Lincoln’s Kruz blows out late in Foxton trial - he’s shaping up nicely for July resumption
By Barry Lichter • 4 June 2020
Promising Lincoln Farms’ galloper Lincoln’s Kruz showed he was on target to resume racing early next month when he trialled nicely at Foxton today.
Under jockey Jonathan Riddell, the Kuroshio three-year-old jumped out smartly in his maiden 850 metre heat to trail the pacemaker Eagle County.
Angled out turning for home, he challenged for the lead but came to the end of his run 100 metres out to finish third, beaten about two lengths.
The winner, an unnamed Redwood four-year-old with Matt Dixon, clocked 52.15 for the trip, edging out Eagle County by a neck. The only other 850 metre heat, for two-year-olds, was won by the Gary Vile-trained Gentleman Jack in 53.32.
Lincoln’s Kruz parading at today’s Foxton trials.Trainer Lisa Latta was pleased with the effort given the heavy 10 footing.
“The track was quite testing so it was a good first-up effort.
“He had a good blow afterwards and will improve a lot with the run.”
Lincoln’s Kruz showed plenty of talent in his first prep last November and December, his debut held up after a niggling foot issue.
He had little luck in three starts and, despite racing greenly, managed fourth in a stakes race at Trentham behind the fleet Marscapone.
A $150,000 ready to run buy, the smart black is raced by Lincoln Farms’ owners John and Lynne Street, Ian Middleton, Jeff and Vicky Roach, Peter and Bridget Morris, Sue Croft and Steve Haylock.
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Lisa’s comments
Saturday at Trentham
Race 2: Platinum Tyche
1.05pm
“This is a big drop-back in class for her as her last two races have been very strong rating 75s. The track at Otaki was particularly wet and she just didn’t handle it. She has come through that run in fantastic order and is very bright and well. She shouldn’t be too far off the leaders from the good draw and I expect her to bounce back to form providing we get a decent track.”
Race 8: Platinum Attack
4.43pm
“He drew the outside barrier in this race last year and has been dealt the same card again. He couldn’t be looking any better though and his work has been phenomenal. He is right where he needs to be to win a race like this. We are going to need some luck from the draw but Craig Grylls knows him well now and I thought that he is certainly one of the better horses in the race. If he gets clear air at the right time then he will finish with a big run.”