Gallops archive
- Platinum Road makes ground at Trentham like a real derby contender 19 January 2020
- Lisa: Stick with Benny Lincoln at Otaki on Monday, he’s a winner-in-waiting 17 January 2020
- Ouch! Lincoln Raider looked a cert on Saturday but his knees have been worrying him 16 January 2020
- Almo Street gets a pass from the stewards but not from Lisa - his action today wasn’t right 14 January 2020
- Lincoln King books himself a crack at the cups next campaign with demolition at Ellerslie 12 January 2020
- Lincoln King bounces out of Dunstan Final and set for consolation at Ellerslie on Sunday 10 January 2020
- That’s the Spirit! Lisa finds a Platinum winner for Trentham and gives vital info on her 2yos 9 January 2020
- Lincoln Melody has good record fresh at Otaki and Benny worth a penny at $41 5 January 2020
- Lincoln Farms welcomes 2020 in 20-20 vision 3 January 2020
- Better track, smaller field and outside course all point to Lincoln Raider smoking them 3 January 2020
- Big Diesel’s back and he’s in the mood for some fun at Ruakaka on Saturday 2 January 2020
- Ellerslie false start fiasco only eight months after similar bungle at Avondale 1 January 2020
- Platinum Invador rekindles potent combo of Streets and McAlister with big cup win 1 January 2020
- Big screen shows the moment jockey realised he’d been left behind in the big cup at Ellerslie 1 January 2020
- Improving Fury a knockout prospect but if he sits it out Lisa has another Authentic chance 31 December 2019
- Perfect draw and blinkers a winning recipe for Lincoln King in Dunstan Feeds Final 30 December 2019
- Our New Year spoil - Platinum Invador at a juicy $12 for the City Of Auckland Cup 29 December 2019
- Lincoln Hills is still a softy but no-one’s complaining and it all looks ahead of him 26 December 2019
- Promising Lincoln’s Kruz best of Lisa’s big Boxing Day contingent at Awapuni 24 December 2019
- Robbie: That’s more like it and now that Lincoln Fury’s stronger he should go on with it 21 December 2019
- Opie, plus plenty of other big ticks alongside Lincoln Raider’s name at Awapuni on Saturday 19 December 2019
- Deluge won’t worry Lincoln Fury when he resumes at Otaki on Friday 19 December 2019
- Note to self: Platinum Rain. Otaki. January 6. This could be a debut to remember 18 December 2019
- Blinkers for Lincoln King in Dunstan Final as Stephen chases another terrific Ellerslie prize 17 December 2019
- Nothing worries cruisy Lincoln King and Stephen is pretty chilled about Te Rapa too 12 December 2019
- Lincoln’s Command’s allergy blamed on bush fires but last night’s thunderstorms will help 12 December 2019
- It’s this Lincoln’s turn to Star and Vinnie could be the one to get the job done 12 December 2019
- That’s how you like to see them win - Platinum Dubai takes trial under a hold 10 December 2019
- Raider’s back to his best but Lisa isn’t about to risk him by trekking round on hard tracks 7 December 2019
- On the Road to the derby and aren’t they excited about this Platinum! 7 December 2019
- Better model Lincoln Hanover poised to break his duck at Waipukurau on Sunday 6 December 2019
- Lincoln Raider’s a clear standout on Saturday - he just loves the roomy Trentham track 4 December 2019
- Bring it on! Lincoln King flies into New Year’s Day Final and he’ll simply eat up the 2400 30 November 2019
- Tight track against Invador in Wanganui Cup and it’s just a stepping stone anyway 29 November 2019
- Stephen: I’ll be disappointed if Lincoln King doesn’t hold his own in the Dunstan qualifier 28 November 2019
- Princess Amelie chasing more black type on Friday but the outside gate worries Lisa 27 November 2019
- Kozzi’s our man on Saturday at Awapuni where his 3kg claim makes it for Lincoln Star 21 November 2019
- Here it is - the centimetre that had everyone rejoicing after the Stewards at Riccarton 18 November 2019
- Robbie reveals barrier incident cost Lincoln Star last time - and drying ground suits 13 November 2019
- Sam: Lincoln King feels like a real stayer and the Dunstan Final is perfect for him 12 November 2019
- Mick’s back from Aussie to team with Lincoln Raider in Wednesday’s rich mile at Riccarton 11 November 2019
- Watch the stewards’ replays and you’ll see why Stephen likes Lincoln King on Tuesday 10 November 2019
- Warning, Vow And Declare, Platinum Road … it just rolls off the tongue, doesn’t it? 6 November 2019
- Put a ring on the calendar around November 23 - the day Lisa plans to debut Lincoln’s Kruz 5 November 2019
- Lincoln’s Command’s gets late call-up at Eagle Farm and new trainer Ben expects a good run 5 November 2019
- The Streets enjoy another $42 dividend - this time with the up-and-coming Lincoln Green 3 November 2019
- Raider best of the Lincolns on Saturday and 3kg claimer Hazel’s running hot 31 October 2019
- Stephen just hoping to see Lincoln King hit the line hard at Te Aroha on Wednesday 29 October 2019
- Princess Amelie gets off the canvas to score brave win at Trentham - now for the Stewards 26 October 2019
- Stand by for a vintage effort from Platinum Bordeaux who is maturing like a fine wine 24 October 2019
Our runners this week: How our trainers rate them
Lisa’s comments
Saturday at Trentham
Race 3: Lincoln Raider
“He has come through his last run at Awapuni well and meets a handy line up with Sinarahma, who beat us last time, the danger. While the inside is not an ideal draw for him we have one of the best aboard in Opie Bosson and I’m sure he’ll find a path through them. This race looks well within his capabilities and he will enjoy being back on the roomy track where he has won three of his four races.”
Race 6: Platinum Road
“He won his first race here in December and ran a top third at Ellerslie on New Year’s Day. He has pleased me with how he has come through the trip away and I’m very happy with him. He gets in on the minimum weight of 54kg and meets a field of older horses that has some form in it. But this race fits in well with his derby programme and I’m expecting another top run from him.”
Race 9: Kamanda Lincoln
“I’ve changed his gear and gone back to the ring bit. I’ll be instructing Darryl (Bradley) to try to get handier to them as he’s been giving the opposition too big a start. Over 3200 metres there’s no reason why he can’t be closer. He ran ninth in the cup last year after starting from barrier 17 so I think the better draw is the key to his chances. He gets in on the minimum of 53kg.”
Race 9: Johnny Lincoln
“He’s been running very honest races and keeps grinding away so I feel the distance will suit him. He has continued to please me in training and, while I would have preferred a better draw, we will look to roll forward with him and hopefully Robbie (Hannam) can get a nice spot. These races are won by horses who can run out the 3200 metres strongly and I am really looking forward to seeing how he performs.”
Race 10: Lincoln Star
“I have brought him back in distance after his last run over a middle distance on Boxing Day. He has drawn well and should be able to get a nice, economical trip in midfield. The big track will suit him and has run some very good races over 1600 metres so, if he can reproduce his best form, he is capable of being right in the finish. His recent work has been good.”
Lisa’s comments
Monday at Otaki
Race 3: Lincoln Town
“He was disappointing in his jumpout when ridden in behind. His trackwork since has been only fair but he is an average track worker anyway who only does as much as he has to. All his form has been on rain-affected tracks so we will see on Monday whether he can go on top of the ground.”
Race 5: Benny Lincoln
“He ran a cracking race last time at Otaki and will appreciate the step-up to 1600 metres. He will also be against his own age group here. His work has been good and this looks a very winnable race for him.”
Race 6: Lincoln Lane
“He’s first-up after a long break but has improved a lot since his jumpout and has a good draw to use. I will be happy to just see him doing his best work at the finish.”
Race 7: Master Lincoln
“He ran a very good fourth when resuming and has trained on very well since. He has an awkward gate to overcome but it’s only a moderate field. Any give in the track will help his chances as his best form appears to be on dead surfaces.”