Joe Pride is drawing inspiration from Antino’s rise as he plans a spring campaign for stable star Ceolwulf.

Pride has noted the consistent form of Tony Gollan-trained Antino, who dominated the Hollindale Stakes (1800m) and Doomben Cup (2000m), earning a spot behind Via Sistina in early Cox Plate markets.

He sees similarities with rising five-year-old Ceolwulf, who he believes is just entering his prime.

“These horses just need to fully mature and when they do, that’s when they really find a vein of form,” Pride said.

Ceolwulf announced himself last spring with wins in the Epsom Handicap (1600m) and King Charles III Stakes (1600m).

Though winless in the autumn, Pride remains bullish.

“He didn’t run any bad races… but he paid the price for having won a couple of Group Ones,” he said.

Ceolwulf is being set to resume in the Group 1 Winx Stakes (1400m) on August 23.

Pride has also welcomed Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) winner El Castello to his stable.