Mark Purdon  plans a change of direction, relocating  to Matamata in the near future and taking  a  step back from  a  memorable  career as a full- time  harness trainer. Mark will remain a partner...

First post injury scan of the leg problem suffered by super pacer Akuta is encouraging though Mark says there are no plans to speed up his return to racing. The "Akuta Plan" subsequent to his injury...

Pic: Olivia with one of her special favourites Cruz Bromac after his NZ Cup win As a G1 winning driver,Olivia Thornley,who reignites her training career at Rangiora Tuesday is not sure how the young...

Plenty of action out of Purdon Racing this week highlighted by rising two year old star,Rubira, lining up at Addington on Wednesday alongside Party Central, young trotters High Step and Look To Da...

Purdon Racing goes into battle again at Alexandra Park Friday night and with some high powered chances but its main achievement lately would seem to be its maintenance operation. “They all seem...

Group One Diamond Classic winner,RUBIRA, will have his final assessments today before his future progamme is confirmed. The plan had been for him to spell for later features in the season but the...

Purdon Racing is at three venues this weekend with Nath and Mark edging toward a 100 win partnership with two wins to go. How Nathan sums up their chances FRIDAY ADDINGTON 4.34:Party Central. $1.50...

RUBIRA  the first foal of a Bettor's Delight mare of moderate track ability but a rich heritage, posted one for the boys  at Invercargill on Sunday The many Group Ones posted by this most...

Rubira has earned a break with another tough win in the Diamond Creek Classic, gaining his first Group One victory after just a handful of starts. In a lively contest which displayed the subtle...

Franco Indie is in to win at Addington tonight as he resumes after a short break. He was a shade disappointing on 15/3 when expected to deliver but the reason was soon found. "His blood was out. Its...

"He went a great race but he had his chance and was beaten by a better horse on the night" Mark's summng up of the Race By Grins was both honest and fair typical of the man The odds on favourite...