AU - Bowen - Race 1

TOUCH BASE (1) led into the straight last start over 5f at Townsville but could not sustain the pressure and finished sixth. Should be poised just off the lead and expecting a better showing with the 3lbs claim. FORMAL AFFAIR (5) broke her maiden last start over 4 ¾f at Cairns, scoring by 0.6 lengths. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Big chance to win again. MISSILE BABY (4) returns from a spell of five months and did score first-up when last in work at Rockhampton over 5 ½f. Lines up for the first time for the Kevin J Miller stable and may run a race while fresh. THE HOUSE (3) saluted at Mackay on debut and winning hoop Olivera retains the ride. Can go back-to-back to start the career.