STELLAR LEGEND has three placings from 11 runs this prep and came on strong when just beaten last start at Cairns on a soft track, one of the main hopes. KAMMERZELL HOUSE amongst the placegetters last start running third at Townsville on a soft track and should run fitter for past attempts, outside hope. PEACHTREE FLYER finished four lengths off the winner last start at Cairns and should run fitter for past attempts, include in exotics. FRENCH DRAGON first-up after 19 week break and racing back at non-metro class, consider in exotics.

CHICA PODEROSA first-up after 13 week break and yet to miss the placegetters in two runs, one of the main hopes. NICCO NOTA FIGHTER first starter and from a strong camp, include in exotics. PERSEFONO from a strong camp, for the exotics. RED LIGHT POWER first-up after 16 week spell and faded to finish 17 lengths off the winner at only start at Cairns on a soft track, for the wider exotics.

SHE'S SPEEDY first-up after 27 week break and placed all previous races as a favourite, key chance. MIDDLE CHILD placed twice at Cairns but been unable to get a win and has two placings from six runs this prep, include in exotics. FLORAL LEGEND has four placings from nine runs this prep and placed two of four as a favourite, for the exotics. MONTY ROAD back after 17 week break and finished 10 lengths off the winner last start at Wellington, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck.

INSTA WORTHY first-up after 12 week break and from a strong camp, major contender. BOOM BUNNY just missed when heavily backed last start at Townsville on a soft track and keep an eye on a Terry McGovern trained horse, could upset. PERFECT FAWAZ first start and from a good stable, each-way claims. MAGIC SUNNY DAY on debut and draws to do no work, place hope.

KIRIKAN kept chasing and just missed last start at Townsville on a soft track when fresh, the one to beat. COLOURS OF AUTUMN came on to finish towards the front last start at Townsville when first up. Proven second-up winning three from five when fresh and placed at Cairns last go, don't dismiss. CHARTWELL placed once this prep at Cairns and finished strongly to end up midfield last start at Townsville on a soft track, could upset. MATERIALIST winner at Sunshine Coast and placed in all other outings this preparation, could threaten.

VALENKI bolted in last start at Cairns on a soft track when resuming and has outstanding form at this track, a winning chance. SWEET KISSES 2 wins from six attempts this campaign and coming off a win at Townsville, a real threat. SMART LEGEND resumes after a spell of 30 weeks and finished in the middle of the pack last start at Cairns, dangerous. ARMOUR FORCE chased well to fall just short last start at Cairns on a soft track when fresh and from a good stable, don't dismiss.

BELLZEN won at big odds last start at Cairns when fresh and keep an eye on a Alex Malliff trained horse, major contender. NORDIC INVADER first-up after 11 week spell and from a strong camp, don't treat lightly. FANCY GARTER back after 15 week break and disappointing last start at Mudgee on a soft track, dangerous. SHERE KHAN drawn the rails and won once this prep at Cairns two runs back, still in this.

BAGGAGE HANDLER has two placings from six runs this prep and ran two lengths back from the winner last start at Townsville, has solid claims. COPPABELLA ROAD finished half a length back from the leader last start at Townsville and won once this prep at Townsville six runs back, if in the finish no surprise. THREEBROTHERS in the money last start running third at Cairns and won once this prep at Cooktown eight runs back, not without each-way claims. HAPHAZARD resumes after a 14 week spell and a Louise Terzi trained horse, could threaten.

DEVINE FORCE was narrowly beaten as a favourite last start at Cairns on a soft track and has three placings from five runs this prep, big chance. TIME TO PROPHET 2 wins from five attempts this campaign and coming off a win at Cairns, still in this. GOLDEN OCTAVIAN will come to hand quickly and ran second when last second-up at Townsville, dangerous. GOSSIP TORQUE ran eighth at Ewan when last second-up and from a strong camp, each-way claims.

LINE 'EM UP LOUI first-up after 64 week spell and placed at trial since last race 452 days ago, commands respect. STARMEIRA in the money last start running third at Cairns when first up and a Krystin Allender trained horse, expect to be right up there. REDLIGHTS ON resumes from a 17 week spell and finished midfield last start at Cairns, each-way claims. ELLIS BEACH finished strongly to end up midfield last start at Townsville and should run fitter for past attempts, the real danger in the race.