Ken and Kasey Keys are weighing up their next move after Alibaba’s breakout win in the Listed Blue Diamond Preview at Caulfield.

The colt is not currently nominated for the $2 million Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes, but his latest performance has opened the door for a late entry.

“He has really settled down this prep,” Kasey said.

“He wasn’t the easiest early on but he has been gaining confidence every day.

“We’ve always known that he has the motor but it has just been a matter of him putting it together.”

Another option for the stable is the $2 million Inglis Millennium (1100m) at Randwick, with Alibaba having been purchased at the Inglis Classic sale.

Jockey Craig Newitt was impressed with the colt’s performance.

“He handled everything like an absolute professional,” Newitt said.

“He began well and once he got a half-length in front he wandered around a little bit but next time I think if we ride him a bit more conservative then you’ll see his big finish.”

Alibaba, a son of CF Orr Stakes winner Alabama Express, had earlier placed in the Listed Merson Cooper Stakes (1000m).

He stopped the clock in 58.70 seconds when defeating Milsons Point, with Invicto unlucky not to finish closer after being checked.

Despite not being entered, Alibaba is already quoted at $15 for the Blue Diamond Stakes.

Punters tracking the Blue Diamond path can compare current online bookmakers as the market continues to take shape.

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