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One in the Eye for Filly Critics
It looked a very ordinary run a Addington last Friday and Mark initially to admitted to some mystery about aspects of WITHOUT YOU's form in her Sires Stakes heat especially with a view to the...
Oscar To Go Well -But Only Go Better
Mark Purdon's optimism that OSCAR BONAVENA may actually still be improving at a late stage of his career has a new follower-son Nathan. Oscar Bonavena arrived Tuesday at Rolleston and Nathan cast an...
Darci Booming: Who’s the False Odds Runner at Addington and Who’s Sold?
Nathan came away from the Rangiora trials with a gleam in his eye on Wednesday after DON'T STOP DREAMING stormed home in an easy 2000 heat the key to which was a closing 800 in 56.1.Nathan had a...
Weekend Roundup North and South
Mark and Nathan are both happy looking forward to weekend racing though wary of some strong rivals in the feature events and in Nathan 's case a few reservations about the trotters engaged at...
With Oscar Mark is Hooked on a Feeling
Mark Purdon has never been a man to make bold claims, so is a little reluctant to put a feeling he has into words. That feeling is that his old favourite, Oscar Bonavena, might just be in for his...
Rubira-Willing,Able, but Will Be Better
Nathan is not writing off RUBIRA'S return to racing as a winning turn by any means in the Diamond Creek Oamaru Juvenile Stakes at that track on Sunday but wonders what the official odds might be...
Mr Kaplan Nathan’s Best at Addington
After some consideration Nathan feels that MR KAPLAN ($3.40) (Pic) might end up the stable best value at Addington Friday night even though THE CON ARTIST ($2.10) dominates the betting in an earlier...
Millwood Nike Retired
Millwood Nike just a few days ago looked likely to hit high on the comeback trail but a reoccurence of her tendon injury means that today she has been retired. "I had been very happy but a couple of...
Without You- and the Family that Nearly Wasn’t
Without You is thriving in the north and will have an outing at Alexandra Park on Friday to prepare her for the $110,000 Caduceus Classic the following week. The Captain Crunch filly looks like...
Sherlock Ready for Race Return
Nathan conceded he was "a little bit surprised" SHERLOCK came up as the $3.30 pre-post favourite for the New Brighton Cup at Addington tomorrow in a field which claims some bg names who are also in...
Anything Goes Heads to Australia
Anything Goes is booked to fly to Australia at the weekend after being sold to patrons of the Rossmore New South Wales stable of Kevin Pizzuto. The American Ideal gelding won 8 of his 23 starts in...
Youngsters the Focus at Addington Friday
With a big team at the trials on Wednesday living up to expectations Nathan now turns his attention to Addington tomorrow night where THE CON ARTIST and TREACHEROUS BABY are leading chances....
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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"