Mission accomplished for blueblood mare
A long-range plan set in place for royally bred Savabeel mare Zayydani came to fruition at Eagle Farm on Saturday when she strode to a...
Tag: 'Loire'
Pike juvenile all class at New Plymouth
The Tony Pike-trained Rangi Toa was an impressive debut winner of the Kasa Bloodstock 2YO (1100m) at New Plymouth on Friday, and has the makings...
Stakes targets beckon regally-bred filly
Regally-bred filly Aquaoir will head to Ellerslie on Saturday in preparation for a tilt at the Group 3 Sunline Vase (2100m) next month. The Cody...
Classic winners impress at Rotorua
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike is looking forward to autumn racing with a couple of last season’s Classic winners after their pleasing trials at Rotorua on...
Khufu ready to reign at Ellerslie
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike will introduce punters to a colt at Ellerslie on Saturday that could one day become their darling. Pike will produce American...
Pike well-armed on “transition day” at Hastings
Trainer Tony Pike has a host of runners at Hawke’s Bay on Saturday including exciting one-win three-year-old The Irishman, who steps straight into stakes company...
Sherwood Forest provides Pike with a quandary
Trainer Tony Pike breathed a sigh of relief on Sunday morning as he watched Group 1 New Zealand Derby winner Sherwood Forest moving freely after...
Classy colt gets the job done
Punters that took the $1.30 about talented three-year-old The Irishman would have had their hearts in their mouths when the son of Tavistock stepped slowly...
Pike and Ormsby combination back in winning groove
Trainer Tony Pike was delighted to pick up a victory with his only runner at Tauranga on Saturday but it was made even more special...
Pike pleased with The Bostonian’s campaign opener
Trainer Tony Pike believes his star sprinter The Bostonian has plenty to offer during his Sydney spring campaign following a satisfactory first-up performance in Saturday’s...
Queensland feature next for Not An Option
After watching runners struggle through the testing track conditions in the first race at Randwick on Saturday Kiwi trainer Tony Pike was relieved the decision...
Pike hoping Group 1 run continues in Oaks
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike knows his Group 1 winning filly Loire has got her work cut out to turn the tables on quality rival Jennifer...
Plan comes together for Pike and The Bostonian
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike cut a satisfied figure on Sunday morning as he reflected on pulling off a successful raid on a Group 1 feature...
Classic contenders step out for Pike
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike will unleash a pair of classic contenders this week with Group 1 winning filly Loire set to contest the Group 2...
Stellar year for Trelawney continues
It may only be February but Brent and Cherry Taylor of Trelawney Stud have already had a year to remember. Trelawney Stud recorded great returns...
Blanket finish to Oaks Prelude
The judge at New Plymouth had his work cut out on Saturday when less than half a length separated six of the fillies engaged in...
Bosson nails first Trentham feature on Showbeel
A copybook ride by Opie Bosson paved the way for promising filly Showbeel to add a valuable black type success to her career record when...
Pike gearing up for Karaka assault
As he puts the finishing touches on star juvenile Not An Option’s bid for the $1m Karaka Million 2YO (1200m) at Ellerslie later this month,...
Cambridge couple make correct call with class filly
The decision to withdraw a nomination for their royally bred Redoute’s Choice filly from the 2018 New Zealand Bloodstock National Yearling Sale paid off in...
Loire is Redoute’s Choice’s 36th Group 1 winner
NZ Thousand Guineas winner Loire is the 36th Group One winner for her sire, the late Redoute's Choice.
Loire successful in 1000 Guineas
Despite displaying some wayward tendencies over the closing stages Cambridge filly Loire stamped her class in emphatic style as she took out the Group 1...
Kali spot on for Group 1
An exhibition gallop between races at Motukarara on Sunday has kept smart Cambridge filly Kali on track for her Group 1 mission at Riccarton on...
Strong Gold Trail Stakes hand for Tony Pike
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike is feeling double-happy leading into Saturday’s Group 3 Hawke’s Bay Breeders’ Gold Trail Stakes (1200m) at Hastings. Pike will saddle promising...
Pike team ready for Hastings challenge
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike will head into the first day of the Bostock New Zealand Spring Racing Carnival at Hastings this Saturday with some added...
Satellite stable plans for Pike still up in the air
Despite constant speculation over the past few months, Cambridge trainer Tony Pike is adamant he is no closer to confirming whether he will establish a...