Mare at concert pitch for Avondale Cup
Things may not have gone Concert Hall’s (NZ) (Savabeel) way in the Gr.3 City Of Auckland Cup (2400m) at Ellerslie last start, but her connections are hopeful she can bring ...
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Derby tilt confirmed for Two Illicit
Exciting three-year-old filly Two Illicit (NZ) (Jimmy Choux) will contest the Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie later this month after pulling up well from her victory in the Gr.2...
Young trainer vying for Boxing Day repeat
Robert Wellwood recorded his first black-type win as a trainer at Ellerslie on Boxing Day last year and he is hoping it will be a...
OMF Stakes likely for Concert Hall
Group Three winner Concert Hall is set to back-up at Ellerslie next Tuesday after running home well for fifth over 1600m at Te Rapa on Labour Day....
Rondinella perfectly placed in mile
Cambridge trainer Roger James had a tough choice to make heading into Caulfield with Rondinella (NZ) (Ocean Park) on Wednesday. The experienced horseman, who trains in partnership with Robert Wellwood, was...
‘She’s ready’: Roger James happy with Cup hope Concert Hall
Roger James is on weather watch ahead of Saturday’s Listed Team Wealleans Matamata Cup (1600m). James and co-trainer Robert Wellwood will produce $5 favourite Concert Hall in the Matamata Racing Club...
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 they line-up in the Celebrating...
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 to get a line on...
Young talent to shine in new term
Cambridge trainer Roger James has high hopes for the new season. He is looking forward to the 2018-19 term in partnership with his current racing manager Robert Wellwood and said...