‘Little’ Libertini Steals The Show At Hawkesbury
The full sibling to multiple Group 2 winner Libertini has made her presence felt with an eye-catching debut victory at Hawkesbury on Wednesday.
Tag: 'Rondinella'
Rondinella Following Proven Path To Sydney Cup Glory
Randwick-based trainer John O'Shea is looking for a sense of deja vu with his Sydney Cup contender Rondinella on Saturday.
O’Shea hoping lightning can strike twice
John O’Shea is hoping it will be a case of like father, like son when Lion’s Roar chases a Group One, 2000 metre target on...
Rondinella to take next step on Sydney Cup path
Trainer John O’Shea will use a tried and tested formula as he plots a Sydney Cup path for former New Zealand-trained mare Rondinella. The Randwick...
Kiwi mares flying the flag for leading nurseries
Two of New Zealand’s leading thoroughbred nurseries will be keeping close tabs on Randwick on Saturday where trainer John O’Shea will kick-off the spring preparations...
Carnival contenders step out for O’Shea
A period of rebuilding has laid the foundations for John O'Shea to have a strong spring carnival presence and potentially unearth his next headline horse.
Rondinella transferred to leading Sydney trainer
Uncertainty created by the Covid-19 pandemic has forced a change in plan for high class racemare Rondinella who will commence her next campaign from the...
James keen to test in-form Sherrif
A dominant performance over 1600m at Trentham on Saturday has co-trainer Roger James considering upping the ante for talented performer Sherrif. Carrying the familiar black...
A new Sherrif in town at Trentham
Group 3 winner Sherrif will be looking to add another victory to his tally at Trentham on Saturday when he contests the Anuka Smoker Handicap...
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...
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...
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)....
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...
Princess Jenni wins Group 2 Stocks Stakes
Princess Jenni has won the Group Two Stocks Stakes at The Valley in the second start of her spring campaign.
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...
Newcomer stepping out as star returns
It might be a quieter time on the racing front for Roger James and Robert Wellwood, but there’s plenty of interest for their Cambridge stable...
Cox Plate potential for Rondinella
Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood were ecstatic with Rondinella’s Group 1 Sydney Cup (3200m) fourth-placing at Randwick on Saturday and they are now...
Kingsclere vying for Sydney glory with Rondinella
Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood have experienced a stellar first season in partnership and they are hoping to continue that success when they...
Kiwi mare facing distance test in Cup
NZ trainer Roger James is no stranger to raiding Australia's Group One races and is hoping to do so again with lightly raced mare Rondinella...
Rondinella could still run in Sydney Cup
New Zealand mare Rondinella could still run in the Sydney Cup if she continues to please after her Group One Tancred Stakes third.