Boxing Day racing for the Lane Yard will see runners compete at Newcastle on Wednesday the 26th Of December with the weather currently predicted to be fine racing on a good 4, the rail position is +11 m the entire with seven provincial races to be run at the TAB meeting.
Sharp Speedo is the first of the Lane runners to compete in the class 2 handicap over a mile with Ms Jess Taylor climbing aboard the runner third up from a spell leaving barrier six.
4 SHARP SPEEDO
5 year old bay mare (28-8-2013) Sire: Captain Sonador Dam: Lady of Jewels (Danzero) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Mr B M Nolan
Owners: Mrs J Jang
Colours: Blue And White Quarters, Blue Sleeves, Red Cap
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 6th of 12 runners at Hawkesbury Hcp (C2) Nov 23 over 1300m, 3-1/4 len behind So Magic with 55.5kg. Second-up hampered near 200m; 3rd of 14 runners at Scone Hcp (C2) Dec 4 over 1600m, 2-1/2 len behind Moobi with 58.5kg.
Another Larga will compete at the top weight in a BM 64 handicap over 1890 m with Travis Wolfgram booked to ride jumping from barrier 2 with a field of 10 to run.
1 ANOTHER LARGA (Blks) PICTURED
6 year old bay gelding (14-8-2012) Sire: Al Samer Dam: Larga Vista (USA) (Seeking the Gold (USA)) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Emirates Park Pty Ltd
Owners: M J Murphy, P J Walker, G F Murphy, R J Soranson, P A Williams, A Purcell, G C Haines, A G McCarthy, M N Hancock, H P Hannan, M R Fisher, Royale Ratso Syndicate (Mgr: W M Briggs) & June Rose Syndicate (Mgr: Ms A Murphy)
Colours: Black, White Lightning Bolt, Pale Blue Sleeves, Pale Blue And Black Quartered Cap
Last start lame after race; 10th of 12 starters at this track (Bm64) Dec 8 over 1850m, 12 len behind Wild About Her carrying 61.5kg. Before that tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 10 runners at this track (Bm66) Nov 21 over 1600m, 1/2 len behind Hermosa Reward carrying 62.5kg.
Oakfield Ella was also nominated for race 6, though comes in as the emergency (6), and with only one scratching looks unlikely to gain the start.
16 OAKFIELD ELLA EM
4 year old brown mare (19-9-2014) Sire: Street Cry (IRE) Dam: Dariana (Redoute’s Choice) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Peters Investments Pty Ltd
Owners: B Mackenzie
Colours: Pale Green, Yellow Maltese Cross, Green Sleeves And Cap
Gear Changes: Ear Muffs FIRST TIME, Ear Muffs (Pre-Race Only) OFF FIRST TIME
Racing second-up. First-up after six months overraced early stages; 4th of 9 runners at this track Mdn Plate Dec 2 over 1300m, 1-3/4 len behind Sizzled carrying 57kg. Previously second-up wide throughout; 6th of 8 starters at this track Mdn in May over 1200m, 5-1/2 len behind Wild Horizon carrying 54.5kg.
Best of luck to connections.