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...
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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.
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.
Irish Legacy to continue stellar 3YO run for Kingsclere
Roger James & Robert Wellwood have enjoyed a great summer with their three-year-olds, and they are hoping the Group 2 Wellington Guineas brings more success.
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.
Mark Twain out to strengthen trainers’ carnival claims
Roger James and Robert Wellwood will take a trip to Otaki this weekend to earn them an even greater share of the spotlight during the...
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.
Sudbina primed for Fillies’ Classic challenge
Kingsclere Stables couldn’t have won last year’s David & Karyn Ellis Fillies’ Classic more convincingly, have a chance to go back-to-back with Sudbina.
Cambridge trainers chasing another 3YO feature
The good times are rolling for Roger James and Robert Wellwood and further feature race success beckons the duo at Te Rapa on Wednesday.
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.
Sudbina claims Group 3 Desert Gold Stakes
Roger James and Robert Wellwood turned their Wellington Cup Carnival fortunes around with an impressive victory by Sudbina in the Group 3 Desert Gold Stakes.
Zabmanzor hunting further CD spoils in Levin Classic
Roger James is hoping for a repeat performance from Zabmanzor in the Central Districts, when the colt contests Saturday’s Group 1 Levin Classic (1600m).
Sudbina makes strong impression at Hastings
Well-related filly Sudbina took advantage of a step-out of stakes company at Hastings on Saturday, taking an eye-catching victory.
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.
Hasstobeawinner breaks through at Tauranga
Patience was rewarded at Tauranga on Friday for the connections of Hasstobeawinner, who broke his maiden with a performance that was worth the wait.
Dionysus seeking redemption in Waikato Cup
Dionysus will be looking for redemption when he heads to Te Rapa on Saturday to contest the Group 3 Waikato Cup (2400m).
Prowess retired
The stellar racing career of dual Group 1 winner Prowess has been cut short after a vet examination spelled the end to her racing career...
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.