SAND EXPRESS at only start winner at Townsville and has won at the track before, the one to beat. UTAH SAINT placed at only start at Townsville and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, still in this. FIREBALL ERNIE placed as a favourite last start at Townsville but has four placings from seven runs this prep, each-way claims. MISS BRIMLEY narrowly beaten when heavily backed last start at Townsville when resuming and hasn't been far away in first two races, in with a chance.