The initial two-year-old contenders in Sydney are aiming to make their presence felt at Randwick, with a prominent stable anticipated to field the majority of the runners.

Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott are preparing five youngsters for the two juvenile races. The colts Flying Houdini and Stasis are entered in the Breeders’ Plate (1000m), while fillies Bourbon Beat, Outback Affair, and Runaway Diva will compete in the Gimcrack Stakes (1000m).

Tulloch Lodge has a solid track record in the colts and geldings’ feature, having claimed victory twice in the past three years and six times in the last two decades. They have also produced two winners of the Gimcrack Stakes in the last four renewals.

Bott commented that each of the five entrants possesses unique qualities. He identified Flying Houdini as the most precocious but acknowledged the inherent unpredictability associated with two-year-old racing.

“Going off their trials, Flying Houdini looks the most ready-made two-year-old type,” Bott said.

“But it’s a big day for them and there’s still a lot to happen. We’ve had multiple runners in them before and maybe the favoured runners haven’t necessarily (done best).”

“They’re getting to the races very early in their careers, and it’s a strong 1000 metres.”

“It can change the dynamics off the back of what we’ve seen in their trials and at home.”

By Trapeze Artist, Flying Houdini won his 850m heat during the official two-year-old trials, clocking the fastest final 600m sectional of the nine heats. Stasis finished third in the quickest of the colts and geldings heats, behind Out Of Bounds, who is not racing on Saturday.

“(Flying Houdini) was good in his trial. It was jump and run, and he showed good natural speed,” Bott explained.

“Stasis was a different style of trial, but he was really strong late. He’s really come on nicely from his trial and he’s one we’ll continue to see more of as we go forward.”

In the fillies’ division, Runaway Diva won her 850m heat, while both Bourbon Beach and Outback Diva finished second in their respective heats.

Bott described Bourbon Beach as “professional,” Runaway Diva as “a tough Anamoe filly,” and suggested Outback Affair has the most scope for improvement.

“Outback Affair has gone ahead really well off the trial. It’s switched her on,” he remarked.

“I couldn’t fault her work (Tuesday) morning. She’s still got a lot of improvement to come, but there was a fair bit to like about her trial too.”

The opening juvenile races at Randwick are set to ignite the Sydney racing season, showcasing the emerging talent.

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