JJ Flash Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) Nights like this make it all worthwhile for Mark Purdon. Because it not the money or the glory that keeps Purdon away from home all summer. It is the satisfaction he feels when things go right and Purdon and partner Natalie Rasmussen can get the best out of their horses and do the right thing by their owners. And things went all the way right on Saturday night a Menangle. The All Stars trained four winners, three at group one level and most importantly the quinella in the A$1 million Miracle Mile as Spankem outsped stablemate Thefixer. It was Purdon’s first driving success in the Mile, a race his brother Barry and brother-in-law Tony Herlihy had both driven the winners of before so Mark was thrilled to join the family honour roll. “It is a race I’m glad I finally won because it is one I always wanted and it would have annoyed me if I retired one day not having got it,” says Purdon. But personal glory is not what motivates Purdon to spend three tiring months on the road, with the Hall of Famer admitting his gruelling summer has sapped him. “It has been hard,” says Purdon. “I think the only time I have been home since early December was for the yearling sales and while it is great to have all these horses and to win big races traveling all the time isn’t easy. “I think people see nights like what we had on Saturday and see the glamour but it has been a testing summer in some ways. “But when you see the horses race that well and the thrill the owners and the staff get out of it, it is very, very satisfying.” As dominant as horses like Our Princess Tiffany (NSW Oaks) and Our Dream About Me (Ladyship Mile) were, Purdon still needed his rarest of training skills to get them there. Both of that pair and Spankem were in doubt for this carnival just three weeks ago and part of Purdon’s mastery is his self-belief to change his plans at the last minute to suit how a horse feels. Three weeks ago Spankem was coming home to New Zealand with a hoof abscess, now he is the Miracle Mile champion, with delayed flights also helping. “I wasn’t surprised he won because his work last week was so good and his gate speed was a huge asset,” says Purdon. “And he loved the big track and the speed racing. But he still had to be good to hold out Thefixer.” Spankem will now have a short break while Dream About Me retires a last-start group one winner. Our Princess Tiffany was breathtaking and has raced back to the head of the fillies ranks while All U Need Is Faith got a deserved listed win. As for Purdon, he will make it part of the way home (Christchurch), flying into Auckland today to put the finishing touches on his team for Derby night at Alexandra Park this Friday. The machine rolls on. HARNESS LINK Greg Edited March 4, 2019 by JJ Flash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Kidd Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 1 hour ago, JJ Flash said: bla bla bla bla bla bla .... As for Purdon, he will make it part of the way home (Christchurch), flying into Auckland today to put the finishing touches on his team for Derby night at Alexandra Park this Friday. The machine rolls on. HARNESS LINK Greg I'm sure we all feel desperately sad for poor old MP who hasn't been sleeping in his own bed recently due to harvesting millions of dollars from what he does. Will be suffering in complete comfort. What does interest me is the last bit of waffle. What exactly is "flying into Auckland today to put the finishing touches on his team for Derby night at Alexandra Park this Friday. " a euphemism for? Miracle cures for viruses and hoof abscesses ? Miraculous form turn arounds? One thing for certain, when MP stops training, he should bottle and sell his "finishing touches". Would be worth a fortune. I will market it for him. How does a blue bottle with stars on it sound? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Retire now then Mark, if it is so tiring! Our hearts bleed, it is not about the money apparently!!! Well stop lining the horses up in the group races and let other owners get some money back! You don’t give a rats about anyone else except your own juggernaught! People are in awe of your winnings Mr Purdon, but doesn’t mean it is popular! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 They deserve the success they work hard for. They set the bar so high they can't be caught. It takes a lot of brain power, skill and experience to get the results they do so hats off to them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 5 hours ago, Brodie said: You don’t give a rats about anyone else except your own juggernaught! I wouldn't either if I was Mark Purdon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Happy Sunrise said: They deserve the success they work hard for. They set the bar so high they can't be caught. It takes a lot of brain power, skill and experience to get the results they do so hats off to them. Happy, never once said that they don’t deserve success! They are so far ahead of the pack it isn’t funny! Just not great for harness racing, going forward! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Just now, Brodie said: Happy, never once said that they don’t deserve success! I was making my own statement. I wasn't commenting on your comments Big B. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the galah Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Happy Sunrise said: They deserve the success they work hard for. They set the bar so high they can't be caught. It takes a lot of brain power, skill and experience to get the results they do so hats off to them. That's all true. No one argues otherwise that I know. But the reality is most believe there is more to their success than just that. Personally I think they are also ahead of the game when it comes to currently legal performance enhancers I think only the ignorant would believe they are ahead of the game in everything except performance enhancers. If you argue otherwise, well I think you can't be taken seriously. That's the reason you see some negativity towards that stable. Its so obvious that is where a lot of the detractors frustrations come from. One side argues they live in the real world,the other argues its all just jealousy. In all reality most would do the same if they had the knowledge, contacts, opportunity, money.. People in glass houses type thing. I think it also so blatantly obvious that as science progresses those that don't access what helps them run faster get left behind. The sad thing about it all is the health of the horse is often compromised. That is one of the reasons many no longer participate. One thing I would say about that stable is their horses don't have the intermittent form reversals due to ill health on the day that some others do. Not that we see on race day anyway . Edited March 4, 2019 by the galah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, the galah said: Personally I think they are also ahead of the game when it comes to currently legal performance enhancers Which is ok isn't it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the galah Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Just now, Happy Sunrise said: Which is ok isn't it? It depends whether you look at it from a legal or moral perspective in my view? You would get 2 different answers. , 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, the galah said: It depends whether you look at it from a legal or moral perspective in my view? You would get 2 different answers. , But you used the word 'legal'. So I am not sure how morals come into it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the galah Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Happy Sunrise said: But you used the word 'legal'. So I am not sure how morals come into it. If that's how you judge things then fair enough. Would you say the same to some catholics. Why are they against abortion if that's the way everyone should think?. I"m just expressing an opinion from my perspective of the world. I realise its easier to do that when you have no skin in the game so to speak. Your not influenced by factors that those involved are,So my judgement call simply comes down to what I believe is fair and what is not. Edited March 4, 2019 by the galah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 in other words if they are doping then that's fraud eg stealing stake money 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane21 Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 And when the principals are not there do the 12-15 staff take turns in drugging the horses and don't tell their partners or friends you must be some sort of simpleton. FFS do they outwit the Hong Kong Jockey Club Laboratory? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 11 minutes ago, Kane21 said: And when the principals are not there do the 12-15 staff take turns in drugging the horses and don't tell their partners or friends you must be some sort of simpleton. FFS do they outwit the Hong Kong Jockey Club Laboratory? when your away run like snails 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongOwner Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Article is vomit material . 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Flash Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 7 hours ago, hunterthepunter said: in other words if they are doping then that's fraud eg stealing stake money Facts HTP. They keep getting tested by the best in the world I.e HK Others use same vet as ASs Doesnt Nigel use Bill B??. Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Diceman's Been Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 11 hours ago, Happy Sunrise said: But you used the word 'legal'. So I am not sure how morals come into it. Well, I can assure you I have had dealings with a couple of very morally and legally corrupt barristers and solicitors in my lifetime, to my benefit I might add, that your argument is not in any way valid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 17 hours ago, Brodie said: it is not about the money apparently!! a well used brodie phrase and in his case a lie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Rangatira said: a well used brodie phrase and in his case a lie The difference is Ranga, that Brodie doesn’t need the money!!! Edited March 4, 2019 by Brodie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Just now, Brodie said: The difference is Ranga, that Brodie doesn’t need the money!!! do you still have restrictions placed upon you or have you been recently reviewed and become unrestricted like some 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 12 hours ago, the galah said: Would you say the same to some catholics. Why are they against abortion if that's the way everyone should think?. So what are the All Stars doing morally wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Sunrise Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 12 hours ago, the galah said: I realise its easier to do that when you have no skin in the game so to speak. Same for me. If the All Stars are not breaking any laws or rules then what is the problem? They seem to care for their horses very well. Nothing but the best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 11 hours ago, hunterthepunter said: when your away run like snails or duke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Flash Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 11 minutes ago, Rangatira said: or duke Thats not very nice Ranga? Greg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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