On the same day his sire claimed Golden Slipper glory, Reserve Bank will be looking to secure his own Group 1 success and strengthen his future as a stallion.

Capitalist took out the 2016 Golden Slipper, while his son, Reserve Bank, will tackle Group 1 competition for the first time in the William Reid Stakes (1200m) at Moonee Valley this Saturday.

Trained by Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr, Reserve Bank is the least experienced runner in the field, having only had five career starts for two wins.

Both victories came in lower-grade events—a maiden and a benchmark 64—but what stands out to Price is his runner-up finish behind stablemate First Settler in the Group 2 Danehill Stakes (1200m) at Flemington.

Price holds First Settler in high regard and sees him as a future Group 1 winner, making Reserve Bank’s performance all the more promising.

Returning for his second run of the preparation, Reserve Bank was last seen finishing sixth in the Inglis Sprint (1200m) at Flemington on March 1.

“He was too fired up before the race and took a while to settle in the yard first-up,” Price said.

“He’s improved since then. His work at The Valley on Tuesday was strong, so we’re giving him his shot at a Group 1.

“He still has to prove himself at this level, but he’s a talented colt, and he looked sharp working around Moonee Valley.”

Price believes that if Reserve Bank can replicate his Danehill Stakes effort against First Settler, he is well within his right to contest this tougher race.

“He’s still maturing, but he’s a colt, so there’s plenty at stake.”

Price revealed that Reserve Bank had been slow to develop as a younger horse, particularly in his knees, which delayed his debut. However, he has now grown into his frame.

Following Saturday’s run, Reserve Bank is set to head to Sydney for the Group 2 Arrowfield Sprint (1200m) at Randwick on April 12.

Beyond that, his path remains flexible, with possible targets in Brisbane or a return to Victoria before a trip to Adelaide for their carnival.

“He’s a big, strong colt now,” Price said.

“Adelaide is a bit far away to lock in, so for now, he’ll head to Sydney. If he needs to come back for Adelaide, we’ll consider it, or he might continue north to Brisbane.

“He’s in great shape, and we’re expecting a strong performance.”