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The Lustre’s ability to run a strong mile got her the nod for a trip away.

The Group One performer will run in Saturday’s Gr.3 Metroclad-Terracade Desert Gold Stakes (1600m) at Trentham while stablemate The Sparkle has stayed closer to home for the Liquorland Gore Guineas (1335m).

“The Lustre has showed she’s going to be suited by the longer trip, the other filly has got more speed,” said Robert Dennis, who trains with his father Tony and his uncles Joe, Martin and Ray.

The Lustre finished third in the Gr.1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) in the spring and in one subsequent start she was unplaced at Wingatui on Boxing Day after an interrupted run.

“Initially, I was a bit disappointed but she wasn’t tuned right up and it was quite a strong Rating 75 field against older horses.

“She’s travelled well and had a canter around Trentham this morning. She’s a bright and happy horse.”

Meanwhile, close relation The Sparkle is in top order for the Gore Guineas.

“She’s got good gate speed and the tight, turning track will suit her,” Dennis said. “I’m quite confident with her.”

The Sparkle finished runner-up last time out at Wingatui behind the highly-regarded colt Sensei, who runs in Saturday’s Gr.1 JR & N Berkett Telegraph (1200m).

“She had a good blow afterwards so she’s improved since then,” Dennis said.