Tag: 'Graeme Rogerson'

Solidify

Derby a possibility for Solidify

Graeme Rogerson has bigger and better things in mind for all of his runners at Otaki on Saturday, including a quick back-up into the Group...

Sharp ‘N’ Smart to chase further Australian Group 1 success

Reigning New Zealand Horse of the Year Sharp ‘N’ Smart got his preparation back on track at Ellerslie on Sunday when running third behind glamour...

Sharp ‘N’ Smart closing in on return

Over the next three months, Hall of Fame horseman Graeme Rogerson could be racing for more than $4 million in prizemoney with two members of...

Just As Sharp claims Listed success at Te Rapa

Bailey Rogerson guided Just As Sharp to a convincing victory in the Listed Trevor & Corallie Eagle Memorial 3YO (1500m) at Te Rapa.

Sharp ‘N’ Smart to miss the rest of spring

The Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) dream is over this year for the connections of Sharp ‘N’ Smart with the multiple Group 1 winner ruled...

Melbourne Cup jockey quandary for Sharp ‘N’ Smart

Trainers Graeme and Debbie Rogerson could find themselves in search for a new jockey for Sharp ‘N’ Smart come Melbourne Cup time.

Sharp ‘N’ Smart raring to go ahead of Tarzino Trophy

Hamilton trainers Graeme and Debbie Rogerson believe that their stable star Sharp 'N' Smart is at the top of his game leading into the Group...

Sharp ‘N’ Smart primed for fruitful spring campaign

Graeme Rogerson can’t wait to tackle spring racing with his star galloper Sharp ‘N’ Smart following his pleasing exhibition gallop at Te Rapa on Saturday.
Solidify

Solidify returns a winner

It may not have been a pretty win, but it was a win nonetheless for the returning Solidify at Taupo on Wednesday afternoon.

Solidify raring to go ahead of JJ Atkins

Graeme Rogerson is confident of a bold showing from Solidify at Eagle Farm on Saturday afternoon in the Group 1 JJ Atkins.

Rogerson has an eye to the future with stable stars

Outstanding three-year-old Sharp ‘N’ Smart returned to the stables of Graeme and Debbie Rogerson on Friday as he prepares for his four-year-old season.

Solidify all class in Te Rapa feature

While comparisons with his stablemate Sharp ‘N’ Smart are inevitable, promising two-year-old colt Solidify is the son of Redwood currently in the limelight.

Rogerson already excited by spring prospects

A stellar season for Sharp ‘N’ Smart has drawn to a close with Graeme Rogerson confident his charge will return bigger and better.

NZ Derby hero still Sharp ‘N’ Smart

Triple Group One winner Sharp 'N' Smart is ready to put his best foot forward when he contests Saturday’s $2 million Group 1 Australian Derby...

Perfect Derby draw for Sharp ‘N’ Smart

It’s hard to dismiss the similarities between Sharp ‘N’ Smart and Savabeel. Both horses were victorious in the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) before...
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Rogerson happy with smart 3YO

Graeme Rogerson believes his talented three-year-old Sharp ‘N’ Smart can give his older opposition a fright in his return to racing at Trentham on Saturday....
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Plan B for Sharp ‘N’ Smart

Smart three-year-old Sharp ‘N’ Smart is out of Saturday’s Group 2 Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham with a stone bruise. “I couldn’t have been happier...
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Sharp ‘N’ Smart building towards return

Sharp ‘N’ Smart will mark the start of the new year by making his first public appearance since finishing runner-up in the Group 1 VRC...
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Sharp ‘N’ Smart set to add to stable record in Derby

New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame trainer Graeme Rogerson has won the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) once and three times run second, and hopes...

Sharp ‘N’ Smart overcomes wide run to win Spring Champion Stakes

Graeme Rogerson has returned to his old stomping ground to take out the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) at Royal Randwick with Sharp ‘N’...
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Sharp ‘N’ Smart chasing Spring Champion glory

Graeme Rogerson is setting Sharp ‘N’ Smart the task of joining an exclusive four-horse club. Since the inaugural Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes (2000m) in...

Sharp ‘N’ Smart digs deep to claim Group 3 Gloaming Stakes

Pre-race Gloaming Stakes favourite Sharp ‘N’ Smart has just held off fast finishing rivals Matcha Latte and Williamsburg in a thrilling photo finish in Wednesday’s...

Rogerson championing Te Awamutu’s cause

Graeme Rogerson has lavished praise on the Te Awamutu track and thrown his support behind the rejuvenation of the Waikato venue. The Tuhikaramea horseman, who...

Australian options aplenty for Team Rogerson

A variety of Australian features remain in the mix for highly regarded three-year-old Sharp ‘N’ Smart, who has already made an impact across the Tasman....
Heart Of Gold

Hawtin announces his retirement

Two-time New Zealand premiership-winning trainer Keith Hawtin bowed out a winner at Cambridge on Wednesday. Hawtin produced Heart Of Gold to win the Waipa Earthworks...