STARRY RAYMAR strong finishing effort to win last start at Townsville and has won five times at the track before, commands respect. BASIL FAWLTY finished four lengths off the winner last start at Townsville and has good 21.94 run here, expect to be right up there. KEJ STEFANI in strong form with three wins from 15 attempts this campaign and drawn the rails, could upset. FEDERAL ARLO in strong form with two wins from 10 attempts this campaign and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, not without each-way claims.

FARMOR AGAIN placed last start at Townsville when first up and from a good kennel, a close top selection. TIGER BAILEY has multiple wins at Townsville, consider. HIGH GEAR MARIA a track specialist winning four times at Townsville and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, could threaten. MISS PUMPKIN has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, sneaky chance.

FEDERAL CASH in strong form with two wins from seven attempts this campaign and has multiple wins at Townsville, commands respect. NAVABI should find the lead easily having drawn well, don't dismiss. FEDERAL BLUE BOY placed last start at Townsville and has good 38.01 run here, the real danger in the race. HARA'S GHOST in the money last start running third at Townsville and first try at this distance, each-way claims.

MICK'S BELLE has outstanding form at this track and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, has solid claims. CHARLI'S BEGONIA finished fifth last start at Q1 Lakeside. Rise in trip and untested at this range, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. COMPLEX THINKING drawn ideally, consider in exotics. VALEENA BOY only just missed last start, finishing a length back from the winner at Townsville and could struggle at this T/D, outside hope.

TAKEOVER TARGET a track specialist winning five times at Townsville, has solid claims. CAWBOURNE SLICK can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, in with a chance. DANIEL SPARKLES has the speed to overcome a very wide draw and two wins from 12 attempts this campaign, cannot be ruled out. HE PLAYED ONE can't knock the form winning two in a row at Townsville and won last start at the track, looks threatening.

CANYA WOW ME has multiple wins at Townsville and must respect a Steven Scott trained dog, commands respect. ORGANISED KAOS has won nine times at Townsville before and trained at an astute kennel, can figure. ENZOLA won once this prep at Townsville three runs back and up in journey, in the mix. GOLDEN ENVY winner despite being unwanted in the betting last start at Townsville and has won three times at the track before, don't treat lightly.

TIPSY TESS should find the lead easily having drawn well and goes well at Townsville, looks a sure thing. CANYA HELLFIRE won last start at Townsville and must be respected from this yard, in with a chance. GUS THE GREAT has been running well this campaign winning three times and placing in all other outings, dangerous. ENZOLA won once this prep at Townsville three runs back and up in distance, not without each-way claims.

FARMOR JACUZZIS a track specialist winning five times at Townsville and should find the lead easily having drawn well, major contender. PANTHER POTTER in strong form with four wins from 12 attempts this campaign and has won four times at Townsville before, don't dismiss. HOLLY MAGIC winner of last two at Townsville and coming off a win at the track, in with a chance. SHE'S SPIRITED can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, place only.

RACCOON ROGER has multiple wins at Townsville and four wins from seven attempts this campaign, perfectly placed. RINGWALD and came on strong to win last start at Townsville and has good 21.70 run here, not without each-way claims. SWING SHIFT strong finishing effort to win last start at Townsville, the real danger in the race. ETERNAL WINTER expect to lead having drawn the rails, quinella.

HOPEFULLY FAST a track specialist winning 12 times at Townsville and should find the lead easily having drawn well, big chance. TEX GUNN in strong form with four wins from nine attempts this campaign and last start winner at Townsville, still in this. FEDERAL BLAST 6 wins from 12 attempts this campaign and goes well at Townsville, could upset. GOOD ODDS RAVEN can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and goes well at Townsville, in with a chance.

ASCEND KALMIA 3 wins from 11 attempts this campaign and should find the lead easily having drawn well, marginal top pick. NUKA has won at Townsville and placed in all other attempts this campaign, has solid claims. HARA'S KITANA goes well at Townsville, consider. BRIDGE UP BABY has the speed to overcome a very wide draw and must respect a Tony Parker trained dog, still in this.

ASSASSINO can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and has outstanding form at this track, perfectly placed. CANYA GOOSE unsighted last start at Townsville but is running at preferred distance, looks threatening. PRECOCIOUS STORM won last start at Townsville and in strong form with two wins from six attempts this campaign, could upset. ASTON ELIJAH perfectly drawn on the rails and is the one to catch, each-way claims.