Michael Walker is on standby to ride the Bruce Marsh-trained Citi Habit in the $A500,000 Brisbane Cup (3200m) on June 11.
Larry Cassidy has first option on the mount but was unlikely to make Citi Habit's weight of 49.5kg.
"Larry's going to be struggling to make the weight and we have got Michael on standby," Marsh said.
Walker does not have any confirmed mounts at the Brisbane carnival. However, he is keen to ride over the Brisbane Cup weekend, which also includes the Stradbroke Handicap and Queensland Derby.
Citi Habit won first-up in Brisbane and Marsh was happy with his sixth place in the weight-for-age Doomben Cup, with 58kg, last Saturday.
He will back up in the $A200,000 O'Shea Stakes (2400m) at Eagle Farm this Saturday with Cassidy in the saddle.
Cassidy will also ride stablemate Paddy Maloney, who will complete his Brisbane Cup preparation with a run in the $A50,000 Qantas Handicap (2200m).
Marsh had three runners at Doomben and was happy with Citi Habit and Cheiron, but disappointed with New Zealand Derby winner Hail.
- NZPA
Racing: Walker on standby for Brisbane Cup
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