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ROGER JAMES RACING NEWS
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Clara Jane earned a shot at black-type with a typically brave win in the Waikato Stud 1600 at Te Rapa today..
Posted: Saturday 16 August 2014
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The 2013-14 racing season once again demonstrated why Roger James and Kingsclere Stables is one of New Zealand’s most successful training operations..
Posted: Wednesday 6 August 2014
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Melbourne Cup hopeful Silent Achiever had her first hit-out in company this preparation when working on the course proper at Cambridge with stablemate Zonza on Wednesday morning, pleasing trainer Roger James..
Posted: Wednesday 30 July 2014
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Cambridge trainer Roger James has enjoying an outstanding season on both the home front and across the Tasman. He equalled his best-ever tally of New Zealand winners at Matamata today when the progressive Firepower strode to victory..
Posted: Friday 18 July 2014
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The Roger James trained Silent Achiever has received the award for ..
Posted: Thursday 3 July 2014
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It is with great sadness that I have to inform you all of the sudden accidental passing of Joy Robinson, my devoted personal assistant of nearly 20 years..
Posted: Tuesday 24 June 2014
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Roger James has yet to confirm Silent Achiever’s path to this year’s Melbourne Cup, but he has settled on the most likely first step she’ll take toward Flemington..
Posted: Thursday 19 June 2014
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Cambridge trainer Roger James is predicting a big future for ultra-consistent four-year-old mare Enjay who won the Echoes Of Heaven At Linwood Park 2100 at Te Rapa today..
Posted: Saturday 7 June 2014
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A desperately unlucky at Hawkesbury last Saturday has cost exciting Cambridge filly a trip to Queensland..
Posted: Thursday 8 May 2014
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A phone call to Australia today will determine the immediate future of the talented filly Katie’s Cove (Zabeel)..
Posted: Tuesday 6 May 2014
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Roger James has all but given up his Gr.2 Queensland Guineas aspirations for progressive Zabeel filly Katie’s Cove, who ran second in last weekend’s Gr.3 Hawkesbury Guineas..
Posted: Monday 5 May 2014
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Cambridge trainer Roger James showed his former top apprentice Vinnie Colgan at Te Rapa yesterday just why he wanted him to delay his return to Queensland..
Posted: Sunday 27 April 2014
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The O’Reilly mare ended a five-race autumn campaign with a fourth placing to Dundeel (NZ) (High Chaparral) in last Saturday’s Gr. 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) at Randwick..
Posted: Friday 25 April 2014
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Cambridge trainer Roger James isn't convinced he has pulled the right rein, but he's still not ruling out a Travis Stakes win with Zonza at Te Rapa on Saturday..
Posted: Thursday 24 April 2014
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Cambridge trainer Roger James has abandoned plans to campaign a team of horses in Queensland this winter but he still has his sights set on further Australian glory this season..
Posted: Monday 14 April 2014
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Continuous rain in Sydney has swayed the connections of Silent Achiever towards a start in the A$4 million Gr. 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick next Saturday..
Posted: Sunday 13 April 2014
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Lady Cumquat's last-start win in the Gr. 3 Manawatu Classic came as no surprise to trainer Roger James, who knew just how good her trackwork leading into the race had been..
Posted: Thursday 10 April 2014
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Silent Achiever become the ninth horse in history to win the Ranvet Stakes - The BMW double at Rosehill Gardens, the crowning glory in the New Zealand mares illustrious career..
Posted: Saturday 5 April 2014
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It’s a long way from a maiden win at a midweek Matamata meeting to chasing black-type in Australia, but Roger James believes his promising filly Katie’s Cove is up to the challenge..
Posted: Thursday 3 April 2014
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On a Thursday night last month after Roger James had joined the elite one-thousand winner club of New Zealand trainers, I chatted with the master Cambridge trainer in the process of putting together this tribute to his achievement..
Posted: Tuesday 1 April 2014
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The colours made famous in the 1930s by the champion Australian galloper Peter Pan were carried to victory by Cambridge filly Lady Cumquat in the Gr. 3 Higgins Manawatu Classic at Awapuni yesterday..
Posted: Sunday 30 March 2014
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Fresh from the excitement of Silent Achiever’s Gr. 1 Ranvet Stakes win, trainer Roger James was back in New Zealand for yesterday’s Cambridge trials and still wearing a smile afterwards..
Posted: Wednesday 26 March 2014
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Kiwi trainer Roger James tasted an overdue Australian Group I success with Silent Achiever when the mare gunned down the Queen's horse Carlton House in an epic Ranvet Stakes (2000m) on Saturday..
Posted: Saturday 22 March 2014
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A Brisbane winter campaign awaits impressive Te Rapa winner Full Count after the promising three-year-old dealt to his older rivals over 2100 metres in the last race on Saturday’s weather affected programme..
Posted: Monday 17 March 2014
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The Roger James trained stakes-winning mare Full Of Spirit has headed to Melbourne..
Posted: Friday 14 March 2014
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Cambridge trainer Roger James is looking to add Zonza and Lady Cumquat to his Australian attack heading by last Saturday’s Gr. 1 Lindauer NZ Stakes winner Silent Achiever..
Posted: Tuesday 11 March 2014
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Cambridge's Roger James, the latest to join the elite 1000 club...
Posted: Monday 10 March 2014
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Cambridge trainer Roger James celebrated training his 1000th winner in New Zealand by making it 1001 in the very next race when his outstanding mare Silent Achiever scored in magnificent style. .
Posted: Sunday 9 March 2014
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Silent Achiever declared her autumn prospects with a last stride fresh-up win in the Retina Specialists 1500 at Ellerslie today.
Posted: Saturday 15 February 2014
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Saturday's Gr II Sir Tristram Fillies Classic winner Hera has been sold to Australian interests..
Posted: Tuesday 11 February 2014
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Roger James and Matt Cameron had conflicting NZ Derby feelings on Full Count after they combined to win the Crockford Real Estate 1600 at Tauranga yesterday..
Posted: Thursday 6 February 2014
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Cambridge trainer Roger James is hoping a win in a Rating 65 2100 metres at Te Rapa on Saturday will be enough to sneak Delago’s Secret into the Gr.1 $750,000 TV3 NZ Derby..
Posted: Tuesday 4 February 2014
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The old firm of Roger James and Vinnie Colgan will be reunited at Te Rapa on Saturday in a bid for Group Two success and a tilt at the Gr. 1 TV3 NZ Derby..
Posted: Tuesday 4 February 2014
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Class racemare Silent Achiever left no doubts that she’s on target for a Sydney autumn campaign when she and Shuka were paired in a stirring exhibition gallop at Ellerslie last evening..
Posted: Monday 27 January 2014
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Roger James’ attention has swung from one potential black-type performer to a proven Group race winner as the Karaka Million meeting draws near..
Posted: Thursday 23 January 2014
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Danielle Johnson knew her mother, Annabelle, would get a buzz from the debut win of Cambridge-trained Hollywood Lad in the Radio Hauraki 91FM 1300 at Tauranga today..
Posted: Friday 10 January 2014
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Well-related three-year-old Cote De Nuits has continued the royal start to the New Year for Sir Peter Vela..
Posted: Thursday 2 January 2014
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An under-rated filly and a lucky owner enjoyed Gr II $100,000 Eight Carat Classic success at Ellerslie yesterday..
Posted: Friday 27 December 2013
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Tauranga racegoers were today treated to a glimpse of Roger James’ big hope for this season’s Gr. 1 $750,000 TV3 NZ Derby at Ellerslie on March 1..
Posted: Friday 13 December 2013
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The prospects of smart Cambridge filly Miss Foxwood being at Ellerslie on Boxing Day for the Gr. 2 $100,000 Cambridge Stud Eight Carat Classic (1600m) are looking very slim..
Posted: Thursday 28 November 2013
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Cambridge trainer Roger James had no joy with Miss Foxwood in the Gr. 1 NZ Bloodstock 1000 Guineas at Riccarton yesterday, but wins by Lady Cumquat and Hot In Pink at Tauranga put a smile on his face..
Posted: Sunday 17 November 2013
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The Melbourne Spring Carnival is over for unlucky Cambridge mare Silent Achiever despite initial hopes of having one last-ditch attempt at Flemington on Saturday..
Posted: Wednesday 6 November 2013
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Cambridge trainer Roger James and owner Kevin Hickman were dealt a devastating blow yesterday when the decision was made Silent Achiever wouldn’t be fit to run in next Tuesday’s Gr. 1 $A6 million Emirates Melbourne Cup..
Posted: Saturday 2 November 2013
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Dwayne Dunn will ride Cambridge mare Silent Achiever in the A$6.2 million Melbourne Cup, trainer Roger James confirmed yesterday..
Posted: Thursday 24 October 2013
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A promising black type-winning juvenile from last season is nearing an overdue return to racing..
Posted: Tuesday 22 October 2013
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Cambridge trainer Roger James was confident Silent Achiever was spot on for last Saturday’s Caulfield Cup but the weather spoilt the mare’s chances..
Posted: Monday 21 October 2013
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Roger James’ confidence levels leading into Saturday’s Gr.1 Caulfield Cup were boosted on Wednesday with a Group Three victory from Zonza..
Posted: Wednesday 16 October 2013
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Roger James has a chance of a midweek trans-Tasman double ahead of the realistic prospect this Saturday of the Cambridge trainer celebrating his first Group One victory in Melbourne..
Posted: Tuesday 15 October 2013
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New Zealand trainer Roger James has planned for two years to have Silent Achiever in Saturday's Caulfield Cup..
Posted: Tuesday 15 October 2013
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A choice ride for one of the Riccarton classics is up for grabs after today’s Taupo meeting.
Posted: Wednesday 9 October 2013
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Cambridge trainer Roger James has booked crack Melbourne jockey Glen Boss to ride Silent Achiever in Saturday week's A$2.5 million Caulfield Cup, but has done so with angst for regular rider Steven Arnold..
Posted: Wednesday 9 October 2013
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Silent Achiever will be chasing an upset win in Saturday's Underwood Stakes to continue a run of success in the race for New Zealand horses in the Caulfield feature..
Posted: Tuesday 17 September 2013
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Stablemates Zonza and Misstrum showed at yesterday’s Cambridge trials they are ready to race, but trainer Roger James is prepared to wait for improved tracks..
Posted: Wednesday 11 September 2013
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Cambridge trainer Roger James was twice denied in Gr I features on Saturday but emerged feeling well satisfied with his results..
Posted: Sunday 1 September 2013
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Roger James heads into Saturday’s Gr.1 Memsie Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield with low expectations for his star mare Silent Achiever, but he is confident she is in for a productive spring racing carnival..
Posted: Tuesday 27 August 2013
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Roger James is hoping for a handy barrier draw for his charge Full Of Spirit in the Gr. 1 Makfi Challenge Stakes at Hastings on Saturday..
Posted: Monday 26 August 2013
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Roger James didn’t have a starter at Matamata today but still had good reason to leave the course in a positive frame of mind..
Posted: Monday 12 August 2013
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Cambridge trainer Roger James has claimed back-to-back Ellerslie Trainer of the Year titles when he was named Auckland Racing Club’s champion Trainer for the 2012-13 season..
Posted: Friday 2 August 2013
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Cambridge apprentice Lee Magorrian rode his first winner today at just his 8th raceday ride aboard the Ross McCarroll prepared Royal Sceptre at Ruakaka..
Posted: Saturday 20 July 2013
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Champion trainer Roger James keenly anticipates the start of the 2013/2014 racing season, as he
considers the assignments ahead for his Cambridge based team..
Posted: Monday 1 July 2013
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Cambridge trainer Roger James was even more relieved than excited after Ocean Park’s half-sister Lady Sayyida broke through for a maiden win at Te Teko yesterday..
Posted: Thursday 27 June 2013
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The decision has been made to bypass remaining juvenile stakes races with the talented two-year-old filly Hera..
Posted: Wednesday 29 May 2013
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The trainer – owner partnership of Roger James and Ron Dixon is on the path to a bid of another major race..
Posted: Saturday 25 May 2013
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The Roger James trained Pappa Ragazzo (Patapan-Chatham Miss) won on debut over 1000m at Ruakaka today..
Posted: Wednesday 15 May 2013
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Zonza defies odds to give cheek in Sydney yesterday..
Posted: Sunday 12 May 2013
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Hera to target Foal Stakes after New Plymouth win..
Posted: Sunday 12 May 2013
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Prestigious Miss provided the highlight of the Horses In Training session during the New Zealand Bloodstock Mixed Sale at Karaka..
Posted: Friday 10 May 2013
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The Roger James-trained Duchessofcambridge opened Bosson’s account in impressive fashion..
Posted: Wednesday 1 May 2013
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Silent Achiever will be at the top of her game when she bids to open her winning account in Sydney this Saturday, according to trainer Roger James..
Posted: Wednesday 24 April 2013
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Roger James is confident there is further improvement to come from Silent Achiever as she heads toward her Sydney grand final..
Posted: Tuesday 26 March 2013
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An all-grown-up Silent Achiever is poised to graduate as a weight-for-age winner..
Posted: Friday 22 March 2013
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The highly-regarded Zonza is likely to be given opportunities in Australia to fully realise the potential she has showed in a brief domestic career..
Posted: Monday 4 March 2013
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Cambridge trainer Roger James will stage a five-pronged attack on Wellington Cup day at Trentham on Saturday..
Posted: Tuesday 22 January 2013
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Cambridge trainer Roger James has plenty to think about as he plots an assault on the Sydney Autumn Carnival riches with brilliant kiwi mare Silent Achiever..
Posted: Monday 21 January 2013
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It’s all about the future at Ellerslie tomorrow..
Posted: Friday 28 December 2012
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Future King has exercised the minds of the best vets in the world - and he continues to put his trainer Roger James "through hell and back"..
Posted: Sunday 2 December 2012
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Roger James had to settle for fourth with Touch Win in the Group I $250,000 Levin Classic at Otaki today, but he looks set to enjoy a successful day tomorrow at Ellerslie.
Posted: Friday 30 November 2012
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Touch Win earned himself another crack at the country’s best three-year-old’s with his Tauranga success this afternoon
Posted: Saturday 17 November 2012
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Roger James is hoping Opie Bosson can re-establish himself as king of the NZ Bloodstock 1000 Guineas at Riccarton on Saturday.
Posted: Tuesday 13 November 2012
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An appeal by James McDonald added to the concerns for Cambridge trainer Roger James in the leadup to the final day of the Melbourne Cup carnival at Flemington today.
Posted: Saturday 10 November 2012
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He's Remarkable, Silent Achiever and Full Of Spirit each goes into their Flemington feature-race assignments tomorrow in perfect condition, says Cambridge trainer Roger James
Posted: Friday 9 November 2012
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Cambridge trainer Roger James is happy to put a line through Full Of Spirit’s Myer Classic leadup race..
Posted: Wednesday 31 October 2012
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Silent Achiever sprang a surprise on her trainer when she took out the Group 2 Crystal Mile in the first leg of a superb Kiwi double at Moonee Valley today.
Posted: Saturday 27 October 2012
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Roger James has just three runners engaged tomorrow but they couldn’t be much further apart.
Posted: Friday 26 October 2012
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Silent Achiever and Touch Win will bypass the New Zealand Cup carnival at Riccarton, Cambridge trainer Roger James has revealed.
Posted: Friday 12 October 2012
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Cambridge trainer Roger James has revised plans for his promising three-year-old Touch Win following his second-up run at Hastings last Saturday
Posted: Wednesday 10 October 2012
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Smart filly Misstrum has gone into second place in New Zealand Bloodstock’s Filly of the Year Series with victory in the second race of the Series, the $50,000 Listed Macleans Soliloquy Stakes (1400m) at Ellerslie on Saturday.
Posted: Monday 1 October 2012
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The “plunge horse” lived right up to expectations for Cambridge trainer Roger James at Gisborne today.
Posted: Thursday 20 September 2012
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Silent Achiever named 3yo of the year, but Mufhasa grabs top honours..
Posted: Wednesday 12 September 2012
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Regally bred four-year-old Future King may have earned a trip to Australia following his impressive win at Taupo on Monday, at just his second raceday start.
Posted: Wednesday 12 September 2012
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Roger James went home from Ellerslie today with some Australian homework to complete.
Posted: Saturday 8 September 2012
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Roger James's notebooks tell him everything is going to be fine with Derby darling Silent Achiever.
Posted: Wednesday 29 August 2012
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He's Remarkable is ''dead ready'' for Saturday's $200,000 Makfi Challenge Stakes at Hastings but Cambridge trainer Roger James doesn't like his chances of winning.
Posted: Tuesday 28 August 2012
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Bad weather is again proving the enemy for Cambridge trainer Roger James (pictured) as he sweats on a first-up run for He’s Remarkable in the Group I $200,000 Makfi Challenge Stakes at Hastings on Saturday week.
Posted: Tuesday 21 August 2012
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In the closest ever contest for the title, Telecom New Zealand Derby winner Silent Achiever has been declared 2011-12 Ellerslie Horse of the Year.
Posted: Sunday 17 June 2012
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While Roger James was in Brisbane chasing Queensland Derby success, his Te Rapa runners were in good hands.
Posted: Saturday 9 June 2012
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Cambridge trainer Roger James is taking a low-key approach to tomorrow's Gr I A$500,000 Queensland Derby (2400m) at Eagle Farm but says he won't be surprised if Red Shift is commanding more attention after the race..
Posted: Friday 8 June 2012
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Roger James was counting the loot on Saturday.
The Cambridge trainer broke through the $1 million barrier for stakes earnings in New Zealand for the season when Misstrum won the Listed $50,000 Great Northern Foal Stakes (1400m) at Ellerslie on Saturday.
Posted: Monday 28 May 2012
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Haunui Farm boss Mark Chitty laughed about the trials and tribulations of pinhooking after Misstrum bulldozed home to catch favourite About Square in yesterday's $50,000 Listed Great Northern Foal Stakes at Ellerslie.
Posted: Sunday 27 May 2012
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New stable acquisition Red Shift has shown Roger James enough to suggest he can stake a claim for the Queensland Derby when he makes his Australian debut in the Group Three Grand Prix Stakes at Doomben.
Posted: Friday 25 May 2012
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