DASH STRATUS in the money at only start running third at Townsville and suited by the draw, standout top pick. BODHI BUZZ placed all previous races as a favourite and has four placings from four runs this prep, include in exotics. MISS BRIMLEY has placed four times at Townsville before and placed when fresh, for the wider exotics. RAGING PARTY has three placings from 10 runs this prep but ran sixth last start at Townsville, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck.