NZ HARNESS NEWS
A significant deal to purchase star pacer Jack’s Legend has not proceeded.
Perth trainer Mike Reed flew to New Zealand overnight on Friday and trialed the pacer on Saturday morning at Barry Purdon’s property in Clevedon.
He liked what he saw with the New Zealand Cup place-getter, but the two parties ultimately could not quite come to agreement on the price.
“I drove him, and liked him, but there was a difference between their asking price and what we ultimately offered.
“It wasn’t much, but they wouldn’t accept the lesser figure so we aren’t going to proceed right now.”
It is believed a minor issue of no significance to the immediate racing future of the horse was behind the re-evaluated offer.
Purdon was philosophical about the outcome and said he was more than happy to continue training the horse for a large group of connections which include his wife, Katrina.
At this stage the Taylor Mile and Messenger at Alexandra Park next month will be Jack’s Legend’s final outings for the season, with a spell more likely than a tilt at June’s Harness Jewels.
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