Cup victory would hold special significance
Quality stayer Dionysus will be chasing a memorable victory at Trentham on Saturday for his local connections. The son of Ocean Park will strip at the top of his game for...
One to watch
Million hope Prowess back on track
Leading filly Prowess will kick start her summer preparation when she steps out in a hot trial at Matamata on Friday. She will add momentum to a new campaign when she...
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...
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...
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...
Achieve looking to raise the bar in Oaks
Talented staying filly Achieve will be the sole runner for Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood this weekend when she contests the Gr.1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand...
Pinarello overcomes hiccups to stake Derby claim
[caption id="attachment_6181" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) contender Pinarello.Photo: Trish Dunell[/caption] A minor injury and inclement weather ruled out a traditional Gr.1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) path...
Weighty Cup bid best option for Group One mare
[caption id="attachment_5932" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Concert Hall will contest the Gr.2 Avondale Cup (2400m) at Ellerslie on Saturday.Photo: Trish Dunell[/caption] Concert Hall’s standing will force her to concede significant amounts of weight...
Good footing key to Derby hope Pinarello’s chances
[caption id="attachment_6060" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] New Zealand Derby contender Pinarello steps out at New Plymouth on SaturdayPhoto: Trish Dunell[/caption] Progressive three-year-old Pinarello has suffered a minor setback on his road to the...