Co-trainer Maddysen Sears believes the best is yet to come for impressive youngster Red Top as the gelding shoots for his second straight metropolitan victory.

The Nolans share a last name, but play two vastly different roles within the racing industry, however they certainly agree on one aspect of the sport in Queensland: QTIS is king.

Queensland’s stallion resurgence will receive another boost if talented youngster Heroic Son goes on to win the $2 million Magic Millions 2YO Classic on Saturday week.

With owners spread out across Australia and New Zealand, Team Hulbert had to give their connections plenty of warning around getting to the Gold Coast come January 2022.