Wednesday 1 April 2015 16:54, UK
Karl Burke is confident that Rivellino can improve on last year's third on All-Weather Championships Final Day at Lingfield.
A maximum field of 12 is set to go to post for the £150,000 Unibet All-Weather Sprint at Lingfield Park on Good Friday, including last year's winner as well as the third home.
Rivellino booked his place in the line-up when getting the better of Glen Moss in a Listed Fast-Track Qualifier over the course on distance in February.
It was the five-year-old's first run since July and his trainer revealed that he had improved for the outing.
Burke said: "Rivellino is in great condition going into Good Friday. He has improved for his run there last time and looks much stronger as well.
"We are a bit disappointed with the draw (11) as he was drawn out wide last year as well and came with a flying run. I think he could have won with a better draw and it might be the same story this time around.
"I think Pretend is potentially a big sprinting horse for Godolphin this year and he is the only horse I would be frightened of.
"Rivellino has improved a lot from last year and physically is a much stronger animal. He had a small operation to tidy a joint up at the end of last season and has moved a lot better since. I see him as potentially a very smart sprinter this year."
Pretend is the 5/4 favourite with Sky Bet after an explosive victory over last year's winner Alben Star in the Listed Unibet Hever Stakes at Lingfield last month.
A hugely competitive heat also features Chookie Royale, who is top-rated with a rating of 113 but stepping back in trip, Intransigent and Foxtrot Romeo.
