Port Macquarie racing club will host 2, Damien Lane runners on Friday, February 3 with fine conditions forecast racing over an eight-event program.
The first of the stable runners will enter in race two with Eyota, to compete in a maiden showcase handicap over 1100 m with Matthew Bennett aboard jumping from barrier eight.
4 EYOTA 3 year old chestnut gelding (26-9-2013) Sire: Reward for Effort Dam: Bichette (Bellotto (USA)) View Pedigree Report Breeder: Mega Video Pty Ltd Owners: Roseglen Racing (Mgr: R F Smith) Colours: Blue And White Quarters, Blue Sleeves, Red Cap |
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Trainer: Damien Lane (Wyong) Jockey: Matthew Bennett 55.5kg |
Eyota is at three-year-old chestnut gelding having raced on three occasions, he was last seen the Taree on January 17 finishing fourth of 11 over 1007m with Ben Looker aboard, arriving 4.80 lengths behind the winner Silent To Mention in a time of 58.75.
1 BENCH STAR 8 year old brown gelding (26-9-2008) Sire: All Bar One Dam: Precious Lass (Ashkalani (IRE)) View Pedigree Report Breeder: Emerald Thoroughbreds Owners: D F Lane, S P Hodgson, T J Lane, Roseglen Racing (Mgr: R F Smith) Colours: Blue And White Quarters, Blue Sleeves, Red Cap Gear Changes: Blinkers OFF AGAIN, Ear Muffs AGAIN |
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Trainer: Damien Lane (Wyong) Jockey: Jackson Murphy 60.5kg (a2/) |
The next stable runner will see Bench Star compete in a BM 55 Showcase Handicap over 1500 m with Jackson Murphy aboard jumping from barrier 1 in a field of 11.
Bench Star is an eight-year-old Brown gelding, having raced on 67 occasions for seven wins and 13 placings earning prize money exceeding $128,000.
Last time out the ran at Taree on January 17 finishing 11 of 11 over 1257 m with Serg Lisnyy aboard arriving 10.90 lengths behind the winner, Epic Dan on the occasion.