Lincoln Falls, inner, is just grabbed by Langkawi at Hastings last Saturday. PHOTO: Trish Dunell.
Green Lincoln Falls out for a breather
By Barry Lichter • 9 October 2018
Trainer Lisa Latta is taking no risks with talented galloper Lincoln Falls who will be spelled for a month after greenness cost him a win at Hastings.
Latta says she wasn’t in the least disappointed in Lincoln Falls’ run given he got to the front too soon in the stretch then all but pulled himself up on sighting a large television screen on the infield.
Collared a head by Langkawi, rider Johnathan Parkes reported it was simply inexperience that beat Lincoln Falls.
“We knew it was a big step-up from a midweek maiden at Woodville and I know he’s feeling his shins so we’ll put him out for a month now,” says Latta.
“I don’t want to press on to the 2000 Guineas and get a concrete track. Riccarton can be very unforgiving at that time of year.’’
Latta says she doesn’t want to undo the horse now and end up missing Group I races he can win.
“We’ll aim him now for the Levin Classic at Trentham on January 12 and then target the New Zealand Derby at Ellerslie in March.
“It’s a good time of year for him to spell and he’ll only improve.’’
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Lisa’s comments
Thursday at Otaki
Race 7: Lincoln Falls
4.23pm
“I thought it was a great run at Otaki where he was beaten on the line coming off a one week back-up. He sets up a lot nicer here with 12 days between races. He came through that last run really well and drops down to 53kg. Ace Lawson-Carroll should be able to get into a nice position from the six draw and I wouldn’t be surprised to see him right in the finish again.”
Lisa’s comments
Saturday at Wanganui
Race 2: Lincoln’s Kruz
12.45pm
“ I thought he was very gallant last start finishing fifth on a heavy track, which we know doesn’t suit him. We should be running on a track in the soft range on Saturday which I think will play into his favour. He is going to need a touch of luck from the nine draw, but this is certainly the weakest field he has come up against for some time. Ace Lawson-Carroll will ride claiming 2kg.”
Stephen’s comments
Saturday at Te Rapa
Race 1: Billy Lincoln
11.55am
“His work has been good - he galloped beautifully in company last Saturday. It looks like the track will be playing quite well which will really suit him. He’s had a terrific prep and can go out for a spell after this run. I love a horse that keeps improving and he certainly has.”