Lincoln Falls shows his style on debut. PHOTO: Race Images.
Lincoln Falls back looking a million dollars and set on a million dollar mission
By Barry Lichter • 6 November 2018
Exciting galloper Lincoln Falls has arrived back in Lisa Latta’s Awapuni stable in great condition for a summer campaign.
“He looks fantastic,’’ says Latta. “There is no doubt the quick break has done him the world of good.’’
Latta elected to spell Lincoln Falls when he started feeling his shins early last month, bypassing a trip to Riccarton for the 2000 Guineas.
The Dundeel colt was the subject of a seven figure offer after his debut win at Woodville in September and only greenness and shin soreness saw him pipped in his second start at Hastings.
Sent for some R and R at part-owner Kevin Pratt’s lavish Kamada Park, on the outskirts of Palmerston North, Lincoln Falls quickly picked up.
“Kamada gave him some light work last week and he has come back a very happy horse.’’
Latta’s first goal with Lincoln Falls this campaign will be the $225,000 Levin Classic (1600m) at Trentham on January 12.
He will resume in a $30,000 three-year-old 1400 metres at Trentham on December 8.
If all goes to plan he will have one more run before the Classic, most likely at Ellerslie on December 26 when the $60,000 Uncle Remus Stakes (1400m) is run.
Latta says long-term, the aim is the $1 million New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie on March 2.
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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.”