MOONLIT SKIES placed two of four as a favourite and won once this prep at Townsville nine runs back, a close top pick. CHIVAS CHOICE in the money last start running third at Townsville when fresh, for the exotics. GLOBAL DREAM can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and won once this prep at Mandurah eight runs back, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. HARA'S SONYA narrowly beaten at long odds last start at Townsville and suited by the draw, consider in exotics.

MIA MORE won at big odds last start to break maiden at Townsville and winner at the track before, tough to beat. HARA'S TOPAZ finished four lengths off the winner last start at Q1 Lakeside. Untested at this track and distance, for the exotics. LITTLER won once this prep at Rockhampton three runs back and finished fourth last start at Townsville, for the wider exotics. CONNECTICUT can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck.

MIZUKI FLASH winner of last two at Townsville and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, major contender. STOKEY THE BEAR in strong form with two wins from five attempts this campaign and has outstanding form at this track, don't treat lightly. LOCHINVAR DUDE has multiple wins at Townsville and three wins from eight attempts this campaign, still in this. TAKE AIM perfectly drawn on the rails and is the one to catch, place hope.

MAPLE WAVE draws to do no work and expect to lead, hard to go past. SHIAN MIKEY a track specialist winning four times at Townsville and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, for the wider exotics. ASTON ELISHA can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and won once this prep at Townsville three runs back, consider in exotics. ORGANISED KAOS has won 11 times at Townsville before and has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, include in exotics.

FEDERAL VOODOO in strong form with three wins from 14 attempts this campaign, major contender. FIREBALL ERNIE only able to place as favourite last start at Townsville and returns to shorter trip, needs the breaks. FIRST ON BASE can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and has five placings from 12 runs this prep, place only. FLY LIKE POTTER won at big odds last start at Townsville, chance to place.

COLONEL'S RANGER in strong form with four wins from nine attempts this campaign and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, perfectly placed. ENZOLA has the speed to overcome a very wide draw and has two placings from six runs this prep, outside hope. MISS ROSALEA unsighted last start at Townsville but has good 29.28 run here, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. SHERYL drawn perfectly, for the exotics.

CHEAP REALITY has multiple wins at Townsville and has the speed to overcome an unfavourable draw, perfectly placed. STORMY NEO beaten easily last start at Townsville and has performed poorly in past runs at this T/D, outside hope. HARA'S HASTY finished four lengths off the winner last start at Townsville and down in distance, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. SHE'S SNAPPY expect to lead having drawn the rails, include in exotics.

HARA'S GHOST placed when unwanted in the betting last start at Townsville and has good 28.62 run here, big chance. MICK'S BELLE won last start at Townsville and goes well at the track, for the exotics. MIZUKI HEART has outstanding form at this track, include in exotics. PANTHER POTTER first-up after 12 week break and coming off a win at Townsville, consider in exotics.

HARA'S NERO has multiple wins at Townsville and won two of three as a favourite, major contender. WHITE CAR speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, consider in exotics. SWING SHIFT can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, outside hope. FEDERAL GALAXY and came on strong to win last start at Townsville and goes well at the track, for the exotics.

RACCOON ROGER was narrowly beaten as a favourite last start at Townsville. Perfectly drawn on the rails and is the one to catch, key chance. MISS PUMPKIN has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, looks threatening. BUG ME MORE surprised punters to win at long odds last start at Townsville and has good 21.69 run here, dangerous. FEDERAL BLAST can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and goes well at Townsville, the real danger in the race.

MARKET MAVERICK expect to lead having drawn the rails, big chance. ON TARGET last start win at Townsville took streak to three in a row and has outstanding form at this track, cannot be ruled out. HARA'S MILLY strong finishing effort to win last start at Townsville and has good 21.50 run here, in with a chance. TIGER BAILEY last start winner at Townsville when first up and looking for a hat trick after winning two in a row at the track, still in this.

HARA'S RUBY can't knock the form winning two in a row at Townsville and has very strong form at the track, key chance. AUSSIE PUZZLE coming off a win at Townsville and has good 21.88 run here, place chance. DONE BY NOON placed last start at Townsville and has seven placings from 15 runs this prep, capable of getting into the money. SHIAN PEACHES has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, place only.

THUNDERLASH made ground late to win last start at Townsville and expect to lead having drawn the rails, key chance. KRAMER in strong form with three wins from 13 attempts this campaign and amongst the placegetters last start running second at Townsville, cannot be ruled out. ADD A ZERO has outstanding form at this track and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, still in this. WONG GLASS a track specialist winning three times at Townsville and has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, don't dismiss.

GO GEM GO can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, tough to beat. ZERO FORGING can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, place claims. COTTON BALL BUZZ 2 wins from 14 attempts this campaign but ran seventh last start at Townsville, needs the breaks. PANAMA LOCO speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, place hope.