Matt Hoysted is confident a rapid backup will suit Rich Minx as the mare lines up again at Ipswich on Wednesday.

The five-year-old was runner-up at Doomben seven days ago in Benchmark 68 grade after scoring on the Gold Coast polytrack over 1100 metres in October.

A firming favourite from $2.60 into $2.30 since markets opened on Tuesday, she will again be partnered by three-kilo claiming apprentice Jai Williams in the Great Northern Class 5 Handicap (1100m).

“She was really good last Wednesday but we bumped into a pretty smart one,” Hoysted said, referencing Doomben winner Moulin Miss.

“She was used up a bit from the gate but she still gave a good kick and ran well.”

Rich Minx posted a Racing and Sports ratings peak of 90 in that run, and Hoysted is comfortable sending her around again.

“This is an attractive race and the week turnaround doesn’t have any reservations,” he said.

“She’s thriving at the moment and she’s handling her racing well.”

Rich Minx has drawn barrier one in a field of eight, which Hoysted sees as an advantage.

“We know the gate is important for her… hopefully we can get a jump and run as she normally,” he said.

Ipswich is rated a Soft 5, with hot weather and a possible storm predicted.