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.
Osteria primed for Auckland Guineas tilt
Osteria is back in his own age group, and the gelding will be a genuine contender in Thursday’s Group 2 Auckland Guineas (1400m) at Ellerslie.
Mark Twain progressing well after career-threatening injury
Mark Twain nears the end of tendon injury rehab with a 70% success rate. Connections plan a slow build-up for a 2025 Melbourne Cup campaign.
Dionysus chasing Australian success in The Beauford
New Zealand raider Dionysus will attempt to secure stakes success for his connections when he heads to Newcastle to contest the Listed The Beauford (2300m).
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.
Tendon injury ends Melbourne Cup campaign for Mark Twain
Mark Twain, New Zealand’s leading hope for this year’s Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m), has been ruled out of spring racing with a tendon strain.
Mark Twain takes first step on long Melbourne Cup road
Mark Twain took the first step in a long road leading to the Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) with an exhibition gallop between races at...
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.
Melbourne Cup Tour whets appetite for Mark Twain’s connections
The Melbourne Cup Tour made its way to Cambridge on Monday and local trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood got their first glimpse at the...
In-form Apostrophe on Queensland short list
Late bloomer Apostrophe executed a near perfect domestic autumn campaign to put herself in line for a trip to the Queensland winter carnival.
Aladdin Sane eyes northern prize
Roger James and Robert Wellwood hope to weave a path to the ITM/GIB 3YO Final with Aladdin Sane after his win at the Cambridge Synthetic...
Apostrophe arrives in time to claim Group 2 Travis Stakes
If Apostrophe has run her final race, the talented mare signed off on a successful career in style with a powerful finish to capture the...
James & Wellwood chasing feature success at Te Rapa
Roger James & Robert Wellwood are heading into Saturday’s meeting at Te Rapa with favourites for both of the thoroughbred mecca’s traditional flagship races.
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.
Apostrophe justifies favouritism in Trentham Group 3 triumph
The Roger James and Robert Wellwood stable picked up another black-type feature when Apostrophe claimed victory in the Group 3 Manawatu Breeders’ Stakes.
Mark Twain secures Melbourne Cup start with Roy Higgins win
Roger James & Robert Welwood and Michael Dee have combined with Mark Twain to claim the Roy Higgins on Australian Cup Day at Flemington.
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.
Paragon to hunt black-type success
Stakes assignments are in the offing for promising three-year-old Paragon following his convincing win at Tauherenikau on Sunday.