Townsville trainer Les Gordy saddled his first Brisbane starter in the Country Stampede at Doomben earlier this month and now hopes to book a return trip south for the $500,000 Magic Million Country Cup with Captain Bond at the Gold Coast on January 13.

Youthful Townsville trainer Les Gordy is seeking a long-range double on Saturday at Doomben in the Country Stampede Final and on his home track at Cluden.

Four horses of Cairns developer Tom Hedley's ownership group staked strong claims as prime candidates for upcoming northern carnival riches with slashing performances at Townsville's Cluden Park on Tuesday.