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Racing
04 March 2025
Orchestral on song for Bonecrusher
“It took her a while to get through her gears but once she hit top speed, she really took ground off them.” 
Racing
24 February 2025
Kingsclere trio on song for Champions Day
“He is a big burly boy and he had done pretty well on us. Even his work on Thursday indicated that."
Racing
19 February 2025
Avondale features all-important ahead of big dance
Many of New Zealand’s brightest three-year-olds and toughest stayers will be on course at Ellerslie on Saturday, with the Avondale Cup and Guineas races proving to be a big form-setter for the upcoming Barfoot & Thompson Champions Day next month.
Racing
03 February 2025
James unveils another Derby hopeful
“The Derby is absolutely the main aim for him, probably through the Avondale Guineas (Gr.2, 2100m).”
Racing
29 January 2025
Whirlwind week for Kingsclere
“He’s flying, wherever he goes he’ll be competitive.”
Racing
27 January 2025
Fairytale sale for Green
It was an emotional scene at Karaka on Monday after the regally-bred full-sister to glamour mare Orchestral was sold for $2.4 million. 
Racing
26 January 2025
Barneswood Farm go back-to-back in Aotearoa Classic
“To see Orchestral get the three-year-old last year and carry on to do what she has done, she is an absolute class act."
Racing
25 January 2025
Orchestral plays a winning tune at Ellerslie
“We got all sorts of grilling but she is a mare and often they are better in the autumn and I think that is probably the case with her."
Racing
14 January 2025
Blueblood fillies lead Haunui’s Karaka offering
“It will have its challenges, but we go there with a really nice crop of horses and we are there to meet the market.”
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