OXFORD BLUE (16) closed off strongly last start to get up for third, beaten 0.9 lengths, over 1500m at this track when resuming after a break. Winning rider Ethan Brown sticks. Will strip fitter so expect him to feature. SHINY NEW DEEL (4) ran fourth at his latest appearance over 2000m at Flemington, finishing 4 lengths from the winner. Should be in this for a long way. JUNEBUG (14) finished 3 lengths back in fourth over 2040m at Moonee Valley last time out after a gutsy win two runs back. Hard to beat on her form from two starts ago. SUN GIFT (15) is back from a spell after closing last campaign with a couple of wins, the latest over 2418m at Geelong on January 15. Backmarker who keeps coming. Sure to be competitive.