Trainer Robert Heathcote is hopeful softer conditions at Ipswich will help Billionair Baby return to form after struggling on firm tracks this campaign.

Heathcote will saddle three runners — Billionair Baby, Party Spirit and I Am A Marvel — in the Racing and Sports Class 5 Handicap (1200m).

“Billionair Baby and I Am A Marvel just will not run on the firm tracks we’ve had these last two months,” Heathcote said.

“Ipswich was a Soft 5 on Thursday morning, and even if it dries out with another 30-degree day, it still won’t be a firm road like Eagle Farm tends to get so quickly.”

The six-year-old hasn’t won since December 2024 but has been close in recent runs.

“Every rider is telling us the same thing — he just wants a track he can get his toes into,” Heathcote said.

Party Spirit resumes after a strong Ipswich placing last month, while I Am A Marvel is expected to use his natural speed from barrier three.