SAND EXPRESS just missed when heavily backed last start at Townsville. Winner at the track and placed twice this campaign, key chance. PARTY DON'T STOP can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, could threaten. BLUE MOON PARTY placed last start at Townsville and has good 22.15 run here, needs the breaks. STRIKER STAR can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and won once this prep at Townsville six runs back, chance to place.