The Damien Lane stables will supply one runner in the form of Pirate Ben to the Gosford turf club meeting on Wednesday, March 15 with showers present racing on a heavy eight with eight events held across the program.
Race 8 – 5:45PM FLORATINE FIGHTS ON HANDICAP (1200 METRES) Times displayed in local time of Race Meeting Of $40,000.1st $22,200, 2nd $8,000, 3rd $4,000, 4th $1,900, 5th $1,000, 6th $500, 7th $500, 8th $500, 9th $500, 10th $500, Equine Welfare Fund $400.
Starter Subsidy $200.
BenchMark 78, Handicap, Minimum Weight 51.5kg, Three-Years-Old and Upwards, Apprentices can claim.
BOBS Bonus available: $10,000
Pirate Ben will return from a spell in a BM 78 handicap over 1200 m with Paul King aboard jumping from barrier seven with a field of 13 to compete.
5 PIRATE BEN
5 year old chestnut gelding (6-10-2011) Sire: New Approach (IRE) Dam: She’s a Pirate (Last Tycoon (IRE)) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Mr J Hirsch
Owners: E Hirsch & Mrs M Hirsch
Colours: Gold, Black Motif, Collar And Sleeves, Checked Cap
Pirate Ben is a five-year-old chestnut gelding having raced on 24 occasions for six wins and three placings earning prize money exceeding $118,000.
Last time out he raced at Port on October 7 finishing fourth of 14 in the Port Macquarie Cup with Andrew Adkins arriving 8.10 lengths behind Sofin in a time of 2:04.10.
The stables wishes connections the best of luck at Gosford on Wednesday.