JETPACK VERDI and came on strong to win last start at Emerald and from a good stable, a winning chance. KINGS CASTLE ran nine lengths back from the winner last start at Mackay and should run fitter for past attempts, still in this. SIR ROCKET keep an eye on a Ian Shaw trained horse, don't treat lightly. SHADOW PROJECT drawn perfectly and a Jessica Kuhn trained horse, each-way claims.

CAPRICORNUS only just missed last start, finishing half a length back from the winner at Mackay when first up and trial placing in 15 days since last race adds confidence, tough to beat. WATCHFULWILDERNESS first start and from a strong camp, for the wider exotics. EXODAS resumes from a 29 week spell and trial in the 205 days since last run could help, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. LIVELY SPIRIT on debut and from a good stable, outside hope.

BOOMIOUS finished six lengths off the winner last start at Townsville on a soft track when first up and from a good stable, the testing material. BIG BARRY resumes after a spell of 15 weeks and placed at trial since last race 108 days ago, each-way claims. BLESSED BOOM well beaten but finished strongly last start at Mackay and gets the blinkers on for the first time, not without each-way claims. WHIP 'N NEIGHNEIGH should run fitter for past attempts and ran sixth last start at Mackay, could upset.

STELLAR LEGEND on a six day back-up and has seven placings from 15 runs this prep, serious player. LUNA READY in the money last start running third at Emerald and comes back to race in non-metro, in with a chance. NOTFORTHEMONEY has two placings from five runs this prep and must be respected from this yard, could threaten. SUMICH finished midfield last start at Mackay on a soft track and placed once this prep at Rockhampton, not without each-way claims.

OBLIGATED has outstanding form at this track and in strong form with two wins from five attempts this campaign, has solid claims. DEALING'S DONE chased strongly to win last start at Mackay and has multiple wins at the track, still in this. ODEGAARD back after 18 week break and racing back at non-metro class, looks threatening. RUBUNKAR has very strong form at Mackay and has two placings from 11 runs this prep, capable of getting into the money.

ZAYA led throughout for a dominant win last start at Mackay and a Rebecca Binder trained horse, genuine contender. OUR MISSILE on a six day back-up and last start winner at Bowen, has solid claims. RAVENITE resumes after a 25 week spell and a Wayne Pomfrett trained horse, not without each-way claims. OFFICE POLITICS 2 wins from 12 attempts this campaign and finished a neck back from the leader last start at Bowen, don't treat lightly.

ANSWERING won once this prep at Mackay nine runs back and from a strong camp, commands respect. RICH DIVINITY back after 25 week break and a Wayne Pomfrett trained horse, the real danger in the race. KICKATINALONG back from let-up and trained at an astute stable, looks threatening. UPSTART LEGEND drawn ideally and has two placings from nine runs this prep, still in this.

GREGARIOUS drawn perfectly and comes back to race in non-metro, serious player. DIASONIC coming off a win at Mackay and keep an eye on a Lachie Manzelmann trained horse, could upset. FOUR LEAF WONDER won once this prep at Mackay six runs back and ran three lengths back from the winner last start at the track, sneaky chance. OUR HEART THROB on a five day back-up and finished strongly to end up midfield last start at Rockhampton, dangerous.