Mackay Cup winner Sayl is favourite with Ladbrokes.com.au to take out the Townsville Cup (2000m) this Saturday.
The Lindsay Hatch trained gelding was a sharp winner last start in the Mackay Cup and despite drawing gate 20, he heads the market and has been the early firmer, into $4.00 from $4.50.
Maquereau is on the second line of betting at $5.50, a point clear of Planet Warrior. Rather Sulubrious has had early specking, touching $10 from $11 but is back to $11.