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Everyone on tenterhooks over tonight’s crucial barrier draw for Saturday’s Brisbane feature

Copy That has bounced out of his spectacular win at Albion Park on Saturday night with Lincoln Farms’ trainer Ray Green confident he’ll strip at peak for his big assignment this weekend.

The final field has been decided for Saturday night’s inaugural A$250,000 The Rising Sun after Kashed Up was today given the final wildcard three-year-old entry.

And Green, like his fellow trainers, will be on tenterhooks until 8.30pm NZ time tonight when the barrier draw will be done live at a special function at Albion Park.

“He’s come out of the race really well, hasn’t missed a beat, and ate all his grub,” Green said.

“He’s just been going through his usual routine in the last couple of days and I’m really happy with him.”

Copy That stunned everyone, driver Anthony Butt included, when he came from the tail of the field on the home turn in the Wondai’s Mate 1660m, virtually turned sideways to find clear air, before sweeping down the outside to record a commanding win.

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Ray Green

Ray’s comments

Tuesday at Addington

Race 4: The Big Lebowski
1.32pm

“His run at the cup trials on Wednesday has set him up nicely and I’m sure he’ll go well. He’s got the draw (four) and the driver (Blair Orange) and the horse is in a good place at the moment. He should be right in the fray.”

Ray Green

Ray’s comments

Friday at Addington

Race 12: The Big Lebowski
7.48pm

“He comes in to six with scratchings but there’s plenty of speed inside him so he’s going to need a bit of luck. But I’m sure he’ll go a good race as he’s right on top of his game. He’s pulled up well from cup day.”

Ray Green

Ray’s comments

Friday night at Cambridge

Race 7: Kevin Kline
8.33pm

“I’d say he’s the one to beat. He certainly deserves to be favourite as the others have been around for a while. He’s a big, gangly horse who has time written all over him but he’s getting stronger all the time and he’s doing everything right now. The raw ability is there - he’s got a bit of speed - and he’s been running good fractions at the trials and getting home well.”


Race 11: Commander Lincoln
10.22pm

“Some of these look a lot better than he’s used to running against but they’re in there for a reason. He’s on the second row but he’s always running on and I’m sure he’ll go his usual, honest race.”

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