Victorian 2YO set to make debut in Sydney

Tuesday 24 November 2015, 3:55pm

Trainer Brent Stanley has his eyes on the Magic Millions raceday with as many as five two-year-olds.

Part of the lead-up was to be the Magic Millions Clockwise Classic at Ballarat last Saturday with Balancing Act and Coming In Hot.

However, both two-year-olds drew the widest barriers and were scratchings.

Now Stanley has turned his attention north where the two youngsters will have their first starts this week.

Coming In Hot heads to Canberra on Friday and Balancing Act to Rosehill on Saturday with both horses having their whole preparations aimed at racing right-handed.

He'll also have representation at home through Giroux at Moonee Valley.

The three horses are being geared towards the Magic Millions 2YO Classic at the Gold Coast in January with Magical Milly and Party Bag also aimed at the sales-restricted race and are due to make their debuts in coming weeks.

Stanley said Balancing Act, a daughter of Not A Single Doubt, was the more forward of Saturday's trio.

"Balancing Act has probably had the measure of them at present and that's why she's gone to the tougher race at Rosehill rather than Canberra," Stanley said.

"She is a speedy horse while Coming In Hot takes a bit to balance up, so I think the small field in Canberra will suit him better.

"Giroux showed good speed in a Cranbourne trial on Monday and she also led her trial at Ballarat, so hopefully Moonee Valley will suit her."

Stanley said he decided to split the team to make the most of the prize money on offer in the lead-up to the Magic Millions.

He said he was aiming high while conceding there is still a long way to go to even have one runner at the Gold Coast.

"If I can get one there and be competitive I'd be very happy and if all five get there it would be a credit to all the staff," he said.

"There's one thing you need in this game and that's luck and I haven't been having much of it lately."

– AAP

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