Cambridge galloper Addictive Habit is making good progress toward a return to racing with an Australian campaign his top priority.
The group one winner hasn't raced for 14 months, but he has responded well to treatment for the tendon injury that halted his career.
"We've given him a long, slow build-up and he's been doing very well," trainer Lee Somervell said.
"I couldn't be happier with him, he's thriving and loving his work."
Addictive Habit furthered his preparation with an outing at last week's Cambridge trials, where he finished third in his open 935m heat.