Historical overview
Across the 52 sampled runnings of 1400m at Townsville: Leaders (settle 1–3) — 17 of 52 winners (32.7% of winners, 12.9% strike, 0.84 A/E). From the gates, Middle (5–9) — 31 of 52 winners (59.6% of winners, 13.8% strike, 1.14 A/E).
Narrowed to today's rail position (1400m · +4m ±1m, 16 races): Leaders (settle 1–3) — 9 of 16 winners (56.2% of winners, 18.8% strike, 1.05 A/E).
Market history at this trip: odds-on favourites are 4 from 7 (57.1% strike, 0.99 A/E); roughies (>$10) supply 11.5% of winners.
Historical leans
- Leaders (settle 1–3) is the strongest settle band on the sample
- Middle (5–9) barriers lead the draw splits
Deterministic data read — figures restated from this track and trip's sampled runnings, no interpretation applied. The full speed-map read and model picks follow race morning after final scratchings.