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Local rivals Star Of Michelin and Ballistic Boy will get an unexpected rematch in The TAB Wave at the Gold Coast on Saturday after missing out on a clash in last week's Magic Millions Shoot Out.

Both shock withdrawals from the 2206-metre Shoot Out at Eagle Farm, leaving their hopes of running in the $1 million Magic Millions Subzero next week in serious doubt.

However, they will get another chance for a wildcard entry if successful in the 1800-metre The Wave, which was won by the Tony Gollan-trained A Man To Match in its inaugural year last year.

The Kendrick-trained Star Of Michelin was scratched from the Magic Millions Shoot Out on race morning with a blood disorder.

"His blood count wasn't quite right so we had to treat him which meant he couldn't run," Kendrick said.

"He seems to be over it now and he's worked well this week.

"This is weight-for-age and is a lot harder race than last week.

"It's not ideal being a weight-for-age race as he would be better off under handicap conditions."