PHOENIX SILVER only just missed last start, finishing three quarters of a length back from the winner at Townsville and big drop in trip for the first time, has solid claims. OPAL EMGRAND did nothing to threaten last start at Townsville but has good 23.75 run here, the real danger in the race. JOSH'S JET placed once this prep at Townsville and finished 10 lengths off the winner last start at the track, not without each-way claims. GIFTED LILLY disappointing last start at Townsville and returns to shorter trip, dangerous.