HER talent in the gig is undisputed, so The Lagoon's Amanda Turnbull will certainly have a target on her back when she heads to Menangle for the annual Lady Drivers Invitation race on February 27.
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Turnbull is one of a star-studded field to accept invitations to contest the $20,400 race, which is run as part of Menangle's annual Carnival of Miracles.
While Turnbull has driven more than 200 winners at Menangle, Amy Rees is still on the hunt for her first.
However, the Queensland native who now calls Bathurst home has steered more than her share of wins in the Western Districts.
She knows only too well how difficult it can be to get the better of Turnbull when the heat is on.
"There's no question that horses do run well for Amanda, but it doesn't pay to worry about her in a race as there are always plenty of others that can beat you as well," Rees said.
"It usually comes down to the horse you are driving, where you are drawn and whether or not you can get that little bit of luck when you need it in a race.
"I haven't been able to land a winner at Menangle yet but I'm looking forward to driving in the race. And I just know I'd be pretty excited if I happen to win it."
The invitees this year have been based around their efforts in last year's premiership. They include Rees, The Lagoon cousins Amanda and Emma Turnbull, Steph Lippiatt, Ash Hart, Jemma Coney, Madi Young, Ellen Rixon, Amy Day, Jess Prior.
