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How long have you been a trainer? What was your first winner? Editor's note: Idle Meadow joined the Stratford stable as a four start maiden pacer in October 1993. Two starts later the Meadow Roydon five year old won his first race at Wyndham paying $27.45 and $8.30. How many winners have you trained? Biggest race you've won? Editor's note: Stratford's win in this time honoured event was with Le Sol. The McArdle gelding recorded a time of 1-54.3 which was a Southland record for two year olds. The gelding was later transferred to the Purdon/Payne barn but Stratford was given a share in the talented gelding. Stable and track location: Track size: Size of property: Best mare trained? Editor's note: Highview Jude was initially owned by Grant Gray and Stratford. She ran third in her first start before being sold to the Highlander's Syndicate and transferred to Murray Brown's stable. She went on to win nine races. She ran third in the 1999 Canterbury Breeders Stakes won by Tartan Lady. Best colt or gelding trained? Best horse trained? Best horse sold? How did you choose your racing colours? Which race would you most like to win in Southland? Which New Zealand race would you like to win? Which horse currently in your stable gets you up in the morning? Horse to follow in the new season? Current employees. Which New Zealand trainer do you most admire? What do you consider to be the biggest challenge facing Harness Racing in Southland?
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