Harness archive
- Forget the form line, Nemo is in Saturday’s race at Albion Park ‘right up to his ears’ 26 April 2024
- Fine Cambridge double but Ray’s packing Lincoln Cove off to Matamata for scintigraphy 25 April 2024
- 34 more meetings in the north next season as Auckland reclaims Friday nights 24 April 2024
- No way to sugar coat it - it’s tricky to predict what Sugar Ray will do on Friday night 23 April 2024
- Argyle out of action, injured, and barrier draw will take Nemo out of play too on Saturday 18 April 2024
- Rampaging La Moose growing on Ray and right-handed shouldn’t be a worry 17 April 2024
- Grins night joy: Frisco Bay clears maidens in style and Ray’s hoping he’ll now go on with it 13 April 2024
- Ray: We shouldn’t be forced into being cannon fodder for Sires’ Stakes stars 7 April 2024
- Rookie Rothwell can do a good job on Argyle - but it’s a strong line-up on Saturday night 5 April 2024
- Ray’s saving his best ‘til last - Frisco Bay’s the best of the night at Cambridge on Thursday 2 April 2024
- Mark: 1:51.9 mile rate shows Argyle’s getting stronger - and there’s more in store 31 March 2024
- Aaargh, pipped on the post, but from the pole Argyle can make a big splash this week 28 March 2024
- Lenny, Leo and La Moose surprise Ray and make it a big night for Lincoln Farms 21 March 2024
- Argyle running the hands off the clock every week and he’s a top three chance on Saturday 21 March 2024
- Sugar Ray can deliver knockout blow from the ace in opening Young Guns heat at Auckland 20 March 2024
- What you need to know about plunge horse Lincoln Cove: Do you follow your money? 19 March 2024
- Mark: Awkward second draw makes it very tough for Argyle but he’s not a no-hoper 14 March 2024
- Dragon breathes fire again at Manawatu and there look to be more wins in store 13 March 2024
- Unanimous decision by Ray and Maurice - Sugar Ray’s the real deal all right 9 March 2024
- Loyal supporters share in the thrill of Lou’s first win - thanks to a pearler from Andre 9 March 2024
- Argyle top three chance from improved draw on Saturday night - he’s running super splits 8 March 2024
- Sam joins the overseas drain - the maths were simple, racing him here no longer added up 8 March 2024
- Ray sweet on Auckland debutant: Copy That’s little bro’ Sugar Ray feels like the real deal 6 March 2024
- Welcome to band 5 racing: Mark tells how tough it will be for Argyle from bad draw 29 February 2024
- Better draw will help Frisco but Ray’s quartet for Friday all in early stages of new prep 28 February 2024
- Argyle salutes at last and Mark confident he’ll keep the till ticking over in the next grade 25 February 2024
- Unlucky Argyle deserves to be rewarded at Albion Park tonight - just no bad luck please 24 February 2024
- Ray looking forward to Lincoln Lou and fully oxygenated Frisco Bay at Cambridge on Friday 21 February 2024
- Why Lincoln Farms had to buy lot 68 - his older brother Lincoln Lou is ready to rock 18 February 2024
- At last, Argyle gets the pole on Saturday night and Mark reckons it’s his big chance to salute 16 February 2024
- Frankie Major and Lincoln River join exodus to Australia as reality of northern harness bites 15 February 2024
- Realistic Mark concedes defeat on Argyle - For Real Life will smash them on Saturday night 9 February 2024
- Race team likely to struggle but Ray’s looking forward to seeing Lincoln Lou on Friday night 8 February 2024
- Second row draws make it tricky on Saturday night but Nemo and Argyle are in great trim 2 February 2024
- Sam’s sure to run another top race at Hawera on Friday - and the bookies are giving you $9 1 February 2024
- Young gun Garrard finally gets a good draw with unlucky Captain Nemo on Saturday night 26 January 2024
- ATC introduces Golden Gait race night to attract more starters with 10 $100,000 races 25 January 2024
- Good mile effort on Friday will see Lincoln River travel some more miles to Hawera 24 January 2024
- Wide alley hoodoo and Queensland’s big wet conspire against Argyle and Nemo 19 January 2024
- Nemo fighting fit but wide draw means he’s relying on luck again on Saturday night 5 January 2024
- Frankie electric off the gate to take Magness Benrow spoils in the slush at the Park 31 December 2023
- Argyle outstanding chance from rare good alley, so too unlucky Nemo for 2023 farewell 29 December 2023
- Tendon tear means it’s the end of the road for poor Tommy but we’ll never forget you, mate 21 December 2023
- Tricky draw for Nemo and young Layne but they can get some of it with luck in the run 20 December 2023
- Green baby Leo Lincoln scores a 10 out of 10 - but dang that dung nearly cost him 16 December 2023
- Fingers crossed for Tuesday when leg scan will reveal the extent of Tommy’s injury 15 December 2023
- Leo Lincoln leads the charge of Lincoln Farms’ place chances at the Park on Friday night 13 December 2023
- Copy That has surgery and starts recovery but no answer yet to the $64,000 question 10 December 2023
- Atta boy Tommy! Deb’s pride and joy bags his fifth win - thanks to a Magic Man special 9 December 2023
- Andre gets Beaudiene to Rocknroll at last - and Ray’s relieved to see Cambridge trouncing 7 December 2023
Our runners this week: How our trainers rate them
Ray’s comments
Thursday night at Cambridge
Race 1: Major Achievement
5.19pm
“It’s his first race for a while and he hasn’t been setting the world on fire at the workouts. But he’s been racing better animals and this isn’t a stellar bunch. He’s a chance if things go his way. I’ve given Mathew Salaivao the drive.”
Race 1: Commander Lincoln
5.19pm
“He’s an average horse but the last time he raced here in amateur company he all but won. He’ll need luck from the second row but, while I couldn’t label him, he’s a runner’s chance.”
Race 5: Onyx Shard
6.59pm
“She got a bit sick for a while with a virus and I had to back off her. She seems over that now but I’m picking she’ll need a race. This will be like a glorified trial for her.”
Race 8: My Copy
8.14pm
“He came to the end of it so I gave him a little freshen-up and he seems in good shape again. It will be interesting to see how he goes fresh - he may need a race but he’ll appreciate the step-down in class. I’m running him here so he doesn’t come up against any bear cats first-up.”
Race 9: Lincoln Cove
8.47pm
“Hopefully he’s getting better but you’ve just got to take him on trust. He has ability but the desire has been sadly lacking. Zac will have to sit quietly on him as he broke when given only one tap with the stick last time. The small field will suit him as he won’t be too far off them. If he doesn’t make any mistakes, he’ll give them a fright.”
Ray’s comments
Friday night at Auckland
Race 3: Leo Lincoln
6.43pm
“Maurice said he would have finished a lot closer last time than sixth (fourth or even third) had he not locked wheels at the 100. That took all his momentum away. He’s been holding his form well and he gets out well enough to use the inside draw. He’s a chance to get some of the money.”
Race 5: Sugar Ray Lincoln
7.39pm
“He did have marks on his boot after his last run and trying a spreader on him has helped. But he’s a real baby. He has real ability but he’s still developing mentally and physically and we’re still finding our way with him.”
Race 5: Lincoln Lou
7.39pm
“He’s racing well but he’ll find it tough from the outside draw.”
Race 6: Debbie Lincoln
8.07pm
“I can’t see her improving enough to give the Purdon/Phelan trio a fright. She can go (fast) enough but still has a lot to learn. The main thing for her is getting round safely. She’s put two in a row now so hopefully she’ll start improving.”
Race 10: Lincoln La Moose
9.59pm
“He had an excuse last time - he got wiped out on the first corner and that was the end of his race. I like him, he’s a nice horse, just not quite as experienced as Frisco Bay.”
Race 10: Frisco Bay
9.59pm
“I lean towards Frisky as the better chance of our two. You can’t fault what he did the other night at Cambridge, and he seems to be on the improve. He’s more reliable than Lincoln La Moose.”
Mark Dux’s comments
Saturday night at Albion Park
Race 6: Captain Nemo
9.40pm NZ time
“I rate him a good top three chance. I’m really happy with the horse. It’s a decent drop in grade for him and I think maybe we roll the dice, go forward, and take our chances. As long as he doesn’t have to burn stupidly off the gate, if he can find the top, they’ll know he’s in the race.”