Promising stayer Balmaurice will make a low-key return to racing at Doomben on Wednesday ahead of a possible Queensland Derby assault.

Trainer Rex Lipp is unsure whether Simply Fly will contest the major TAB Queensland Winter Racing Carnival sprints, but is prepared to make a late switch if the three-year-old’s form warrants a change of direction.

Balmaurice makes winning debut at Eagle Farm becoming first Australian winner for his sire.