https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz en-nz KINGSCLERE STABLES 30 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/771955 A convincing win in the $35,000 Seafood Bazaar 1600 at Te Rapa this afternoon has booked Von Tunzelman a ticket to Australia’s most famous raceday.. 043, 23 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/771955 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/771954 A convincing win in the $35,000 Seafood Bazaar 1600 at Te Rapa this afternoon has booked Von Tunzelman a ticket to Australia’s most famous raceday.. 043, 23 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/771954 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/771953 An Australian campaign beckons Von Tunzelman if he shapes up well at Te Rapa on Friday.. 040, 5 Oct 2017 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/771953 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/771809 Roger James is looking at Australian options for his stakes-winning stayer Von Tunzelman.. 034, 23 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/771809 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/771126 Roger James didn’t hesitate to split the credit for Hoof Hustler’s breakthrough maiden win in the Ssangyong 2100 at Pukekohe today.. 025, 21 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/771126 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/769532 Roger James picked up a couple of bonus wins over the weekend with the promise of more to come.. 025, 20 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/769532 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/769533 Roger James picked up a couple of bonus wins over the weekend with the promise of more to come.. 025, 20 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/769533 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/763449 Cambridge trainer Roger James had plenty to smile about after almost making a clean sweep of the finish of the NRM 1600 at Pukekohe yesterday.. 021, 25 May 2017 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/763449 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/763448 Roger James is confident that Killarney can make his mark in top company over the next couple of seasons.. 017, 29 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/763448 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/754982 The faith of Cambridge trainer Roger James in Terrifique was rewarded at Ellerslie last Saturday.. 014, 3 Apr 2017 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/754982 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/744385 Zabeel’s son Von Tunzelman may make one more appearance before his season is done.. 012, 21 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/744385 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/744384 Roger James is banking on a gear addition to give Monrecour an edge when she attempts to add another winning strike to her record at Wednesday’s Counties meeting.. 012, 21 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/744384 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/737608 Progressive four-year-old Von Tunzelman will be taking a step into the unknown at Ellerslie on Thursday.. 011, 15 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/737608 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/733770 The in-form Von Tunzelman is likely to be a starter in the Gr.1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes next weekend.. 009, 3 Mar 2017 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/733770 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/727318 Patience is beginning to be rewarded for the connections of rising star Von Tunzelman, who scored his first stakes win in this afternoon’s Listed Marks Ewen & Associates Kaimai Stakes at Matamata.. 008, 25 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/727318 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/724898 Supporters of the well favoured Romantic Maid were breathing a sigh of relief as the promising mare finally secured a deserved victory when taking out The Edge 97.8FM sponsored rating 85 mile at Te Rapa on Saturday.. 007, 12 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/724898 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/724896 Killarney returned to the form that had his trainer, Roger James label him 'the real deal' with a devastating finish to take out the last on the card, the $22,500 Happy 50th Weddding Anniversary Frank & Colleen Ritchie from Shaune, Ali, Craig, Kate (Rating 75) over 1200 metres on Saturday.. 006, 5 Feb 2017 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/724896 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/722506 Smart mare Romantic Maid just needs a change in her racing fortunes to further her record.. 004, 24 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/722506 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/724645 Roger James is favouring Ellerslie as the venue for the next appearance of his smart debut winner Monrecour.. 004, 24 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/724645 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/721025 Roger James was cursing his luck after the first race at Tauranga today, but all smiles after his luck changed with a most impressive win by Von Tunzelman in the fifth event.. 003, 20 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/721025 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/718268 Monrecour began her career in perfect style at Tauranga on Monday for trainer Roger James.. 001, 2 Jan 2017 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/718268 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/718250 Von Tunzelman displayed why trainer Roger James has a high opinion of the gelding, with a brave performance taking out the $7,000 Monovale Sand (Rating 65) over 1600 metres on Sunday.. 049, 29 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/718250 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/715913 Killarney once again showed why trainer Roger James rates him so highly when he passed his first Ellerslie test last Saturday.. 049, 28 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/715913 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/715912 Killarney showed at Te Rapa today why his trainer, Roger James, has made no secret of the high regard in which he is held.. 038, 14 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/715912 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/715788 Punters would be well-advised to be taking notes on Roger James’ runners at Te Rapa on Wednesday.. 038, 13 Sep 2016 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/715788 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/709387 High-profile New Zealand breeder-owner Kevin Hickman has welcomed valuable additions to his bloodstock portfolio on both sides of the world.. 033, 11 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/709387 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/713091 With the new racing season set to commence champion trainer Roger James is happy to exercise patience with some proven performers in his team, favouring long-term goals in Australia over earlier local spring spoils.. 031, 28 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/713091 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/709244 Cambridge trainer Roger James produced an eye-catching maiden winner at Hawke’s Bay on Thursday when Misty Music overcame a chequered passage to land the Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour in HB 23 July 1650. 031, 27 Jul 2016 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/709244 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/696556 Cambridge trainer Roger James has no idea how Romantic Maid might handle a wet track for Saturday's Gr.1 Queensland Oaks but can list few other negatives for the progressive High Chaparral filly.. 023, 2 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/696556 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/695693 Group Two Championship Stakes winner The Hassler has been sold and will do his future racing in Hong Kong.. 023, 2 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/695693 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/690506 Roger James was delighted to see his High Chaparral filly Romantic Maid deliver in a three-year-old event over 2000 metres at Randwick today. 021, 18 May 2016 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/690506 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/688047 Roger James is covering two bases in an attempt to qualify Romantic Maid for the Gr.1 Queensland Oaks at Eagle Farm on June 4.. 021, 16 May 2016 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/688047 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/686888 Roger James isn't done with his hunt for Classic success for the season.. 020, 14 May 2016 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/686888 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/680559 A disastrous trip to Ellerslie has resulted in Roger James sending Romantic Maid to Australia earlier than anticipated.. 019, 5 May 2016 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/680559 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/680345 It was no surprise that Roger James had to watch a replay of the Gr.2 Valachi Downs Championship Stakes at Ellerslie on Saturday to appreciate the winning performance of The Hassler.. 017, 23 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/680345 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/678278 A Roger James-trained runner was confidently predicted to take out the main race at Pukekohe today and the Cambridge conditioner duly obliged, but it wasn’t with the punters' elect.. 016, 10 Apr 2016 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/678278 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/678277 Track conditions will determine where the unbeaten filly Romantic Maid steps out this weekend.. 014, 29 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/678277 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/678276 Romantic Maid has quickly turned her racing fortunes around, so much so that trainer Roger James believes she is capable of making her mark at Group One level in Australia during her first preparation.. 012, 14 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/678276 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/678275 New Zealand Derby contender The Hassler is peaking at the right time.. 010, 1 Mar 2016 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/678275 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/671898 Roger James will know within the next few days whether or not he is still in with a live chance of staging a two-pronged attack on the Gr. 1 Wellfield NZ Oaks at Trentham next month.. 009, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/671898 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/675572 Former New Zealander Judi Wanless may have had her next star performer uncovered at Avondale yesterday.. 009, 25 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/675572 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/670212 008, 14 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/670212 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/667981 Aidan Rodley chats to Roger James about Cool Tart who's heading to Te Rapa 007, 9 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/667981 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/664894 Cambridge trainer Roger James took three of his NZ Oaks hopefuls to Te Teko yesterday and watched one of those fillies put her hand up for the Trentham classic.. 006, 2 Feb 2016 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/664894 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/664256 Cambridge trainer Roger James was giving the international buyers a run for their money at Karaka.. 005, 26 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/664256 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/664255 Fastnet Rock youngster Sure Enough was among the winners at Rotorua on Friday for Cambridge trainer Roger James.. 002, 8 Jan 2016 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/664255 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/659171 Stablemates Cool Tart and Downton Abbey are both expected to be suited by the step up to 2000 metres in Friday’s Gr.2 Mongolian Khan Royal Stakes. 001, 30 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/659171 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/662450 Roger James’ frustrations continue with his Gr.2 Rich Hill Mile contender Tavy, who will start from the outside gate at Ellerslie on Friday.. 001, 29 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/662450 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/658620 Mark down Zaviera as an exciting staying prospect for Cambridge trainer Roger James and Karaka owners Brendan and Jo Lindsay.. 051, 14 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/658620 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/659170 The Roger James trained Jessabeel made a real impression winning first up over 1400m at Matamata today.. 050, 12 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/659170 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/655592 Cool Tart will become a valuable broodmare prospect if she can win the Gr. 3 Lawnmaster Eulogy Stakes at Awapuni tomorrow.. 050, 11 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/655592 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/653604 Waikato Cup Day could see Roger James maintain his seasonal strike rate in black-type races.. 050, 11 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/653604 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/653602 Everyone loves winning races, but Cambridge trainer Roger James got an extra special thrill from Volts win at Ellerslie last Saturday.. 049, 30 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/653602 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/652653 Tavy was a class above her Rating 85 rivals at Avondale today, coming from the back and blowing them away by four lengths in the HR Fisken & Sons 1400.. 047, 21 Nov 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/652653 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/652050 Roger James is going for quality over quantity this weekend.. 041, 8 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/652050 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/652045 The new season starts for Roger James this weekend.. 038, 17 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/652045 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/652043 The wild weather of the last few days means supporters of Roger James' Cambridge stable need to take a leaf out of the trainer's book and employ patience.. 036, 1 Sep 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/652043 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/648547 An exhibition gallop between races at Matamata yesterday has Cambridge mares The Tidy Express and Tavy on target for important spring and summer engagements.. 035, 27 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/648547 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/641746 Multiple Group One winner Silent Achiever has left for Europe where she will be courted by the stars of the international stallion world.. 026, 25 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/641746 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/635576 Sam Spratt will continue her unbeaten association with Shees Flawless in Queensland on Monday.. 023, 5 Jun 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/635576 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/638128 Star Cambridge mare Silent Achiever has joined the list of this season's high-profile retirees.. 020, 10 May 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/638128 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/634485 Roger James’ confidence in Silent Achiever has been boosted this week as he prepares the top mare for what could be her farewell performance on Saturday.. 019, 6 May 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/634485 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/616646 Concerns for Silent Achiever's well-being have abated but Cambridge trainer Roger James has yet to finalise racing plans for the multiple Group One-winning mare.. 018, 27 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/616646 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/616645 Deceptive filly Shees Flawless gave Sam Spratt a high speed thrill at Te Rapa that turned back the clock to the jockey’s glory days as the regular partner of a dual New Zealand Horse of the Year.. 017, 25 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/616645 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/611295 Cambridge trainer Roger James has reservations ahead of star mare Silent Achiever's first run in Queensland this weekend, but he still expects her to fight out the finish.. 017, 23 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/611295 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/610575 Silent Achiever passed her trackwork test last Saturday morning and is in Brisbane being prepared for the Group II A$358,000 AD Hollindale Stakes at the Gold Coast this weekend.. 017, 20 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/610575 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/609917 A satisfactory work-out from Silent Achiever tomorrow morning will see her depart for a possible final campaign in Australia.. 016, 16 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/609917 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/609918 NZTM interview with trainer Roger James 016, 14 Apr 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/609918 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/609916 A European campaign for the Group One-winning mare Silent Achiever is now unlikely.. 014, 30 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/609916 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/607949 Prominent thoroughbred breeder and owner Peter Walker has been associated with any number of top gallopers during his many years in thoroughbred racing so when he says he has a filly that “really excites him” it pays to take notice.. 014, 29 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/607949 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/607591 Roger James likens Silent Achiever’s condition to her build-up before last year’s third in the Gr. 1 Cox Plate as she prepares for a world-class assignment at Rosehill on Saturday.. 013, 26 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/607591 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/607590 Roger James believes a return to Rosehill and a middle distance can serve to bring out the best in Silent Achiever in Saturday’s $A500,000 Gr.1 Ranvet Stakes.. 012, 18 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/607590 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/604701 Silent Acheiver is on track for a defence of her Gr. 1 Ranvet Stakes title following her strong run in the Chipping Norton Stakes at Warwick Farm last Saturday.. 010, 4 Mar 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/604701 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/604699 Roger James knew it was time for action when the catalogues arrived for the National Yearling Sale series but he had no buying orders.. 008, 20 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/604699 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/597056 008, 19 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/597056 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/603732 Cambridge trainer Roger James switched his sights from the glamour of Sydney racing to a minor meeting at Avondale today, but left the track in a similar happy mood.. 008, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/603732 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/599779 Roger James returned to his Cambridge stable last night well satisfied that Silent Achiever is poised for another big Sydney autumn campaign.. 008, 16 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/599779 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/602180 Cambridge trainer Roger James left Tauranga racecourse today with a spring in his step after a win and a pleasing exhibition gallop.. 006, 5 Feb 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/602180 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/596879 Roger James will initially train a Road To Rock filly for Newmarket-based trainer Luca Cumani.. 005, 30 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/596879 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/595674 The Kevin Hickman-owned O'Reilly mare, Silent Achiever, is in the early stages of her final Australasian campaign.. 002, 9 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/595674 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/595673 This time last year his connections were dreaming of a prestigious 2400-metre feature at Ellerslie in March, but it was only today that Delago’s Secret truly came of age with a determined victory over the same course and distance in the Gr. 3 Scot Thrust City of Auckland Cup.. 001, 1 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/595673 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/593659 Roger James is expecting more of the same from Tavy when she tackles what he is describing as a pivotal race in Friday's Gr. 2 Cambridge Stud Eight Carat Classic at Ellerslie.. 052, 24 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/593659 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/590981 050, 10 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/590981 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/590980 Cambridge-trained filly Tavy capped off a successful few days for Henrietta, the Duchess of Bedford, when taking the climb from a maiden win to a stakes victory at Ellerslie yesterday.. 049, 30 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/590980 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/590150 Cambridge trainer Roger James has predicted a bright future for the richly-bred filly Tavy.. 045, 4 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/590150 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/590254 Cambridge trainer Roger James is looking to Australia in the future with his capable staying mare The Tidy Express.. 045, 4 Nov 2014 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/590254 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/590149 Kevin Hickman has forfeited one dream to pursue another with his classy galloper Silent Achiever.. 044, 27 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/590149 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/588437 Roger James’ job is all but done with Silent Achiever ahead of the $A3 million Gr.1 Cox Plate.. 043, 22 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/588437 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/587515 A trip to Riccarton has been ruled out for the promising three-year-old The Austrian Oak.. 043, 21 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/587515 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/582768 Promising stayer Delago’s Secret got his four-year-old season off to the best possible start with a convincing victory over 1600 metres at Matamata yesterday.. 042, 12 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/582768 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/582767 The decision to change the rider on Silent Achiever has come as no surprise, but her Cambridge trainer Roger James has sprung one surprise.. 041, 7 Oct 2014 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/582767 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/581587 While Roger James is in Australia with stable star Silent Achiever, his stable foreperson Leanne Bertling has had her hands full, no more so than last night at the Cambridge Jockey Club Awards function at The Clubhouse in Cambridge.. 040, 30 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/581587 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/580855 The confidence exuded by Cambridge trainer Roger James proved totally justified at Ellerslie today when his smart filly Avisto completed a hat trick of stakes wins.. 039, 27 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/580855 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/578699 Roger James will shoot for a trans-Tasman Group One double this weekend.. 038, 18 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/578699 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/580853 Cambridge trainer Roger James has four runners at Taupo on Friday, with most interest focused on debutant colts The Austrian Oak and Mongolian Hero in the Annie Higgins 1200.. 038, 18 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/580853 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/578716 Cambridge trainer Roger James has expressed surprise at the weight top mare Silent Achiever has to carry in the Melbourne Cup.. 038, 17 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/578716 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/576957 Star mare Silent Achiever paired up with a familiar companion when she completed her last piece of serious work ahead of Saturday’s $A400,000 Gr.1 Underwood Stakes (1800m) at Caulfield.. 038, 16 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/576957 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/576956 Tavistock filly Avisto made it two stakes wins in a row today, taking out the Listed O’Leary’s Fillies’ Stales at Wanganui in her first start for new trainer Roger James.. 036, 6 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/576956 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/575833 Star racemare Silent Achiever is on schedule to cross the Tasman on Wednesday and kick off her Melbourne campaign in Saturday’s Gr. 1 Memsie Stakes at Caulfield.. 035, 25 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/575833 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/574642 The deeds of brilliant racemare Silent Achiever were recognised at the 2014 New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Awards last Friday, with the Roger James-trained mare voted as Champion Stayer of the Year.. 034, 18 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.kingsclerestables.co.nz/blog/574642