Beach working wonders for Murdoch duo
Astute trainer Moira Murdoch heads to Rotorua this weekend with two horses raced by prominent owners that she’s been able to turn around through her...
Tag: 'Sherrif'
Wellwood has good opinion of Western Springs
Robert Wellwood reckons he might have a star autumn two-year-old on his hands. But the Cambridge trainer won’t mind if talented Lonhro colt Western Springs...
James farewells star mare, looks for big run from another
Cambridge trainer Roger James will produce Concert Hall in Saturday’s Group 3 Powerworx Taranaki Cup (1800m) at New Plymouth as a springboard to a campaign...
James in good spirits ahead of Captain Cook Stakes
Happy versus Grumpy. Not a clash between two of the seven dwarves but a snapshot of trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood’s two contestants for...
Hypnos out to mesmerise opposition
Group 2 glory beckons Hypnos at Riccarton Park on Wednesday when he contests the Coupland’s Bakeries Mile (1600m). The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained gelding...
Weight For Age challenge for Sherrif
Group 3 winner Sherrif will be tested at weight-for-age for the first time at Ellerslie on Tuesday when he contests the Group 3 Jarden Stakes...
Innes out to round off Triple Crown
Big-race jockey Leith Innes believes Two Illicit could be the horse to help him complete the Hawke’s Bay Group 1 Triple Crown. Innes has won...
Sherrif back in town
Talented six-year-old Sherrif heads off on a journey on Saturday that could yet see him tackle the Group 1 Livamol Classic (2040m) at Hastings on...
Tiley works around Covid-19 restrictions
When the going gets tough, you can count on the generosity of those involved in the racing industry. That’s what Pukekohe trainer Nigel Tiley has...
Hastings targets for Kingsclere duo
Kingsclere Stables’ Two Illicit and Sherrif trialled over 1100m at Taupo on Wednesday and co-trainer Robert Wellwood was happy enough with what he saw. Group...
James pleased with class trio
The two open class trials to be held before the Taupo racemeeting on Wednesday will see a host of New Zealand’s top galloping talent step...
Innes couldn’t escape home winter
Leith Innes was glad to get the winning feeling back at Avondale on Saturday, but New Zealand isn’t where he was supposed to be during...
London Banker prevails in stirring finish
Promising stayer London Banker took every centimetre of the 2100m distance of Saturday’s J Swap Contractors Bay Of Plenty Cup to get his nose in...
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...
Friday NZ news briefs – James’ 3YO in top Derby order
Sherrif is ticking all the boxes ahead of his tilt at Saturday’s Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) at Morphettville. “He’s travelled over really well,...
Green light for Sherrif’s Derby bid
Roger James is on the trail of further Group success in Adelaide. The Cambridge trainer has confirmed a tilt at Saturday week’s Group 1 South...
Derby plans for talented 3YO Sherrif
Australia beckons the emerging three-year-old staying star Sherrif. The impressive son of High Chaparral has won two of his three starts and a commanding last-start...
Sherrif guns down Awapuni rivals
Rising star Sherrif put up a compelling argument for a trip to Australia with an emphatic performance at Awapuni. The High Chaparral three-year-old stepped out...
Sherrif on path for black-type racing
TRAINER Roger James had a black type plan in place for Sherrif before he made his first appearance at Pukekohe Park on Wednesday. The Cambridge...