Paul Hammersley believes Caliente's form compares favourably to last year's Magic Millions Guineas winner Punch On.

Hammersley rode Punch On to a last-stride victory in the 2012 Guineas and will ride Caliente for his father-in-law Bruce Hill in this year's renewal.

He says Caliente's racing patten and lead-up form is on a par with Punch On heading into Saturday's $1 million race at the Gold Coast.

"Both of them like to find their feet early and have the ability to reel off fast 600 metre sectionals," Hammersley said.

"Last year Punch On won the Vo Rogue Plate and I thought even though Caliente wasn't able to win that race she still ran well and would improve going forward to the Millions."

In the Vo Rogue Caliente drew barrier one which Hammersley said was more of a hindrance than an advantage.

"Normally you would want gate one every time but the race didn't really pan out for her and if there was a silver lining it was the fact she didn't have a gut-buster in her lead-up run," he said.

"She was a touch flat on the home turn when Lucky Hussler got away from her but I thought she was coming again at the finish and she'll be better suited back on her home track."

Caliente impressed Hammersley when she worked with stablemate and fellow Guineas contender Lady Colours in a course proper hitout at the Coast on Tuesday.

"Her work was exactly what you would want leading into this race and the other factor in her favour is that she only has to walk across the road to go to the races," he said.

"A few of the leading fancies will have to travel by float on a hot day and you never know how that will affect them."

Hammersley regards Driefontein and No Looking Back as Caliente's main dangers while he maintains a healthy respect for Lucky Hussler having ridden him to an Eagle Farm win in November.