ASCEND KALMIA was narrowly beaten as a favourite last start at Townsville and in strong form with two wins from six attempts this campaign, leading hope. LOCATED in the money last start running third at Townsville and has good 23.38 run here, place hope. TOMMY'S WHISKY in strong form with two wins from 15 attempts this campaign and finished in the middle of the pack last start at Townsville, place best. BLUE MARINE ran sixth last start at Townsville but has good 23.62 run here, quinella.