LEAN EAGLE (4) knuckled down strongly to get within 0.7 lengths of the winner in second last start over 1000m at Townsville. Has a decent record at this track. Sure to be about the mark with recent racing under the belt. ELLIE'S DREAM (5) showed good early speed and led throughout to score by 1.4 lengths last start over 1200m at Townsville. Hasn't broken through over this course and distance but has managed four minor placings. Expected to be in the finish. CITY OF BOULDER (6) finished 2.2 lengths back from the winner last start at Townsville on a soft track and is down in weight this time. Has winning claims on best figures. SPIRIT OF GIVING (2) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a fourth over 1200m at Townsville. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot return to winning ways.