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ABOUT US
Headed up by Hall of Fame Trainer Mark Purdon and Australasia’s leading strike rate driver and Group 1 winning trainer Natalie Rasmussen – the Purdon / Rasmussen partnership amassed nearly 900 wins and just over $29 million in stakes before taking a sabbatical in late 2020.
Between them they have driven over 2500 winners and Mark sits in the illustrious 2000 training wins club, add to that the countless records, Group 1’s and titles and it’s not just the horses you can refer to as champions.
Mark returned to the training ranks in October 2021 and was joined in partnership by talented horseman Hayden Cullen . A key player in the All Stars team since 2018 Cullen is no novice, having secured 10 Group 1 victories in 10 months when at the helm of the Levi Road property under his Cullen Racing banner.
Behind the scenes are a passionate, dedicated and talented team ensuring all the needs of the equine stars are met.
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131 Levi Road
Rolleston, RD8
Christchurch 7678
New Zealand
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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"