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Tim Rowe

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Strangles outbreak
Exports and plans for breeding season continue as New Zealand industry manages strangles outbreak

Stud farms, trainers and transport operators continue to maintain tightened biosecurity measures in New Zealand as the country brings a strangles outbreak in the Waikato region under control.

Entries open for Magic Millions as 2027 sales calendar set

Magic Millions has opened entries for its 2027 yearling sales series, confirming a familiar January calendar squeeze with Karaka while reshuffling the dates of its Tasmanian and Perth auctions.

Racing NSW delays mandatory Sleip rollout in favour of trainer trial

Racing NSW will trial the contentious Sleip lameness detection app with selected trainers after industry opposition prompted a slower rollout, extended consultation and a formal review of the technology's implementation.

European tried-horse market ‘off its head’ – leading syndicator keeps powder dry

Australian Bloodstock’s Jamie Lovett says the soaring price of European stayers, driven by Middle Eastern buyers with “no budget”, has left the Melbourne Cup-winning syndicator struggling to secure spring carnival prospects beyond Al Riffa and Perisher.

How an Australian found his calling as a voice of Malaysian racing

South Australian Mark Lydeamore chose to pursue a full-time career in race calling by making the move to Malaysia in 2012 and it’s a decision he doesn’t regret. On Sunday, he will be behind the microphone for the Selangor Mile, the country’s richest race.

Rowe On Monday – Showdown looms in 2YO auctions, Kelly’s fears for wagering growth amid QRIC exit and a homebred reward at Flemington

In this week's Rowe On Monday, Magic Millions' auction scheduling sparks industry debate, Kim Kelly's warning on integrity's role in wagering confidence and Riverina Lulu vindicates Ian Mandie's breeding decisions.

‘Direction doesn’t align’ – Kim Kelly resigns from QRIC over governance concerns

Queensland Racing Integrity Commission deputy commissioner Kim Kelly has quit, citing his view that proposed changes to the way the organisation functions under recommendations made in The Next Lap report.

‘Greater access to all markets’ – Magic Millions to hold two-year-old sale in same week as Inglis

Magic Millions has moved its Horses in Training Sale to the same week as Inglis’s Ready to Race Sale to attract more international buyers and strengthen its position in the competitive breeze-up market.

Guest House
Late-season double has Home Affairs on brink of rare dual premiership honours

Home Affairs could add the champion two-year-old sires’ title to his first season sires premiership when the 2025/26 racing season ends on July 31.

SuperTAB punters to shoulder higher takeout rates under national tote 

Chief wagering officer Michael Fitzsimons has promised Tabcorp will review the takeout rates of its parimutuel offering once the national tote is operational.

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