JAKARI ZARA won at only start at Townsville. Speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, major contender. HARA'S LOLLY was narrowly beaten as a favourite last start at Townsville. Speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, for the exotics. COPPER CARNAGE draws to do no work and expect to lead, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. HARRY'S COFFEE beaten easily last start at Townsville but is running at preferred distance, consider in exotics.

VILLAIN OF MAGIC goes well 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, for the wider exotics. SLIM NIKITA first-up after six week break and finished eighth last start at Townsville, outside hope. MENDOCINO perfectly drawn on the rails and is the one to catch, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck.

HARA'S GHOST won last start at Townsville and has good 28.51 run here, among the main chances. CRAB POT 2 wins from seven attempts this campaign and rise in distance suits, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. TAKEOVER TARGET has very strong form at Townsville, for the wider exotics. SMOOTH BLAST a track specialist winning nine times at Townsville and won two of four as a favourite, outside hope.

ENZOLA can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and has five placings from 12 runs this prep, should go well. HARA'S REX has outstanding form at this track and drawn perfectly, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. FOOTLOOSE speedy type who is drawn to carve across and be right there, consider in exotics. BARNSLEY can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, for the wider exotics.

THUNDERLASH chased strongly to win last start at Townsville and should find the lead easily having drawn well, leading hope. CHEAP REALITY a track specialist winning seven times at Townsville and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, don't dismiss. RACCOON ROGER can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and goes well at Townsville, in with a chance. SHE'S SPIRITED can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, needs the breaks.

BODHI BUZZ coming off a win at Townsville and in strong form with four wins from 15 attempts this campaign, has solid claims. COCOA EXPRESS looking to make it four in a row after another win at Townsville last start, could upset. HARA'S SUZUKI in the money last start running second at Townsville when resuming and up in journey, dangerous. HARPER SPILLER won last start at Townsville and has good 29.29 run here, each-way claims.

HIT AFTER HIT has the speed to overcome a very wide draw, a winning chance. ON TARGET a track specialist winning five times at Townsville and in strong form with five wins from 15 attempts this campaign, the real danger in the race. SIMULATION has three placings from 10 runs this prep but finished six lengths off the winner last start at Townsville, could upset. PIZZA THIEF can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, cannot be ruled out.

TEX GUNN looking for a hat trick after winning two in a row at Townsville and has multiple wins at the track, will take the power of beating. COLONEL'S RANGER 6 wins from 15 attempts this campaign and has very strong form at Townsville, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. KRAMER has multiple wins at Townsville and won three of four as a favourite, consider in exotics. ASCEND KALMIA can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, for the wider exotics.

HARA'S NERO has won four times at Townsville before, commands respect. HOPEFULLY FAST has very strong form at Townsville and has four placings from four runs this prep, outside hope. MARKET MAVERICK last start winner at Townsville and has good 21.70 run here, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. SWING SHIFT can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, consider in exotics.

HARA'S MILLY can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side and has outstanding form at this track, perfectly placed. MIZUKI HEART can't knock the form winning two in a row at Townsville and coming off a win at the track, consider in exotics. HUNTER'S BOY just missed when heavily backed last start at Townsville and drop in distance should suit, for the wider exotics. ELSA ESCARGOT placed when unwanted in the betting last start at Townsville and drawn the rails, include in exotics.