The Damien Lane yard saddles up runners to Rosehill Gardens on Saturday, 11 July with 9 events to be run with the track in the soft range.
Race two on the card at 12:10 pm will see a De Bortoli Wines handicap over 2000 m with Pirate Ben to be piloted by Darryl Mclellan leaving barrier eight.
8 PIRATE BEN
8 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, Gold And Black Motif Cap
Latest start bumped rival; 4 of 14 at Randwick 3yo+ (Bm78) on Jun 20 over 2000m, on heavy track; 4.5 len behind Mount Popa with 55.5kg at $26. The run before that raced wide without cover; 12 of 14 at Tamworth Gunnedah Cup on May 31 over 1600m, 6.25 len behind Manabar carrying 59.5kg at $31.
Race six at 2:35 pm will see the tab long may we play handicap over 1500 m with Oakfield Captain exiting barrier (6) Darryl Mclellan will pilot and 57.5 kg.
8 OAKFIELD CAPTAIN (Blks)
5 year old bay gelding (6-10-2014) Sire: Testa Rossa Dam: Oakfield Beauty (Danewin) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Mr B Mackenzie
Owners: B Mackenzie
Colours: Lime Green, Gold Maltese Cross
Latest start wide throughout; raced on the pace before fading 12 of 14 at Randwick 3yo+ (Bm78) on Jun 20 over 1600m, on rain affected going; 12 len behind Agassi carrying 57kg at $31. The run before that won by a nose Taree Wingham Cup Jun 5 over 1600m defeating Mo The Great with 60kg at $4.80.
Race 8 on the Rosehill metro card will kickoff at approximately 3:55 pm in an Iron Jack handicap over 1200 m Darryl Mclellan will pilot Oakfield Twilight from the 12 alley at 57kg.
6 OAKFIELD TWILIGHT (Blks)
5 year old bay gelding (9-9-2014) Sire: Zoffany (IRE) Dam: Bally Aura (Bellotto (USA)) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Ms S H Castle-Roche
Owners: B Mackenzie
Colours: Lime Green, Gold Maltese Cross
Latest start had tough run and tired 6 of 12 at Randwick 3yo+ E&G (Bm78) on Jun 20 over 1200m, on a wet track; 3.75 len behind Poetic Charmer carrying 60kg at $9. Before that won by a nose Randwick 3yo+ E&G (Bm78) Jun 6 over 1200m slow going defeating Monte Ditto carrying 57.5kg at $15.
Good luck to connections on Saturday in town.