SPECIAL OCCASION leads the way as Nathan returns to the "Mainland" this week with a two horse campaign at the Addington feature meetings. Special Occasion, like most of the others, have Jumal to...

Oscar Bonavena was an all- round track star probably best remembered for his spectacular pacer munching speed one  the fastest of his gait ever seen in this country. But Nathan remembers him for...

When it comes to veterinary advice and treatment it pays to get the best. It also pays to have friends. So  when your Dad's life partner is one of the very best New Zealand -based surgeons that is a...

The market isn’t rating SPECIAL OCCASION in the Woodlands Derby at Alexandra Park Friday but Nathan thinks it may have got it wrong. “I am really hoping he can show what a good horse he is now that...

Nathan had hoped to have all runners engaged at Alexandra Park this week but circumstances have dictated a split team with the Cambridge meeting on Thursday with the major focus on the Friday...

Veteran horseman Robin Butt was rival than than the cheerleader for the success of the  various Purdon stables over the years, given his own family’s long tradition of success, but he has a role in...

There options on the outcome of Shezsofast’s return to racing at Cambridge and Nathan much prefers one over all others. Bred by Phil Fleming Shezsofast,thanks  to a heady drive from Andre Poutama,...

When push comes to shove, Nathan opts for WAT NEXT as the pick of his fillies in the Sires Stakes Semi-Final for three year olds at Cambridge Friday. “ALECTO was a little disappointing to us last...

Nathan is not expecting Friday to be a special occasion for Special Occasion-but there could be one coming up. “He is as near as I can get him without having a race so he will only improve with...

He is not up to Grand Prix level just yet and will undoubtedly improve with the run but quite a lot may still rest on ANDRETT'S form when he resumes at Cambridge tonight. The handsome,highly priced...

Friday marked the last day of Carolyn Carney's long service as secretary to to All Stars and Purdon Racing winding up with Mark after concluding work with Nathan earlier. Carolyn joined the then All...

Nathan heads to Alexandra Park tonight hopeful rather than confident chiefly through tricky draws. How he sees the lineup. Race 5 Harness Million Fillies -Shezsofast /Wat Next “SHEZSOFAST ($6.50)...