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“Got it Wrong” Nathan on Akuta Odds
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...
Oscar Cuts “Moonlighting” For Another Day in the Limelight
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 Sums Up the Cup.His Truly Remarkable Driving Record
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...
Akuta Passes Final Test with Flying Colours
As Cup final trials go it looked special and you got the impression Mark Purdon thought so too. “Very pleased the way he did it. I couldn’t have hoped for better” was as as far Mark would go after...
Trotter Hopefully Not Galloping.Galloper Hopefully Galloping Fast.All on
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...
Alecto Mystery Solved Makes for Good Trials Day
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...
Critical Race for Akuta on Cup Trail. Smart 2Y0 Joins Purdon Racing
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...
85 Per Cent Akuta has Kaikoura Added But Fit for Ashburton
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...
Memories May Be Made By This
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...
Feature: Australian Superstars in NZ Cup
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 Fine For Ashburton Monday. Kaikoura in the Mix
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...
Akuta ? Chase a Dream ! Addington Prospects
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...
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