Ballyholland ran well for a long way behind two-mile specialists that included Tranquil Sea in a Grade Two chase at Leopardstown last month, though McBratney is unsure if he will stay four and a half miles.
He added: "His preparation has gone according to plan. I've worked him when I've wanted to work him and had no hold-ups, so we're looking forward to it.
"There is no telling if he will stay or not, but he goes on any ground and his best form has been on a sounder surface."
Another gamble saw Frankie Dettori's odds being cut for the Flat jockey's title as he headed to Lingfield today for four months on the all- weather.
The 39-year-old Italian was a best-priced 12-1 yesterday having been as big as 25-1.
