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Don’t Stop Dreaming Heads North
Not a change of stable but a change of environment as Don't Stop Dreaming's NZ Cup prep takes another turn. He will head north this week to be trained by Mark at Matamata, a tough call by Nathan but...
Don’t Stop Dreaming In the Race-But its against Time
A minor setback has further affected the New Zealand Cup preparation of Don't Stop Dreaming and his race now is against time as much as versus his rivals. ""It is still on but it has got to the...
Mark To Don The Colours at Addington Friday
Mark heads south again this week on one of his regular visits to Rolleston as spring gathers momentum and it seems likely he will be driving THE BETTOR DEAL in his second run up in a race which...
Mark Adjusting to New Routine
Mark has been back at Rolleston this week and is happy with how the new order is working out. "Nathan has Blair to share the load with and his experience is so valuable and with Jeremy (Markham)...
Major Hot Triumphs
The training honours went to David and Stacey White posting the Group One winner at the carnival they never expected and Adam Sanderson came up with a brilliant drive but Nathan's judgement was also...
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...
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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"