Snitzel mare becomes 12th winner for top producer.

From Left Of Centre with Steve Morris

As you read this, the chances are I am mid-air and on my way to face the Gold Coast Suns at Metricon Stadium.

Trainer David Hayes is aiming to replicate his triumphs of 12 months ago at the rich Golden Mile race meeting at Bendigo on Saturday.

Wilderness, the $2.4 million brother to Starspangledbanner, will run in a special barrier trial after the last race at Canterbury on Wednesday to resolve plans for his weekend race debut.