The Corstens and Larkin camp will get an early indication of Supercilious’ Magic Millions prospects when she resumes at Caulfield Heath on Saturday.
The mare lines up in the Magic Millions VIC 3YO & 4YO Classic (1200m), marking her first race appearance since undergoing surgery to address a breathing concern.
According to Will Larkin, the stable has the Magic Millions Fillies & Mares (1300m) at the Gold Coast firmly in mind.
“Being a Magic Millions horse, we would love to get her up north,” Larkin said.
“If she can run well in this, her main plan has been the 1300-metre Fillies and Mares race up there, but she needs to get her rating up before then.
“It will be a watch and see on Saturday but then she can have another run down here before she heads up.”
Larkin said Supercilious’ breathing issues were well documented throughout her previous preparation.
“Throughout her last preparation, it was the worst grading that it could be, but being a three-year-old filly, we wanted to make use of running in those three-year-old races and hopefully pick-up some money and maybe some Black Type,” Larkin said.
“We kept her going until she turned four and then elected to do the surgery.
“It doesn’t always work, but touch wood, it’s been good.”
The mare has completed two jump-outs in preparation for her return, including a strong win at Werribee on December 12.
“She’s trialled up really well but she’s first-up off a wind operation, so it’s always a question mark,” Larkin said.
“She’s got no gear on her. She hasn’t needed a tongue or a crossover noseband at all throughout the campaign, so it seems like it (the operation) has done its job.
“In her trials she hasn’t made a sound and has been really clean in the wind, but under full pressure it might be a different story, so we’ll learn a bit more about her on Saturday.
“If her ability shines through and she can breathe, I’m sure she’ll be in the race.”
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