Roy Purdon

Roy Purdon
Born
Roy Cleveland Purdon

(1927-02-16)16 February 1927
Auckland, New Zealand
Died2 February 2022(2022-02-02) (aged 94)
Auckland, New Zealand
OccupationHarness-racing trainer
Spouse
Margaret Hughes
(m. 1954; died 2015)
Children4
Relatives
Significant horses

Roy Cleveland Purdon MBE (16 February 1927 – 2 February 2022) was a notable New Zealand harness-racing trainer. He was New Zealand's leading trainer in 21 seasons, either on his own or in partnership with his son, Barry.