While Sydney racing has been temporarily suspended because of a Covid-19 scare, there remains a chance that Probabeel may run in the Gr.1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill on Saturday.
If racing were to proceed, she would continue her high-profile duel with the Chris Waller-trained Funstar.
Probabeel got the better of her rival first-up when winning the Gr.1 Surround Stakes (1400m), while Funstar turned the tables last start when winning the Gr.2 Phar Lap Stakes (1500m).
Probabeel will jump from barrier six with Kerrin McEvoy set to ride, while Funstar will jump from gate eight, with expat New Zealand jockey James McDonald aboard.
“They (Paul and Ashley) are really happy with her and they are expecting she is going to go well over the 2000m,” Ellis said.
Ellis is also hoping Te Akau Shark and Melody Belle will get their chance to continue on towards their respective targets.
“The Queen Elizabeth (Gr.1, 2000m) will really suit Te Akau Shark and we are pretty excited about Melody Belle in the Doncaster (Gr.1, 1600m),” he said.
