Nathan Purdon makes no secret of his belief the oddsetters have "got it wrong" about Akuta's chances of winning the New Zealand Cup. "He should be higher up the order than he is ($21 and sixth...

There aren't many males who would concede that cutting back on your sex life can advance your lifestyle. Even if they would agree being on show at the beach definitely could. Champion trotter OSCAR...

Mark has two tics alongside Akuta’s name  as  one of the longest New Zealand Cup preps in history is put to the supreme test tomorrow. They  are   Optimistic -and Realistic. And because he is above...

Purdon Racing plays its part in the World Driving Championships at Addington tonight with LOOK TO DA STARS and RIVER both making appeal at Addington.While tomorrow everywhere man Mark can be found...

Nathan felt that ALECTO'S "on and then off" tempo in her trial at Addington on Wednesday was something to worry about-until he realised the cause of it. "She is a very relaxed filly and she will...

As the Kiwi contenders line up to defend New Zealand Cup honours against invading Aussies next week AKUTA is ready to stake his claim in the Kaikoura Cup he won two years ago come  Monday. Mark...

Mark is happy going into the Ashburton meeting on Monday if not as bullish about immediate results as in some past years of Ashburton spring meetings. The reasons are partly gates and partly...

Purdon Racing is looking toward a huge weekend of racing but there will be special interest in one of the early contenders-ARDEN'S MEMORY in the 6.47 at Alexandra Park Friday. The beautifully bred...

There’s one comforting sign for Kiwis anxious about Leap To Fame taking the New Zealand Cup home to Australia, all going well with him in the meantime. History. A lot of top horses and the odd ...

Akuta has come through latest testing in excellent shape and his headed for the Flying Stakes at Ashburton on Labour Day. "He is very well within himself and it doesn't take much for him to get away...

A start in the Flying Stakes is still up in the air for NZ Cup hope AKUTA and much will depend on how he comes through some intensive treatment in the next few days. Akuta and two year old SPECIAL...