Derby bound Cavalry makes impressive Singapore debut
Former New Zealand-trained galloper Cavalry got his Singapore career off to a winning start when he kicked clear to score comfortably at Kranji.
Tag: 'Tutukaka'
Tutukaka bound for Singapore
Dual stakes winner Tutukaka has been sold with the well-related four-year-old to continue his career in Singapore. A half-brother to 14-time Group One winner Melody...
Pike keen on Tutukaka’s Cup hopes
Tony Pike is bullish about the chances of Tutukaka in Friday’s Taupo Cup (2000m) with the step up in trip on a good surface fuelling...
Tony Pike after Derby spoils
Trainer Tony Pike is hoping the turnaround in weather can play into the hands of his Group 1 Queensland Derby (2400m) contender Tutukaka at Eagle...
Pike ready to confirm his Queensland winter carnival team
A resolute run for second at Te Rapa on Saturday could see promising two-year-old Rudyard added to the team that Cambridge trainer Tony Pike will...
Promising juvenile could join Pike team in Queensland
A determined win in the opening event at Trentham on Saturday may have secured promising two-year-old Slipper Island a berth in the team that trainer...
Field Of Gold to come of age
Tony Pike feels the time is right to take on older horses at weight-for-age with his top three-year-old Field Of Gold. The Cambridge trainer bypassed...
Queensland targets in the offing for Rudyard
A Queensland winter campaign could be instore for promising juvenile Rudyard after his impressive debut victory in the MacMillan Accountants 2YO (1215m) at Arawa Park...
Different path for Field Of Gold
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike has changed tack with Group Two winner Field Of Gold following his fifth place finish in Saturday’s Group 2 Avondale Guineas...
Colgan to reunite with Derby Favourite
The irony has not been lost on the connections of La Crique with her imminent reunion with jockey Vinnie Colgan. The veteran hoop rode the...
Pike pair to clash in Avondale Guineas
Tony Pike’s two big hopes for New Zealand’s premier three-year-old classic will clash for the second time in the Group 2 AJC Avondale Guineas (2100m)...
Rapid Falls gets deserved reward in Karaka Cup
After a luckless run for second in the Dunstan Feeds Stayers Championship Final (2400m) at Ellerslie on New Year’s day, promising mare Rapid Falls returned...
Holiday for Pareanui Bay
Despite a dogged effort when second behind the unbeaten Shamus in Saturday’s Group 2 Wellington Guineas (1600m) at Trentham, the immediate future for promising three-year-old...
Pike searching for Guineas Gold
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike is confident strapping chestnut Field Of Gold can be in the thick end of the prizemoney in Saturday’s Group 1 Al...
Forgot You tops Victoria Derby betting after barrier draw
A full field of 20 has been assembled for the Victoria Derby at Flemington this Saturday, with Forgot You now the outright favourite for the...
Tutukaka triumphant in Geelong Classic
The Tony Pike-trained Tutukaka confirmed his staying prowess when powering home to land the Listed Geelong Classic (2200m) on Wednesday under a patient Damian Lane...
Classic ambitions for Tutukaka
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike believes quality three-year-old Tutukaka can bounce back to form in Wednesday’s Listed Geelong Classic (2200m) as the Tavistock gelding presses on...
Pike and Asano dominate at Riccarton
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike took a big team south to Riccarton on Saturday and dominated proceedings, winning five of the 11 races on the day....
Tutukaka continues march towards Victoria Derby
Kiwi raider Tutukaka will continue his march towards the Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) next month when he lines-up in the Listed Super Impose Stakes...
Pike pleased with Te Rapa team
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike left the Te Rapa racecourse on Saturday evening a happy man after his team of four runners produced two wins, a...
Derby campaign commences for Tutukaka
Don’t expect Group 1 Victoria Derby (2500m) candidate Tutukaka to win his seasonal debut at Flemington on Saturday, but he should be making solid ground...
Syndicates paying dividends for Pike supporters
Like most New Zealand trainers, Cambridge horseman Tony Pike is champing at the bit to see thoroughbred racing recommence once the current COVID lockdown restrictions...
Pike eager to see resumption of racing
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike is happy to be treading water waiting for the return of racing but his mood might change if New Zealand’s COVID-19-enforced...
Melbourne Cup hopeful Sherwood Forest set to resume at Cambridge
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike’s confidence is growing that Saturday’s meeting on his home track will go ahead. Under the Government’s Level 4 Covid-19 protocols, Saturday’s...
Marchioness backs up trial form with Te Rapa victory
An eye-catching trial win over new stablemate Catalyst at Cambridge last week indicated promising mare Marchioness was ready to win first-up and so it proved...