VILLAIN OF MAGIC goes well at Townsville and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, hard to go past. MIZUKI FLASH has outstanding form at this track and can claim the rails early if outjumps those drawn either side, for the wider exotics. SLIM NIKITA first-up after six week break and finished eighth last start at Townsville, outside hope. MENDOCINO perfectly drawn on the rails and is the one to catch, capable of getting into the money with a bit of luck.