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...

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 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...

In the mini-Lord Module finish to the Free for All at Addington on Friday  when Self Assured, better known as “Jimmy” after attendant James Stephens, reminded fickle punters that they had ignored...

Even though the joy was obvious on Mark's face and on those who have travelled the long journey with him the satisfaction  for all concerned after  OSCAR BONAVENA's Dominion Handicap win will last a...

We Walk By Faith, pictured)a comfortable winner at Addington Friday,had  extended a remarkable SIres Stakes record for Dennis and Mark Dunford with his second in the two year Final on Tuesday. ...

Most know that All Stars/Purdon Racing stars of the past even if vanquished in the NZ Cup are that much harder to beat in the FFA on Show Day and history is likely to repeat. Immediately after the...

After CHASE A DREAM’S stunning Sires Stakes win Olivia couldn’t believe one thing and then was even more surprised to be told the next thing. “There was no way I thought he could win (800m out)”...

Nathan is looking forward to Cup Day tomorrow and the chance to join those lucky trainers to lead in a Cup winner but he is not wearing rose coloured spectacles when looking at the fields.  "Some of...

UNBELIEVABLE IS AN OVERUSED WORD-UNTIL YOU LOOK AT MARK’S CUP RECORD !   Since winning his first NZ Cup with Il Vicolo in 1995 Mark has trained starters alone or in partnership for all but...

Millwood Nike doubters seem to be growing in numbers heading into the Nevele R Final but don't count raceday driver Mark Purdon among them. "She seems to be as good as ever. All the reports are...