STOKEY THE BEAR in the money at only start running second at Townsville, tough to beat. MISS TARGET ran eighth at only start at Townsville, for the wider exotics. MALI'S SWEET PEA drawn perfectly and has two placings from seven runs this prep, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. PARTY WITH SASS has three placings from six runs this prep and ran fifth last start at Townsville, consider in exotics.

DASH STRATUS in the money at only start running third at Townsville and suited by the draw, standout top pick. BODHI BUZZ placed all previous races as a favourite and has four placings from four runs this prep, include in exotics. MISS BRIMLEY has placed four times at Townsville before and placed when fresh, for the wider exotics. RAGING PARTY has three placings from 10 runs this prep but ran sixth last start at Townsville, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck.

ON TARGET 2 wins from five attempts this campaign and goes well at Townsville, will take the power of beating. FOOTLOOSE coming off a win to break maiden at Townsville and has good 21.90 run here, still in this. TOBIAS IVY can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, could upset. HELLO SAILOR can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, in with a chance.

VERRUCKT can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, tough to beat. EMPTY SKY speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, don't dismiss. BIG PAPA PARTY ran nine lengths back from the winner last start at Townsville but has good 22.08 run here, place hope. BOOM SMACKING finished seven lengths off the winner last start at Townsville but has good 22.23 run here, chance to place.

HIT AFTER HIT can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, a winning chance. MIZUKI FLASH resumes from a six week break. Speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, could threaten. HARA'S BLUEY has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, the real danger in the race. FLYING ARGOS did nothing to threaten last start at Townsville but is running at preferred distance, cannot be ruled out.

RIO RAGNAR resumes after a 25 week break and amongst the placegetters last start running third at Q1 Lakeside when resuming, leading hope. PARTY DON'T STOP coming off a win at Townsville and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, for the wider exotics. COTTON BALL BUZZ in strong form with two wins from nine attempts this campaign and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, consider in exotics. TAU CETI has been running well this campaign winning twice and placing in all other outings. First try at this distance, outside hope.

HIPPY winner despite being unwanted in the betting last start at Townsville, commands respect. ASTON ELISHA resumes from a seven week break, consider in exotics. FLYING BLOSSOM won last start at Townsville and has good 21.85 run here, include in exotics. LOCATED won all previous races as a favourite, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck.

SYDNEYSIDER won last start at Townsville and should find the lead easily having drawn well, hard to go past. GO GEM GO 3 wins from 14 attempts this campaign and has the speed to overcome an unfavourable draw, must be considered. FEDERAL GALAXY failed to win as a favourite last start at Townsville but has good 21.89 run here, expect to be right up there. FEDERAL BLAST a track specialist winning six times at Townsville, the real danger in the race.

ENZOLA placed last start at Townsville when first up and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, has solid claims. VERRUCKT has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, if in the finish no surprise. EMMY PANAMA speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, could upset. ETERNAL WINTER speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, don't treat lightly.

LOVELY MADELINE should find the lead easily having drawn well, will take the power of beating. FEDERAL CASH 4 wins from 13 attempts this campaign and has outstanding form at this track, for the wider exotics. SALLY SAID won last start at Townsville and in strong form with two wins from nine attempts this campaign, include in exotics. BARNSLEY amongst the placegetters last start running third at Townsville and has good 21.73 run here, for the exotics.

FEDERAL GALAXY ran as favourite last start and placed at Townsville but has good 21.89 run here, commands respect. DONE BY NOON has five placings from 10 runs this prep and drawn the rails, must be considered. RUBY JUBY has won twice at Townsville before and in strong form with two wins from four attempts this campaign, not without each-way claims. KRAMER in strong form with two wins from nine attempts this campaign but finished nine lengths off the winner last start at Q1 Lakeside, could threaten.

MAJOR SWING 2 wins from 11 attempts this campaign and won all previous races as a favourite, should go well. POPULAR MONSTER speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, consider in exotics. SUNSET BOY in strong form with two wins from eight attempts this campaign and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, for the wider exotics. FEDERAL ARLO in the money last start running third at Townsville and has the speed to overcome an unfavourable draw, outside hope.