VILLAIN OF MAGIC has multiple wins at Townsville and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, hard to go past. MIZUKI FLASH has outstanding form at this track and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. SLIM NIKITA resumes from a six week break and ran eighth last start at Townsville, include in exotics. ICEBERG AHEAD finished at the rear last start at Richmond but untested at this track and distance, for the exotics.