KIRKSVILLE amongst the placegetters last start running third at Toowoomba when fresh and from a strong camp, commands respect. THATS ARCHIES GIRL back from seven week let-up. Has trialled and won since last race 49 days ago, should be thereabouts. DEEP TIARA came on to finish midfield last start at Toowoomba on a soft track and won once this prep at the track three runs back, could threaten. SPEEDY ONE trained at an astute stable, the real danger in the race.

TREPORTI in the money last start running third at Toowoomba on a soft track when fresh and expect to lead/box seat having drawn the rails, perfectly placed. KINGSLAND has three placings from five runs this prep but faded to finish fourth last start at Toowoomba, in with a chance. THE DEPUTY just missed when heavily backed last start at Toowoomba and has outstanding form at this track, still in this. BETTER SWEET won once this prep at Ipswich seven runs back and ran five lengths back from the winner last start at Ipswich on a soft track, dangerous.

THROW IT BACK resumes after a 20 week spell and winner at Toowoomba before, serious player. MISHANI VISION won last start to break maiden at Ipswich on a soft track and should run fitter for past attempts, cannot be ruled out. SPOILT ROTTEN won last start to break maiden at Toowoomba, still in this. COPPER STAR expect to do no work from a soft draw and trial placing in 35 days since last race adds confidence, in with a chance.

STRAIGHT BLAST takes the step down to Saturday non-metro grade and won once this prep at Dalby four runs back, has solid claims. NARROW OPENINGS coming off a win to break maiden at Toowoomba and has won at the track before, if in the finish no surprise. FIRE AND LIGHT a track specialist winning twice at Toowoomba and from a good stable, could upset. STANDLEE in strong form with two wins from eight attempts this campaign and only just missed in driving finish last start at Dalby, sneaky chance.

MAGIC INVADER Has trialled and won since last race 36 days ago, marginal top pick. BUSTERBOY ran two lengths back from the winner last start at Coffs Harbour on a soft track and a Simon Foster trained horse, expect to be right up there. MAKE ME GREAT first-up after 19 week spell. Has trialled and won since last race 133 days ago, must be considered. CHOCECLAIR resumes after a spell of 31 weeks and draws to do no work, don't treat lightly.

PORTNOVA back from 19 week spell and has the speed to overcome drawing the widest barrier, major contender. WAIUTA BELLE first starter and a Brent Gray trained horse, cannot be ruled out. ON THE CUSP first-up after 15 week break and has placed in both races run, don't treat lightly. SERENE LEGACY back from 21 week spell and has trialled since last race 150 days ago, each-way claims.

I'M ON FIRE from a good stable and should run fitter for past attempts, has solid claims. PAINTED WINGS amongst the placegetters last start running third at Toowoomba and must respect a Nick Keal trained horse, looks threatening. BLOOD RED on a six day back-up and has three placings from eight runs this prep, could threaten. STOLEN STOCK drawn ideally and should run fitter for past attempts, needs the breaks.