Impendabelle looking to return with Te Rapa Group 3 success
Impendabelle proved herself at the highest-level last campaign and is set to return in Saturday's Group 3 Cambridge Breeders' Stakes at Te Rapa.
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Investigate chasing Ellerslie Group 3 triumph
Investigate promises to give another bold account of himself at Ellerslie on Saturday in what is likely to be the final appearance of his current...
Pike all smiles with Group 1 contender
Tony Pike is confident of another bold showing on Saturday from Archaic Smile at Trentham where she has already enjoyed black type success.
Weight relief for Rudyard in Japan Trophy
Saturday’s Group 2 Japan Trophy at Tauranga marks the black-type debut for Rudyard, and the in-form gelding benefits from a 5kg drop in weights from...
Trentham track to favour Witz End
Tony Pike believes the big, roomy Trentham track will suit his promising three-year-old Witz End down to the ground in Saturday’s Group 2 Wellington Guineas.
Proven Harlow Rocks gets the nod from trainer
Tony Pike has tipped Harlow Rocks as the stable’s best chance of stakes success at Taupo on Friday, as she competes in the Avondale Lowland...
Tony Pike chasing New Zealand Derby success
Tony Pike certainly knows how to win a Derby, but the Cambridge trainer is taking a philosophical approach into this year’s edition.
Pike youngsters chasing Matamata Group 2 success
Two younger members of Tony Pike’s team will spearhead the stable’s representation at Matamata with higher honours beckoning the duo.
Pike fillies show class in Te Rapa features
Tony Pike’s classy pair of Harlow Rocks and Vera Rose put their hands up for loftier targets after playing the bridesmaid role at Te Rapa...
Churchillian digs deep to claims Group 3 Anniversary Handicap
Tony Pike made a flying start to racing at Trentham on Saturday, including with Churchillian in the Group 3 Anniversary Handicap.
Archaic Smile impresses in Wellesley Stakes victory
Victory in the Listed Wellesley Stakes (1100m) is becoming a force of habit for Michael McNab as the northern hoop claimed a third-straight win.
Impendabelle seeking Group 1 Levin Classic glory
Impendabelle came so close to picking up a maiden Group One in November, and Tony Pike is hoping the filly can go one better in...
Bonecrusher run to give clearer picture
Cannon Hill’s performance in Saturday’s Group 3 Bonecrusher Stakes at Pukekohe will determine the summer path for the colt.
Poetic Champion prepared for tough Pukekohe challenge
Saturday’s Listed Counties Challenge Stakes (1100m) brings together four of the six winners of two-year-old races in the North Island so far this season.
Pike confident Impendabelle can strike in Guineas
Tony Pike doesn’t have any concerns about Impendabelle’s ability to cope with a step up in trip in Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand 1000 Guineas...
Not Guilty claims Listed Pegasus Stakes
Three-time stakes placegetter over the last eight months, Not Guilty took the next step with a black-type breakthrough in Saturday’s Listed Pegasus Stakes.
Impendabelle claims drama-filled Soliloquy Stakes
Impendabelle is now a Group Two winner at the ages of both two and three, surviving a protest to take out a chaotic running of...
Cannon Hill claims victory in dramatic fashion
It took a dead heat and a protest before Cannon Hill was declared an outright winner in the opening event at Hastings on Saturday.
Te Rapa best option for smart filly Impendabelle
Tony Pike has decided to skip Saturday's Group 2 Hawke's Bay Guineas with Impendabelle due to weather concerns and instead focus on Te Rapa.
Dimaggio hits target at Hastings
The connections of Dimaggio are hoping their gelding is in for a big spring following his gritty win in the Hastings on Saturday.
Impendabelle primed for Group 3 assignment
Talented filly Impendabelle is poised for her three-year-old debut at Hastings this Saturday, following an impeccable preparation.
Val Di Zoldo with New Zealand Cup Carnival on radar
A trip to the New Zealand Cup carnival may be on the cards for Group winner Val Di Zoldo following a trial win in trying...
Pike hoping the real Dawn Parade shines at Te Rapa
Dawn Parade has often left trainer Tony Pike scratching his head, but his last two performances have been more in line with the talent he...
Elemental scores impressive debut win
Michael McNab and Tony Pike combined with Elemental to take out the 2YO & 3YO Maiden at Avondale on Wednesday afternoon.
Tony Pike confident ahead of Ruakaka meeting
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike believes he is represented by two strong chances at the Ruakaka meeting on Saturday afternoon.