Mark Twain makes first step towards Cup
By Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk Mark Twain took the first step in a long road leading to the Gr.1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) with an exhibition gallop between races at...
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High class mare Prowess coming up for sale on Gavelhouse Plus
A special standalone sale on Gavelhouse Plus will give breeders a rare opportunity to secure a trans-Tasman Group One winner. [caption id="attachment_8757" align="aligncenter" width="745"] Group One winner Prowess will be offered...
Light spring planned for top-class Orchestral
By Paul Vettise, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk Star performer Orchestral won’t be over-taxed during her spring preparation, with trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood more focussed on longer-term targets with their stable...
Melbourne Cup visit whets appetite for Cambridge trainers
By Joshua Smith, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk The 2024 Lexus Melbourne Cup Tour made its way to Cambridge on Monday and local trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood got their first glimpse...
In-form Apostrophe on Queensland short list
By Paul Vettise, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk Late bloomer Apostrophe executed a near perfect domestic autumn campaign to put herself in line for a trip to the Queensland winter carnival. [caption id="attachment_8312" align="aligncenter"...
Aladdin Sane eyes northern prize
By Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk Roger James and Robert Wellwood hope to weave a path to the ITM/GIB 3YO Final (1600m) with Aladdin Sane after the gelding delivered on...
Apostrophe may have earned herself a career extension
Apostrophe may have earned herself a career extension and trip to Australia with her Travis Stakes victory at Te Rapa. [caption id="attachment_8342" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Apostrophe's trainers say the in-form mare is...
Apostrophe emphatic in potential Travis Stakes swansong
By Jess de Lautour, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk If Apostrophe has run her final race, the talented mare signed off on a successful career in style with a powerful finish to capture...
Strong hand for James and Wellwood in Cambridge features
By Richard Edmunds, LOVERACING.NZ News Desk Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood are heading into Saturday’s meeting at Te Rapa with the fixed-odds favourites for both of the thoroughbred mecca’s...