Colgan full of praise for leading Derby hopes
Vinnie Colgan is happy not to have to make the call between the rides on Two Illicit and Dragon Leap going into the Group 1...
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Derby tilt confirmed for Two Illicit
Exciting three-year-old filly Two Illicit will contest the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie later this month after pulling up well from...
Mare at concert pitch for Avondale Cup
Things may not have gone Concert Hall’s way in the Group 3 City Of Auckland Cup (2400m) at Ellerslie last start, but her connections are...
Colgan keen on Derby number seven
When the winningest jockey in New Zealand Derby history says he believes he can add another victory in Ellerslie’s blue riband three-year-old classic then it...
Two Illicit demolishes rivals in Waikato Guineas
The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained Two Illicit announced herself as a serious Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) contender when she simply blew...
Reggiewood a bright young talent for Derby King
Under the watchful eye of a trainer dubbed the ‘Derby King’, up-and-comer Reggiewood has emerged as an exciting contender for the Group 1 Vodafone New...
Big Karaka Million night for Taranaki owners
An approach made to former successful trainer Don Sellwood several years ago has led to a Taranaki couple, Rodger and Christine Hassall, having a strong...
Reggiewood impressive at Rotorua
Promising three-year-old galloper Reggiewood put himself into Classic calculations after his win in the MacMillan Accountants 1950 at Rotorua on Wednesday. Reggiewood was backed into...
Crowning glory for Two Illicit
Two Illicit’s perceived lack of commercial appeal put a stop to her being offered through the sales ring as a yearling, but her victory in...
Steep learning curve pays off for Sacred Falls filly
A brief let up after two educational runs in the spring has worked the oracle for promising filly Love Struck who broke through for her...
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...
Concert Hall on song in Manawatu Cup
Visiting Cambridge mare Concert Hall was back to her brilliant best when she demolished her opposition in Saturday’s Group 3 Aberdeen On Broadway Manawatu Cup...
Elliot family wishing for black-type Christmas
In-form Waikato jockey Ryan Elliot hopes to be celebrating his first taste of black-type success for the season when he has Christmas with his family...
Professional display nets stakes victory for Two Illicit
Promising three-year-old Two Illicit continued the winning roll of Trelawney Stud couple, Brent and Cherry Taylor when she produced a professional display to take out...
Amal Rose blooms at Tauranga
Promising filly Amal Rose has secured a tilt at stakes level after easily accounting for her opposition in the Jeremy Pryor Sotheby’s 1400 at Tauranga...
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,...
Matriarch distance ideal for Rondinella
Group 1 performer Rondinella will attempt to record her first stakes victory at Flemington on Saturday when she contests the Group 2 Matriarch Stakes (2000m)....
Well-related gelding scores on debut
Regally bred gelding Shenanigans has a long way to go to reach the heights of several of his siblings, but he made a promising start...
NZ mare Rondinella in Vase at Caulfield
New Zealand mare Rondinella will continue her spring campaign in the Ladies Day Vase at Caulfield after a last-start second at The Valley.
James pleased with Rondinella’s Melbourne debut
A slashing run for second in Friday’s Group 2 Stocks Stakes (1600m) at The Valley was just what the doctor ordered for trainer Roger James...
Rondinella on Cox Plate path
The connections of smart Cambridge mare Rondinella will get an early guide to her prospects of becoming a serious Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) contender...
Kingsclere duo kick-off spring campaigns
The burgeoning training partnership of Roger James and Robert Wellwood will give a pair of talented five-year-old mares their first hit-out of the season when...
Plans up in the air for talented mare
A barnstorming finish for third in the Group 3 Toy Show Quality (1100m) at Randwick on Saturday has forced the connections of talented New Zealand...
Big guns on show at Taupo trials
The Roger James and Robert Wellwood stable will step out stable stars Rondinella and Concert Hall at the Taupo trials on Wednesday with James keen...
Hanger back to winning form at Ruakaka
An inch-perfect ride from Ryan Elliot has seen progressive galloper Hanger return to the winner’s enclosure when successful over 1400m at Ruakaka. The O’Reilly gelding...