Miss So And So (10)
  • Trainer: Lyle Wright(Mackay)
  • Jockey: Raul Silvera Olivera (Last 50: 4-10-2)
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: PERAST (AUS)

Dam: EVEN SO (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Choisir

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 4-10-2
Trainer
W 13% P 34%
Distance
W 13% P 35%
Track
W 4.55% P 27%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 33% P 66%
Gear Changes

Blinkers ON [Blinkers]

Comments
Filly by Perast on debut. Half-sister to nine-time winner Sunnycoast. Dam was unraced. Won a Mackay trial over 1050m on October 15. Strong chance to break through at debut.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
1st of 515/10/25Mackay1050mTrial4Raul Silvera Olivera54kgGood1:06.1057.2 km/h14.47L-----

1. Miss So And So

2. Long Tall James

3. Tiger Rocket

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6th of 67/10/25Townsville850mTrial6Denicious Smith55kgGood0:50.1861.0 km/h30.44L-----

1. Better Blitzem

2. Boomious

3. Dub Stepping

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8Kris Hansen
  • Stylish Diamond (6)
  • Trainer: Kris Hansen(Rockhampton)
  • Jockey: Adam Sewell (Last 50: 5-5-6)
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: ACLAIM (IRE)

Dam: LECTURE (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Fastnet Rock

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 5-5-6
Trainer
W 11% P 33%
Distance
W 5.85% P 25%
Track
W 6.04% P 22%
Trainer/Track
N/A
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 33%
Comments
Kris Hansen trained two-year-old filly lining up for first race start. Half-sister to three-time winner Greatestofease. Dam was a winner of two races. Won a recent trial at Rockhampton. Watch for a betting push.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
1st of 420/10/25Rockhampton1000mTrial2Christopher McIver50kgSoft1:00.1559.9 km/h1.04L-----

1. Stylish Diamond

2. Sport

3. Missile Baby

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9Trevor & Peter Rowe
  • Persefono (4)
  • Trainer: Trevor & Peter Rowe(Cairns)
  • Jockey: Jason Taylor (Last 50: 2-3-6)
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: EXOSPHERE (AUS)

Dam: STARENA (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Sidereus

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 2-3-6
Trainer
W 8.00% P 32%
Distance
W 7.69% P 27%
Track
W 8.26% P 28%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 75%
Trainer/Distance
N/A
Comments
First starter by Exosphere out of Starena. Full-sister to four-start maiden Battlekatt. Dam was a winner of six races. Third October 12 at Cairns at her only trial. Barrier an advantage. Monitor market moves.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
3rd of 612/10/25Cairns850mTrial5Jason Taylor50kgGood0:51.5459.4 km/h7.42L-----

1. Alberta Bound

2. Stable Investment

3. Persefono

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10Krystin Allender
  • Stable Investment (1)
  • Trainer: Krystin Allender(Innisfail)
  • Jockey: Lacey Morrison (Last 50: 14-12-9)
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%
Jockey Flying

2 yo Brown Filly

Sire: SENSEI (AUS)

Dam: TRUST FUNDS (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Fighting Sun

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 14-12-9
Trainer
W 25% P 62%
Distance
W 15% P 41%
Track
W 16% P 44%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 66%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 66%
Gear Changes

Cross-over Nose Band ON

Comments
First starter by Sensei out of Trust Funds purchased for AUD $7,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Gold Coast March Yearling Sale). Dam was a one-start maiden. Trialled once on October 12 at Cairns when second over 850m. Inside barrier will assist chances. Keep a close eye on betting to assess chances.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
2nd of 612/10/25Cairns850mTrial2Lacey Morrison52kgGood0:51.5459.4 km/h6.46L-----

1. Alberta Bound

2. Stable Investment

3. Persefono

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11Trevor & Peter Rowe
  • Diosa Afrodita (11)
  • Trainer: Trevor & Peter Rowe(Cairns)
  • Jockey: Lauren Guernier (a3)(Last 50: 3-2-5)
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: EXOSPHERE (AUS)

Dam: ZATSO (NZ)

Dam's Sire: Lucky Unicorn

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 3-2-5
Trainer
W 0% P 35%
Distance
W 7.14% P 25%
Track
W 6.85% P 23%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Gear Changes

Blinkers ON [Blinkers]

Comments
On debut. Two-year-old filly by Exosphere out of Zatso purchased for AUD $10,000 (Magic Millions 2025 Gold Coast March Yearling Sale). Half-sister to 12-start maiden All Too Zatso. Dam was a winner of one race. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 850m at Cairns October 12. Doubt she will make an impression here so prepared to risk.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
6th of 612/10/25Cairns850mTrial6Ivo Fry60kgGood0:51.5459.4 km/h14.06L-----

1. Alberta Bound

2. Stable Investment

3. Persefono

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12Bill Kenning
  • Mersey Lass (12)
  • Trainer: Bill Kenning(Townsville)
  • Jockey: Wanderson D'avila (Last 50: 3-3-6)
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Grey/Bay Filly

Sire: TOP ECHELON (AUS)

Dam: LIVERPOOL JANE (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Captain Gerrard

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 3-3-6
Trainer
W 15% P 44%
Distance
W 12% P 35%
Track
W 11% P 32%
Trainer/Track
W 16% P 44%
Trainer/Distance
W 18% P 54%
Gear Changes

Bubble Cheeker (Near Side) ON, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) ON

Comments
Facing the starter for the first time. Two-year-old filly by Top Echelon out of Liverpool Jane. Half-sister to two-time winner Rocky Blonde. Dam was a winner of ten races. At the most recent trial was out of the placings over 850m at Townsville October 7. Trained on the track and should be primed to run well despite a tricky draw.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
4th of 67/10/25Townsville850mTrial4Wanderson D'avila54kgGood0:50.1861.0 km/h2.45L-----

1. Better Blitzem

2. Boomious

3. Dub Stepping

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13Trevor & Peter Rowe
  • Radiant Power (3)
  • Trainer: Trevor & Peter Rowe(Cairns)
  • Jockey: Isabella Teh (Last 50: 8-5-5)
  • Weight: 55kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: POWER (GB)

Dam: GALACTIC TREASURE (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Exosphere

Stats
Career
0: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
50: 8-5-5
Trainer
W 4.76% P 23%
Distance
W 12% P 34%
Track
W 7.79% P 24%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 20%
Gear Changes

Ear Muffs OFF, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) ON

Comments
First starter. Two-year-old filly by Power out of Galactic Treasure. Dam was a six-start maiden. At the most recent trial finished fifth on October 12 at Cairns over 850m. Doesn't shape as a strong winning hope today.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResultRace Review
5th of 612/10/25Cairns850mTrial4Krysten Swaffer52kgGood0:51.5459.4 km/h11.57L-----

1. Alberta Bound

2. Stable Investment

3. Persefono

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Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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