Trainer Les Gordy is hopeful former barrier rogue Captain Bond can stake a claim for the Cleveland Bay Handicap during the North Queensland Winter racing Carnival when the four-year-old tackles the Open Handicap at Townsville on Thursday.

Owners of north Queensland youngster Hell Of Bentley will be left with a dilemma if the colt maintains his unbeaten record in the QTIS Jewel Qualifier at Townsville’s Cluden Park on Tuesday.

Trainer Les Gordy has pencilled in long range plans to target the Cleveland Bay Handicap during the Northern Queensland Winter Racing Carnival after former Victorian sprinter Demon Award makes his comeback at Cluden Park on Thursday.

Despite a winning double at Townsville's Cluden Park on Tuesday, emerging trainer Leslie Gordy and stable staff spent a sleepless night treating injured stable star Bullion Wolf.

Despite a winning double at Townsville's Cluden Park on Tuesday, emerging trainer Leslie Gordy and stable staff spent a sleepless night treating injured stable star Bullion Wolf.