Phanta scaled a career high at Belmont two weeks ago and co-trainer Michael Gangemi is warming to the idea of him winning his second consecutive Listed race on the weekend.

Chris and Michael Gangemi have walked down this path before, but this time the brothers and co-trainers hope the trek might be a little different.

Michael Gangemi is not certain if Notorious One can buck the odds and win Saturday’s G1 Furphy Railway Stakes (1600m) at Ascot, but it wouldn’t be a shock if he did.

Western Australia’s riding ranks is set to be bolstered this week with the return of Mauritian-born apprentice, Brandon Louis.

Co-trainer Michael Gangemi is confident Samizdat will handle his first shot at a Victorian Group 1 in tomorrow afternoon’s Sir Rupert Clark Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield.