CIRCUS MAXIMUS in the money last start running third at Barcaldine and has three placings from three runs this prep, major contender. RISE AND RESIST should run fitter for past attempts and racing back at non-metro class on a Saturday, for the exotics. BOOM FLYER on a seven day back-up and well beaten but finished strongly last start at Tambo, for the wider exotics. LOCK IN back from 27 week spell and keep an eye on a Rodney Little trained horse, consider in exotics.

SUPERSTITIOUS amongst the placegetters last start running third at Barcaldine on a soft track when resuming and winner of 2.0 when second-up including a win at Grafton last go, standout top pick. PENINSULA led all the way to win last start at Longreach and returns to shorter trip, consider. BLANC DE NOIR from a good stable and won once this prep at Barcaldine two runs back, looks threatening. ARTIE PANTZ resumes after a spell of 28 weeks and expect to lead/box seat having drawn the rails, cannot be ruled out.

ZOUSTRONG on a seven day back-up. Has won at Longreach and placed twice this prep, has solid claims. RUN FREDA RUN has two placings from four runs this prep and in the money last start running third at Barcaldine on a soft track, must be considered. CALL OUT led throughout for a dominant win last start at Barcaldine on a soft track and in strong form with two wins from nine attempts this campaign, expect to be right up there. HOLY HOLY HOLY 2 wins from four attempts this campaign and came on to finish midfield last start at Longreach, don't treat lightly.

BLOOMIN' GOLD strong finishing effort to win last start at Longreach and trained at an astute stable, genuine contender. BLUE ROMAN a winner at first outing this prep and drawn perfectly, in the mix. CRIMSON DECIPHER placed once this prep at Mackay and winkers come off for the first time, among the chances. MAYBE has three placings from five runs this prep at metro level and racing back at non-metro class on a Saturday, dangerous.

ENTREPRENEURIAL placed when fresh and from a good stable, leading hope. HURRICANE THUNDER has outstanding form at this track, the real danger in the race. SHE SMASHES last start win at Gladstone took streak to four in a row and won all previous races as a favourite, don't dismiss. BOLD SMUGGLER 2 wins from four attempts this campaign and in the money last start running third at Barcaldine, looks threatening.