Trainer Noel Doyle is hoping jockey Scott Galloway will be "hungry" to end a frustrating run of injuries with his first winner in four months aboard Celtic Dancer in the Sita Australia Handicap at Eagle Farm on Saturday.Galloway missed most of last year due to three separate injuries and only recently returned from another six-week stint on the sidelines after breaking his foot in a fall at the Gold Coast barrier trials in July.His last winner was aboard Crosscannons in a restricted race at Doom

Trainer Noel Doyle is hoping jockey Scott Galloway will be "hungry" to end a frustrating run of injuries with his first winner in four months aboard Celtic Dancer in the Sita Australia Handicap at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

Galloway missed most of last year due to three separate injuries and only recently returned from another six-week stint on the sidelines after breaking his foot in a fall at the Gold Coast barrier trials in July.

His last winner was aboard Crosscannons in a restricted race at Doomben on July 6.

He was sidelined for seven months last year recovering from a crushed left foot he suffered in a barrier mishap at Eagle Farm and a further three months following knee surgery after being tossed off a horse going to the barriers.

His comeback after fracturing his foot was delayed an extra month when Galloway twisted the ankle on the same leg while carrying his son, William, down steps.

Doyle booked Galloway after Celtic Dancer's last-start rider, apprentice Tim Bell, was required for the John Thompson-trained Prost.

"When Tim couldn't ride Celtic Dancer I tried to find someone who could ride 53 kilos so I chased Scott," Doyle said.

"He's had a tough trot of late and I think he might be hungry for a win."

Celtic Dancer made a big impression at his first run back from his winter carnival campaign, finishing third to Melbourne-bound Falino in a 1200-metre open sprint at Eagle Farm on October 1.

"It was a very good run considering he was stuck three wide. He boxed on really well," Doyle said.

"He's done well and had another barrier trial since then.

"I think this is going to be his best prep. He's learnt to settle in his races and he no longer rips and tears."

Doyle plans to give Celtic Dancer only two or three more runs before his main mission, the Magic Millions Cup (1400m) at the Gold Coast in January.

The Group Three George Moore Stakes (1200m) at Doomben in December is likely to be one of his lead-up races to the Magic Millions.

Doyle is confident Celtic Dancer can give Galloway an overdue win since the rider made his comeback at the Gold Coast on October 8.

"He should go close this time as he comes in well at the weights and has drawn beautifully (five)," Doyle said.