Watch Hustler stretch out more freely this week - Leo will have to do more than his best
Everything’s just Perfect, says Ray, after super training session for Breeders’ Crown Final
Lincoln Farms’ pair drawn to give cheek over mile - and Andre’s plumped for Wingy
Lincoln Farms’ babies show up parade rivals - Ray gives us sneak preview of three of his best
Barrier draw sees Lincoln Farms’ pair firm for Breeders’ Crown Final
Al shows he has ice in his veins as he gets Vasari up for a thrilling last stride win
No need for Freud to analyse Dreamz - that workout today tells us he’s right in the zone
Good to see you back Hustler! And, hey mate, there’s no pressure for your pipe-opener
Planets align for Perfect Stride who looks a good thing at Bendigo on Saturday night
Our runners this week: How our trainers rate them
Ray’s comments
Friday night at Auckland
Race 2: Bettor My Dreamz
“I think he’s a chance from the draw. He’s had only a handful of starts but I don’t think they’re much better than him, a bit more experienced perhaps. But he’s an improver and David said he felt improved at the workouts last Saturday.”
Race 2: Just Wing It
“Andre’s keen on him - he could have driven the other horse - so we’ll see what sort of a judge he is. I’ve been very happy with him in the last few weeks - he’s pacing a lot better.”
Race 5: Sir Tiger
“He’s done a great job so far but he’s jumping up in class and he’ll be up against it from now on, especially from that second row draw. He just lacks a yard of speed.”
Race 7: The Empress
“She’ll go well again and just needs some luck from the inside second row. There’s not a lot between her and Bettor My Dreamz. She’s a lovely mare.”
Ray’s comments
Saturday night at Melton
Race 8: Perfect Stride
11pm NZ time
“I’m confident he’ll go well. I couldn’t say I’m overly confident he’ll beat them but all things being fair and equal I think he’ll be right there. He’s certainly ready to go. His work this morning was super and he’s really feeling good.”
Al’s comments
Saturday night at Albion Park
Race 6: Northview Hustler
9.40pm NZ time
“It’s only an eight horse field and he should get a great trip behind the leader. It was only (lack of) fitness that got him last week but he should be winning this week.”
