PARTY WITH SASS beaten by seven lengths last start at Townsville and should run fitter for past attempts, well placed. BROTHER BORIS has five placings from 12 runs this prep but finished 11 lengths off the winner last start at Rockhampton, consider in exotics. HELLO SAILOR perfectly drawn on the rails and is the one to catch, include in exotics. EARLY BIRD narrowly beaten at long odds last start at Townsville and has good 23.32 run here, outside hope.

ORDINARY can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and has four placings from four runs this prep, genuine contender. FEDERAL SNIPER first starter and trained at an astute kennel, for the exotics. SKY GEM ran sixth last start at Townsville and should run fitter for past attempts, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. EVIL DONALD back from nine week break and beaten easily last start at Townsville, outside hope.

BEEP has won or placed in both races so far and has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, leading hope. BIG PAPA PARTY coming off a win to break maiden at Townsville and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, could threaten. PARTY DON'T STOP speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, in with a chance. RAYMAR FOX winner at Townsville and placed in all other outings this preparation, not without each-way claims.

ROLLING ALONG in strong form with three wins from 15 attempts this campaign and a track specialist winning twice at Townsville, leading hope. PIERRE D'ARCY placed last start at Townsville and has good 29.88 run here, outside hope. BARNSLEY only just missed last start, finishing a length back from the winner at Townsville and has the speed to overcome an unfavourable draw, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. MIZUKI MAGIC made ground late to win last start to break maiden at Townsville and could struggle at this T/D, include in exotics.

HOLLYWOOD ROCKET in strong form with two wins from 10 attempts this campaign. Speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, commands respect. EMPTY SKY perfectly drawn on the rails and is the one to catch, dangerous. SHE'S SNAPPY can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, could upset. NEVERMORE can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, sneaky chance.

GHOST OF WADDELL goes well at Townsville and three wins from seven attempts this campaign, commands respect. HOLLYWOOD SHADOW made ground late to win last start at Townsville and looking for a hat trick after winning two in a row at the track, must be considered. MIZUKI STARLINE can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, cannot be ruled out. HIGH GEAR MARIA winner of last two at Townsville and goes well at the track, in with a chance.

CANYA STELLA expect to lead having drawn the rails, commands respect. MICK'S BELLE has four placings from four runs this prep and in the money last start running second at Q1 Lakeside, among the chances. ROMAN PARTY 2 wins from eight attempts this campaign and placed all previous races as a favourite, cannot be ruled out. HARA'S SUZUKI ran sixth last start at Townsville but has good 22.96 run here and should run fitter for past attempts, in with a chance.

HE'S PEEKING speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, has solid claims. GOOD ODDS RAVEN has won five times at Townsville before, not without each-way claims. NEMESIS coming off a win at Townsville and in strong form with three wins from 15 attempts this campaign, cannot be ruled out. BRIDGE UP BABY finished a length back from the leader last start at Townsville and trained at an astute kennel, could threaten.

LUCKY TIME finished midfield last start at Townsville and is lightly tested at this distance, genuine contender. HARA'S SERENA speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, each-way claims. ASTON ATKINS drawn ideally and has four placings from 10 runs this prep, still in this. SHERYL placed last start at Townsville and returns to shorter trip, could threaten.

DIFFERENT HERE draws to do no work and expect to lead, among the main chances. HOLLY MAGIC has very strong form at Townsville, consider in exotics. SCUD placed all previous races as a favourite and has three placings from five runs this prep, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. SUBSTITUTE can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and has two placings from four runs this prep, outside hope.

MADELINE RUPEE in the money last start running third at Townsville when resuming and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, a close top pick. DON'T TELL SHILO back from 12 week break and finished a length back from the leader last start at Townsville, include in exotics. MISS TWO STEP placed last start at Townsville and has good 22.82 run here, for the exotics. PANAMA LOCO never in the race last start at Townsville but is running at preferred distance, consider in exotics.