GATHERS NO STONE first-up after 14 week break and trained at an astute stable, big chance. THE SOLICITOR let-up and has three placings from 12 runs this prep, consider in exotics. ATLAN faded to finish 10th at only start at Rockhampton and gets the blinkers on for the first time, for the wider exotics. DUBIOUS BABE resumes after a 14 week spell and finished ninth at only start at Thangool, for the exotics.

LUNAR EIGHT last start winner at Springsure on a soft track and from a strong camp, commands respect. I AM A WINNER back from nine week spell and gets the blinkers on for the first time, right in this. ZEDARI back from 20 week spell and trained at an astute stable, sneaky chance. SUBSIDISE a Michael Stephens trained horse, not without each-way claims.

CRAIGLEA OREO finished midfield last start at Nanango when fresh and ran third at Toowoomba when last second-up, major contender. SUPER TALON first-up after 43 week spell and trial in the 302 days since last run could help, outside hope. STROMBOLI DELIGHT on a seven day back-up and has four placings from eight runs this prep, consider in exotics. JOEY D'OR racing back at non-metro class on a Saturday and keep an eye on a Krystle Arnold trained horse, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck.

MISHANI REACTOR back after 35 week break. Has trialled and won since last race 246 days ago, should go well. PAPASITO decent form last prep with two wins from six runs and finished fifth last start at Rockhampton when fresh, consider. ELLIBABY a winner at first outing this prep and narrowly beaten when heavily backed last start at Emerald, cannot be ruled out. CRAIGLEA MERIDA let-up for eight weeks and has outstanding form at this track, still in this.

THE DEFENDER winner of last two at Mackay and Emerald, major contender. HOU LONG GWAI has the speed to overcome a very wide draw and won once this prep at Rockhampton four runs back, place only. GENERAL WOLFFE has three placings from four runs this prep and drawn the rails, place claims. BITTER SPIRIT steps down to Saturday company at a non-metro level and keep an eye on a Tom Smith trained horse, place best.