A number of Damien Lane runners will compete at Taree on Friday, October 20 with the weather predicted to be fine racing on the current good (4).
R1
UNITED WE STAND MAIDEN HANDICAP
1411m
Class: Maiden, Handicap
4 EYOTA
4 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
Gear Changes: Blinkers OFF FIRST TIME
The first of the stable runners will see, Eyota to be partnered by Ben Looker jumping from barrier 2.
The four-year-old gelding was last seen finishing eighth of 10 over a mile two weeks ago at Gosford in a maiden when fading in the run to finish eighth, blinkers come off for the first time and a fairly hefty drop in weight off the last start, combine that with a drop back to country racing and he looks a real competitor at $6.50.
R2
BUSHLAND TAVERN MAIDEN PLATE
1257m
Class: Maiden, Set Weights
2 OAKFIELD PRIVATE
4 year old bay gelding (4-9-2013) Sire: Mutawaajid Dam: Oakfield Dream (Desert King (IRE)) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Mr B Mackenzie
Owners: B Mackenzie
Colours: Pale Green, Yellow Maltese Cross, Green Sleeves And Cap
Gear Changes: Lugging Bit FIRST TIME
Race 2 will see the career kickoff for four-year-old gelding Oakfield Private to jump from barrier nine with Ben Looker aboard, to run after a recent trial at Newcastle saw him finish second of six in the maiden trial.
He has trialed a number of times before this run, will pay to watch at $9-1.
R5
KRAMBACH HOTEL CLASS 3 HANDICAP (SCALED – 1.0KG)
1614m
Class: 3-Y-O & Up, Class 3, Handicap
5 MOSAYTION
5 year old bay gelding (9-9-2012) Sire: Mosayter (USA) Dam: Comeinspina (NZ) (Spinning World (USA)) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Mr P Grant
Owners: Mrs G P Kelly-Grant, D F Lane & Grant Thoroughbred Holdings (Mgr: P Grant)
Colours: Gold, Black Stars, Gold Cap With Black Lightning Bolt
Mosaytion will compete in the Krambach Hotel class three handicap over 1614 m with the runner to be partnered by Ben Looker, jumping from barrier 12.
When last in competition he finished midfield sixth of 12/1570 m a week ago at Cessnock in a BM55 handicap, he runs here off a seven day back up, & placed two runs back, the wide barrier is a concern but he drops 6 kg off the Cessnock run & is currently an $11 chance.
R6
USU PICNIC DAY CLASS 2 PLATE
1257m
Class: Class 2, Set Weights
7 OAKFIELD GENERAL
4 year old chestnut gelding (10-10-2013) Sire: Ad Valorem (USA) Dam: Oakfield Star (Flying Spur) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Mr B Mackenzie
Owners: B Mackenzie
Colours: Pale Green, Yellow Maltese Cross, Green Sleeves And Cap
Race 6 will see the USU Picnic Day class 2 plate over 1257m with four-year-old gelding Oakfield General to return from a spell with Ben Looker aboard jumping from barrier 4.
Last time out he finished fifth of 8/1400m, at Newcastle in a class 2 and resumes from that after a 15 week break.
He has placed in his only attempt 1st up on debut and will likely race on the speed, he is currently an $11 prospect.
Good luck to all connected at Taree on Friday.