R1
NOSEY NEO broke his maiden in a similar field two starts back before leading them up at Mackay latest but found one better. He should lead them easily again here, aided by the 3kg claim from apprentice Nikki Olzard.
ROYAL PROPHECY produced an improved effort last start from midfield over the 1000m behind Raff Vader but was comfortably beaten by Nosey Neo in the start prior with the stable-mate CASCIA starting favourite in that same race, beaten 1.13L.
THE KOBAY TRAIN will be better for the race experience, beaten 16.75L in his only Rockhampton trial.
1-7-6-4
R2
Just the five to go around here with Win And Tonic likely to lead comfortably with Kitema in the box seat and Chartwell also handy to the speed.
ROTH ‘N’ BUBBLE will get the last shot at them here looking for a repeat effort of last start, producing the second-fastest L200 of the entire meet and now aided by a 3kg claim.
WIN AND TONIC has won just 2 from 20 but saluted in the same grade last start and drawn to receive all the favours.
KITEMA was a convincing winner in benchmark 50 grade 2 back and made it back-to-back wins leading all the way at Cairns, he needs to make the step up, and LADY DUMAS was a big run from the rear last start, place chance.
4-3-6-7
R3
Small fields the order early on in the program. Under The Limit should spear across and hold out Go Getaboy for the lead with Family Star and King Jester stalking those.
FAMILY STAR was impressive latest behind a smart one in Roweiner’s Dance, should be too good here. UNDER THE LIMIT has been consistent without winning as of late, can hold them off with an easy time in front, starting favourite in 2 of his last 3.
GO GETABOY hasn’t set the world on fire recently but is a 12 time winner who showed speed early last couple, KING JESTER was down the track latest.
3-6-1-2
R4
Little to no speed here, will set a task for the backmarkers. Olympic Korchnoi and Early Thoughts should roll forward with Strathcona handy and best case scenario Castile landing 1-1.
CASTILE was a good winner at the track and distance 2 back and was good from the back of the field latest, he looks hardest to beat. FINSCEAL broke through last start with similar form lines and can go back for back.
STRATHCONA had won 3 of his last 4 before losing the rider when he was a $3.20 chance in the market last start, he can bounce back and MYSTERY ‘N’ MAGIC is always running on hard, the mile suits, he was disappointing last start but can’t be left out as a rough chance.
1-6-5-3
R5
Chargin’, Sheez Brutaful and Ignazio should all go forward with Seabee and Brave Eddy in behind those.
Ex Victorian IGNAZIO has his first start for astute stable Bill Kenning with key booking Ash Butler to ride. Recorded the 4th fastest L600 of the entire meeting at Mornington last start, should fly fresh here and looks a special.
SEABEE is also on debut in North Queensland and will find it esker here. MISS COMANECI threatened 2 back and closed from the rear latest, MYSTERIOUS BAY was beaten a fair margin back in 3rd last start but can improve on that run.
3* -7-5-6
R6
Binghamton should be sharp enough to jump and cross them with Looming One in the trail.
Torque Of Dreams and Spring’s Gift can also settle handy from their respective draws.
BINGHAMPTON has started favourite in his last 4 consecutive and has been placed 7 times in his career, should break through.
TOQUE OF DREAMS has been placed in her last 2 At Murwillumbah and Mackay and a win is not far away.
SPRING’S GIFT caught the eye last couple and a win wouldn’t surprise, LOOMING ONE has finished 2nd in 6 of his last 7 starts and has been freshened up for this.
1-9-8-2
R7
Barmera should drive through and lead from barrier 1 with Illzoomya and Decryting Gold handy.
READ ‘EM AND WEEP threatened last few before breaking through in strong fashion last start, can go back to back.
DECRYPTING GOLD was close up behind READ ‘EM AND WEEP 2 back and produced a similar effort when placed again latest.
ACCLIMATISE had ok Victorian form last prep and surpassed expectations first up at 1400, fitter now and can threaten. BARMERA has been placed in his last 3 consecutively and will give a sight again.
7-6-2-4
R8
Speed on galore here, it’ll be the charge of the light brigade. Ovoid, Arrogant Heart, Reemya, Threebrothers, Mishani Maverick and Snitzaroo will all be up there up pace.
THE HAIRDRESSER has been known to mix form however will be out of that speed battle and now in the care of master trainer Tom Button, big chance.
Likewise LUCKY ROLLA who produced the fastest L400 of the entire meet last start and returns from a freshen up.
OVOID is aided by the good draw and has been just ok as late and MARGOT BARBIE carries that nice Mimmy’s Secret form line into this despite losing the rider last start.
5-10-3-7
Townsville Quaddie
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