Oakfield Captain and Fanny Chenal will represent the team at Gosford race club on Thursday, July 19 with fine conditions forecast racing on a good 4, the rail position is +2 m to 1600 m to the 1100+4 m the remainder with eight events to be run on the card.
1 OAKFIELD CAPTAIN
3 year old bay gelding (6-10-2014) Sire: Testa Rossa Dam: Oakfield Beauty (Danewin) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Mr B Mackenzie
Owners: B Mackenzie
Colours: Pale Green, Yellow Maltese Cross, Green Sleeves And Cap
Race five will see the Eagles Plumbing Plus class 1 handicap over a mile with consistent runner-up Oakfield Captain to be teamed up with Lee Magorrian jumping from barrier seven with a field of 7 to run.
Recent form hard to fault. Last run blocked for run in straight; 2nd of 11 runners at Newcastle Hcp (C1) Jul 7 over 1400m, a head behind Classic Thoughts with 59.5kg. Before that hampered near 200m; ran on from midfield; 2nd of 12 runners at Newcastle Hcp (C2) Jun 23 over 1400m, slow track; a nose behind Moondancer with 57kg.
8 FANNY CHENAL
5 year old bay mare (17-9-2012) Sire: Mosayter (USA) Dam: Star Gold (Luskin Star) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Mrs L Ellis
Owners: Mrs L A Ellis & M P Ellis
Colours: Royal Blue, White Checks, Pink And White Striped Sleeves, Royal Blue And White Striped Cap
Race seven will see the Fred Cowell Memorial be 65 handicap over 1900 m with back-to-back winner Fanny Chenal looking at three on end, Grant Buckley has been booked to ride jumping from barrier 2 in a field of eight.
Recent form suitable for this race. Last outing won by 1-1/2 len (checked near 200m) Wellington Plate (C1) Jul 10 over 1700m defeating Daiquiri Lass with 57kg. Before that won by 3/4 len Coonamble Mdn Jun 24 over 1600m defeating Brave Maddie with 57kg. Impressive win last start.
Good luck to all connections.