Tommy Lincoln is an outsider for the Interdominion series but will get his chance in the opening heat. PHOTO: Dan Costello.
Tommy Lincoln draws perfectly for first round of Inters at Albion Park on Friday night
By Barry Lichter • 28 November 2023
Lincoln Farms’ Tommy Lincoln will get his chance in the opening heat of the Interdominion Pacing Championship in Brisbane on Friday night after drawing perfectly in two.
Trainer Mark Dux had been hoping for a good front row draw in the opening round over 1660 metres, believing it is his best chance to score good points on the Albion Park track which favours on-pace runners.
He will meet series third favourite Rock N Roll Doo, who fared badly on the outside of the gate and former Kiwi Spirit Of St Louis who will also need luck from the inside of the second row.
Local champion and Grand Final favourite Leap To Fame drew four in the third pacer’s heat and, while New Zealand Trotting Cup winner Swayzee will leave from two in the fourth heat, he won’t be able to match the early speed of gate flyer Turn It Up in five.
The three favourites in the trotting series all look set to score good points with Ollivici drawn three in the opening heat, New Zealand-owned Queen Elida four in the second heat and Just Believe the pole in the third heat.
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Ray’s comments
Tuesday night at Cambridge
Race 2: Commander Lincoln
5.06pm
“He ran his best race last week, just failing to catch the winner and from two we should see more of the same.”
Race 6: Im Not The Maid
6.57pm
“She had a bit of a duel up front last week and over-raced afterwards, which cost her. I’ll use some plugs (removeable deafeners) this week which should help. She tries hard and has a good draw.”
Ray’s comments
Friday night at Auckland
Race 1: Lincoln La Moose
5.38pm
“We couldn’t find anything specific that explained his poor last effort. He’s a nice enough horse but he’s still very green. I wouldn’t condemn him on that last run and he’s trained on well.”
Race 1: Tyson
5.38pm
“He had a bit of a foot issue after his last race and we had to stop and cut a bit of his seedy toe away. He missed a bit of work but he trialled well last week and I expect him to go well.”
Race 9: Frisco Bay
9.31pm
“I was very pleased with his run in the Metro Final last week and, in a much weaker field, he looks the one to beat.”
Race 9: Obadiah Dragon
9.31pm
“He’s going good races and I don’t think there’s a lot between him and Frisco Bay. He can get another cheque.”
