Peter McKay had contemplated turning out his talented sprinting three-year-old Cavallo Veloce after his stakes placing at Hastings earlier this month.

A comprehensive victory at Trentham on Saturday could see Matamata three-year-old Cavallo Veloce force his way into the field for the rich Karaka Million 3YO Classic (1600m) at Ellerslie.

Jockey Shaun McKay has elected to ride Cavallo Veloce over stablemate Langkawi in the Gr.3 Bonecrusher Stakes (1400m) at Ellerslie on Saturday.