COLONEL'S RANGER looking for a hat trick after winning two in a row at Townsville and strong finishing effort to win last start at the track, tough to beat. FEDERAL BLAST can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and has outstanding form at this track, sneaky chance. MISS PUMPKIN should find the lead easily having drawn well, strong place chance. SWING SHIFT narrowly beaten when heavily backed last start at Townsville and is running at preferred distance, place best.