Man Of Action (4) rated 1:54.1 when grabbed in the last stride by Jive (3) on his Brisbane debut. PHOTO: Dan Costello.
Quinella Man draws to continue his sweet run of form at Albion Park on Tuesday
By Barry Lichter • 19 October 2020
Expect last week’s all-the-way winner Man Of Action to fill a quinella spot again when he backs up at Albion Park on Tuesday.
Lincoln Farms’ consistent four-year-old leaves from the same four hole that he used to such great effect last Tuesday when he blasted to an easy lead and staved off late challenges from Our Balou and Soho Tsunami.
Trainer Al Barnes says with such brilliant gate speed Man Of Action will have earned plenty of respect so he can’t see him not running first or second.
“He’ll earn a cheque from four but Soho Tsunami will be a big danger. He’ll get a good trip on our back.”
Soho Tsunami, who pipped Man Of Action right on the line two starts back, was the eye-catching finisher last Tuesday, coming from well back with a big late surge.
While he was forced to go back from a wide gate last week, this time he starts from the pole where he will get every chance.
“But our bloke will be in the money again. He’s come through the race really well and is in a good routine now.
“It’s great for the owners to see him race so consistently.”
Man Of Action had only a neck on Soho Tsunami last week but coming back in distance from 2138 metres to 1660 metres will play into his hands.
He rated 1:54.1 in his first run in the state - faster than Soho Tsunami has run - and is a lot fitter now, says Barnes.
Man Of Action races at 7.38pm NZ time at Albion Park on Tuesday.
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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.”
