After more than 20 years of race riding across the Sunshine State, Debi O'Toole just needed a break from the caper.

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.

Co-trainer Tom Button is hopeful of ending his Mackay Cup day drought in the Magic Millions Whitsunday Guineas on Saturday.

Trainer Gareth Smith hopes former Sydney sprinter Le Vizir can solve a northern winter carnival dilemma when the gelding chases back-to-back victories in the Class 6 Handicap at Townsville on Tuesday.

Townsville jockey Graham Kliese continued his comeback from adversity with a quartet of winners, including the coveted Burdekin Cup, at Home Hill on Saturday.