Trainer Ray Williams admits he hopes Magnificent Storm is able to get even tougher tests in his final two starts before a Queensland campaign.

Superstar pacer Shockwave makes his highly anticipated return to racing in this Friday’s The West Australian Pace (2130m) at Gloucester Park.

Preparations for the inaugural Nullarbor (2536m) go up a level this Saturday, with the running of the Furphy-Bunbury Cup (2569m).