ALLAN Endresz and his superstar galloper Alligator Blood have another shot at a massive payday at the Gold Coast today.
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The David Vandyke-trained galloper is a raging $1.75-favourite for the $2 million 3YO Guineas, (1400m).
First prize for the Magic Millions feature is almost $1.2-million.
Endresz races the galloper with his uncle and aunt Jeff and Robyn Simpson who are based on the Sunshine Coast.
The trio purchased the horse for $55,000 from last year's Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale.
Endresz said it was a dream come true to part-own a horse who is quickly developing a cult following in racing circles.
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"It's an awesome feeling and I have to keep pinching myself really," Endresz said.
"The locals up here have really embraced the horse and are proud that the potentially the next big thing in racing could be a Queenslander.
"Even talking to the trainers that are already up here for the Magic Millions, they acknowledge that there is something special about the horse.
"I just hope he can live up to the hype and deliver."
Alligator Blood has stamped himself as a potential superstar after winning seven of his eight career starts.
The son of All Too Hard suffered his only defeat in the $2 million Caulfied Guineas when beaten a nose by Super Seth.
Endresz said everything had gone to plan since resuming from a freshen-up last month with two impressive victories at Eagle Farm in listed and group 3 company.
"David said his work on Tuesday morning was first rate," he said.
"Ryan Maloney rode him in track work and was also impressed.
"David is confident the horse is in the right head space and if he brings that to the track - it's going to be game on."
Despite Alligator Blood's overwhelming favouritism, Endresz said there were no certainties in racing.
"Nothing is a dead-set certainty," he said.
"I think there has only been three shorter favourites in Magic Million history in the past two decades.
"The second-favourite is $10 but we are fully aware there is a stack of talented horses in the race.
"If he brings his A-game, there is little doubt Al is going to be a tough nut to crack.
"We will find out on Saturday."
