The chance to build confidence in a young colt has been the impetus behind Chris Waller's decision to give Vanbrugh a late-winter campaign.

The youngster will resume in the McGrath Estate Agents Handicap at Rosehill on Saturday in a race that could be a stepping stone towards more significant targets in the spring.

"He's potentially a carnival horse racing at a winter Saturday meeting," Waller said.

"I like to bring them back and give them a bit of confidence before the good horses come back.

"Sometimes a horse like him can fit into the better races."

Vanbrugh has raced twice for a debut win at Randwick in February and a sound fifth to Godolphin's Tarquin in the Group Two Pago Pago Stakes.

He looked good winning a recent barrier trial when he quickened late and he has the in-form Blake Shinn on board.

The Paul Perry-trained Surfin' Safari, a last start winner at Warwick Farm, heads early betting at $3.50, ahead of Vanbrugh at $4.60.

Waller will also start $8 chance Labdien, a progressive filly who won her only start at Warwick Farm in March.