BLAZING STARLINE looking for a hat trick after winning two in a row at Townsville and has multiple wins at the track, marginal top pick. MURCIA in the money last start running third at Townsville and won once this prep at Q Straight three runs back, hard to hold out. UNTAMED ENVY trained at an astute kennel, could threaten. GLOBAL DREAM in the money last start running second at Townsville and has good 22.16 run here, don't treat lightly.

THUNDERLASH was narrowly beaten as a favourite last start at Townsville and has multiple wins at the track, major contender. MIZUKI FLASH can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and in strong form with three wins from five attempts this campaign, the real danger in the race. MARKET MAVERICK should find the lead easily having drawn well and has three placings from seven runs this prep, sneaky chance. TIGER BAILEY goes well at Townsville and in strong form with two wins from three attempts this campaign, looks threatening.

RACCOON ROGER can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and has multiple wins at Townsville, one of the main hopes. MY MACHINE suited by the draw, can figure. SWING SHIFT made ground late to win last start at Townsville and can't knock the form winning two in a row at the track, the real danger in the race. NEED A TOW has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, each-way claims.

HOPEFULLY FAST can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and goes well at Townsville, tough to beat. SHE'S SAINTLY goes well at Townsville and should find the lead easily having drawn well, include in exotics. SMOOTH BLAST won last start at Townsville and has won eight times at the track before, for the exotics. ASTON KINNIE can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, for the wider exotics.

CHIVAS CHOICE can't knock the form winning two in a row at Townsville, serious player. COTTON BALL BUZZ speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, not without each-way claims. VILLAIN OF MAGIC looking for a hat trick after winning two in a row at Townsville and chased strongly to win last start at the track, the real danger in the race. NO POWER can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, place best.

WHITE CAR can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, hard to go past. CHEAP REALITY goes well at Townsville and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, a real threat. HARA'S MILLY last start win at Townsville took streak to four in a row and has won four times at the track before, should be thereabouts. LOVELY MADELINE chased strongly to win last start at Townsville and should find the lead easily having drawn well, cannot be ruled out.

BODHI BUZZ last start winner at Townsville and expect to lead having drawn the rails, genuine contender. HUNTER'S BOY placed last start at Townsville and has good 28.57 run here, dangerous. HARA'S REX made ground late to win last start at Townsville and has multiple wins at the track, looks threatening. FIREBALL ERNIE has the speed to overcome an unfavourable draw and placed all previous races as a favourite, needs the breaks.

FIREBALL ERNIE has the speed to overcome a very wide draw and placed all previous races as a favourite, hard to go past. GROUND CONTROL looking for a hat trick after winning two in a row at Townsville and coming off a win at the track, if in the finish no surprise. STARRY RAYMAR 6 wins from 13 attempts this campaign. Perfectly drawn on the rails and is the one to catch, dangerous. TAKEOVER TARGET has multiple wins at Townsville and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, in with a chance.

TRY TO RELAX 2 wins from 13 attempts this campaign, a close top selection. MOONLIT SKIES last start winner at Townsville and in strong form with two wins from 12 attempts this campaign, for the wider exotics. EMGRAND DRIVE won once this prep at Townsville three runs back, for the exotics. DREAM QUEEN must be respected from this yard, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck.

BE UNITED suited by the draw, marginal top pick. GUS THE GREAT must be respected from this yard, for the exotics. ROMAN PARTY can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, consider in exotics. HE'S PEEKING speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, include in exotics.

COLONEL'S RANGER a track specialist winning four times at Townsville and five wins from 11 attempts this campaign, has solid claims. FARMOR JACUZZIS has outstanding form at this track and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, if in the finish no surprise. PACKHAM ROSE can't knock the form winning two in a row at Townsville and has outstanding form at this track, don't treat lightly. EXOTIC RUBY perfectly drawn on the rails and is the one to catch, looks threatening.

FARMOR AGAIN in strong form with three wins from 12 attempts this campaign and a track specialist winning three times at Townsville, big chance. SHIAN PEACHES expect to lead having drawn the rails, still in this. ON TARGET has very strong form at Townsville and in strong form with five wins from 11 attempts this campaign, each-way claims. SYDNEYSIDER can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, the real danger in the race.

HARA'S TOPAZ in strong form with two wins from 10 attempts this campaign but ran sixth last start at Townsville, perfectly placed. KRAMER coming off a win at Townsville and has very strong form at the track, in with a chance. OKLAHOMA has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, dangerous. FARMOR MYSTIC in strong form with two wins from 14 attempts this campaign and trained at an astute kennel, needs the breaks.

MISHAWAKA won last start at Townsville and has the speed to overcome an unfavourable draw, serious player. UTAH SAINT expect to lead having drawn the rails, looks threatening. WORD SMITH 2 wins from 11 attempts this campaign and from a good kennel, each-way claims. BLUE MOON PARTY can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, cannot be ruled out.