Tim Rowe
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‘Sole and absolute discretion' - one in six foals could be banned from racing under RA crackdown
Racing Australia’s hardline compliance with foal registration deadlines presents a major welfare concern and could leave a significant number of the 2025 foal crop being banned from racing, according to Thoroughbred Breeders Australia president Basil Nolan.
Call answered - Frankel mare joins Yulong in $2.1 million Magic Millions deal
More than $88 million worth of breeding stock was traded at the Gold Coast this week, with international buyers creating diversity ensuring competition for some of Australasia’s best-credentialled mares to go to market this year.
Zou got ya - Magnier gets his mare with a $5.25 million price tag
Three-time Group 1 winner Zougotcha will be served by Wootton Bassett, as Coolmore goes all-in on their top-class shuttle stallion after paying the second highest price ever for a mare sold in Australasia.
Rowe On Monday - Tax relief for US owners and breeders, Cornerstone taps into Wootton Bassett popularity, Grenville adds to weanling stocks, big results for Newington Farm
In today's Rowe On Monday column, Tim Rowe reports on an interesting bloodstock industry development in the US, checks out the latest weanling market moves on the Gold Coast and reveals an impressive statistic for Newington Farm.
Malone takes contrasting paths in deep weanling market
North Bloodstock’s Mick Malone bought two weanlings at the Gold Coast on Sunday and their respective prices sum up the spectrum of the foal market.
Millions dreaming - Maher’s Gold Coast roadmap for Anamoe foal
Trainer Ciaron Maher will take his chances in the Magic Millions sales ring next year with a $360,000 filly by Anamoe, but the long-term target is to have her in the $3 million 2YO Classic in January 2027.
Schweida and Wilson’s journey from Oink to a Doomben Cup start
Queensland pig farmer Darren Wilson’s chance introduction to Kelly Schweida could lead to a breakthrough Doomben Cup win with Miss Joelene 10 years in the making.