SCAMPI (6) returns from a eight months break but will strip fitter for two trial placings. Rates a top hope and should be in the finish. HEARTATTACK JACK (4) returns from a break of four-and-a-half months. Was going well at the back end of last prep with placings at his last two starts, the latest at this course and distance. Sure to be right there at the business end. VIRE RIVER (9) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 7f at Pakenham, beaten 8 lengths into eighth. Faces an easier assignment so she is a major player. BRILLIANT EIGHT (1) put the writing on the wall last time when a close second at Warrnambool over 5f. Worth including on his latest effort.