Champion trainer Mark Purdon may be about to lose the national premiership but changes in his stable set-up could see him bounce back even stronger next season.

The Auckland Trotting Club could soon be no more, in a move set to secure the industry's long-term future in the north.

Jewels are good - Cups are better.

As the sun set on Jewels Day, Mark Purdon had two thoughts on his mind: time and timing.

On Saturday afternoon, two men 1000km and a generation apart cried over the same horse.

Pacing's most stunning debut season is in for a shock extension.

A couple of horses who are sweating on scratchings could hold the key to the Mornington Cup (2400m) in Victoria tomorrow.