HOPEFULLY FAST a track specialist winning 12 times at Townsville and should find the lead easily having drawn well, big chance. TEX GUNN in strong form with four wins from nine attempts this campaign and last start winner at Townsville, still in this. FEDERAL BLAST 6 wins from 12 attempts this campaign and goes well at Townsville, could upset. GOOD ODDS RAVEN can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and goes well at Townsville, in with a chance.