The Damien Lane Yard takes several runners to the Tuncurry race meeting on Friday, 11 September with eight events kicking off at 1 o’clock local on a track that’s currently rated a soft seven the weather is predicted to be fine.
The first of the Lane runners will see Buckin Rippa resume from a spell in a maiden handicap over 1000 m Aaron Bullock is booked to ride leaving barrier (3), Candy Pants is a first emergency and at this stage may or may not run here.
3BUCKIN’ RIPPA
4 year old bay or brown gelding (18-9-2016) Sire: Delago Deluxe Dam: Lucky Beauty (Peintre Celebre (USA)) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Manx Park
Owners: G G Rush, L E Mulholland, Mrs P M Mulholland, L Johnson, B J Mulholland, M J Evans, W E Mulholland, M C Cock, T Evans, L Moody, D Spicer, S Bartley, A Spicer, C Bourke, J Stanton, M Sheather, N J Matheson, W Berwick, Mrs J A Law & Greenhaven Park Stud (Mgr: P A Colley)
Colours: Cerise, Sky Blue Star, Black Sleeves, Cerise Armbands, Black Cap, Sky Blue Stars
Under pressure in the lead and had to pull out all stops to hold sixth 2.9L at Wellington Mdn-Sw over 1400m. Not his best performance after settling just behind the leaders 7.1L at Taree Mdn over 1400m Soft 6.
Race two on the Tuncurry card will see the Lane stable saddling up Oakfield Romance from an awkward barrier 15 in a maiden plate over 1200 m with Andrew Gibbons aboard and She’s No Princess resuming from a spell Qin Yong to ride leaving barrier (3).
6OAKFIELD ROMANCE (Blks)
6 year old brown mare (10-10-2014) Sire: Hinchinbrook Dam: Believe ’n Achieve (Beautiful Crown (USA)) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Wicklow Lodge
Owners: B Mackenzie
Colours: Lime Green, Yellow Maltese Cross
Enormous effort to get so close to the winner when third 2.3L at Muswellbrook Mdn-Sw over 1280m Heavy 8. Utilised early pace settling behind the leader but was spent late for fifth 3.6L at Newcastle Mdn over 1500m.
| Pos. | Track | Date | Dist. | Class | Cond. | Rider | Wt. | Br. | Time | Start Price | Winner / Rider Wt. Br. | Margin | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-7 | BEAU | 26 Aug 20 | 800 | MDN-BT | Soft | G Buckley | – | 0 | 48.11 | – | Oakfield Romance / G Buckley – 0 | 0.12 |
9SHE’S NO PRINCESS
4 year old grey mare (8-9-2016) Sire: Hallowed Crown Dam: Lavishly (Sunday Silence (USA)) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Mr J Hirsch
Owners: E Hirsch & Mrs M Hirsch
Colours: Gold, Black Motif, Collar And Sleeves, Gold And Black Motif Cap
Poised to pounce at the 400m however didn’t have a lot left to give 17.9L at Kilmore Mdn-Sw over 2000m. Sat behind the leader, had chance to improve, succumbed into sixth 6.9L at Swan Hill Mdn-Sw over 2100m.
| Pos. | Track | Date | Dist. | Class | Cond. | Rider | Wt. | Br. | Time | Start Price | Winner / Rider Wt. Br. | Margin | Replay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-6 | BEAU | 26 Aug 20 | 1000 | MDN-BT | Soft | Q Yong | – | 0 | 1:01.91 | – | Meydan Lass / A Gibbons 0 – | 1.66 |
Race five on the card sees Fearless Mila’s preparation continue leaving barrier five under Qin Yong with 12 to compete in the Bellevue hotel Tuncurry BM 58 handicap over 1500m.
10FEARLESS MILA
5 year old bay or brown mare (24-10-2015) Sire: Helmet Dam: Smash (Quest for Fame (GB)) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Mrs M Hirsch
Owners: E Hirsch & Mrs M Hirsch
Colours: Gold, Black Motif, Collar And Sleeves, Gold And Black Motif Cap
On Aug 21 finished 7th 5.1L, Discombe at Taree (CL2) 1400m. On Aug 9 she finished 2nd 0.5L, From The Bush at Dubbo (CL2) 1420m.
Race six on the card will see the Hawkesbury Raceclub & Motel class 1 Hcp with Oakfield Target continuing this prep with Grant Buckley to ride leaving barrier 14 with a field of 14 to run.
2OAKFIELD TARGET (Blks)
5 year old bay gelding (9-10-2015) Sire: Dundeel (NZ) Dam: Oakfield Beauty (Danewin) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Mr B MacKenzie
Owners: B Mackenzie
Colours: Lime Green, Gold Maltese Cross
Gear Changes: Blinkers FIRST TIME, Norton Bit FIRST TIME
On Sep 1 was 7th 5.3L, Bucharest at Newcastle (CL1) 1400m. Tried to sustain a long run on the pace but dropped out sharply 5.3L at Newcastle Cl1 over 1400m. On Aug 22 was 11th 7.2L, Mo’Unga at Newcastle (BM-64) 1400m.
Good luck to all at Tuncurry Friday