The Lane stable returns to the old stomping ground with the team big supporters of the Coonamble Jockey club meetings over the years and this Sunday, 21 June will be no exception with the stable taking a team of runners for competition across the eight-event card the weather is predicted to be fine with the feature Coonamble Cannonball being run at 4:07 pm in race seven on the card over 1100m.
The first of the Lane runners will enter in race two at 1:05 pm in a three-year-old and up event with Great Excitement to run third up from a spell Qin Yong to pilot leaving barrier five with a field of 14 to run.
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3 year old bay filly (11-9-2016) Sire: Bon Hoffa Dam: Messy Times (Danzero) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Bowness Stud
Owners: D F Lane, S P Hodgson, P Saunders, Mrs A T Saunders, P A Skulski, Mrs J L Skulski, B Donovan, P K James, Mrs J L James, R G Matheson, Ms H Skates, M Wotton, C J Hawkins, R Hawkins, P W Doherty, Mrs C J Doherty & F P Salanitri
Colours: Purple, Green Spots, White Sleeves, Purple And White Quartered Cap
Third-up. First-up sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 5 of 12 at Coffs Harbour Mdn Plate on May 22 over 803m, in the wet; 3.25 len behind Atkinson with 57kg at $31. Second run from a spell came from midfield; 5 of 14 at Taree Mdn Plate on Jun 5 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Trojan Angel with 57kg at $21.
Race five on the program will kick off at 2:59 pm local in an F and M class one handicap over 1300 m with Fearless Mila to be joined by Qin Yong leaving barrier (2), 3rd up from a spell.
3 FEARLESS MILA
4 year old bay or brown mare (24-10-2015) Sire: Helmet Dam: Smash (Quest for Fame (GB)) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Mrs M Hirsch
Owners: E Hirsch & Mrs M Hirsch
Colours: Gold, Black Motif, Collar And Sleeves, Gold And Black Motif Cap
Third-up. Resuming 8 of 16 at Scone Hcp (C1) on May 15 over 1100m, 4.75 len behind Sedona carrying 55kg at $201. Second run from a spell overraced early stages and eased near 150m; ran on from midfield; second last of 10 at Wyong Hcp (C2) on Jun 4 over 1100m, slow going 4 len behind Belladeel with 52kg at $61. 1.5kg claim
Race seven on the card will see the feature showcase Coonamble Cannonball over the 1100 m with Johnny Roo Boy to be partnered by Qin Yong leaving barrier one second up from a spell & gains a start due to the scratching of the six.
13 JOHNNY ROO BOY EM
9 year old bay gelding (23-10-2010) Sire: Henny Hughes (USA) Dam: She’s a Nightmare (Night Shift (USA)) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Mr J Hirsch
Owners: EST J Hirsch & E Hirsch
Colours: Gold, Black Motif, Collar And Sleeves, Gold And Black Motif Cap
Having second run back. First-up after six months 10 of 12 at Taree (Bm66) on Jun 5 over 1000m, 8.25 len behind Mr Polar with 60.5kg at $17. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Gosford E&G (Bm64) on in Apr 2019 over 1100m, 5.25 len behind Bentley Magic carrying 59kg at $101.
Thiswilldous will compete in the eighth event on the card to compete in a BM 58 showcase handicap over 1100m with Jake Hull to ride from an awkward 16 alley. Sugarland Express looks unlikely to run.
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4 year old bay gelding (29-9-2015) Sire: Zoustar Dam: Princess Layla (Fastnet Rock) View Pedigree Report
Breeder: Mr M F Doyle
Owners: Mrs J A Law, M B Heaney, A J Firth, G T Tyack & M White
Colours: Royal Blue, White Quarters, Red Cap
Impressive in recent runs. Resumes off a 30 day letup. Latest start checked early stages and held up on straightening; 2 of 14 at Coffs Harbour (Bm58) on May 22 over 1405m, on a wet track; nose behind Texas Storm with 59kg at $5. The start before that laid in on straightening; ran on from midfield; 4 of 12 at Wellington (Bm58) on May 10 over 1600m, 3.75 len behind Universal Thief with 59.5kg at $3.
Good luck to all on Sunday.