THE TYLER on a seven day back-up and faded to finish fourth last start at Maxwelton when resuming, commands respect. MAKANUI placed last start at Mount Isa and should run fitter for past attempts, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. FAR REACHING short back-up of seven days and faded to finish fifth last start at Maxwelton when resuming, outside hope. I'M OPINIONATED in strong form with two wins from seven attempts this campaign and comes back to race in non-metro on a Saturday, consider in exotics.

LAST DITCH EFFORT looking for a hat trick after winning two in a row at Mount Isa and a track specialist winning four times at the track, well placed. NAPOLEON STRIKE in strong form with two wins from five attempts this campaign and has won twice at Mount Isa before, for the wider exotics. HANG FIVE back from 34 week spell and from a good stable, for the exotics. FORTRESS AUSTRALIA short back-up of seven days and finished sixth last start at Maxwelton, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck.

LEUCAENA on a seven day back-up and has two placings from five runs this prep, commands respect. AZCONPETE placed last start at Mount Isa and placed six times at the track but been unable to get a win, expect to be right up there. TENGUN ANNIE short back-up of seven days and in the money last start running third at Maxwelton, in the mix. BUZ FUZ a winner at first outing this prep and placed last start at Cloncurry, looks threatening.

ALLEZIZZY on a seven day back-up and two wins from four attempts this campaign, will take the power of beating. YALLA short back-up of seven days and ran seven lengths back from the winner last start at Maxwelton when resuming, could threaten. ZOUHOPE in the money last start running third at Mount Isa and won once this prep at the track four runs back, dangerous. PANDA DRUM back after 24 week break and has outstanding form at this track, sneaky chance.

AFFIRMATIVE LIGHT has outstanding form at this track and placed when fresh, tough to beat. CUP OF AMBITION short back-up of five days and has two placings from five runs this prep, looks threatening. COMBS placed at long odds last start at Mount Isa and has two placings from four runs this prep, in with a chance. THREEFOLD on a five day back-up and drawn perfectly, don't treat lightly.