Ahead of his return to the track at black-type level this Saturday, Marcus Wilson has branded Heavenly Impact potentially the best horse he has ever put a bridle on.

Marcus Wilson was a young boy of 14 when he first thought about following his father’s footsteps to become a horse trainer.

Gold Coast trainer Marcus Wilson’s long wait for a serious Queensland Winter Carnival contender could soon be over if progressive three-year-old Captain Fenkel completes a hat-trick of city wins at Eagle Farm on Saturday.

Gold Coast trainer Marcus Wilson’s long wait for a serious Queensland Racing Carnival contender through the winter could soon be over if progressive three-year-old Captain Fenkel completes a hat-trick of city wins at Eagle Farm on Saturday.