There’s no way trainer Michael Freedman will play down the significance of what the outside barrier means for Backrower at Randwick on Saturday but is still hopeful he can kick off his prep on a positive note.

Champion trainer Chris Waller has produced another potential spring star.

The Chris Waller-trained Osipenko has debuted in fine fashion at Rosehill Gardens.

Trainer Michael Freedman believes there’s spring potential in impressive debut winner Backrower and is looking forward to putting that potential to the test at Rosehill on Saturday.

Astern colt Backrower will chase his second win from as many starts when he lines up at Rosehill.