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Talented stablemates to clash in Bonecrusher

Roger James and Robert Wellwood will have a strong hand to play in Saturday’s feature at Pukekohe, with fillies Orchestral and Sudbina to go head-to-head.

December keeps unbeaten start alive

December stamped himself as a galloper to watch over the next few months after taking the next step in his development at Wanganui on Saturday.

Prowess primed for Champions Stakes assignment

Roger James believes he has ticked all the boxes with his multiple Group One winner Prowess ahead of the Group 1 Champions Stakes (2000m) at...
Robert Wellwood and Roger James

James and Wellwood on weather watch

Roger James and Robert Wellwood have some promising three-year-olds entered for Tauranga on Saturday, but the trainers are keeping a close eye on the weather.

Prowess returns to Australia with Crystal Mile victory

Roger James & Robert Wellwood and Mark Zahra have combined with Prowess to claim the Group 2 Crystal Mile on Cox Plate Day at Moonee...

Prowess set for Crystal Mile tilt

Pre-race indicators all point to another high-class performance from Prowess in her delayed introduction to the Melbourne spring carnival.

Crystal Mile next for Prowess

It’s been a frustrating last few months for the connections of Prowess, but they were relieved to finally see their mare back at the races...

Orchestral ruled out of New Zealand 1000 Guineas

One-time Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas (1600m) favourite Orchestral for Roger James and Robert Wellwood has been ruled out of the southern Classic.

Prowess to be aimed towards Champions Stakes at Flemington

Group One winner Prowess, who had faced a couple of setbacks recently, finally made her season debut in an exhibition gallop at Matamata on Wednesday.

Prowess suffers further spring setback

Multiple Group 1 winner Prowess has suffered a further injury setback on Friday morning prior to her return to the trials at Taupo.

Apostrophe pleases with Hastings triumph

"I had resigned myself to defeat," admitted trainer Roger James as he watched jockey Warren Kennedy leg up aboard Apostrophe at Hastings last Saturday.

Orchestral looking to hit right note at Hastings

Stablemates Orchestral and Paragon hold upcoming Group One nominations, although connections are approaching the business end of the spring with flexibility.

Itza Charmdeel primed for Wanganui Guineas

Itza Charmdeel will bid to complete a hat-trick of wins and a brace at stakes level when he returns to the Central Districts on Saturday.

Prowess in doubt for Cox Plate

A tilt at the Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) has been put in doubt for multiple Group 1 winner Prowess following a setback this week.

Prowess enjoys quiet Te Rapa trial

Dual top-flight winner Prowess took her first steps toward another trip across the Tasman when she enjoyed a quiet trial at Te Rapa on Tuesday.

Itza Charmdeel arrives in time to claim Ryder Stakes

In a thrilling finish to the Listed Ryder Stakes (1200m), Cambridge visitor and race favourite Itza Charmdeel got in the deciding stride.

James & Wellwood pushing for rare feature double

Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood are happy to take their shot at a rare winter feature race double with Urban Myth and Tough...

Orchestral hits the right notes at Hastings

Smart filly Orchestral ran out a dominant winner at Hawke’s Bay on Tuesday for trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood.

Prowess makes a mess of her rivals in Vinery Stud Stakes

Prowess has produced a dominant display in the Group 1 Vinery Stud Stakes going on to win by a staggering 3.3-lengths on the line.

James looking to turn back the clock

Roger James will be hoping to roll back the years in Sydney this weekend with his top-class filly Prowess when she competes in the Group...

Prowess downs older rivals in dramatic New Zealand Stakes

Three-year-old filly Prowess showed a combination of class and guts to upstage her older rivals in Saturday’s Group 1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes (2050m) at...

Prowess chasing Australian boarding pass

Leading filly Prowess will book her passage to Australia with a performance to match expectations against older opposition at Pukekohe on Saturday. The Roger James...

Prowess out of Derby

Prowess, the second-favourite for Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Te Rapa, has been withdrawn from the $1 million classic. Trainers Roger James...

Trainers ponder next move with Prowess

Roger James and Robert Wellwood have one confirmed Group 1 New Zealand Derby contender and will take their time before deciding if they double their...

Prowess displays all her class at Te Rapa

Prowess, who started the hottest favourite of the day at Te Rapa on Saturday, justified her quote when she gave her three-year-old counterparts a complete...