Tim Rowe's Latest Articles

Point Of Law on path to Caulfield Cup after Ciaron Maher buys the King’s Bahrain Trophy winner

Trainer Ciaron Maher has strengthened his Caulfield Cup hand with the purchase of King Charles III’s lightly raced Bahrain Trophy winner Point Of Law, who will join the stable ahead of the spring.

Fasig-Tipton
Another Saratoga spending spree – Massive top-end investment defies clouds over American industry

A booming US bloodstock market has left Australian agent Will Johnson stunned, with Saratoga’s record-breaking sale highlighting a surge in demand for elite yearlings despite broader uncertainty surrounding American racing.

Racing NSW sizes up Southern Highlands properties as Newmarket vision gathers steam

A long-discussed plan to reshape Sydney’s training landscape is gathering momentum, with fresh property options raising the prospect of a major new centre in the Southern Highlands.

Rowe on Monday – The end of an era for Cornerstone, Diamond desire for a Kiwi filly and Burnet’s slice of history

In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim speaks to Sam Pritchard-Gordon about the future for Cornerstone Stud after the decision to sell the farm’s breeding stock, talks to John Thompson about ambitions for his She’s A Dealer and reflects on an honour for a country NSW trainer. 

Lady Of Camelot
Meeting for a Lady – Camelot crew gather to discuss offers for Golden Slipper winner

Sir Owen Glenn has received multiple offers for Group 1 winner Lady Of Camelot, potentially the most valuable mare to be ever sold in Australia, with the Go Bloodstock founder and his manager currently assessing the proposals.

Morphettville
‘The greatest upside’ – Racing SA promotes prize money for highest-rated Saturday races

Racing SA will boost prize money for its top Saturday races and key features from September 1 while introducing higher nomination fees and a new participant welfare levy as part of a funding overhaul aimed at strengthening the state's racing industry. 

Kambula Stud
A road well travelled – Toole hoping for home stakes success before Swiftie’s Five Diamonds trip

Long-time South Australian breeder David Toole is enjoying the journey of anguish and ecstasy that Behemoth Stakes contender Swiftie Harriet is taking he and her fellow owners on.

Chris Waller
Chris Waller on scale, racing politics, innovation and loyalty

Coming off a record-breaking season on several fronts, Chris Waller says his stable has reached its maximum size and he is focused on refining his operation rather than expanding. In an exclusive interview, he also weighs in on New Zealand racing reform and the changing approach to two-year-olds in Australia. 

Chris Waller
Transparency breeds confidence – Waller backs tech-led approach as he trials Sleip App

Chris Waller believes the use of lameness detection technology, such as that being trialled in NSW, could boost investor confidence in the racing industry, both through bloodstock sales and wagering.  

Rowe On Monday – Silverdale warming into spring, another Bow to the Australian stallion ranks and Nakhle’s new rising star

In this week’s Rowe On Monday, as a new generation of yearlings is welcomed, Tim catches up with Steve Grant on his crop for the 2027 sales, ponders whether a European star might be bound for Australia, and checks out an impressive filly in New Zealand. 

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