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Don’t Stop Dreaming Back.Sherlock and 7 Others to Trial Monday
A surprise is turning into a saga with pacing star Don't Stop Dreaming who is back at the Purdon establishment at Rolleston this week. Don't Stop Dreaming was transferred to Hayden Cullen recently...
The Major Turns Up the Heat
Major Hot put his Queensland Derby campaign back on track with a strong win in a three year old event at Albion Park on Saturday but again here was suspense for owners the "Spankem" syndicate of the...
Blair Returns to Rolleston in Major Staff Shuffle
Leading driver Blair Orange will once again be formally attached to Purdon Racing at Rolleston from next month. "Blair will be here up to four mornings a week and will be the stable driver" Nathan...
Youngster Pleases at Trials
Pic: The Bettor Deal (inside) and Five Crowns at work on Saturday. The Bettor Deal keeps taking the next step for owner Steve Thompson and Nathan was impressed with his trial at Rangiora on...
The Older and the Younger Prepare For the Big Time
PIC:Bettor's Delight Melbourne Sale graduate-Looking the part already The true beginning of a new training era at All Stars Rolleston made a start with fast work and youngster education on Saturday....
Major Hot Beaten by Fortune=And Coincidence
Major Hot emerged from defeat as a major factor in the upcoming three year old Queensland features when second to Ellis Street in the Redcliffe Derby on Saturday night and with luck in the running...
Can the Great Survivor Hit the $NZ1m in stakes at Redcliffe ?
As part owner,Lee Pilcher, watches his former star pacer ,Turn It Up, try to break the $1m stakes barrier in the Redcliffe Cup on Saturday night,he may well reflect on timely birthday gifts and...
Nathan Home before Redcliffe Derby and Oaks Night
It's a busy life at any time being a horse trainer.But it is especially so when you are running racing squads on both sides of the Tasman. Nathan has been in Brisbane this preparing Treacherous Love...
Olivia Says Goodbye- With Many Great Memories To Cherish
Olivia Thornley is saying goodbye to the Purdon racing complex at Rolleston after eight and a half years- with grateful thanks rather than regrets. “I start on the 24th with Hayden and Amanda...
Jimmy and James Will Share a New Home
“Jimmy” Self Assured and “Jimmy” Stephens, best mates for years, are to be together again.But in a new "Home James" Self Assured,one of the most accomplished pacers of the modern era, was retired...
Treacherous Love Trips Site Editor,Warms Up for Oz Thursday
Pic: Linda Lovegrace as a Mum. She was a Group 1 winner on the track and there are hopes a daughter could match her During the week we ran a nice story about how O Baby's daughter Treacherous Baby...
Filly to Try for Unique Queensland Double
MAJOR HOT and TREACHEROUS BABY will be the Purdon Racing duo heading to the Constellations Queensland Harness Carnival that peaks on July 27 when a new two year old slot race the $500,000 Ladbrokes...
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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"