It’s too flippant to underscore a worst-ever Cup week for Purdon racing with the  cliche “when the going gets tough the tough get going “ but that sums up where the stable goes from here toward ...

In a day somewhat marred by tough draws in competitive fields, Nathan is sure the four fillies running in the Sires Stakes Final will give a good account. But he favours ALECTO. "I've always felt...

Mark had been in two minds about running OSCAR BONAVENA in a quick backup from Tuesday on Friday.Oscar made up his mind for him. "He's come through it really good " said Mark of the star trotter's...

Nathan Purdon makes no secret of his belief the oddsetters have "got it wrong" about Akuta's chances of winning the New Zealand Cup. "He should be higher up the order than he is ($21 and sixth...

There aren't many males who would concede that cutting back on your sex life can advance your lifestyle. Even if they would agree being on show at the beach definitely could. Champion trotter OSCAR...

Mark has two tics alongside Akuta’s name  as  one of the longest New Zealand Cup preps in history is put to the supreme test tomorrow. They  are   Optimistic -and Realistic. And because he is above...

Purdon Racing plays its part in the World Driving Championships at Addington tonight with LOOK TO DA STARS and RIVER both making appeal at Addington.While tomorrow everywhere man Mark can be found...

Nathan felt that ALECTO'S "on and then off" tempo in her trial at Addington on Wednesday was something to worry about-until he realised the cause of it. "She is a very relaxed filly and she will...

As the Kiwi contenders line up to defend New Zealand Cup honours against invading Aussies next week AKUTA is ready to stake his claim in the Kaikoura Cup he won two years ago come  Monday. Mark...

Mark is happy going into the Ashburton meeting on Monday if not as bullish about immediate results as in some past years of Ashburton spring meetings. The reasons are partly gates and partly...

Purdon Racing is looking toward a huge weekend of racing but there will be special interest in one of the early contenders-ARDEN'S MEMORY in the 6.47 at Alexandra Park Friday. The beautifully bred...