Racing and Sports finds the best-backed runners in early betting on Thursday’s meeting at Townsville.

Track: Good 4. Rail: Out 6.5m 1000m-W/Post; Out 4.5m Remainder of Course. First race: 12.55pm

Craiglea Focus (Race2) has firmed more than two points early to odds of around $4. Second at this track last start, David Simmons has won two of seven rides on Craiglea Focus and has a 33 per cent strike rate in combination with trainer Gary Farrell.

Guepardo (Race 5) has firmed early from an opening quote of $7 to $4.20 favourite. He comes of a career best rating last start when narrowly beaten at this track and his trainer Roy Chillemi has a 37 per cent strike rate with favourites.

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