Damien Lane looks likely to supply one runner in the form of Kanguru to Kembla Grange on Saturday, September 8 to be greeted by fine conditions, the track is currently rated a heavy 8, the rail position is out 3 m with eight events to be run, the unlucky Single Intent who cannot draw a barrier is also nominated for race (3), though looks likely to head to Wellington Monday.
8 KANGURU
7 year old bay gelding (19-10-2011) Sire: Casino Prince Dam: Gorgeous Miss (Shamardal (USA)) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Bowness Stud
Owners: A R Skulski, P K James, Mrs J L James, Mrs N Izzet, H Izzet, Mrs J L Skulski, P A Skulski, B A Withnall, Mrs A M Withnall, M E F Young, Mrs L T Young, P G Anderson, I J Meredith, R Connell, K B Watkins, S Bugeja & Miss E A Izzet
Colours: Purple, Green Spots, White Sleeves, Purple And White Quartered Cap
Kanguru is third up from a spell & competes in the Noah’s Ark Berry Cup BM 64 handicap over 1200 m with Travis Wolfgram booked to ride jumping from barrier 4, with a field of 14 to compete, there has been one scratching in the 10 from barrier 6 so far.
Third-up and won third-up in the past. First-up checked at start; 2nd of 13 runners at Coffs Harbour Baker Prelude Jul 22 over 1215m, slow track; nose behind Lucky Meteor carrying 54kg. Second-up 9th of 12 starters at Newcastle (Bm70) Aug 25 over 1200m, 4-3/4 len behind What Could Be carrying 57.5kg.
Good luck to connections Saturday.