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Leading harness racing 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 said “We had our first discussion a few weeks ago and after meeting with Ken Barron who had […]
Mark Purdon plans a change of direction, relocating to Matamata in the near future and taking a step back from a memorable career as a full- time harness racing trainer. Mark will remain a partner for the immediate future with son, Nathan,largely in an advisory role as consultant and supervisor of horses shifting north as […]
Nathan was hopeful. Mark was doubtful. Now neither are optimistic. That concerns any plans to campaign in Brisbane this winter where on paper there seemed ideal opportunities for some of the more lightly raced harness racing stable stars. And it’s hard to pass up the money on offer. $A150,000 for the Queensland Derby and the […]
