Harness archive
- Harness stakes up $5 million next season - with the lower classes getting the lion’s share 20 July 2023
- Frankie Major not quite there yet but still a chance against weak Cambridge opposition 19 July 2023
- Street’s favourite little fighter Lincoln River keeps the champagne corks popping 15 July 2023
- Lincoln Farms has pair to be reckoned with in Friday’s race named in honour of the Streets 13 July 2023
- Brisbane downer: Super trial then hamstring injury takes Tommy out of play 7 July 2023
- Simply Sam over tie-up issue and ready to get things back on track at Cambridge 4 July 2023
- Camaraderie and hospitality hallmarks of the Lincoln Farms’ experience as Streets hit 1000 30 June 2023
- Lincoln Farms owners celebrate 1000 winners - but their big playing days are numbered 29 June 2023
- Lincoln River deserves a turn and Ray’s looking for an improved run from Leo too 28 June 2023
- Smart workout shows Beaudiene Rocknroll’s ticker’s just fine for return to Cambridge 20 June 2023
- Detective Dux saves our Tommy from three-month ban over bleeding incident at trials 14 June 2023
- Good looking Leo the latest Lincoln to show promise and Ray’s in boots and all 13 June 2023
- How can they beat the Big Dude at Auckland on Thursday night? It’s Lebowski time again 7 June 2023
- Argyle over foot abscess but he has another bad draw to overcome on Tuesday evening 5 June 2023
- Beaudiene Rocknroll the latest winner for Babe - and the Kennedys are in on the fun 3 June 2023
- Class drop, small field, Zac on, everything points to Simply Sam scoring at Cambridge 31 May 2023
- Que sera sera - Ray turns the page on Copy That’s Cup run and focuses on Queensland 26 May 2023
- Green finds colt who oozed class among bargain basement weanlings at Karaka 25 May 2023
- Auckland Cup shapes up as a Copy That v Self Assured showdown - we see how they compare 24 May 2023
- One more hit-out for Copy That tomorrow and he’ll be primed for Friday’s Auckland Cup 22 May 2023
- Seven fewer harness meetings next season with no relief for the North Island 21 May 2023
- ‘Welcome to Auckland The Big Lebowski’ cries commentator as the hulk romps home by 11 19 May 2023
- Ray excited to see what big unit The Big Lebowski can do at Auckland on Friday night 17 May 2023
- It’s been a long wait for American Rocker but she’s finally ready to turn up the volume 16 May 2023
- The Big Lebowski’s a big dude all right and he’ll be a good replacement for sold pair 15 May 2023
- Argyle’s racing in super style but it looks like another mission impossible on Saturday night 11 May 2023
- Trainers beware: With-holding times have changed - Copy That to miss final cup lead-up 9 May 2023
- Captain Nemo torpedoed astern leaving Argyle to chase the diamonds at Albion Park 5 May 2023
- Smart triallist Lincoln River drawn to pay a divvy at Auckland on Thursday night 2 May 2023
- Copy That on the receiving end of Messenger walk fest but Ray and Blair happy with champ 28 April 2023
- Tough draws and tough fields make it hard for Captain Nemo and Argyle on Saturday night 28 April 2023
- Message from Ray: Copy That can cop the Messenger no problem, he’s one tough dude 26 April 2023
- Copy That mauled in front but goes down fighting like a (Nicholas) caged lion 21 April 2023
- Mark reveals the reason for Argyle’s flop and gives Captain Nemo a reprieve from the knife 21 April 2023
- Copy That set to join elite list of $2m earners - check out how the champions compare 19 April 2023
- No, no Nemo. Mark delivers ultimatum: Last chance tomorrow or it’s off to the vet for you 17 April 2023
- Ray’s all night vigil before Copy That’s demolition in The Grins at Cambridge 14 April 2023
- Ian brings in his mates on Onyx Shard - just don’t tell my friends I’ve got a wobbly! 14 April 2023
- Tommy’s treacherous draw - he’s at the mercy of how hard two hot former Kiwis run the gate 13 April 2023
- Records under threat with fireworks predicted in Friday night’s Grins at Cambridge 12 April 2023
- Geez Wayne! Rare night at the trots leads to chance of $50,000 collect on Copy That 11 April 2023
- Copy That warm favourite after Grins draw and Zac tight lipped on Old Town Road tactics 10 April 2023
- Draws make it tough for Brisbane trio but Nemo’s back to the right grade this time 7 April 2023
- $4 the lot! Bookies can’t separate top four Grins fancies after electric Flying Mile 6 April 2023
- Copy That good to go but Flying Mile this week might not shed too much light on the Grins 5 April 2023
- Narissa can take early scalp in drivers’ series on Saturday night with our boy Argyle 29 March 2023
- Ray’s got the Grins after Copy That’s clinical win sees odds slashed for $1 million slot race 24 March 2023
- Look for better run from green Argyle on Saturday night with can’t-see-back blinds 24 March 2023
- Punters climb into Copy That who looks to have everything going for him on Friday night 23 March 2023
- Neptune gets his chance with big drop in grade at Cambridge on Thursday night 21 March 2023
Our runners this week: How our trainers rate them
Ray’s comments
Friday night at Auckland
Race 1: Debbie Lincoln
5.26pm
“She had to sit parked most of the way last time but still went well, and that’s what she does. She’s proven to be a very promising filly and, while it’s hard these days to win without a good trip, it’s an even field and she’s a good chance again.”
Race 2: Lincoln Lou
5.55pm
“He probably cost himself a win last week by going roughly, but he can do that. If he’d got Frisco Bay’s trip he would have won with his closing quarters of 56 and 27 the fastest in the race. He’s just got to do things right to be the one to beat, even from the bad draw, as it’s an easier field.”
Race 5: Frisco Bay
7.30pm
“He’s up in grade a bit but I don’t think there’s anything between them. He’s just got to get the right run and, with his speed, he’ll be right in it.”
Race 6: Kevin Kline
7.59pm
“He’s no superstar but he’s very honest and he’s always a place chance as he’s a tough bugger, he sat parked last week.”
Race 6: Colonel Lincoln
7.59pm
“With a similar run to last week, he’d be right in it. He clocked 55.8 and 27.7, doing his best work at the finish. He hasn’t gone a bad race since he’s come back.”
Race 8: Prince Lincoln
8.59pm
“I wasn’t expecting him to do anything on debut as he’s a green, young horse. But he went very well so he’s obviously lifted his game for the occasion. And he’s trained on even better so the experience has enhanced him. From the inside he has to be a good chance.”
Race 8: Rivergirl Bella
8.59pm
“She’s definitely a better animal left-handed but she was passable right-handed and should go better this time. She’s got some speed.”
Race 8: Lincoln Downs
8.59pm
“She’s a nice filly but is behind the others. I don’t expect her to beat anything but she needs the experience.”
Race 8: Lincoln Linda
8.59pm
“There won’t be any shadows for her to jump this time so she has to be a serious chance. She’d been dominant at the workouts and trials before her debut but didn’t get the chance to show her true worth.”
Race 8: Lincoln Lover
8.59pm
“Fergie was quite impressed with him on debut and requested the drive again. He finished on strongly up the lane and should go well again. He just needs some luck from the outside of the gate.”
Mark Dux’s comments
Saturday night at Albion Park
Race 3: Argyle
9.04pm NZ time
“I thought his last two starts have been terrific. There’s no doubt this race is tougher, and he has trickier draw, but I was talking to Angus last night and he was quite upbeat about his chances. He said the horse gave him a good feel when he sat parked two starts back and he picked him too (in the draft). But it won’t be easy. There could be a bit of pressure early. I think he’ll come out and see what unfolds and, if there is too much pressure, he’ll drive him quietly.”
Ray’s comments
Sunday at Manawatu
Race 1: Onyx Shard
5.29pm
“You can put a line through her last run at Cambridge when she pulled up showing signs of a respiratory infection. She had a couple of weeks off after that and, while she hasn’t trialled since, she’s been training down nicely. She’s a nice filly and from the good draw should really win.”
Race 3: Lincoln La Moose
6.19pm
“He wasn’t far away in the amateur race at Auckland last time despite jumping a shadow early and galloping. This is a decent drop in class for him and he should be very competitive.