CRUSADER VOYAGE has trialled since last race 32 days ago and has two placings from four runs this prep, leading hope. TASSORATI from a strong camp and should run fitter for past attempts, for the exotics. COOL DRINKS resumes after a spell of 29 weeks and blinkers come off for the first time, for the wider exotics. DUST CLOUD from a good stable and racing back in the city, include in exotics.

TWO MINDS was narrowly beaten as a favourite last start at Toowoomba when resuming and has placed in both races run, a winning chance. LA PROFECIA finished midfield last start at Gold Coast on a soft track when fresh and must be respected from this yard, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. KATIE AINE back after 17 week break and trial win in the 119 days since last race adds confidence, include in exotics. WEEKEND SPIRIT first-up after 13 week spell and blinkers come off for the first time, for the wider exotics.

SIESTA resumes after a 31 week spell. Has trialled and won since last race 218 days ago, hard to go past. EL CENTRO resumes from a 15 week spell and trial in the 109 days since last run could help, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. SEQUEL trial placing in 35 days since last race adds confidence and from a strong camp, for the exotics. IMMEDIATE has three placings from seven runs this prep at metro level and ran fifth last start at Gold Coast on a soft track, for the wider exotics.

MOSHULU SPIRIT last start winner to break maiden at Sunshine Coast on a soft track when first up and comes back to race in town, genuine contender. WHISPERING ROGUE first-up after 18 week spell and trial placing in 132 days since last race adds confidence, can figure. ADRANOS ran fifth last start at Eagle Farm on a soft track and blinkers come off for the first time, each-way claims. ILLEGAL JUSTICE resumes after a 12 week spell and won last start to break maiden at Doomben, cannot be ruled out.

PISTON REBEL 2 wins from six attempts this campaign and placed last start at Gold Coast on a soft track, one of the picks of the day. CAPTAIN MAVERICK has three placings from five runs this prep at metro level and finished midfield last start at Doomben on a soft track, don't treat lightly. PINK VIXEN finished in the middle of the pack last start at Gold Coast and won once this prep at Toowoomba five runs back, quinella. LONESOME SOUL just missed at long odds last start at Ipswich and has three placings from six runs this prep at metro level, place chance.

KAAZI finished in the middle of the pack last start at Sunshine Coast on a soft track and comes back to race in town, perfectly placed. STRANGLEHOLD winner at Gold Coast and placed once this campaign, don't treat lightly. JAM PACKED coming off a win at Sunshine Coast on a soft track and in strong form with two wins from three attempts this campaign, not without each-way claims. JUNE in the money last start running second at Doomben on a soft track and has four placings from seven runs this prep at metro level, could threaten.

CINDERSEA 3 wins from seven attempts this campaign at metro level and only just missed last start, finishing half a length back from the winner at Gold Coast on a soft track, serious player. SPEEDY ONE won last start at Beaudesert and should run fitter for past attempts, consider in exotics. BLUE SPINEL looks down to a city race and won once this prep at Eagle Farm four runs back, include in exotics. RALPHIE came on to finish midfield last start at Aquis Park Gold Coast Poly and from a strong camp, for the exotics.

NORTH POLE first-up after 13 week spell and strong in winning last start at Eagle Farm, serious player. I'M HEROIC has eight placings from 12 runs this prep at metro level and in the money last start running second at Gold Coast, cannot be ruled out. WINSOME STAR came on to finish midfield last start at Gold Coast on a soft track and won once this prep at Sandown Hillside seven runs back, each-way claims. BEAUX RUMBLE placed last start at Doomben and should run fitter for past attempts, still in this.