King Denny rules Addington

Tonight harness racing followers at Addington Raceway were witness to an outstanding run from last seasons dual derby winner in King Denny.

After galloping away from the ten metres mark, King Denny with co-trainer Mark Purdon in the bike settled a long way off the pace early which was set by Monty Python.

With 1600 metres to run, Mark eased King Denny into the running line from the rear and slowly worked his way forward.

By this time Clover Don had taken over and King Denny ended up on his wheel passing the 600 metres mark. 

Just when the run should have been taking its toll as they turned for home, King Denny just went up a gear and went to the line a comfortable winner.

Credited with an official time of 3:21.3 for the 2600 metres from a stand, King Denny was privately timed to run his last 2400 metres in a very quick 2:59.6 after his early gallop.

What made the run even more meritorious was King Denny ran into a strong easterly in the home straight.

Mark Purdon was rapt with the run

" He has gone huge really"

" To sit parked and run into that strong breeze and still win like he did was a top effort," Mark said.

Mark is not to concerned with his tardy beginnings at his last two starts.

" He never got any experience of stands as a three year old as most of his races were mobiles."

" He is getting better but just needs a bit more practice on raceday," Mark said.

Future plans for the four year old son of Majestic Son are based around a trip to Auckland.

" We will keep him close to home over Easter and just race him at Addington.

" The long term aim is to have at his peak for the Rowe Cup at Auckland," Mark said.

The manner in which King Denny has won his last two starts would suggest he is a huge chance to take home the silverware in Auckland.

Harnesslink Media