1. Helmaz | Looking for a hatrick after winning two in a row at Mackay and Townsville. The one to beat. |
2. Galaxy Ghost | Has placed in two runs from three this campaign and relishes the heavy, winning two in these conditions before. Up in journey. Serious player. |
3. Academy Hill | 6-1/2 len last of 6 (1) $9.00 54.0 El Of A Saga 1250m Cairns Hcp (C6) Heavy(10) Jan 30. Inconvenienced at start 3-1/4 len 7th of 10 (3) $31.00 60.0 My Zebrinka 1200m Townsville (Bm58) Heavy(8) Feb 19. |
4. Nice Retort | 1/2 hd win of 11 (6) $6.50 54.5 Lassiter's Lode, Double Denman 1400m Townsville Plate (C3) Good(4) Dec 22. Fractious in barriers 1-3/4 len 5th of 14 (8) $6.50 58.5 Stolen Diamonds 1400m Townsville (Bm58) Heavy(8) Jan 2. |
5. Purrfectionist | Finished six lengths back last start at Cairns on a heavy track and gets the blinkers on for the first time. Drops in weight but still unlikely. |
6. Regal Heart | Placed last start at Mareeba and will enjoy these conditions. Carrying less weight. Not out of it. |