Cup victory a big thrill for James
Hypnos’ victory in the Group 3 Powerworx Taranaki Cup (2000m) at Awapuni on Friday proved to be a sentimental one for co-trainer Roger James. The...
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Good footing key to Derby hope Pinarello’s chances
Progressive three-year-old Pinarello has suffered a minor setback on his road to the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) and connections have their fingers crossed...
Cambridge pair set for feature Hastings sprint
Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood will make a two-pronged attack on Saturday’s Group 3 Red Badge Spring Sprint (1400m) at Hastings, which is...
Johnson hits season goal with Te Rapa double
Danielle Johnson is only just starting to allow herself the luxury of enjoying the feeling of satisfaction that comes with taking out her first national...
Two-state Australian focus for James and Wellwood
Roger James and Robert Wellwood are set for a quiet Saturday on the home front with no runners in New Zealand, but the Cambridge trainers...
Beauden at his best in Riccarton victory
North Island raiders Beauden and Hypnos fought out a thrilling finish to the feature event at Riccarton on Saturday, the Group 3 Coca Cola Canterbury...
Australian campaign on horizon for Concert Hall
Three of Australia’s feature middle distance races are on the cards for classy Cambridge mare Concert Hall this autumn. The six-year-old mare has been nominated...
James in good spirits ahead of Captain Cook Stakes
Happy versus Grumpy. Not a clash between two of the seven dwarves but a snapshot of trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood’s two contestants for...
Versatile Wellwood answers the call
Cambridge trainer Robert Wellwood is one of the bright young stars of the New Zealand training ranks and the hands-on horseman has already proved adept...
Hypnos dazzles in Coupland’s win
Cambridge visitor Hypnos showed a good turn of foot to put his rivals to the sword when winning the Group 2 Coupland’s Bakeries Mile (1600m)...
Hypnos out to mesmerise opposition
Group 2 glory beckons Hypnos at Riccarton Park on Wednesday when he contests the Coupland’s Bakeries Mile (1600m). The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained gelding...
Hypnos takes Hastings sprint with gritty performance
Cambridge visitor Hypnos gained his second victory at stakes level the hard way when he held out the late charge of race favourite Rock On...
Two Illicit near peak for Classic
Two Illicit will be near her potent best when she races at her pet distance in Saturday’s Group 1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Hastings, says...
Partnership in search of breakthrough Group 1
The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained Two Illicit has hardly put a foot wrong in her eight-start career to date, but the immensely talented four-year-old...
Young trainer vying for Boxing Day repeat
Robert Wellwood recorded his first black-type win as a trainer at Ellerslie on Boxing Day last year and he is hoping it will be a...
Stable firing up with strong ammo
Roger James and Robert Wellwood are looking to add to their fine recent strike rate this weekend, with horses to be engaged over three meetings,...
James expects good showing from Hypnos
Trainer Roger James is expecting a good showing from New Zealand three-year-old Hypnos in the gelding's second Melbourne start in a benchmark race at Sandown.
Trans-Tasman targets for James-Wellwood team
Kingsclere Stables will traverse the Tasman on Saturday as Hypnos continues his campaign in Melbourne, while Killarney, Hanger and newcomer Even Chance compete at Ruakaka....
Delayed Australian stint for Hypnos
Smart Cambridge three-year-old Hypnos is set to embark on a delayed Australian campaign, but with a change of direction. The Group 1 Levin Classic (1600m)...
Hypnos developing into a Group 1 contender
Talented three-year-old Hypnos is being set for his first tilt at elite level when he lines-up in the Group 1 Levin Classic (1600m) at Trentham...