Trainer John Manzelmann’s quest to claim his maiden Country Cups Challenge Final in Brisbane will continue with a two-pronged attack in a qualifying heat at Cloncurry on Friday.

Veteran Tolga trainer Ricky Ludwig is confident Yes Dream can book a place in the Country Stampede Final at Doomben in November when the five-year-old heads to Ewan on Friday.

Mackay’s John Manzelmann is a proud country trainer and is hopeful of maintaining his achievement of making every Final for the Country Cups Challenge and Country Stampede since their inception in 2020.