A chance to test the straight-track credentials of Scandiva is behind Anthony Cummings's decision to start her campaign in Saturday's Danehill Stakes at Flemington.

The well-bred filly, who comes from the same family as Black Caviar, is being aimed towards the Coolmore Stud Stakes over the same course and 1200m distance later in the spring.

Her six starts have all been around turns and Cummings is keen to give her some experience down the straight course before her Group One goal.

"She hasn't seen the straight before. She gives the impression she will handle it OK but experience is the key there," Cummings said.

"You train them here (in Sydney) to kick off a turn and when you go to a place where there is no turn, the horses hang back and wait for the jockey to ask them to go. Then when they do go, they're a bit unsure and the indecision can affect them."

Cummings has opted for the local experience of James Winks to help Scandiva navigate the straight-six course.

The filly, a $17 chance in early markets, she was competitive with the best juveniles of her age and sex during the Sydney autumn carnival winning the Magic Night Stakes and beating all but Guelph in the Group One Sires' Produce Stakes.

She will line up against a crack field in the Danehill which includes Vain Stakes winner Safeguard, Thousand Guineas favourite Gregers and Group One winner Romantic Touch.

Cummings will also be represented at Flemington by Fontelina in the Bobbie Lewis Quality (1200m).