Statham is ahead of the game as he closes in on a return to racing.
The Group-winning sprinter produced an encouraging performance at last week's Avondale trials to add momentum to his upcoming spring campaign.
"He took us by surprise, he's further forward than we thought," said Scott Lucock, who trains the speedster with Sally Gillespie.
"We were very happy with him, he won pretty well. He coped with the ground and I would rather trial him on a heavy track, it saves some wear and tear on his legs.
"It's the best he's ever spelled and he's probably a month ahead of where he's been in past years."