WARRNAMBOOL trainer Peter Chow has called on the services of champion jockey Damian Lane to ride Moor Wanted in a restricted race at Caulfield on Saturday.
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Moor Wanted drew barrier 11 in the 1400-metre race and the bad gate has caused some concern for Chow.
"It's just an awkward barrier," the former Port Fairy footballer said.
"I've had a bit of luck with Damian over the years.
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"He's ridden a few winners for the stable. He's a world-class jockey. I gave him a call and he took the ride.
"I won't have to give him any instructions. I've been happy with Moor Wanted's two runs in this campaign.
"He was just beaten last time at Bendigo and I think he's improved from those efforts. I'm hoping Caulfield has had the rain we've had because he goes well on soft to heavy tracks.
"I think it's a tough race but he might be a rough place hope at nice odds."
Bookmakers have installed Moor Wanted as a $31 chance in the early betting markets.
Three Warrnambool-trained horses are among 10 runners that will run in the $750,000 group one Underwood Stakes.
Boom galloper Russian Camelot appears to have scared off some of his rivals but Harbour Views and Gailo Chop, from the Matthew Williams stable, and Lindsey Smith's Trap For Fools; will line up in the 1800m race.
Smith also has La Baol and Adelaide Ace running at Caulfield.
Fellow local trainer Daniel Bowman saddles up Golden Halo in a $125,000 race.
Golden Halo, who has good first-up form, resumes after a six-month break.
The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace training combination have numerous runners including Prague and Amish Boy in the $250,000 Caulfield Guineas Prelude.
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