Shaune Ritchie believes the Ellerslie experience will stand speed merchant He's An Ace in good stead on Sunday.
The Cambridge trainer has an unbeaten record to defend with the 3-year-old, who will shoot for his third straight victory on the track in the Curraghmore 1200.
"It's hard for any horse to win their first start at Ellerslie and he's now had two looks so that's certainly in his favour," Ritchie said.
Ritchie also has high Trentham hopes tomorrow for Snow Secret in the Wellington Cup.
"She might be 12 months off full maturity, but I'm confident she'll run two miles and if there's any chinks in the armour of the favourites she'll find them with only 52kg," he said.