COUNTRY BLUES (2) returns from a spell of two-and-a-half years and is having his first run for a new yard. Finished fifth at Canterbury over 1250m when first-up last time in work. Will be forward for this after a recent trial win at Moe. Key runner while fresh. JENNI BASSETT (10) is a first-starter by sire Wootton Bassett from the stakes-winner Jennifer Lynn. Fitter for two trials. Keep an eye on betting moves. ESQUEL (9) resumes from a spell of six months. Could only manage to finish sixth at the latest run over 1200m at Mt Gambier. Has trialled well leading into this. Rates highly and is a chance to break through. GUNADO (4) returns after six months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fifth over 1000m at Ballarat. Tuned up with a fourth in a recent trial at Warracknabeal. Solid top-three hope.