PIKA WAVE strong finishing effort to win last start at Townsville and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, genuine contender. JUDI STARLINE has won 17 times at Townsville before, for the wider exotics. SHIAN PEACHES has multiple wins at Townsville and won all previous races as a favourite, outside hope. EMGRAND DRIVE has the speed to overcome an unfavourable draw, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck.