Townsville trainer Alby Molino is hopeful consistent sprinter Focus can take him on his first journey to Brisbane with a horse for the Country Stampede Final if the gelding is successful at Innisfail on Saturday.

Townsville trainer Alby Molino has declared last year's Mackay Cup winner Best Hoffa is in superior form in his attempt for back-to-back wins in the North Queensland feature on Saturday.

In-form stayer Best Hoffa will take another step towards defending his Mackay Cup crown when the rising nine-year-old starts in the Open Handicap at Townsville on Thursday.