Trainer Ken Keys has been around racehorses a long time and knows the pitfalls only too well.

But he was decidedly flat when he talked of the injury that has ruled stable star Rich Enuff out of the autumn.

A high white cell count forced Keys to ease up on the colt before a tendon injury halted his preparation.

"You have to enjoy the good times because they don't last long," Keys said.

The good times came during the spring when Rich Enuff won three races before running a gallant second to Shooting To Win in the Caulfield Guineas last October.

He was turned out for a spell after running seventh to Brazen Beau in the Coolmore Stud Stakes (1200m) at Flemington.

The good times may not be finished just yet with two of his stayers having hit-outs at the Cranbourne trials on Thursday.

While they were unplaced in the 990m trial, Keys was happy with the performances of Bring Something and Like A Carousel.

"I think Bring Something has gone up a level," Keys said.

"He's matured that little bit and I think he's going to be a better horse this time.

"Like A Carousel is Like A Carousel.

"He'll start off at 2000 metres and go to 2400 metres next time.

"That's what he is, a stayer, and then he might end up in Sydney."

Keys said both horses would have another trial before their track returns with Like A Carousel to resume in the Mornington Cup Prelude at Caulfield on February 28.

He is undecided on a first-up start for Bring Something who holds a nomination in the Australian Cup (2000m) at Flemington next month.

"I'm just not sure where he fits in," Keys said of Bring Something.

"He's a bit smarter than what most people realise.

"Here's hoping anyway."