CHEAP REALITY hasn't been far away in first two races and just missed when heavily backed last start at Sale, tough to beat. FLY LIKE POTTER perfectly drawn on the rails and is the one to catch, for the exotics. FEDERAL ARLO was narrowly beaten as a favourite last start at Townsville when first up and placed all previous races as a favourite, consider in exotics. MISS EMMA MAY first starter, outside hope.

FEDERAL BLAST first starter and drawn ideally, a winning chance. BLUE MOON PARTY first start, include in exotics. PUDDIN' TIME finished in the middle of the pack at only start at Townsville, for the wider exotics. MUPPET CENTRAL first start, for the exotics.

DAISY RAY amongst the placegetters at only start running third at Townsville and suited by the draw, key chance. FEDERAL NOODLE first starter, for the exotics. SAFARI DAWN on debut, for the wider exotics. EARLY BIRD can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and has four placings from seven runs this prep, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck.

FEDERAL SAKI won or placed in three races to start career, tough to beat. NEYTIRI MAGIC a winner at first outing this prep and winner at Townsville before, don't treat lightly. TAKEOVER TARGET can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and two wins from nine attempts this campaign, don't dismiss. TINY'S REGRET can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and won once this prep at Townsville four runs back, chance to place.

ASSASSINO 3 wins from 12 attempts this campaign and ran nine lengths back from the winner last start at Townsville, genuine contender. HARA'S HARPER failed to finish last start at Q1 Lakeside and could struggle at this T/D, don't dismiss. ROSE BELLE has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, could threaten. HONEY BUNNY drawn perfectly, still in this.

PANTHER POTTER was narrowly beaten as a favourite last start at Townsville and is lightly tested at this distance, big chance. HARA'S SCARLET back from seven week break and chased strongly to win last start at Townsville, the real danger in the race. NEED A TOW in strong form with two wins from six attempts this campaign and has multiple wins at Townsville, could upset. EMMY PANAMA draws to do no work and expect to lead, each-way claims.

VILLAIN OF FIRE can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, commands respect. RAYMAR FOX in strong form with two wins from 10 attempts this campaign and in the money last start running third at Townsville, not without each-way claims. DON'T TELL SHILO has two placings from four runs this prep and returns to shorter trip, the real danger in the race. HIT AFTER HIT perfectly drawn on the rails and is the one to catch, not the worst.

PICKIN' PIXIES has multiple wins at Townsville and in strong form with four wins from 10 attempts this campaign, perfectly placed. BEEP can't knock the form winning two in a row at Townsville and a track specialist winning three times at the track, could threaten. RECKLESS RUBY in the money last start running third at Townsville and is running at preferred distance, sneaky chance. COLONEL'S DREAM a track specialist winning three times at Townsville and four wins from 10 attempts this campaign, place chance.

MAISIE MOO MOO expect to lead having drawn the rails and has very strong form at Townsville, perfectly placed. HELIANTHE amongst the placegetters last start running third at Townsville and down in distance, cannot be ruled out. EMPTY SKY and came on strong to win last start at Townsville and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, place only. FLYING IN STYLE ran nine lengths back from the winner last start at Townsville and is running at preferred distance, not the worst.

FEDERAL SNIPER has won or placed in all races to date and has multiple wins at Townsville, key chance. NEMESIS a track specialist winning twice at Townsville and drawn the rails, could upset. ORDINARY looking for a hat trick after winning two in a row at Townsville and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, could threaten. ANNA RUMBLE placed last start at Townsville and has good 23.19 run here, place hope.

SIMULATION 2 wins from 13 attempts this campaign and ran fourth last start at Townsville, commands respect. EXPLOSIVE JEM perfectly drawn on the rails and is the one to catch, should be thereabouts. MENDOCINO has two placings from three runs this prep and finished 11 lengths off the winner last start at Townsville, sneaky chance. ANOTHER BEAUTY 2 wins from 11 attempts this campaign and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, not without each-way claims.

STORMY ROSE speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, hard to go past. HIDDEN FURY finished midfield last start at Townsville and has good 23.04 run here, looks threatening. APACHE MALT should find the lead easily having drawn well, could threaten. SHINE ON BRUISER can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, cannot be ruled out.