Amenable is poised to end a protracted period without finding the winner’s circle as he makes his first start for trainer Grahame Begg at Sandown.

The former charge of Mick Price and Michael Kent Jnr is slated to run in the Group 3 Chautauqua Stakes (1300m) this Saturday, marking his return to racing after an eleven-month absence.

Amenable’s most recent win occurred at Caulfield over 1400m in August 2023. This followed his debut success over 1300m at Sandown in March 2022.

The gelding demonstrated considerable aptitude under the guidance of Price and Kent Jnr, competing in prestigious Group 1 events such as the Caulfield Guineas, Australian Guineas, Memsie Stakes, Toorak Handicap, George Ryder Stakes, and Stradbroke Handicap. He also achieved a second-place finish in the All-Aged Stakes.

However, in 24 career starts, he has only secured two victories alongside six minor placings.

Amenable’s last race was an eighth-place finish at Caulfield in November, which preceded a change of stables for the current campaign.

He has participated in two jump-outs to sharpen his fitness for Saturday’s engagement, finishing third in his most recent trial on August 19 behind Oliveanotherday.

“We gave him a long spell,” Begg conveyed.

“He’s had a few issues, but he has prepped up well and he ran third in a trial at Caulfield Heath the other day which was a very good trial.

“He’s going well.”

Begg highlighted that the team has managed Amenable’s training regimen conservatively due to his age.

“We’ve not worked him as hard being an older horse, keeping him happy within himself,” Begg stated.

“He loves wet ground and I’ve kept him on the grass for galloping rather than working him on synthetics where they can jar up.

“It’s a nice kick-off being 1300 and any give in the ground won’t do his chances any harm.”

Begg also has Royal Insignia entered for Saturday’s contest, but the gelding’s final acceptance will depend on the prevailing track conditions.

Royal Insignia’s last appearance at Sandown resulted in a win in the Group 3 Manfred Stakes (1200m) in January 2025. His most recent outing saw him finish second in the Aurie’s Star Handicap (1200m) at Flemington on August 1.

This sprinter also took part in a jump-out at Caulfield Heath, securing third place on August 19.

“He’s won at the track but needs good ground,” Begg remarked.

“The 1300 metres won’t worry him, but I won’t run him if it’s too wet, so he might have to wait for the Bobbie Lewis Quality (at Flemington) on Saturday week.”

Consider the current racing odds for the Chautauqua Stakes, as Amenable’s return could spark interest.