Bjorn Baker continued his strong form at Canterbury on Monday with Ellipsis delivering an eye-catching win, setting the filly up for a potential tilt at black-type races during the winter.

Resuming from a spell, Ellipsis ($4.80) showed toughness and class to take out the Exceedance @ Vinery Stud Handicap (1100m), giving the trainer confidence to target the Listed Denise’s Joy Stakes (1100m) at the Scone Winter Carnival, with Brisbane also under consideration.

Baker’s high regard for the Written Tycoon filly was echoed by jockey Jason Collett, who praised her ability to overcome a tricky run.

“That was impressive and she did it at both ends then,” Collett said.

“She didn’t handle herself that well at the start and got caught wide early and did the work in the middle, too.

“She has come back better and there are good signs for her.”

Later in the program, three-year-old gelding Maison Louis ($3.20 equal favourite) impressed in the TAB Handicap (1900m), surprising even his co-trainer Tom Charlton with his strong finish and composure.

Now a three-time winner from five starts, the son of Caulfield Guineas winner Super Seth could be bound for Brisbane and a possible start in the Group 2 Rough Habit Plate (2000m) on May 17.

“He got into a beautiful rhythm but he is a horse still learning what it is all about, but seeing that today was pleasing,” Charlton said.

“Before the race I was inclined to say that 2000 metres was his maximum but after seeing that today and how he relaxed, maybe not.”

“We’ll consider racing more forward if we were to press on to Queensland but it is his first preparation so that is all to be considered.”