Trainer Michael Freedman will attempt to win his second Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic with Offenbach

Randwick trainer Michael Freedman is attempting back-to-back wins in the Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic, and believes this year’s race will be a strong form race.

Trainer Michael Freedman has chances in both Magic Millions races at Wyong. Picture: Bradley Photos

Trainer Michael Freedman will return to a happy hunting ground in a bid to launch his latest Magic Millions bid with promising youngster Offenbach at Wyong on Wednesday.

Offenbach can put himself in the frame for a trip to the Gold Coast for next month’s highly-coveted $3m Magic Millions 2YO Classic when he contests the $200,000 Wyong Magic Millions Classic (1100m).

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Freedman used the Wyong feature as a springboard last year when ill-fated colt Highness took out the crucial lead-up.

“Last year’s edition was probably a weaker edition to this year and Highness went up and finished second to Storm Boy in the main race,” Freedman said.

“I think this year has a bit more depth to it so it will probably end up being a very strong form race come Magic Millions day.”

Offenbach, a $650,000 Gold Coast Yearling Sale buy, comes into the Wyong test with race-day experience after finishing a close runner-up to Blitzburg over 900m at Newcastle on debut.

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Freedman was happy with the debut run and has applied the blinkers to get the most out of his son of Snitzel in his second-up assignment.

“He was a bit wayward and not really focused but with that said, the winner was sharp too,” Freedman said.

“They ran home in 32 and a half (seconds) so they can go much quicker and there wasn’t much between them.

“Even though it was a small field, the first and second horse put a gap on the rest of them.

“It’s a good opportunity to try him in the blinkers and he will either but his hand up as a genuine Magic Millions candidate or we will back off to the autumn.”

Jockey Tommy Berry pilots Offenbach ($7) while Zac Lloyd partners Freedman’s other contender on the card.

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Last-start winner Queen Of The Mile can enhance her own claims for a trip to the Sunshine State in the Magic Millions Wyong 3YO & 4YO Stakes (1200m).

She was a tough first-up winner at Canterbury and is a $5 chance to win again.

“When she gets the right conditions to suit, she is very genuine,” Freedman said.

“She has bounced out of that Canterbury run well, I am very happy with her.

“Zac Lloyd to ride, I think it’s worth a try to see if she measures up and a trip to Queensland is worth looking at.”

Originally published as Trainer Michael Freedman will attempt to win his second Wyong Magic Millions 2YO Classic with Offenbach