Awapuni racing preview & quaddie tips | Saturday, April 1
The Group 1 Manawatu Sires Produces Stakes headlines the action at Awapuni on Saturday. Check out Lance King's best bets and quaddie for the day...
Tag: 'Pinarello'
Wanted: Feilding Gold Cup jockey for Cheaperthandivorce
Roger James would love to start Cheaperthandivorce in Saturday’s Listed Mode Technology Feilding Gold Cup (2100m) at Awapuni, however, he has one major hurdle to...
Promising filly looking to show her Prowess at Cambridge
Trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood are confident their promising filly Prowess can make a winning start to her spring preparation at Cambridge on Wednesday....
Impressive trial from Sydney-bound Pinarello
Pinarello has already proven himself at elite level in Australia and he will bid to add to his record across the Tasman later this month...
Innes enjoying retirement
While winter is usually a quieter time for Leith Innes, the former hoop said he is enjoying it a lot more in retirement this year....
Pinarello salutes in the Queensland Derby
Co-trainer Roger James’ gut feeling to keep Pinarello racing has paid off after the three-year-old saluted in the $1 million Group 1 Queensland Derby at...
Te Rapa swansong for Two Illicit
Top quality performer Two Illicit will be chasing the perfect end to a stellar racing career when she steps out in Saturday’s Group 2 Travis...
Pinarello dominant in Championship Stakes
Promising three-year-old stayer Pinarello shook off the disappointment of being late scratched at the barrier earlier this month with a stunning win in the Group...
Century for James and Wellwood
Having raised the bat for a century, Roger James and Robert Wellwood are looking to build their innings further in black type races in the...
Brosnan searches sentimental Derby success
Mark Brosnan will attempt to honour an old mate when he produces Arjay’s Flight as the sole maiden runner in Saturday’s Group 1 Vodafone New...
Pinarello overcomes hiccups to stake Derby claim
A minor injury and inclement weather ruled out a traditional Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) path for Pinarello, but he will nevertheless front...
Leading chance for Derby King
Vinnie Colgan will be taking an easier day of riding than normal at Ellerslie this Saturday to ensure he’s at his best for the Group...
Colgan to reunite with Derby Favourite
The irony has not been lost on the connections of La Crique with her imminent reunion with jockey Vinnie Colgan. The veteran hoop rode the...
Pinarello stakes late Derby claim
Just as pundits were set to talk of the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie on March 5 as a one-horse race...
La Crique stamps Derby credentials with Avondale Guineas victory
If there were any doubts about exciting three-year-old filly La Crique’s claims as a contender for top honours in next month’s Group 1 Vodafone New...
Weighty Cup bid best option for Group One mare
Concert Hall’s standing will force her to concede significant amounts of weight to her opposition in Saturday’s Group 2 Avondale Cup (2400m), but connections believe...
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...
James eyeing further Derby success
A year ago, Roger James identified a Tavistock juvenile in his barn as the horse that might give him a sixth New Zealand Derby success....