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A difference in weights enticed trainer Chris Munce to dodge Thursday's Lismore Cup with Cauthen's Power in favour of running at Ipswich on Saturday.
Cauthen's Power, who is part-owned by Australian cricket captain Steve Smith, has been gradually working into top form since joining Munce's stables from Sydney's Chris Waller five months ago.
Munce believes the City of Ipswich Spring Stayers Cup (2150m) will suit Cauthen's Power perfectly.
"He had 61 kilos in the Lismore Cup and with Matt McGillivray's claim at Ipswich he should carry 52.5 kilos," Munce said.
"It is a big difference and there wasn't that much between the two races," Munce said.
"I liked the way he hit the line last start and with a light weight he should give Saturday's race a good shake."
The New Zealand-bred Cauthen's Power was a Warwick Farm 1600m race winner in January and has been placed up to 2000m. -AAP