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  • Pike Stable Underpinned by Syndicates

    Wednesday, 1st September 2021

    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 are eased around the majority of the country. Pike has enjoyed significant success at the 2YO and 3YO level in recent seasons, which come from horses sourced by Pike for a syndicate of high-profile individuals and stud farms that he first put together for the 2019 National Yearling Sale at Karaka. The aim of the syndication project was to annually purchase well-bred colts that could potentially feature in races at the highest level to enhance any future stud prospects or trading value. His 2020 purchases included current Gr1 Victoria Derby (2500m) aspirant Tutukaka (Tavistock-Meleka Belle, by Iffraaj) who won at Listed level during the Queensland winter carnival this year and whoi is a half-brother to multiple champion race mare Melody Belle (Commands). Pike is getting ready to unleash the syndicate’s class of 2021 in the next few months and is excited by the firepower he has at his disposal. He told NZ Racing Desk, “The great thing was the people who came on board were committed to the concept and got off to a fantastic start with Not An Option (Not A Single Doubt) performing the way he did and attracting the interest of Cambridge Stud, while The Irishman (Tavistock) was another that we managed to sell for very good money.” Pike advised that several members of the 2021 syndicate are nearing race trim and are set to either trial or jumpout in the next fortnight.

    Tutukaka

    Melody Belle's exciting half-brother Tutukaka (pic: Grant Peters)