Ollie in golden form for Millions

Damien Oliver wins on The Wingman and likes his chances in the Magic Millions on Nordic Empire. Source: Vince Caligiuri / Getty Images

DAMIEN Oliver is spreading the word across the nation - the champ is in career-best form.

After a treble in the west on New Year's Day, including victory in the Perth Cup, he followed up with another treble at Caulfield on Saturday - The Wingman, Trust In A Gust and Initiator.

Now he is heading to the Gold Coast where he will partner the Mick Price-trained Nordic Empire in the $1 million 2YO Magic Millions Classic (1200m) and Salute To Jude for Robert Smerdon in the 3YO Guineas.

And he can expect almost a full book of rides on the eight-race program to capitalise on his royal form.

Oliver, who has ridden at least one winner at each of the past six meetings where he has ridden, believes Nordic Empire can improve on his third, beaten less than two lengths, at Canterbury a week ago.

Nordic Empire over-raced in the middle stages, was hampered near the 600m and blocked for a run in the straight.

Oliver: "I don't think they'll be slowing in the Magic Millions and the more genuine pace should help." Source: Getty Images

"I think he will take a bit out of that run," Oliver said of the son of Wilander who won impressively on debut at Caulfield.

"It is hard for Melbourne horses going to the Gold Coast. Sydney and Brisbane horses have an advantage because they are taught to race that way from the start," he said.

"But he is a nice galloper and he will be in with a chance. They slowed up a bit in front in Sydney and when they quickened he pulled back some ground. I don't think they'll be slowing in the Magic Millions and the more genuine pace should help," Oliver said.

Nordic Empire is rated the $7 third favourite behind Unencumbered at $3.80 and Invisible ($4.50).

Oliver also will tackle the 3YO Guineas on Salute To Jude, a stylish Flemington winner over 1200m before missing the start badly to finish 10th over only 900m on the Gold Coast on Saturday. He will be far better suited over 1400m and is rated a $9 chance behind Enquare and Sweet Idea.

Oliver will continue to follow the major carnivals rather than concentrate on the Victorian jockeys' premiership, which he already has won seven times. He currently leads Glen Boss by five wins.

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