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Sherlock Ready for Race Return

Sherlock Ready for Race Return

Nathan conceded he was "a little bit surprised" SHERLOCK came up as the $3.30 pre-post favourite for the New Brighton Cup at Addington tomorrow in a field which claims some bg names who are also in...

Anything Goes Heads to Australia

Anything Goes Heads to Australia

Anything Goes is booked to fly to Australia at the weekend after being sold to patrons of the Rossmore New South Wales stable of Kevin Pizzuto. The American Ideal gelding won 8 of his 23 starts in...

Youngsters the Focus at Addington Friday

Youngsters the Focus at Addington Friday

With a big team at the trials on Wednesday living up to expectations Nathan now turns his attention to Addington tomorrow night where THE CON ARTIST and TREACHEROUS BABY are leading chances....

Jean Feiss-This one’s Personal

Jean Feiss-This one’s Personal

Beside her ability to spot talent in horseflesh, proven by a succession of stars, Jean Feiss has also displayed a real talent for naming them. Named yearlings are  retained where appropiate but she...

Anything Goes Improver Tonight

Anything Goes Improver Tonight

The return of ANYTHING GOES in the Maurice Holmes Trophy is a Purdon Racing highlight tonight at Addington. Not necessarily him winning the race the stable has won so often over the years -just...

Free for All The Aim for Millwood Nike

Free for All The Aim for Millwood Nike

All going well Millwood Nike will return to the scene of her great triumph at the New Zealand Cup meeting in the Nevele R Final last November, this time with the NZ Free for All in mind. "It is the...

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Oscar Aims at Shooting Another Goal

Oscar Aims at Shooting Another Goal

Oscar Bonavena the 2023 Trotter of the Year, will combine racing and stud work this spring as his connections look to the future. He already has several bookings and Mark thinks the idea fits very...

Don’t Stop Dreaming Heads North

Don’t Stop Dreaming Heads North

Not a change of stable but a change of environment as Don't Stop Dreaming's NZ Cup prep takes another turn. He will head north this week to be trained by Mark at Matamata, a tough call by Nathan but...

Mark To Don The Colours at Addington Friday

Mark To Don The Colours at Addington Friday

Mark heads south again this week on one of his regular visits to Rolleston as spring gathers momentum and it seems likely he will be driving THE BETTOR DEAL  in his second run up in a race which...

Mark Adjusting to New Routine

Mark Adjusting to New Routine

Mark has been back at Rolleston this week and is happy with how the new order is working out. "Nathan has Blair to share the load with and his experience is so valuable and with Jeremy (Markham)...

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RACE PREVIEWS

View the pre-race comments from our trainers.

Ashburton Raceway, Sunday 11th August 2024

Race 2

Eyeliner

"Fresh up from a spell, trials have been good, top 4 chance"

Race 4

Carrera Rapido

"Another honest run last week, back to preferred distance, top 2 chance"

Race 6

We Walk By Faith

"Work has been good since returning home, handy barrier draw, top 3 chance"

Race 6

Chase A Dream

"Trialled good last week, in a good place, top 2 chance"

                                Addington Raceway, Friday 26th April 2024

Race 9

Major Hot

"Really happy with the guy, he is working good and seems full of beans! top 3 chance"

Race 1

Party Central

"Has taken natural improvement from his first race start, training well, top 3 chance"

Race 8

Carrera Rapido

"Had no luck last start, steps up in distance, top 3 chance

                              Rangiora Racecourse, Sunday 28th April 2024

Race 8

Franco Indie

"30m handicap isn't easy, has been training well, top 3 chance"

                          

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