Group One performer on a Classic path
Top filly Prowess has returned to Roger James and Robert Wellwood’s Cambridge stable to begin her build-up toward another major age group target. The daughter of Proisir has won two of...
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Pinarello in prime order for Craven Plate
Group One-winning Kiwi galloper Pinarello has received a ringing endorsement from leading Sydney jockey Sam Clipperton ahead of Saturday's Gr.3 Craven Plate (1800m) at Randwick. Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) winner Pinarello...
Prowess all class at Cambridge
The Roger James and Robert Wellwood trained three-year-old Prowess made a winning start to her classic campaign when running out an impressive winner of the Cambridge Equine Hospital (1300m) on...
Pinarello triumphs in Queensland Derby
The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained Pinarello (NZ) (Tavistock) ran out a worthy winner of the Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) after staving off the late challenge of Paternal under an...
Roger James backs Pinarello’s build-up for Queensland Derby
Pinarello's unconventional Queensland Derby campaign remains on track even though trainer Roger James has to keep taking detours on the road to the classic. One of New Zealand's most exciting young...
Pinarello still in Queensland Derby mix
Talented three-year-old Pinarello remains on target for the Gr.1 Queensland Derby (2400m) despite missing his final lead-up outing at Eagle Farm on Saturday. The Roger James and Robert Wellwood-trained son of...
Two Illicit signs off in style at Te Rapa
If Saturday’s Gr.2 Travis Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa is to be the last race for class mare Two Illicit then she has signed off a stellar career in the...
Te Rapa swansong for Two Illicit
Top quality performer Two Illicit will be chasing the perfect end to a stellar racing career when she steps out in Saturday’s Gr.2 Travis Stakes (2000m) at Te Rapa. The Roger...
Pinarello dominant in Championship Stakes
Promising three-year-old stayer Pinarello shook off the disappointment of being late scratched at the barrier earlier this month with a stunning win in the Gr.2 Trelawney Stud Championship Stakes (2100m)...