TIGER BAILEY was narrowly beaten as a favourite at only start at Townsville, standout top pick. STRIKER STAR coming off a win to break maiden at Townsville and should find the lead easily having drawn well, each-way claims. FIREBALL ERNIE has three placings from five runs this prep and placed in two of three at Townsville before, cannot be ruled out. SWANKY FRANKY has three placings from eight runs this prep at metro level and placed in two of three at Townsville before, quinella.