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We Walk By Faith -Running Hot
Another harness fairytale opened a new chapter on Sunday when We Walk By Faith added the Ace of Spades to his Sires Stakes triumph last month mean he has won nearly $120,000 for strike-rate kings...
Mikayla’s Week
It was a real shame about Millwood Nike we were so looking forward to seeing her in the Oaks on Sunday and it is always tough to lose the good ones. That has been the tough part of our week....
Blood Will Out with with Don’t Stop Dreaming
Merlin has assumed favouritism over DON'T STOP DREAMING for the New Zealand Derby at Addington on Sunday after his defeat of the Purdon star in the leadup last week. Not the whole story "We were...
Nathan Looks To The Star
Pic: High Energy It might be a surprise to many but when it comes to the best Purdon Racing bet of the day at the Grand Prix on Sunday two year old trotter LOOK TO DA STARS looms high on...
Akuta for Auckland in Change of Plan
Pacing star Akuta, who was originally considered for the Summer Cup at Addington on Sunday and the Invercargill Cup will be pointed to the $60,000 Franklin Cup on New Year's Eve with a possbile...
Akuta for Auckland in Change of Plan
Early Next Week Deadline for Millwood Nike Future
The racing future of Millwood Nike, one of the most brilliant fillies raced in this country,will be decided after discussions with the owners over the next few days. They are likely to include more...
Trotters Have Mark Guessing for Grand Prix Day
Oscar Bonavena -Ready for Grand Prix Action Everyone knows that the Purdon stable runs hot on big days and so it should again on Grand Prix day on Sunday. However in talking about the trotters he...
Kerry Lee -Prendergast-Joins All Stars Racing
"Psst Buster,there's a new boss lady in town" Kerry Prendergast, as she was known professionally, one of the most experienced horsewomen in the South Island, has taken on the role as...
Mikayla’s Week
Nathan’s partner, Mikayla, plays a key role in the smooth running of the Rolleston operation.We talk to her on what happens behind the scenes. We haven’t had much of a chance to ease off after Cup...
Energy Levels High-And Will Be Higher
Nathan expects High Energy to be hard to beat in the NZ Trotting Oaks on Friday but says she will be a better filly for the race. “I think we are going to be all right the way she trialled. That was...
Nathan on Cup Week Pressure To Succeed
Nathan emerged from his first Cup Week as a stable principal with honour last week. But also relief. “Yes there is a part of you that worries a bit about how it will turn out on the biggest days. We...
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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"