Colvin will line up a two-pronged attack in the sprint with Forever Newyork and Snippet Of Gold both set to contest the $36,000 Kooringal Stud Wagga Town Plate Prelude (1200m).

Forever Newyork, a city winner, will resume after a 10-month injury enforced lay-off, while Snippet Of Gold has been freshened for a crack at the Town Plate.

With a strong field of country sprinters assembled for the Plate Prelude, Colvin is under no illusions that it will probably require a win on Sunday to make the field for the $160,000 feature on April 30.

"The locals will have to win to get a run," Colvin said.

"It's hard. I remember last year I had Forever Newyork all wound up ready to go and we never got a run."

Forever Newyork, with a benchmark rating of 77, is one of the locals with the best chance of making the Town Plate field.

Colvin however is not expecting too much upon resumption on Sunday.

"He's had a foot issue for ages and we've just got to look after him. It comes and goes but it seems alright now," he said.

"He's going in pretty underdone.I'm just hoping to see him run a nice 1200 out."

Snippet Of Gold won first up over the course and distance on December 24. Colvin hopes to see the seven-year-old run a big race again.

"Snippet Of Gold has been going pretty good. He jumped out well the other day and we've kept him fresh," he said.

"It's a strong race. It's a very strong race so we're going to need a bit of luck and we'll see what happens."

Brendan Ward retains the ride on Snippet Of Gold, from barrier 17, while Mathew Cahill will be aboard Forever Newyork from gate 10.

Colvin will also tackle the preludes to the Guineas and Queen of the South with Weja and Mahsinger respectively. Brock Ryan will ride both three-year-olds.

"They're both on trial. If they go pretty good then they'll go that way," he said.

Colvin has always held a good opinion of Weja but the three-year-old has a habit of taking his time in a campaign to hit form.

"I wouldn't say he's been disappointing, it's just that last prep it took him a couple of runs to hit his straps," he explained.

"Hopefully he runs well on Sunday."

Mahsinger, a three-year-old filly, won her second race start at 100-1 but has not saluted since.

"Mahsinger has matured a bit now," he said.

"She ran a nice third last start. It's a strong race but she should improve."

Colvin also has Zarsnip and Supalux resuming in maiden races earlier in the day.

The opening day of the Wagga carnival, an eight-race showcase meeting, is down to start with the first race at 12.35pm.

The stable also will have Bravado Lass and Coolyboss competing at Corowa's non-TAB meeting on Saturday.

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