Newcastle racing will see Damien Lane saddle up Rastafarian and He’s Pretty Cool to the 8 event program racing under fine conditions on Saturday, August 11.
2 RASTAFARIAN
5 year old bay gelding (9-9-2013) Sire: Hard Spun (USA) Dam: Jasmine Rose (Carnegie (IRE)) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Mr R Walker
Owners: D F Lane, R B Walker, Mrs E L Hollingworth, S P Hodgson, T J Lane & C Brydon
Colours: Blue And White Quarters, Blue Sleeves, Red Cap
The first of the stable runners will see Rastafarian compete in a BM 70 handicap over 900 m with Travis Wolfgram to ride from barrier five with 8 to run.
Last time out Rastafarian competed in the Blinkin Misit at Coffs on August 2 finishing midfield fifth of 10 under Travis Wolfgram arriving 0.80 lengths behind the winner.
Last run eased near 200m and laid out throughout; 5th of 10 starters at Coffs Harbour Hcp Aug 2 over 800m, 3/4 len behind Girl In A Million with 54kg. The race before that won by a nose Taree Hcp (C3) Jul 20 over 1000m defeating Invincible Gangsta carrying 58kg.
10 HE’SPRETTYCOOL
7 year old bay gelding (18-10-2011) Sire: Mosayter (USA) Dam: Secret Dolphin (Carnegie (IRE)) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Mrs L Ellis
Owners: Miss K J Law, Mrs J A Law, Mrs L A Ellis & M P Ellis
Colours: Blue And White Quarters, Blue Sleeves, Red Cap
Race six will see He’sprettycool in the BM 64 handicap over 1300 m though at this stage has drawn barrier 11 and may likely look elsewhere.
Returns from the paddock. Finished off last campaign checked near 1000m; 5th of 11 starters at Taree Hcp (C2) N in Dec last year over 1614m, 3-1/4 len behind Stan carrying 57kg. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1/2 len Tuncurry (Bm53) in Sep last year over 1200m defeating Not Doubtful carrying 58kg.
Good luck to all.