TEX GUNN has outstanding form at this track and in strong form with six wins from 12 attempts this campaign, tough to beat. HARA'S PEST can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and placed all previous races as a favourite, the real danger in the race. VILLAIN OF FIRE can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and has multiple wins at Townsville, still in this. PIKA WAVE should find the lead easily having drawn well and has multiple wins at Townsville, in with a chance.

CANYA GOOSE has two placings from 10 runs this prep and placed last start at long odds at Townsville, hard to go past. MAD ATTITUDE has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, has solid claims. BLUE JET TRAIN has the speed to overcome a very wide draw and in strong form with three wins from 14 attempts this campaign, if in the finish no surprise. MOUSTACHE MICK speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, each-way claims.

COMPLEX THINKING did nothing to threaten last start at Townsville but has good 21.90 run here, genuine contender. HIT AFTER HIT should find the lead easily having drawn well, among the chances. MAD ATTITUDE has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, could upset. HARMS BEST placed last start at Townsville and has the speed to overcome an unfavourable draw, the real danger in the race.

FEDERAL CASH in strong form with four wins from 10 attempts this campaign and has very strong form at Townsville, tough to beat. SLIM NIKITA has won seven times at Townsville before, include in exotics. AMBER ANNIE won once this prep at Townsville two runs back and big rise in distance suits, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. FEDERAL BLUE BOY speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, for the wider exotics.

CAWBOURNE SLICK speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, a close top selection. CANYA WOW ME placed as a favourite last start at Townsville but must be respected from this yard, a real threat. BE UNITED won last start at Townsville and suited by the draw, still in this. TOTAL FRANKY a track specialist winning 11 times at Townsville and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, the real danger in the race.

CANYA HELLFIRE must respect a Steven Scott trained dog, a close top selection. GIDGEE BUG chased strongly to win last start at Townsville and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, must be considered. HE PLAYED ONE perfectly drawn on the rails and is the one to catch, in the mix. HARA'S GHOST ran sixth last start at Townsville and down in distance, could upset.

GUS THE GREAT in strong form with four wins from nine attempts this campaign and coming off a win at Rockhampton, a close top pick. ORGANISED KAOS should find the lead easily having drawn well and has multiple wins at Townsville, expect to be right up there. MIZUKI HEART finished fourth last start at Rockhampton, cannot be ruled out. BOGIE FRANK has two placings from three runs this prep and amongst the placegetters last start running third at Townsville, still in this.

RACCOON ROGER 4 wins from nine attempts this campaign and has won four times at Townsville before, big chance. TAKEOVER TARGET made ground late to win last start at Townsville and rise in distance suits, not without each-way claims. PHOENIX SILVER has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, could upset. MISS ROSALEA chased strongly to win last start at Rockhampton and has good 29.29 run here, place chance.

FARMOR BACARDI can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and a track specialist winning eight times at Townsville, genuine contender. FARMOR JACUZZIS has the speed to overcome a very wide draw and has won five times at Townsville before, must be considered. ON HOLIDAYS resumes from a seven week break and has won 14 times at Townsville before, expect to be right up there. KASEY'S WAY expect to lead having drawn the rails, the real danger in the race.

MOONSHINE MAGIC expect to lead having drawn the rails, genuine contender. ASTON KINNIE has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, consider. BRIDGE UP BABY and came on strong to win last start at Townsville. Speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, should be thereabouts. ZINA CORTEZ and came on strong to win last start at Townsville and has good 21.61 run here, not without each-way claims.

CHEAP REALITY in strong form with five wins from 12 attempts this campaign and a track specialist winning five times at Townsville, major contender. PACKHAM ROSE coming off a win at Townsville and four wins from 14 attempts this campaign, don't dismiss. FEDERAL BLAST in strong form with six wins from 15 attempts this campaign and has outstanding form at this track, don't treat lightly. RINGWALD drawn perfectly, in with a chance.

FARMOR AGAIN has been running well this campaign winning twice and placing in all other outings, a winning chance. SHIAN MIKEY has very strong form at Townsville and in strong form with three wins from 10 attempts this campaign, if in the finish no surprise. FEDERAL HARRY goes well at Townsville and three wins from 10 attempts this campaign, could threaten. STARRY RAYMAR can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and has very strong form at Townsville, looks threatening.

PEPPIMENARTI has outstanding form at this track and two wins from eight attempts this campaign, serious player. HIGH GEAR MARIA ran fourth last start at Townsville and has good 21.86 run here, don't dismiss. MAD ATTITUDE has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, sneaky chance. MOUSTACHE MICK speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, dangerous.

ROMAN PARTY 2 wins from 10 attempts this campaign and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, the testing material. FLYING BLOSSOM draws to do no work and expect to lead, not without each-way claims. MONTEBELLO in strong form with two wins from 15 attempts this campaign and placed last start at Townsville, dangerous. MAD ATTITUDE speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, sneaky chance.