FLAMING COMET won once this prep at Townsville eight runs back and finished fourth last start at the track, tough to beat. HARA'S MERYL has two placings from five runs this prep but finished sixth last start at Townsville, not without each-way claims. ASTON VINCENT never in the race last start at Townsville but is running at preferred distance, each-way claims. MOLLY EMGRAND finished fifth last start at Townsville but has good 23.03 run here, place hope.