Orchestral set for Group 1 tilt at Ellerslie
Ellerslie has been the home of several of Orchestral’s career highlights, and trainers Roger James & Robert Wellwood are hoping she can add another on...
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James and Wellwood set for more time in Ellerslie spotlight
Roger James and Robert Wellwood have played starring roles on many of Ellerslie’s biggest races, and the trainers are hoping to continue that trend on...
Orchestral hits the right tune in Aotearoa Classic
Orchestral set Ellerslie alight on Karaka Millions night in 2024 and did so again in 2025 in the Listed Aotearoa Classic (1600m).
Ellerslie full racing preview & tips | Karaka Millions 2025
Check out HorseBetting's race-by-race preview of the six-race card scheduled for the lucrative Karaka Millions meeting on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
Orchestral set for Ellerslie return
Group 1-winner Orchestral is poised for a return to Ellerslie on Sunday as she builds up to what shapes as a busy local autumn campaign.
Orchestral taking on Empire Rose
Orchestral had her name up in lights during the autumn, and on Saturday she will step out at Flemington as a key hope in the...
Orchestral set to chase Caulfield Group 1 glory
New Zealand’s darling of the turf, Orchestral, is set to cross the Tasman this week to tackle the Group 1 Toorak Handicap (1600m) at Caulfield...
Orchestral on song for spring campaign
Saturday will mark the return of racing to Ellerslie Racecourse and last season’s New Zealand Champion Three-Year-Old Orchestral.
Orchestral impresses in Taupo hitout
Roger James gave his seal of approval to glamour mare Orchestral following her hit-out at Taupo on Wednesday morning ahead of a big spring.
Options aplenty for classy Orchestral
Orchestral won’t be over-taxed during the spring, with trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood more focussed on longer-term targets with their stable star.
Orchestral heads to paddock after top campaign
Orchestral has returned to New Zealand after a sensational campaign, which culminated in a bold effort for third in the Group 1 Australian Oaks at...
Orchestral out to continue Oaks legacy at Randwick
Orchestral will aim to follow in the footsteps of some of New Zealand’s greatest fillies when she contests Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Oaks at Randwick.
Randwick full racing tips & quaddie | The Championships Day 2
Randwick is set to host Day 2 of The Championships on Saturday afternoon. Check out HorseBetting's race-by-race preview of the 10-race meeting.
Orchestral hits the right note to claim Vinery Stud Stakes
New Zealand raider Orchestral ($1.60) justified the short quote in the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) at Rosehill on Saturday.
Rosehill race-by-race preview & quaddie | Tancred Stakes Day 2024
Group 1 racing returns to Rosehill on Saturday where a 10-race meeting awaits punters. Check out HorseBetting's free race-by-race preview & tips here.
Orchestral, Zardozi headline Vinery Stud Stakes final field
The Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes (2000m) has drawn together a competitive field of 10 three-year-old fillies set to battle it out for the $750,000...
Orchestral to follow a successful stable path
Glamour filly Orchestral will defend an elite level title won by a former star stablemate when she makes her Australian debut later this month.
Extraordinary Orchestral makes Derby history for James
Orchestral has dominated her rivals in the Group 1 New Zealand Derby to give her trainer Roger James his record breaking sixth victory in the...
Orchestral looking to hit right note in New Zealand Derby
Roger James and Robert Wellwood will be chasing Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) success with classy filly Orchestral at Ellerslie on Saturday afternoon.
Orchestral justifies favouritism in Avondale Guineas
SUperstar three-year-old Orchestral treated Ellerslie to a Karaka Millions 3YO encore in Saturday afternoon's Group 2 Avondale Guineas (2100m).
Orchestral returning to happy hunting ground
Roger James and Robert Wellwood will be represented by Orchestral in the Avondale Guineas and Dionysus in the Avondale Cup at Ellerslie on Saturday.
Orchestral hits right note in Karaka Millions 3YO
James McDonald added another win in the Karaka Millions 3YO to his record after guiding Orchestral to a dominant victory at Ellerslie.
James McDonald looking forward to New Zealand return
James McDonald has been ticking up the air miles of late and will add some more to his tally when he heads home to New...
James McDonald chasing Karaka Millions success
Champion Sydney jockey James McDonald is gearing up for a homecoming at the Karaka Millions meeting at Ellerslie on January 27.
Orchestral hits the right note at Pukekohe
Exciting filly Orchestral was on song at Pukekohe on New Year’s Day when downing a quality, including last start vanquisher Lupo Solitario.