Tim Rowe

The death of renowned racing figure the Aga Khan was felt around the world. He is the latest of a generation of 20th century thoroughbred pioneers to pass away with leading industry figures paying tribute and reflecting on his legacy.

The sale of an Australian thoroughbred software company to leviathan American investor John Stewart has been completed, with ambitious plans under way to expand the product.

In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe provides a timely analysis of Rosemont Stud's foray into the colts syndication model, canvasses Robert Crabtree's thoughts on the future of smaller breeding operations and provides an update on the industry's Stud and Stable Staff awards.

Robert Crabtree has sold his Dorrington Farm property near Nagambie and will enter into a joint venture with Noorilim Park to continue breeding racehorses as he has since the 1980s.

Neville Bell has stepped down as chairman of the Brisbane Racing Club after more than 25 years on the board of the club which runs racecourses Doomben and Eagle Farm.

Roger James and Robert Wellwood will train Group 1 winner Prowess’ sister after paying $1.1 million for the stunning daughter of Rich Hill Stud’s champion sire Proisir.

The sister to trainers Roger James and Robert Wellwood’s Group 1-winning filly Orchestral has created a new watermark at the New Zealand Bloodstock Karaka Yearling Sale, selling for $2.4 million to a client of Chris Waller.