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When trainer Robbie Williams spent $51,000 combined on two lots at last year’s APG Perth Yearling Sale, he could’ve only dreamed of having the pair run in the APG 2YO Sales Classic (1730m) a year later.

Those two lots, now known as Mysta Moon Walker and Louie Vee, find themselves among the key chances for the $125,000 event.

Just a half-head seperated the pair on debut earlier this month, before they both won their Sales Classic heats last Tuesday week.

Williams, who will be looking to add another two-year-old success to his 2012 Westbred Classic with Lucky Joy, said he was pleasantly surprised how easy both horses have been to deal with.

"They've always shown me plenty," Williams told The Trots WA.

"They've both been absolute dreams since I got them.

"I think they'll continue to get better both of them and you'll see them get better again this Friday.

"Touch wood, it's been seemless the whole way through and hopefully it continues tomorrow night."

Mysta Moon Walker, to be driven by Chris Voak, has drawn barrier two for the feature event, while Louie Vee has drawn barrier six with Williams to drive.

Mysta Moon Walker sits atop the TABtouch market, which has five of the 10 runners in single figures, at $3.50, while Louie Vee is on the fifth line of betting at $4.80.

Williams said both horses would need their share of luck in a competitive race.

"I'm very pleased with them and they're both in really good form," he said.

"I think races like this are tricky for all runners.

"A lot of it comes down to who gets the best luck in running.

"(Ryan) Belly has four in the race and has the ones drawn in one and 10 which is a big help for him."

Mysta Moon Walker showed good gate speed in both his starts to date and Williams said he expected the son of Foreclosure would find a forward spot in running from barrier two, while he indicated he had no plans with Louie Vee from barrier six.

"I think Mysta Moon Walker has to press forward," he said.

"Barrier two can be tricky because if you don't push forward you can get shuffled back.

"I'd be surprised if he doesn't get the front.

"Louie Vee is one I will probably just drive on feel and take it as it comes."

Williams indicated he would spell both runners after Friday night and target races like the Westbred Classic and Golden Slipper later in the year.

The Henley Brook trainer said he was thankful for the support he'd receieved from the large group of owners in both runners.

"We've got a fantastic syndication group behind us," he said.

"They always get together on trot nights, whether it's at Northam or Gloucester Park.

"They're good to me by giving me good horses to train.

"I know how hard it is to go to the sales and the through to this stage."

Tomorrow night's Sales Classic meeting gets underway at 5.07.

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