GENGAR WAVE can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, genuine contender. SWING SHIFT made ground late to win last start at Townsville and suited by the draw, must be considered. VERRUCKT 2 wins from eight attempts this campaign and just missed as favourite last start at Townsville, in with a chance. DINOSAUR BONES unwanted by the market but right up there last start at Townsville and has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, don't treat lightly.

RINGWALD amongst the placegetters last start running third at Townsville and has good 22.58 run here, marginal top pick. GIFTED LILLY should find the lead easily having drawn well, expect to be right up there. JIMMY JAX has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, don't dismiss. PANAMA LOCO can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, could threaten.

SHE'S SPIRITED expect to lead having drawn the rails, big chance. ORGANISED KAOS can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and goes well at Townsville, for the wider exotics. ENZOLA can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, outside hope. UTMOST 4 wins from 12 attempts this campaign and first try at this distance, for the exotics.

TOTAL FRANKY has very strong form at Townsville, perfectly placed. SOUTHPAW MCGRAW can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and has multiple wins at Townsville, outside hope. SOLOMON CAIN has multiple wins at Townsville and in strong form with two wins from 13 attempts this campaign, for the wider exotics. FEDERAL BLUE BOY can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and won once this prep at Casino seven runs back, include in exotics.

SMOOTH BLAST in the money last start running third at Townsville and has good 29.68 run here, a close top pick. HARA'S JED speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, hard to hold out. ZIPPING BUBBLES amongst the placegetters last start running third at Townsville and could struggle at this T/D, in with a chance. FEDERAL TOMMY can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and has three placings from eight runs this prep, the real danger in the race.

LOVELY MADELINE chased strongly to win last start at Townsville and has outstanding form at this track, among the main chances. HARA'S HARPER disappointing last start at Townsville but has good 31.31 run here, if in the finish no surprise. LUCKY FIREBALL has won three times at Townsville before and four wins from 11 attempts this campaign, don't dismiss. KASEY'S WAY coming off a win at Townsville and first try at this distance, looks threatening.

TIPSY TESS can't knock the form winning two in a row at Townsville and has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, commands respect. I'M FREE in strong form with eight wins from 13 attempts this campaign and last start winner at Townsville, consider. FEDERAL BLUE BOY amongst the placegetters last start running third at Townsville and won once this prep at Casino seven runs back, looks threatening. PINK CAR in the money last start running third at Townsville and has good 29.84 run here, still in this.

PIKA WAVE strong finishing effort to win last start at Townsville and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, genuine contender. JUDI STARLINE has won 17 times at Townsville before, for the wider exotics. SHIAN PEACHES has multiple wins at Townsville and won all previous races as a favourite, outside hope. EMGRAND DRIVE has the speed to overcome an unfavourable draw, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck.

GOOD ODDS RAVEN a track specialist winning five times at Townsville and expect to lead having drawn the rails, commands respect. HOLLY MAGIC disappointed when placing as favourite last start at Townsville but has good 22.52 run here, not without each-way claims. AUSSIE AUDI finished sixth last start at Townsville but has good 23.09 run here, sneaky chance. BULLEMOR BANNER has the speed to overcome an unfavourable draw, looks threatening.

ORDINARY can't knock the form winning two in a row at Townsville and has very strong form at the track, a winning chance. RAYMAR FOX in strong form with two wins from 12 attempts this campaign, right in this. NAVABI perfectly drawn on the rails and is the one to catch, cannot be ruled out. WHITE CAR won once this prep at Townsville four runs back and beaten easily last start at the track, in with a chance.

FEDERAL SAKI has outstanding form at this track and in strong form with two wins from five attempts this campaign, leading hope. BEEP 3 wins from seven attempts this campaign and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, could threaten. NO POWER in strong form with two wins from 12 attempts this campaign and won last start at Geelong, looks threatening. BIG BUBBA GUMP finished in the middle of the pack last start at Townsville and is running at preferred distance, quinella.