Trainer Jason Miller is confident Bonjoy can take the next step towards bigger goals against the big guns later in the year after enjoying a golden run with the emerging star mare.
Bonjoy will be on show one more time in the Listed Detonator Stakes (1800m) and Miller hopes she can bow out on a high and sign off on a successful campaign.
Bonjoy, a daughter of Maschino, has elevated to another level this preparation and is emerging as a strong Group 1 Railway Stakes (1600m) prospect for Miller.
Possessing a brilliant turn of foot, the five-year-old gave further notice of her feature race credentials at Ascot last Saturday when recording her third straight win.
Following her maiden stakes victory in the Starstruck Classic (1600m) and Celebration Of Life Day Trophy (1500m), Bonjoy brought up a hat trick in the Ascot Mile.
Miller said he hopes Bonjoy can keep her momentum going in the Detonator Stakes before she enjoys a lengthy spell ahead of the Ascot Pinnacles carnival.
“We’re looking at the Detonator and then give her a break for the carnival,” Miller said to Racing WA.
“She’ll have a longer break, about three or four months off and then concentrate on the carnival.
“Not many horses can win 11 from 18 and her record is pretty good. She has stepped up.
“I think she can definitely mix it with the better class.
“She has got better each prep and it’s exciting.
“It’s just good to have a horse that is capable of going to those races.”
While Bonjoy will enjoy a well-deserved break after her summer exploits, another quality member of Miller’s team will target three winter features.
Admiration Express, runner-up in the Group 1 Northerly Stakes (1800m) at her previous start in December, is two weeks from being back in work.
A triple stakes winner, the My Admiration mare will target the Belmont Sprint (1400m), the Hyperion Stakes (1600m) and Strickland Stakes (2000m).
Meanwhile, Miller hasn’t given up on Burnya To Survive making a comeback bid.
Beset with injury, the Bradbury’s Luck gelding hasn’t raced since winning the Bunbury Stakes (1400m) two years ago.
“We’re doing our best to get him back, but he still has niggles with his hind foot,” Miller said.
“We thought we nearly had him right to come back in, but hit a hurdle.
“We’re trying but it’s been 2 ½ years and will get to a stage when time runs out.
“We’re giving him every possible chance and the doors not shut, but there’s still a bit of work to do.”