FEDERAL ARLO should find the lead easily having drawn well and two wins from 14 attempts this campaign, big chance. KING AND I has the speed to overcome a very wide draw and two wins from 10 attempts this campaign, looks threatening. HARA'S REX a track specialist winning three times at Townsville and three wins from 10 attempts this campaign, the real danger in the race. PEPPIMENARTI finished three quarters of a length back from the leader last start at Townsville and is lightly tested at this distance, not without each-way claims.