SHARP DAZZLER has two placings from six runs this prep and came on to finish midfield last start at Barcaldine, a winning chance. DIVINE COURAGE short back-up of five days and has two placings from 11 runs this prep, not without each-way claims. DESERT STAR short back-up of five days and has two placings from nine runs this prep, in with a chance. A TENT HUT draws to do no work and a Reece Zahl trained horse, still in this.

SUPERSTITIOUS has two placings from four runs this prep and placed last start at Ilfracombe, genuine contender. MONDAY CHOICE on a five day back-up and goes well at Longreach, outside hope. YOU KAY SQUEEZE ran as favourite last start and placed at Ilfracombe, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck. GALATH on a five day back-up and won once this prep at Longreach four runs back, include in exotics.

ALL TOO LUCKY let-up for six weeks and two wins from 13 attempts this campaign, has solid claims. THE STONE MASON a winner at first outing this prep and ran on strong to finish on the winner's heels last start at Barcaldine, expect to be right up there. RISE AND RESIST 2 wins from six attempts this campaign and rise in distance suits, the real danger in the race. MISS HIGHFALUTIN drawn perfectly and racing back at non-metro class on a Saturday, don't treat lightly.

PENINSULA has been running well this campaign winning three times and placing in all other outings, major contender. VICTORY BAY in strong form with two wins from eight attempts this campaign and has multiple wins at Longreach, could threaten. I'M ZAC winner of three in a row after last start win at Barcaldine and comes back to race in non-metro on a Saturday, chance to place. GET WHAT YOU GIVE finished fourth last start at Barcaldine and should run fitter for past attempts, capable of getting into the money.

BLANC DE NOIR won once this prep at Barcaldine five runs back and racing back at non-metro class on a Saturday, has solid claims. BOOMROUX winner despite being unwanted in the betting last start at Barcaldine and a Terry Hall trained horse, a real threat. STRAYA PRIDE has six placings from 11 runs this prep at metro level and drawn perfectly, could threaten. VALIANT JOAN on a five day back-up. Couldn't hold on and just missed last start at Blackall, dangerous.