Rothfire, who drew barrier one, was being aimed at The Everest at Randwick in Sydney but missed the rich sprint after finishing fifth in the Group 1 Moir Stakes at Moonee Valley in September.
“He jarred up in the Moir Stakes and missed The Everest so we decided to bring him back with The King Of the Mountain at Toowoomba in mind,” Heathcote said.
“He’s been working well and won a trial at Doomben after we pulled the pin and came home from Melbourne.
“Ben Thompson has been riding him and he’s very happy with him.”