The changing face of racehorse ownership has prompted David Payne to take a fresh approach to his sport.

Where once trainers relied on owners to bring horses into the stable, the Rosehill trainer is increasingly backing his own judgement by buying horses himself and retaining an ownership interest.

"You can't just get horses now, you've got to buy them yourself and then people will come in with you," Payne said.

Payne estimates he now has shares in around eight of his horses, two of whom will compete at Rosehill on Saturday including two-year-old Artistic Lass in the Your Local Greengrocer Plate (1500m).

Artistic Lass was fourth in the Listed Fernhill Handicap (1600m) two starts ago and Payne said he erred by stepping her up to 1800m last start when she finished second last.

"I think I might have just gone a bit far with her last time. She will be better over 1500 metres," Payne said.

"She will be competitive. She is very well."

Saturday's Champs Cafe Handicap entry Queen's Elect is part-owned by Payne and he has also predicted an improved showing from her.

The filly's form over the past 12 months is peppered with competitive performances against the likes of Group One winners Fiveandahalfstar and Royal Descent.

She came from last to score a runaway first-up win at Warwick Farm last month then got too far out of her ground at her latest appearance.

"The draw was against her last time and she got too far back but she should be thereabouts on Saturday and the 1500 metres will suit her," Payne said.

Payne's Rosehill team is rounded out by the Gerry Harvey-owned Amaliehaven, who will clash with Artistic Lass in the opening race, and Diamond Jim in the final event.