KAREN STRATUS can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, commands respect. MISHAWAKA 2 wins from 10 attempts this campaign and should find the lead easily having drawn well, in the mix. BODHI BUZZ amongst the placegetters last start running third at Townsville and has a strike rate of 0.27 at this distance, in with a chance. SAND EXPRESS can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, not without each-way claims.