Harness archive
- Two recent workout wins show Whiz On Bye much better than his inglorious debut 22 December 2021
- Copy That in perfect health and will have a surprise outing at Ballarat on Sunday 21 December 2021
- Torrid trip just too much for Copy That at Cranbourne but Ray turns the page 19 December 2021
- Copy That’s Victorian campaign opens with a frustrating false start for Ray at the airport 15 December 2021
- Simply Sam in the wars again so the baton passes to Nirvana Franco on Friday night 9 December 2021
- Merv the only calm one as super Copy That unleashes supersonic home stretch burst 3 December 2021
- Cup hero Copy That fighting fit for Friday night’s mile at Alexandra Park 2 December 2021
- Merv flags Perth and sets Copy That for Victorian summer but the Miracle Mile is out 26 November 2021
- Three two-year-olds off to Perth and Spice It Up off to the broodmare paddock 26 November 2021
- It’s simple, Sam’s the man for Auckland on Friday night, bad draw and all 24 November 2021
- If you’re a Punter you’ll want to keep Louie on side fresh-up at Auckland on Friday 17 November 2021
- Mark: Freshened Captain Nemo’s feeling very sharp for tonight’s Group III Classic 13 November 2021
- Copy That throws scare into the camp with surprise lie-down before the big race 10 November 2021
- The making of a Cup winner - how Copy That nearly sent Ray around the bend 10 November 2021
- Merv keen on hometown scalps in Perth with New Zealand Cup hero Copy That 9 November 2021
- Betting on the Cup starts to warm up with Self Assured closing in on $2 and Copy That solid 9 November 2021
- Redemption time in the cup as barrier draws favour Copy That over main rivals 8 November 2021
- What does the 3200 metre form tell us about the cup? - we’ve done the homework for you 8 November 2021
- Ray tells why Copy That can prove the knockers wrong in the cup on Tuesday 7 November 2021
- Copy Who? Sugar Apple to make unusual farewell on harness racing’s biggest day 5 November 2021
- All three Auckland runners scratched and it looks like it’s ‘bye ‘bye to Arden’s Horizon 4 November 2021
- Merv rapt with Copy That’s Trotting Cup draw with main rivals out the back on Tuesday 3 November 2021
- NZ Cup bound Copy That sets Pukekohe track alight with supersonic workout 30 October 2021
- Up periscope! Captain Nemo set to open all main vents in $30,000 Albion Park feature 28 October 2021
- Ray’s tactic for Auckland on Friday night - No early burn this time on Arden’s Horizon 28 October 2021
- Copy That surprise entry for Auckland on Friday - but who’d want to take him on? 26 October 2021
- Two consistent players but Nemo looks to have a better hand than Tommy this week 21 October 2021
- Copy That thriving in cup prep but Ray’s not looking forward to training by remote control 20 October 2021
- Mark: My gut feeling is Tommy might need a spell, and it’s Nemo’s toughest test on Friday 14 October 2021
- Don’t be fooled by laid back Captain Nemo - he’s far from done after Albion Park hat-trick 9 October 2021
- Copy That clinical and we’ll see him again at Auckland before he goes south for the cup 9 October 2021
- Favourite draw gives Tommy Lincoln great winning chance at Albion Park on Saturday 7 October 2021
- Ray: Friday night’s Spring Cup is Copy That’s to lose but Covid muddies the path after that 6 October 2021
- Captain Nemo sinks his rivals again and it’s battle stations next Friday for a hat-trick 2 October 2021
- Nemo’s the go at Albion Park on Friday night but speed map against Tommy on Saturday 30 September 2021
- Al’s B team back after a break so Redcliffe runs on Thursday sure to improve them 29 September 2021
- 10 out of 10 drive on Captain Nemo earns Mark title of Dux of the class, 60 years and all 25 September 2021
- Tommy Lincoln in terrific form but he’s at the mercy of the pole runner on Saturday night 25 September 2021
- Mark takes a turn in the sulky behind luckless Captain Nemo at Albion Park tonight 24 September 2021
- Not hard to see Arden’s Horizon doing best of the newbies at Auckland on Friday night 23 September 2021
- Rollercoaster ride comes to an end for little warrior Make Way, a favourite with everyone 20 September 2021
- Tommy has the Will but second row draw on Saturday night makes it tougher 16 September 2021
- Captain Nemo rigged for silent running at Albion Park on Friday 15 September 2021
- Mark: Tommy should be right in the thick of things again on Saturday night 9 September 2021
- Smile for the birdie - no gimee but top golfers’ gift horses to the fore in Brisbane tonight 3 September 2021
- Yuk! Tommy right up against it from the outside but Al warns to watch the Hustler go 26 August 2021
- It’s up to Brian now as Bondi Shake’s sale is finalised and his ticket to the States booked 24 August 2021
- Periscope on Our Action Man but our Captain Nemo can dictate from the draw on Tuesday 23 August 2021
- Tommy notches fifth win in Queensland and Mark says the top grade will hold no fears 21 August 2021
- Easier field, tougher draw but our Tommy’s going well enough to be right in it again 20 August 2021
Our runners this week: How our trainers rate them
Nathan’s comments
Tuesday twilight at Cambridge
Race 4: Dreams Of Eric
5.55pm
“The race never panned out for him on debut, he got too far back from a second row draw, but we’ve got the gun draw and gun driver (Zachary Butcher) on this time. He can run off the gate a bit so I don’t see why he can’t lead. I’d like to think he’s a chance to get some money. He’s been trialling and working well.”
Ray’s tips
Thursday night at Auckland
Race 1: Kevin Kline
5.41pm
“He missed four or five days work with an abscess in his foot when he came back from Manawatu so he could be a bit short.”
Race 1: Im Not The Maid
5.41pm
“She doesn’t handle the bends so well the Auckland way and is just going round to lose points. She’s been crucified by the handicapping system.”
Race 2: What’s Up The Hill
6.06pm
“He’s not the finished article yet but he’s slowly getting the hang of it. There are nicer horses in the race than the ones he raced against at Manawatu so I’Il be happy if he can just do everything right and run a slot.”
Race 3: Onyx Shard
6.31pm
“She won from a wide draw last time at Manawatu but this is a slightly harder field. She keeps drawing badly and the outside gate might inconvenience her again.”
Race 5: Sugar Ray Lincoln
7.22pm
“He got pushed out down the back last time because he couldn’t keep up. We had big aspirations for him but it looks like he isn’t as good as we thought. Nothing can beat Marketplace.”
Race 6: Debbie Lincoln
7.54pm
“I’m sure she’s up to them when she’s right but she’s had her setbacks recently. First she tied up and then she kicked out at something and bruised a foot. She’s right now but that will render her not 100% fit.”
Race 9: Lincoln La Moose
9.36pm
“He went good races at Palmy but he pulled far too hard here last time. It was a better run than it looks on paper though as he couldn’t get a run at them in the straight. He’s probably on his mark now and will need a bit of luck.”