After Reserve Bank wrapped up his spring campaign, trainers Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr set their sights on a lucrative three-year-old sprint at Flemington. That race will unfold on Saturday, with Reserve Bank and stablemate Hot Digity Boom both contesting the $1 million Inglis Sprint (1200m).

Kent Jnr explained that Reserve Bank had been specifically targeted for this race after finishing his spring season with a strong performance on a wet Caulfield track in October.

“He’s a really nice horse that was beaten a nostril in the Group 2 at Flemington and had one more start before a spell, and he’s come back a better horse,” Kent Jnr said. “When you want to win a nice race first-up, everything needs to go right during the campaign, and that’s exactly how it’s gone.”

After a sharp trial and a solid preparation, Reserve Bank’s big stride should serve him well from the outside barrier.

He’s had two jump-outs at Cranbourne in preparation, including a victory on February 17 over 800m. Kent Jnr hopes the race will set Reserve Bank up for future Stakes company and potential stud duties.

“He’s still an entire, and you have to dream big,” Kent Jnr said.

Meanwhile, Hot Digity Boom will chase a $200,000 bonus for his “all-girls” syndicate. Kent Jnr remains optimistic despite a tricky first-up run and a slight foot issue.

The task has been slightly eased after Chris Waller decided to skip Saturday’s race with Gratsby’s, who will now target the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington on March 8.