Damien Lane saddles up a number of runners to Scone on Wednesday, November 13 with eight events to be run under fine conditions the track is currently rated a good 4 with the rail position out 3 m from the 800m to the winning post & true the remainder.
Oakfield Empire will compete in the opener with Grant Buckley booked to pilot leaving barrier 4 with a field of 8 to run in the Hunter at NJC class one combined maiden plate over 2200m.
9 OAKFIELD EMPIRE
4 year old bay mare (18-10-2015) Sire: Dundeel (NZ) Dam: Oakfield Pearl (Viscount) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Mr B MacKenzie
Owners: B Mackenzie
Colours: Pale Green, Yellow Maltese Cross, Green Sleeves And Cap
Latest run hampered on straightening; got back early 5 of 11 at Newcastle 4yo+ Mdn on Nov 2 over 1850m, 5.75 len behind La Grisa with 57kg at $61.00. The race before that 5 of 7 at Newcastle 3yo+ Plate (C1) on Oct 19 over 2350m, 5.5 len behind Amazing Peace carrying 54.5kg at $41.00.
Race two will see Fearless Mila return from a spell in a Coolmore F and M class one handicap over 1100 m Aaron Bullock has been booked on this occasion from barrier 4 with a field of 8 to run.
2 FEARLESS MILA
4 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
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Returns from the paddock. Finished off last preparation inquiry into performance; 6 of 9 at Kembla Grange Hcp (C1) in Jul over 1200m, soft track; 4.75 len behind Commanding Witness carrying 56kg at $21.00. Previously first up; 3 of 8 at Gosford Mdn Hcp in Jun over 1100m, soft track; 1.4 len behind Glamour Fox carrying 57kg at $5.50.
Rastafarian will complete second up from a spell in race five on the card in the Ribchester at (Darley) BM 66 handicap over 900 m leaving barrier seven of nine with Serg Lisnyy on top.
1 RASTAFARIAN
6 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: Royal Blue, White Quarters, Red Cap
Second-up. First-up after six months slowly away and held up on straightening; 5 of 8 at Newcastle (Bm70) on Nov 2 over 900m, 2.5 len behind Koonunga with 54.5kg at $26.00. Previously second-up slowly away; 8 of 11 at Newcastle (Bm78) on in Mar over 900m, 5.5 len behind Don’t Tease Me with 56.5kg at $26.00.
Oakfield Dazzler will run at career start 2 in the Xmas Party R/day 13th of December maiden plate over a mile with Grant Buckley piloting the runner from barrier five of 13.
2 OAKFIELD DAZZLER (Blks)
5 year old bay gelding (11-10-2014) Sire: Tickets Dam: Oakfield Pearl (Viscount) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Mr B Mackenzie
Owners: B Mackenzie
Colours: Lime Green, Gold Maltese Cross
Gear Changes: Blinkers FIRST TIME
Trialled in preparation for debut last start. Was at long odds at debut, 9 of 11 at this track E&G Mdn on Oct 25 over 1300m, 10 len behind Trackman carrying 59kg at $41.00.
Good luck to connections on Wednesday at Scone.
Important Notice – Scone Race Meeting (Tuesday)
- Racing NSW has conducted a risk assessment of the tomorrow’s scheduled race meeting at Scone racecourse having regard fires burning principally in the Mid North Coast and Northern Areas of NSW and increasing temperatures forecast for the Greater Hunter Region tomorrow (Tuesday).
Having considered the current weather forecast, fire status and air quality, Racing NSW has determined that the meeting will proceed.
Racing NSW, however, has decided that any participant that does not wish to participate at the meeting should make contact with Racing NSW Stewards to advise of their intention not to participate.
Trainers and owners are also advised that horses may be scratched from the meeting without charge.
Racing NSW will continue to monitor the conditions and provide any further update if necessary.