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Racing
04 June 2026
Smart mare progressing well toward stakes goal
Tony Pike’s mission to secure black type for Astoria Brooke will gain further momentum at Ellerslie this weekend.
Racing
28 December 2025
What You Wish For delivers Taupo Cup gift
A barnstorming finish has delivered Te Akau Racing with a stunning late Christmas present as underrated galloper What You Wish For came from last on the home bend to take out the Harcourts Taupo Cup (2000m) in front of a bumper holiday crowd.
Racing
27 December 2025
Agera on target for Country Cups bonus
There will be more than just the healthy $57,500 first placed cheque on the line for talented galloper Agera when he contests the Harcourts Taupo Cup (2000m) at Taupo on Sunday.
Racing
19 November 2025
Rise continues as Agera eyes TAB Mile
Having become the most improved galloper in the north this season, the Tony Pike-trained Agera may be given his chance at racing’s elite level in the TAB Mufhasa Classic (1600m).
Racing
15 November 2025
Agera’s astonishing rise continues in Tauranga Stakes
Three months after starting the season as a two-win horse with a rating of 70, Agera stepped on to the big stage at Tauranga on Saturday and became a weight-for-age winner in the Gr.2 Gartshore Construction Tauranga Stakes (1530m).
Racing
14 November 2025
Pike chasing dual Island stakes success
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike will be chasing stakes success at both ends of the country on Saturday, with Agera leading his northern charge at Tauranga.
Racing
01 November 2025
High-flying Agera delivers milestone for Pike
A rare visit to the Wairarapa on Saturday produced a milestone for Tony Pike, who brought up his 800th winner in New Zealand.
Racing
17 October 2025
Agera flies to Matamata Cup success
Agera’s coming-of-age campaign has carried him all the way up to black-type level, flying home to score a last-gasp victory in Friday’s Listed Team Wealleans Matamata Cup (1600m).
Racing
16 October 2025
Agera ideally suited to Matamata Cup trip
“It’s almost two weeks between runs and dropping back to the mile should be ideal for him.”