Shoot Out's prime campaign targets are still three months away but trainer John Wallace says the AJC Australian winner can return in winning form on Saturday.A winner from the 1200 metres of Saturday's Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield to the 2400 metres of the Group One AJC Australian Derby, Shoot Out will disappoint Wallace if he isn't in the finish of the Group Three sprint."He'll race well on Saturday," Wallace said."He's different to most of those good horses that stay because he can sprint t

Shoot Out's prime campaign targets are still three months away but trainer John Wallace says the AJC Australian winner can return in winning form on Saturday.

A winner from the 1200 metres of Saturday's Bletchingly Stakes at Caulfield to the 2400 metres of the Group One AJC Australian Derby, Shoot Out will disappoint Wallace if he isn't in the finish of the Group Three sprint.

"He'll race well on Saturday," Wallace said.

"He's different to most of those good horses that stay because he can sprint too.

"I'd be happy if he's just racing home but it wouldn't surprise me if he beat them.

"He arrived here last Wednesday. He's settled in well, has done well and he looks lovely."

Wallace said he was happy with the way Shoot Out trialled at Doomben on July 13.

With his regular race rider Stathi Katsidis in the saddle, Shoot Out finished two lengths clear of The Chanster.

"He hasn't done any fast work since arriving. He'll do a little bit tomorrow (Tuesday) but nothing serious. He's only got to run 1200 metres and he's had the trial," Wallace said.

"The main thing I want him to do is have a run every fortnight and let him keep training himself."

Wallace has trained some good horses over the years including 1994 Melbourne Cup placegetter Oompala, Enthusiast and Special Song but he believes Shoot Out is something else.

"This is the best horse by far that I've ever trained," he said.

A $15,000 yearling purchase at the Gold Coast Magic Millions Yearling Sale, Shoot Out was selected by Mount Isa owner Linda Huddy who races him with her husband Graham.

"Linda picked him out and I was just lucky enough to be there and she asked me to train him," Wallace said.

The rising four-year-old has already earned the Huddys more than $1.3 million.

"He's nominated for the Cox Plate and the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups," Wallace said.

"I thought you've got to be in them but my thinking at the moment he would be go to the Cox Plate and then the Melbourne Cup, but we'll see what happens."

Wallace said Katsidis, who missed riding at Eagle Farm on Saturday due to a virus, was feeling better on Monday.

He rides at Eagle Farm on Wednesday and will be aboard Shoot Out on Saturday.

The jockey has ridden him seven times for two Group One wins - the Randwick Guineas (1600m) and the Derby.

Katsidis is now only one win in front in the Brisbane premiership with on 72 after rival Larry Cassidy rode four winners at Eagle Farm including one of Katsidis' forfeited mounts.

His decision to ride in Melbourne could cost him the premiership.

"Stathi loves this horse and he wants to be down here riding him in all of his races," Wallace said.

There were 12 entries for the Bletchingly including Group One winners Douro Valley, Mr Baritone and Velocitea with nominations have been extended until Tuesday morning.