TOMMY KNUCKLES in strong form with two wins from eight attempts this campaign and amongst the placegetters last start running third at Townsville, well placed. BLAZING STARLINE in strong form with four wins from seven attempts this campaign and has multiple wins at Townsville, in the mix. SHE'S SNAPPY can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, could threaten. MURCIA in strong form with four wins from 14 attempts this campaign and goes well at Townsville, still in this.

BRUNSWICK BOY goes well at Townsville, major contender. BEEP coming off a win at Townsville, don't dismiss. ANTI VENOM can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and has won twice at Townsville before, could upset. LOCHINVAR DUDE 4 wins from 15 attempts this campaign and has won four times at Townsville before, could threaten.

ASCEND KALMIA perfectly drawn on the rails and is the one to catch, major contender. BLACK FALCON last start winner at Townsville and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, looks threatening. ASTON ELISHA 2 wins from 13 attempts this campaign and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, in with a chance. SHE'S SAINTLY finished in the middle of the pack last start at Townsville and is lightly tested at this distance, could upset.

TEX GUNN looking for a hat trick after winning two in a row at Townsville and last start winner at the track, big chance. LORD EDDIE perfectly drawn on the rails and is the one to catch, outside hope. COLONEL'S RANGER a track specialist winning six times at Townsville, include in exotics. WYNDRA ALL PRADA amongst the placegetters last start running third at Rockhampton. Speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, consider in exotics.

RUBY JUBY a track specialist winning five times at Townsville and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, commands respect. SMOOTH BLAST a track specialist winning 10 times at Townsville, include in exotics. MIZUKI HEART a track specialist winning six times at Townsville and has the speed to overcome an unfavourable draw, for the exotics. BIT FANCY NANCY in strong form with four wins from 11 attempts this campaign and trained at an astute kennel, consider in exotics.

COCOA EXPRESS has been running well this campaign winning four times and placing in all other outings. Goes well at Townsville, serious player. HOPEFULLY FAST has outstanding form at this track, consider in exotics. SHE'S SPIRITED speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, outside hope. NAVABI can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, for the exotics.

TAKEOVER TARGET strong finishing effort to win last start at Townsville and can't knock the form winning two in a row at the track, perfectly placed. BLUE MOON PARTY should find the lead easily having drawn well, outside hope. SUPER SPECIAL finished three quarters of a length back from the leader last start at Rockhampton and trained at an astute kennel, for the exotics. HARA'S GHOST only just missed last start, finishing three quarters of a length back from the winner at Townsville and has good 28.51 run here, consider in exotics.

WYNDRA ALL SMOKE draws to do no work and expect to lead, tough to beat. HARA'S HASTY coming off a win at Townsville and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, consider in exotics. PICKIN' PIXIES has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. WHITE CAR can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, for the exotics.

LOVELY MADELINE can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, well placed. HARA'S REX in the money last start running third at Townsville and is lightly tested at this distance, looks threatening. RACCOON ROGER coming off a win at Townsville and has multiple wins at the track, cannot be ruled out. TAU CETI won last start at Townsville and in strong form with five wins from 15 attempts this campaign, in with a chance.

TIGER BAILEY draws to do no work and expect to lead, genuine contender. HARA'S NERO can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and has won five times at Townsville before, right in this. THUNDERLASH a track specialist winning four times at Townsville and four wins from 12 attempts this campaign, don't treat lightly. SHIAN PEACHES in the money last start running second at Townsville and is running at preferred distance, the real danger in the race.

SYDNEYSIDER winner of last two at Townsville and coming off a win at the track, among the main chances. HAYDEN'S GIFT can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, has solid claims. BINNAWAY MIRAGE draws to do no work and expect to lead, can figure. KRAMER goes well at Townsville and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, cannot be ruled out.

KAREN STRATUS can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, commands respect. MISHAWAKA 2 wins from 10 attempts this campaign and should find the lead easily having drawn well, in the mix. BODHI BUZZ amongst the placegetters last start running third at Townsville and has a strike rate of 0.27 at this distance, in with a chance. SAND EXPRESS can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, not without each-way claims.

DAISY RAY can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and won once this prep at Townsville four runs back, serious player. INFRASONIC 3 wins from 14 attempts this campaign, don't treat lightly. PHOENIX SILVER back after 18 week break and narrowly beaten at long odds last start at Townsville, not without each-way claims. VERRUCKT can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, dangerous.