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James’ half marathon for mental health
by Dave Di Somma, Harness News Desk May was a big month for James Stephens. His "mate" Self Assured had just won his second Auckland Cup and Stephens, the champ's strapper, decided on a two-fold...
The $64m Question
Mark Purdon has had several successful partnerships over the years. Altogether in fact he and his partners have won over $64m in stakes,just in New Zealand. Even saying it quickly,its a...
Mark Optimistic on Stud Year for His Stars
Pic.Vincent As the stud careers of two of Mark Purdon’s favourite track champions, Vincent and Lazarus, enter a crucial stage of their breeding career he is in a unique position to evaluate where...
Living the Dream with Nike
10 years ago when Steve Byrne was racing Living the Dream with a syndicate of friends, for a time he thought he might be, As it turned out he wasn’t. But there is no doubt about it now. Steve...
Mark Puts His Thoroughbred Stamp on Karaka
After cutting back on his original plans to be a serious buyer at the Karaka Thoroughbred sales this year Mark still said he “might bring one home” and that is already accomplished after he paid...
Mark and Paul Renwick Join Forces for First Time
It may be surprising but when 7 All Stars team members leave for Auckland on Friday in charge of Nathan one will be the first horse trained by the stable for well known owners and breeders Paul and...
Nathan Welcomes The Heat
Nathan Purdon is stepping into big footprints as a partner of dad Mark but is relishing the challenge. He was even more upbeat after the Auckland trials on Friday when all five of the team performed...
Thoroughbred Colt To Race For Family Partnership
The most expensive of the three lots Mark bought at Karaka recently will be raced by a Purdon family partnership. Owen,Barry, Mark and Suzanne (Herlihy) will share in the development of the $200,000...
Danny Cruzes to All Stars Thoroughbred Interest
Danny Zavitsanos, the co-owner of former New Zealand Cup winner for All Stars, Cruz Bromac, doesn't have a standardbred in the stable at the moment-but he does have a thoroughbred. After initially...
To “Sir” -With Admiration
It wasn't surprising Mark was keeping an eye out for a likely son of Proisir at the Karaka Sales. And it looks as though he has found one. Proisir is the boom sire of the moment in New Zealand and...
Olivia”s Run Continues
Olivia's 2023 season looks like being even more successful than last year judging by the two win effort at Methven on Sunday her only two drives on the day. The first was over fellow junior drivers...
IT’S RACING BUSINESS AS USUAL AT ALL STARS
Mark will be transferring more of the business side of All Stars Stable to Nathan and Mikayla in the near future but racing wise it is business as usual. The stable activities had been the subject...
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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"