Harness archive
- Harness boss warns regional racing is on the way - but it’s too soon for all the details 31 March 2020
- Joey runs hot in latest trial but Al and Hayden need to be cool to pass latest COVID-19 test 28 March 2020
- Tracks closing as more stringent rules prevent trainers working horses in Covid lockdown 26 March 2020
- Here they are: The very strict rules for stables and training tracks to keep Covid-19 at bay 25 March 2020
- Racing thrown a lifeline as training centres and stables deemed essential services 25 March 2020
- Ray’s urgent plea: The industry will be stuffed if we can’t keep training our horses 24 March 2020
- Derby dream over, Ray scrambles to get himself and Copy That home before lockdown 23 March 2020
- All racing ceases as country goes into lockdown to stem spread of Covid-19 23 March 2020
- Merv’s an armchair viewer at heart so Covid-19 isn’t stopping him from enjoying Copy That 20 March 2020
- Positive signs for Hustler but more X-rays in two weeks to confirm no fractures 19 March 2020
- We’re the only game in town so don’t lie down over coronavirus, go after those betting dollars 18 March 2020
- Ray and his charges chilled for Addington pipe-openers on Friday night 18 March 2020
- Sorry team, drinks are off at the Park while coronavirus clampdown is in place 18 March 2020
- Merv reaches for favourite driver Blair Orange for Copy That’s New Zealand Derby campaign 13 March 2020
- Al’s working on Hustler’s niggles and says he’ll improve out of sight on Saturday night 12 March 2020
- Signs of improvement from Its Super Easy and Al says he’ll keep getting better 10 March 2020
- Stewards fine Rasmussen for pushing out after Copy That beaten in fiery Northern Derby 6 March 2020
- Hustler gets better draw but he’s still not 100% so don’t expect too much on Saturday night 6 March 2020
- Krug red hot in Young Guns Final but Lincoln Farms’ battalion can get some of it 4 March 2020
- Ray relying on Butch to ‘pull a rabbit out of the hat’ amid All Stars’ pressure in the derby 4 March 2020
- Al: Dopey Its Super Easy a bit of a project but I’m hoping to get him steering better 2 March 2020
- Everybody loves little American Dealer - but none more so than his last minute new owners 28 February 2020
- Ray: Copy That knows he’s good now and he’ll eat up the derby distance next week 28 February 2020
- So long Louie, we’ll miss you, but we know you’ll do a good job in the States 28 February 2020
- Consistent Double Or Nothing drawn to lead again though the company is stronger 28 February 2020
- Green army v Blue army: Copy That to increase his 2-1 lead over the All Stars’ One Change 26 February 2020
- Surf’s up! Hampton Banner sold to Perth and partners switch into promising babies 26 February 2020
- It won’t be Super Easy for latecomer on Tuesday but he’s getting there, says Al 24 February 2020
- Derby rivals will have their hands full with Copy That who’s too good for the topliners now 23 February 2020
- Consistent Double Or Nothing looks good for another minor cheque tonight 21 February 2020
- Impossible task ahead of Make Way on Saturday night but just enjoy the experience 20 February 2020
- Draw takes Tommy Lincoln out of play in the Guineas at Cambridge on Friday night 20 February 2020
- And that makes an even dozen as Street buys all flavours to help his special partnerships 19 February 2020
- Street blows rivals out of the water at Karaka, his $200,000 colts part of a $600,000 spree 17 February 2020
- The pictures say it all: Four good reasons why the Hustler failed to fire at Menangle 16 February 2020
- Make Way sneaks into the Chariots Of Fire but Ants says he’ll need a perfect draw 16 February 2020
- C’mon Tommy, you can do it! Sonya’s got good vibes for Menangle on Saturday night 14 February 2020
- Man Of Action right on his game, boosting Ray’s derby prelude contingent to four 14 February 2020
- Double up on Double Or Nothing on Friday night - he’ll enjoy a decent drop in grade 13 February 2020
- Copy That in super trim for Friday night but Ray’s not getting too cocky just yet 12 February 2020
- Bring it on, says Al: Northview Hustler’s raw speed will carry him a long way in Sydney 11 February 2020
- Copy That super in first try at stand - how good will he be now he’s found his manners! 8 February 2020
- Ambitious plans revealed for Northview Hustler - Al looking for a A$1 million Miracle 8 February 2020
- A real Lincoln Farms celebration after Hampton Banner’s thrilling last-to-first win 7 February 2020
- Ants: Make Way will find it tough to beat the superstars but he can qualify for the Chariots 7 February 2020
- Hampton Banner and Man Of Action looking for good trips at Auckland on Friday night 5 February 2020
- Double Or Nothing and Sir Tiger look to be undone by their barrier draws on Tuesday 3 February 2020
- Hampton Banner shows he’s come back in great heart for Auckland on Friday night 2 February 2020
- Copy That ‘enormous’ but frustrated Ray can’t find a race for him in derby lead-up 2 February 2020
- Tough assignment first-up for the Hustler but Al’s looking for a top three finish 31 January 2020
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Our runners this week: How our trainers rate them
Nathan’s comments
Wednesday night at Cambridge
Race 1: Lincoln Maree
5.11pm
“She’s finding her feet and was a bit unlucky at Taupo. She put in a few rough ones out of the gate - she was like that early in her prep and could just jump out of it - but she’s generally doing things right now. She trained well on Saturday and, with the right run, could run top three.”
Race 3: The Night Fox
6pm
“He won really well on the second day at Hawera and if he races anything like he’s training he’ll be hard to beat. He ran a 27.3 quarter during the week and I was just sitting on him. I’ll tell Craig to go forward, set an even tempo and cut him loose at the 600. I think he’s our best of the night.”
Race 6: Lincoln Lover
7.35pm
“Hopefully he’s improved since Taupo when Fergie drove him a treat in front. I actually think he’s better coming off something’s back but I’ll leave it up to Fergie. He’s up a bit in grade but has the right draw to be in it all the way.”
Ray’s comments
Friday night at Auckland
Race 5: Lincoln Wave
7.32pm
“He had an easy run last week and he can go a lot faster than that. He should be hard to beat. It won’t matter if he doesn’t find the lead from six, he’ll be just as effective coming from off the pace. He’s a pretty classy horse, classier than most of those against him.”