Harness archive
- Poor draws dent Ray’s confidence at Auckland but, given some luck, his trio are all chances 15 April 2021
- So long Hustler and thanks for all the exciting memories - we’re gonna miss you 13 April 2021
- Rain stalls Man Of Action again so Saturday night at Albion Park is a watch only race 9 April 2021
- Merv’s Tartan Robyn flies at Cambridge but his next flight will be to Melbourne 8 April 2021
- The bookies have got it wrong - a drop of luck and Dealer’s the one to test Krug in the derby 7 April 2021
- Memo to Cambridge punters: Louie’s a different horse now he’s grown into his frame 7 April 2021
- Action moves to Redcliffe on Thursday and he’s got his old bounce back, says Al 31 March 2021
- Next two on the plane to Brisbane represent a real challenge for Al - but he’s up for it 29 March 2021
- First time owner: Winning’s almost as good as Liverpool taking the F A Cup 26 March 2021
- Deal me out, says Ray, as multiple factors weigh against colt in Friday’s derby lead-up 24 March 2021
- Queensland’s big wet leaves Man Of Action well short on fitness for Albion Park today 22 March 2021
- Hustler might be nearly ready for the rocking chair but he’s still fast enough to lead and win 19 March 2021
- Gutsy Captain Nemo’s a real lefty leaving Ray in a tricky dilemma over his future 17 March 2021
- Larry loves his cuddles so Al’s happy he’s off to a great new home with Leah in the States 12 March 2021
- Merv chuffed as Copy That gets official invitation to A$250,000 Queensland race 11 March 2021
- Stratford mare’s Smokin for Ray and looks the best of Lincoln Farms’ chances on Friday night 10 March 2021
- A warrior on the track, a sook off it, Bondi Shake recovering from nasty abscess 9 March 2021
- Copy That will stay home for Easter but trip’s on for $250,000 Queensland feature in July 8 March 2021
- Hayden shows dad how, notching hat-trick on Larry Lincoln, after earlier tiff over Hustler 6 March 2021
- Maurice set for bonus drives on Copy That after the Pukekohe pony delivers again 5 March 2021
- Speed wobbles behind him, Hustler can lead and be very hard to beat on Saturday night 4 March 2021
- Al working overtime to fix foot abscess that could rob Bondi Shake of a start - and win 4 March 2021
- Draw makes it tough but the longer derby trip will suit gutsy American Dealer on Friday 3 March 2021
- We won’t see too much action from Man Of Action on Tuesday but he’s come back better 1 March 2021
- Proud dad Al watches as his sons Hayden and Brendan fight it out, Larry taking line honours 27 February 2021
- Copy That clinical in Founders Cup, taking his winning strike rate to an excellent 50% 26 February 2021
- Larry can go all the way on Saturday night and cap stellar month for Al’s Lincoln Farms team 26 February 2021
- Ray’s scary warning: Stand by for an even deadlier version of Copy That this campaign 25 February 2021
- The colt that had both buyer and vendor cheering at today’s Christchurch sale 24 February 2021
- Consistent Bondi Shake gets up by a nose and earns quick backup on Saturday night 23 February 2021
- Street and Green haul in five yearlings, with a colt named Neptune the prized catch 23 February 2021
- Great job Al - that’s 40 wins and A$287,000 in just two years training for Lincoln Farms 22 February 2021
- Al right on the money as Larry Lincoln pulls off $12.80 upset at Albion Park 20 February 2021
- Larry and Hustler a racy combo for Saturday night - but they need Lady Luck 19 February 2021
- Ray gives us a few clues on his two newcomers for Auckland on Friday night 18 February 2021
- Hayden needs a little birdie on his shoulder from Bondi Shake’s wide draw on Tuesday 15 February 2021
- Street and Green snare three cracking colts at Karaka including the priciest at $200,000 14 February 2021
- High maintenance Hustler makes Al and son Hayden proud with his 16th win - wire to wire 13 February 2021
- We love seeing the Hustler smoking along in front - they’ll have to be good to run him down 11 February 2021
- Snotty noses lay low Lincoln Farms’ team - virus sweeping northern stables 7 February 2021
- Al confident with Larry Lincoln but the draw takes Hustler out of play on Saturday night 5 February 2021
- Sugar Apple worth a bite from plum draw in first Young Guns heat on Friday night 3 February 2021
- Ex Lincoln Farms stars King Of Swing and Line Up clean up at NSW awards 2 February 2021
- Watch Bondi Shake roar home at Albion Park on Tuesday - at tempting odds 1 February 2021
- Captain Nemo well placed to salute the judge again at Cambridge on Thursday night 27 January 2021
- Quick back-up for Bondi Shake on Friday and Hustler returns in great heart on Saturday 21 January 2021
- Lone Star colours on Sugar Apple signal new partnership with top owner Trevor Casey 21 January 2021
- Tough assignment for Bondi Shake on Tuesday and Larry’s going to need luck too 18 January 2021
- With a better draw, Captain Nemo’s set to make amends at Cambridge on Thursday 13 January 2021
- Al tips top three finish from Bondi Shake - he just wants them to go a bit faster this time 11 January 2021
Our runners this week: How our trainers rate them
Nathan’s comments
Thursday night at Manawatu
Race 4: Spiritual Bliss
6.25pm
“She won well on the first day but pulled very hard - Harry said his arms were that tired afterwards he couldn’t have lifted a 1kg dumb bell. She’s meeting a few nice ones here, up in grade, but she’s drawn better so you can’t count her out. She tries hard and really digs in.”
Race 7: Lincoln Downs
7.50pm
“She did everything right on Tuesday but she blew heavily afterwards and I think the heat got to her. She’s a place chance if she recovers OK.”
Race 8: Lincoln Maree
8.22pm
“She was jumping shadows on Tuesday and moves to the last race this time but she’s not the most genuine so I’m not holding my breath.”
Ray’s comments
Friday night at Auckland
Race 3: Lincoln Lover
6.28pm
“He hasn’t raced for three months but trialled really well. I pick he’s going to win one pretty quickly and, given he’s been running against the best two-year-olds in his previous preps, it should really be on Friday night. This lot of maidens aren’t in the same class and he’s as honest as they come, a tough little trier.”
Race 6: Debbie Lincoln
8.09pm
“She’s really up against it from the outside of the second line, with all the favourites drawn well. She has to be the unluckest animal on the planet. With her, what can go wrong will. Even at the best of times you need a reasonable draw to figure but drawn in the bondocks here she’ll need incredible luck.”
Race 8: Sugar Ray Lincoln
9.09pm
“He had a short break while some vet work was done but is in good trim. Yes, there are a few in here that are vastly higher rated but his formline says it all - it’s not often he doesn’t get a cheque.”
Race 8: Tyson
9.09pm
“He was a bit unlucky last week that he didn’t get to them a bit sooner otherwise I think he would have won. Maurice said he thought they’d come back to him more, going 2:39 speed, but his closing sectionals were easily the best in the race.”
Race 10: Prince Lincoln
10.09pm
“He’s grown into a beautiful horse, a quality looking colt, and who knows what he could be. He’ll obviously improve with the run but I still expect him to run well from his good draw. He trialled very well behind a good one.”
Race 10: Johnny Lincoln
10.09pm
“He’s drawn a bit awkwardly in seven, which gives Prince Lincoln the edge, but he too was making good ground in the workout.”