New Zealand-bred gelding Heberite will be vying to have his named etched on the Jericho Cup when he tackles the 4600m feature at Warrnambool on Sunday.

The son of Raise The Flag heads into the race in good form, having won three of his last four races.

All three victories have come over 3000m, including his last start triumph over 3800m at Ararat, giving trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace plenty of confidence heading into Australasia’s longest flat race this weekend.

The stable will have two runners in the marathon event, but Eustace is leaning towards Heberite as their best chance over Wil John.

“Heberite shows that he really stays and probably gets the weight swing,” Eustace told RSN927.

“I would lean towards Heberite but it will be a great race, we look forward to it every year.

“It is a great initiative and it will be a great spectacle whatever happens.”