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Akuta Off Track but On Track
First post injury scan of the leg problem suffered by super pacer Akuta is encouraging though Mark says there are no plans to speed up his return to racing. The "Akuta Plan" subsequent to his injury...
Olivia has Close Association with Trotting Family
Pic: Olivia with one of her special favourites Cruz Bromac after his NZ Cup win As a G1 winning driver,Olivia Thornley,who reignites her training career at Rangiora Tuesday is not sure how the young...
Youngsters with Benefits Trial-Olivia’s Training Resumption-Rubina Thrives Etc
Plenty of action out of Purdon Racing this week highlighted by rising two year old star,Rubira, lining up at Addington on Wednesday alongside Party Central, young trotters High Step and Look To Da...
Demon Blue Welcome Stakes Possibility as it Goes to G1
Purdon Racing goes into battle again at Alexandra Park Friday night and with some high powered chances but its main achievement lately would seem to be its maintenance operation. “They all seem...
Rubira May Get Welcome Reprieve from Spelling Paddock
Group One Diamond Classic winner,RUBIRA, will have his final assessments today before his future progamme is confirmed. The plan had been for him to spell for later features in the season but the...
Nathan Sizes Up the Weekend Team
Purdon Racing is at three venues this weekend with Nath and Mark edging toward a 100 win partnership with two wins to go. How Nathan sums up their chances FRIDAY ADDINGTON 4.34:Party Central. $1.50...
Rubira Turns the Family Tide ?
RUBIRA the first foal of a Bettor's Delight mare of moderate track ability but a rich heritage, posted one for the boys at Invercargill on Sunday The many Group Ones posted by this most...
Rubira Out -Anything Goes In
Rubira has earned a break with another tough win in the Diamond Creek Classic, gaining his first Group One victory after just a handful of starts. In a lively contest which displayed the subtle...
Franco Indie To Atone-Rubira Ready to Rock in Group One
Franco Indie is in to win at Addington tonight as he resumes after a short break. He was a shade disappointing on 15/3 when expected to deliver but the reason was soon found. "His blood was out. Its...
Take a Shine to this Majestic Son-he’s Starring Already
A golden cross, a hatful of winners close up in his pedigree and off to a flying start in his early education. Mark and Nathan have been surprised that of the yearlings they bought at the sales for...
“He Had His Chance” Mark on Honourable Race By Grins 2nd
"He went a great race but he had his chance and was beaten by a better horse on the night" Mark's summng up of the Race By Grins was both honest and fair typical of the man The odds on favourite...
Mark Hoping Oscar Can Produce Another Miracle
Oscar Bonavena has reinvented himself many times after a long and distinguished career and Mark has fingers crossed things will work in his favour as he tries to add the TAB Free for All with...
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RACE PREVIEWS
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Under Construction 24
"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"