Handy stayer Big Mike was back in action at the Avondale trials on Tuesday and impressed his trainers ahead of a campaign that is likely to include another trip across the Tasman.

Dual Group One winner Savvy Coup might not be the only Livamol Classic contestant to compete at Moonee Valley on October 27.

The connections of Big Mike are pondering over a possible Melbourne trip as an option for the freegoer after his effort at Hastings on Saturday.

Exciting staying prospect Big Mike confirmed his liking for better going when he bounced back to winning form over 2100m at Ruakaka on Saturday.

Big Mike’s connections are eyeing a late visit to the Queensland winter festival.