Seven races to be decided at Bowen today. Track should be good, if not firm. Kick things off with a 1000m QTIS 3yo Hcp. As things stand Amos, Button, and Miller saddle up two apiece, that's six of the seven starters hence the betting takes on enormous importance unless they are poor judges. The map says 1 leads, no's 3,5,7 can stalk. Time shall tell. The Kris Thomas trained TOUCH BASE should take catching. Hopefully does, proving that less is more. If he is to be run down, I reckon the resuming pair MISSILE BABY and/or OCTOPOLIS could be the one. The latter disagrees and is staying home. The last start maiden winners (3 and 5) have terrible form-lines but despite my best intentions get into the tips due to better credentialed chickening out.