However, Little Byrnes will be benefited by box one – from which he holds an imposing record of five wins from 10 starts – and looks the likely leader.
“I have no doubt he’ll run it out,” Catton said.
“I think he can run 9.80 (seconds) that first section, but his winning chances will depend on how far in front he can be.”
Catton also intends to use the race to "toughen up" Little Byrnes before he targets next month’s $60,000 Bundaberg Cup.
“I’ll take him up for a look next week and then head to the heats,” Catton said.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s a top field with $40,000 to the winner.
“You need to have a look at Bundy. If you think you can go up there and win without a look, you’re in for a shock.”
The son of Barcia Bale and Mitchie Madam turns three on February 17 and is from the same litter as National Straight Track champion Deck Fifty Two and recent Christmas Stocking winner, Wolf Steele.
He has collected more than $87,000 in prizemoney thanks to 20 wins from 51 starts and a winning strike-rate of 39%.
“He has been racing against quality opposition over the last month and he’s such an honest dog. Not many can run the times he does week in, week out,” Catton said.
“He has competed at Group 1 level down to Group 3, has only had 50 starts, he’s injury free and as long as he holds it together, he can go anywhere.”