Craig Newitt has welcomed a return clash with Terravista after guiding Lankan Rupee to an explosive first-up Lightning Stakes win.

Terravista and Lankan Rupee were rated the best sprinters in the world last year and have met twice for one win apiece.

Terravista and Chautauqua beat Lankan Rupee in the Darley Classic in the spring but Newitt is looking forward to a rematch in the Newmarket next month.

"Bring it on," Newitt said.

Terravista is being prepared for a first-up tilt in the 1200-metre race at Flemington on March 14.

His trainer Joe Pride quickly pointed out Saturday's win by Lankan Rupee only improved Terravista's form.

Newitt has been based in Singapore since the end of last year but has been keeping tabs on Lankan Rupee's progress.

He made special mention of jockey Dale Smith after Lankan Rupee claimed his fifth Group One.

"He has done all the work on him. He has taught him to relax and settle in behind them," Newitt said.

"The horses he beat today were no slouches and the further he was going the further he was going to win by."