Roger James
New ZealandtrainerMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Roger James is a prominent New Zealand horse trainer with a reputation for his ability to prepare horses for high-stakes races. He is currently training Dance The Night, a last-start winner, for the Group 2 Hallmark Stud Eight Carat Classic.
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Robert Wellwood and Roger James train the 6-year-old Arabian Songbird.
Kevin Myers and Kylan Wiles combine to help punters get a Quid in Great New Zealand HurdlesThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-09-18
New Zealand· 2026-09-18
Cambridge trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood trained the Derby quinella.
Ellerslie delivers remarkable day of drama on and off the trackThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-03-07
New Zealand· 2026-03-07
Roger James is a training partner with Robert Wellwood and is involved in the campaign for The Precursor.
Horse racing: Classic double possible if Ohope keeps winning – Mick On MondayThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2026-02-08
New Zealand· 2026-02-08
Roger James is one of the trainers for Dance The Night, a horse Mick Dee will ride.
Horse racing: Mick Dee returns for hot book of rides at Ellerslie’s Boxing Day boomerThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New Zealand· 2025-12-17
New Zealand· 2025-12-17
