NOETZIE (10) is back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Closed last prep as a winner, taking out a 1100m contest at Murray Bridge by 1.2 lengths. Is lightly raced and looks forward enough after a solid recent trial. Big run likely. CLARENCE (1) returns from a spell of 12 weeks and it is noteworthy that he has won at his past two first-up appearances, last prep over 1050m at this track. Fitter for a minor placing in a recent Strathalbyn trial. Should be prominent. QUANAH (4) is a handy type who resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months. Only appeared once last prep when he finished fifth over 1100m at Murray Bridge, beaten 3.5 lengths. Looks to be back in good order following a recent trial placing. Has won when fresh from a spell in the past. Takes on a tougher assignment but must be respected. SOLAR BLAST (8) finished second last start over 1050m at this track, beaten 0.7 lengths. Should take a lot from that hit-out. Has started three times at this course and distance and i