HARA'S RUBY last start winner to break maiden at Townsville and drawn perfectly, genuine contender. MOONLIT SKIES failed to win as a favourite last start at Townsville but has good 21.88 run here and won once this prep at the track seven runs back, not without each-way claims. STRIKER STAR speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, don't treat lightly. HARRY'S COFFEE placed last start at Townsville and is running at preferred distance, could threaten.

ASHY BEAR can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, should go well. HOLLY MAGIC speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, in the mix. BIG EASY AL in the money last start running third at Townsville and has good 21.60 run here, still in this. BUG ME MORE placed last start at Townsville and has three placings from 11 runs this prep, looks threatening.

DEMISTER has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, a close top pick. DIFFERENT HERE can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, has solid claims. CANYA ATOMIC a track specialist winning four times at Townsville and from a good kennel, looks threatening. TIJUANA TWINKLE must be respected from this yard, in with a chance.

DEMISTER has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, has solid claims. BLACK FALCON finished five lengths off the winner last start at Townsville but has good 21.87 run here, in with a chance. DAYSEA'S ELVIS unwanted by the market but right up there last start at Rockhampton. Untested at this track and distance, still in this. SWING SHIFT speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, don't treat lightly.

NO MORE BEER won last start at Townsville and should find the lead easily having drawn well, looks a moral. RIO RAGNAR winner of three in a row after last start win at Townsville and a track specialist winning three times at the track, could threaten. ATOMIC TIGER can't knock the form winning two in a row at Townsville and Q1 Lakeside, each-way claims. ZIPPING KRAVITZ must be respected from this yard and placed all previous races as a favourite, quinella.

GOT THIS GIRLS winner of four in a row after last start win at Q1 Lakeside and won all previous races as a favourite, major contender. SHIAN MIKEY has won four times at Townsville before and drawn perfectly, don't dismiss. WICKET speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, in with a chance. CANYA AURORA can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and must respect a Gerard Agius trained dog, the real danger in the race.

SHE'S ALL FIRE looking for a hat trick after winning two in a row at Q1 Lakeside and Q Straight. Perfectly drawn on the rails and is the one to catch, major contender. ON HOLIDAYS has very strong form at Townsville and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, don't dismiss. ZIPPING LIPA last start winner at Q2 Parklands. Untested at this track and distance, in with a chance. ATOMIC PRINCE winner of last two at Townsville and Q1 Lakeside, place claims.

FEDERAL SAKI has multiple wins at Townsville and should find the lead easily having drawn well, key chance. PAW MATIC coming from New South Wales, not without each-way claims. CANYA DYNAMITE must respect a Gerard Agius trained dog, don't dismiss. PENNY CALIDO just missed as favourite last start at Townsville and placed all previous races as a favourite, in with a chance.

CANYA HELLFIRE suited by the draw and must respect a Steven Scott trained dog, major contender. FAST FREDDY won last start at Rockhampton, not without each-way claims. ROMAN PARTY can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, could threaten. PAW STELLA in strong form with three wins from 15 attempts this campaign at metro level and goes down in distance for the first time, sneaky chance.

HOPEFULLY FAST resumes after a 10 week break and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, leading hope. TEMPTING DASH placed all previous races as a favourite and has two placings from three runs this prep, still in this. GROUND CONTROL won last start at Townsville and has good 28.30 run here, each-way claims. TERRA BELLA winner at Q2 Parklands and placed in all other outings this preparation, don't treat lightly.

PILTON VIEW has been running well this campaign winning twice and placing in all other outings, commands respect. WEATHER REPORT expect to lead having drawn the rails, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. FEDERAL BLUE BOY has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, include in exotics. CANYA SCARLET never in the race last start at Townsville but rise in distance suits, for the wider exotics.

MONDO CORTEZ can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and from a good kennel, should go well. FEDERAL ROCKET placed last start at Townsville, consider in exotics. HARA'S HASTY drawn ideally, include in exotics. AMBER ANNIE finished midfield last start at Townsville and faces a rise in distance, for the wider exotics.