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Akuta Jogs Into Cup Contention
After a tough 72 hours, whose memory even Friday’s triumphs couldn’t quite erase, Mark had some good news on Sunday. Akuta showed with his exercise he is looking good to run in the Auckland Cup...
Fingers Crossed for Akuta in Auckland Cup Tilt
Mark won't be confident AKUTA can take his place in the Auckland Cup next Friday and HIGH ENERGY misses the Trotting Derby until next week after both were hit with hoof infections on the eve of...
Purdon versus Purdon in a Purdon Special-But Which Purdon ?
Mark is not going further than its the “luck of the run” when superstar SELF ASSURED and rising superstar AKUTA clash on Friday meaning the inaugural Roy Purdon Memorial is also a minor...
Natalie Aims for a Treble-But Two Out of Three Not Bad
Natalie Rasmussen,driver of the moment, is hoping for a full house in Group events at Addington tomorrow but will be happy to be humming “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad” on the way home. As long as it’s...
Don’t Stop Dreaming Owners Brought Together by Chance
An extraordinary meeting of fortune and enterprise will accompany boom youngster Don’t Stop Dreaming’s quest for Sires Stakes Final victory on Friday The enterprise usually fathers the good...
Death of Bev Ryder And Her Family Link with All Stars
The death of Beverley Ryder at the grand old age of 95 last week severed not only a close link to days of genuine innovation in harness racing but also with the Purdon family. Beverley's late...
The Young Ones: Ready to Go
This is a busy weekend for Purdon Racing especially among the youngsters with rising stars engaged at both Auckland and Addington. So how will they measure up ? ADDINGTON Though it is not a Grand...
All Go for Anything Goes-Future and Past Both Bright
SuperStars winner Anything Goes makes his debut for All Stars on Friday and Nathan Purdon is predicting it should be a winning one for the stable even though he is still getting to know the ...
LOOKS ANOTHER VINTAGE WEEK FOR ALL STARS
It looks like a continuation of dining out on the town for All Stars this week as Thursday (Auckland) and Friday (Addington) see a round dozen of the team, most of them headed for even bigger...
Akuta Rested from Messenger-But Another One Bounces Back
It was "in the back of my mind anyway" Mark said on missing the Messenger with Taylor Mile winner, Akuta, and it wasn't hard to firm on that decision after his superb performance to down stablemate...
Vale Roy Purdon MBE
Roy with son Mark and grandsons Nathan and Michael. Image Ashlea Brennan PhotographyWe’d like to thank everyone for their kind words and condolences from around the world following Roy’s passing....
Akuta nominated but no certainty for NZ Cup
By Michael Guerin - Republished from Harness Racing NZ Superstar three-year-old Akuta will be nominated for the New Zealand Cup but trainer Mark Purdon warns he could be in Australia by the time the...
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RACE PREVIEWS
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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"