TownsvilleTue, July 02, 2024

OCEAN EMPEROR (5) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 5f at this track, beaten 1.4 lengths. The engagement of Gabrielle Semmens is a positive move. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. NORTHERN PRIDE (12) found the line in great style to score by 1. Lay-off. Right in the mix again. MISSILE THUNDER (6) is a eight-time winner who has been racing in great heart, beaten 1.5 lengths into third last time out over 5½f at Innisfail. Races well here and expected to figure in the finish. GO GETABOY (2) is a distance specialist who turned in a much better effort last time out to score by half a length over 6¼f at Cairns. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort.