The two-year-old clocked a mile rate of 1.54.8 when winning his first race earlier this month.

While pleased with the son of Fly Like An Eagle leading into his first race, McKelvie was concerned with his wide alley.

Now he's come up with barrier three in the Walsh & Blair Lawyers Pace (1740m). at Riverina Paceway on Friday.

"He's drawn a bit better this time so hopefully we can lob handy again and see where we end up," McKelvie said.

"I was fairly confident going into the first start, but wasn't so confident when we drew wide until things panned out perfect for him.

"He goes alright so he shouldn't be far away."

Another boost is reinsman Adam Richardson electing to stick with Killara Eagle.

Richardson went to Menangle to drive Sasha in the NSW Breeders Challenge semi-finals and despite Norm Jerrick's filly drawing barrier one he's stuck with McKelvie's charge.

"He (Richardson) was pretty happy with him after his first up run," McKelvie said.

McKelvie was looking to start at West Wyalong last week but Killara Eagle hadn't earned enough money to gain a place in the field.

Now he's focused on more success at Wagga in an attempt to earn a place in the group two Breeders Challenge Blue at Menangle next week.

"If he wins again I will definitely nominate him and it has been the plan but if not we will stick around for the Regional heats," McKelvie said.

Wagga hosts the Breeders Challenge Regional heats on November 10.

McKelvie, who bred and owns Killara Eagle, will also be represented by Killara Missile across the eight-race card.

However he elected to send the three-year-old filly to Euroley trainer David Kennedy after returning from Sydney

Killara Missile is having her first race start after winning a trial at Coolamon and McKelvie is just hoping she behaves well enough to allow her ability to show through.

"There is plenty of ability there but she is a hard horse to deal with," McKelvie said.

"If she is on her best behaviour she will go quite well but that is a big if with her.

"That is why she hasn't been with the races yet as we try to deal with her mentally - she is a Mach Three.

"Ability has never been her problem, just the thing between her ears, but hopefully she can behave herself as they have all been fiery out of that mare and after going to Mach Three I got real fire."

Killara Missile is part of a strong attack for Kennedy with each of his four runners set to start as the favourite in their race.

Kennedy also lines up Cherokee Joe, who was second to Killara Eagle last time out, as well as Coolhand Easton and the resuming Harry Ovens.

Killara Missile is in the opening race of the program at 1.13pm.

READ MORE