Damian Lane was the pin up boy at Flemington on Saturday with a winning treble; he is riding in great form with plenty of success.

It illustrates that if you can get in with a top stable, such as Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra, the opportunities are there if you take advantage of them.

Lane has taken the bit between his teeth since he arrived from Perth; he is keen, conscientious and conducts himself as a gentleman.

He is riding for a good stable and he is getting the results, his treble on Saturday chalked up 22 city wins for the season.

Damian Lane - Leading apprentice