The Mayor's luckless run in the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) convinced his Kiwi connections to try their luck across the Tasman.
The three-year-old is now with champion Sydney trainer Chris Waller and will debut from his new quarters in Saturday's Gr.1 A$600,000 Rosehill Guineas (2000m).
"His last two runs have had a lot of merit," part-owner and bloodstock agent Michael Hughes said.
"He was trapped wide in the Avondale Guineas and then Plan A, B, C and D didn't work out in the Derby.
"By the time they got to the top of the straight I think Rory [Hutchings] was on to Plan E."