WEATHER REPORT amongst the placegetters last start running second at Townsville and has good 22.13 run here, genuine contender. ZINA CORTEZ ran five lengths back from the winner last start at Townsville and has good 21.61 run here, sneaky chance. MENDOCINO ran eight lengths back from the winner last start at Townsville and has good 21.81 run here, place chance. HIPPY has the speed to overcome an unfavourable draw, capable of getting into the money.