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Lincoln pair arrive in Sydney; Trudeau scores for Prendergast

Lincoln pair arrive in Sydney

Lightly raced duo Lincoln's Command and Lincoln Sky have joined the Randwick stable of John Sargent after transferring from the Awapuni stable of Lisa Latta.

The pair have been sent to Australia with the view of targeting Sydney's lucrative prizemoney, particularly during the winter months.

Both Lincoln's Command and Lincoln Sky have shown potential from their short careers thus far. 

Three-year-old Savabeel gelding Lincoln Sky has won once from eight starts and placed on two occasions and finished sixth in the Gr.2 Waikato Guineas (2000m) won by Sponge Bob.

Patiently handled five-year-old Lincoln's Command won fresh-up over 1550m at Awapuni late last month to break maiden ranks and the son of Pentire is expected to thrive over further ground.

The gelding had a delayed start to his career after requiring two operations on a cyst in his stifle.

Trudeau scores for Prendergast

Octogenerian horseman Tony Prendergast, who trains in partnership with his wife Lyn, saddled five-year-old gelding Trudeau to win at Oamaru on Wednesday, with the son of Pins relishing the Good3 surface that was presented.

Prendergast, who is enjoying a strong season said he was confident Trudeau would be a good winning chance following the scratching of race rival, Moyrabella.

"He doesn't mind a firm track and he is pretty versatile. He can go on any surface, so we were pretty confident," Prendergast said.

"He was a bit on the fresh-side, as he hasn't raced for a while, but Jake (Jacob Lowry) rode him beautifully."

The stable's flag-bearer, Who Dares Wins, will contest Saturday's Greenwood Amberley Cup (1600m) at Riccarton with the dual stakes winner faced with an impost of 61.5kgs as he aims to make it four wins in succession.

"He's got a bit of weight, which we expected, but the horse is fit and well," Prendergast said.