A Melbourne spring campaign aimed at the Group One Caulfield Guineas in October could be on the agenda for talented colt Lucky Omens if he is successful at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

Lucky Omens, who was bought for $NZ120,000 in New Zealand by millionaire owner Ron Wanless, faces his moment of truth in the Ord Minnett Handicap (1400m).

Trainer Bryan Guy has a big opinion of the son of Lucky Owners who faces a massive step up in class following his effortless midweek maiden victory last start at Eagle Farm on July 30.

“He’s got to prove he’s up to this class first but if he goes well I’d like to take him to Melbourne,” Guy said.

“I’ll need to talk with Ron first about going south but he’s nominated for the Caulfield Guineas which is not until October.

“If he wins on Saturday then he should just about have enough prizemoney to get into the Caulfield Guineas but if he doesn’t then we could always take him to Sydney first.”

Lucky Omens was having only his second race start when he easily accounted for his maiden opposition by five lengths.

“It was a very impressive win and it was only his second race start,” Guy said.

“He looks like he’s a very good horse and he went from 1100 metres in his first start at Doomben to 1400 metres when he won last start.

“I’m not sure what campaign to give him if he does go south but I’d hope to give him at least one run in Melbourne before the Guineas.”

Guy is delighted with Lucky Omens’ progress since winning last month and is confident the colt will acquit himself well on Saturday.

“He’s going great. He’s done everything I’ve asked of him since his Eagle Farm win and he should give a good account of himself again,” Guy said.

“He has to make the step up in class from the midweeks but he’ll need to if we intend to take him away.”

Guy rates the Alan Bailey-trained Tears’n'cheers as the main danger to Lucky Omens.

“It’s not going to be easy for my bloke. I know they have a big opinion of Tears’n'cheers and he shows a lot of promise,” he said.

Tears’n'cheers was rated unlucky last start when the gelding struck the running rail at the 600 metres when runner-up to the Bruce McLachlan-trained Jamelden Cat over 1200 metres at Doomben on July 12.

Bailey expects a big showing from Tears’n'cheers but is wary of his 58 kilograms.

“He’s got a good draw in barrier five but he’ll need it to offset his big weight,” he said.
(Source: AAP)