Tim Rowe
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New Zealand foal crop holding firm as breeders apply sharper commercial lens
While Australian foal numbers are on the decline, the foal crop in New Zealand is expected to remain steady in 2025 at around 3000, based on the impressions of the major studs from the 2024 season.
Local talent leads the way in select Magic Millions Perth catalogue
Magic Millions has compiled a 350-lot catalogue for its 2025 Perth Yearling Sale after whittling it down from over 600 entries.
'As integral as any person you can name' - Colleagues reflect on the legacy of Peter Heagney
Friends and colleagues have recalled the lasting legacy of the late Peter Heagney, a long-time Australian thoroughbred auctioneer, who passed away on Sunday.
Rowe On Monday: Curtis aims for redemption, Maher’s French addition, FBAA recognition and racing's double blow
This week’s Rowe On Monday checks in with Lee Curtis after Bauhinia’s impressive win at Wyong, looks at Ciaron Maher’s new French acquisition, reports on recognition for Tony Cavanagh, and reflects on the passing of two major figures in the racing and bloodstock industries.
Jumps racing reprieve - 11 recommendations made to improve safety and viability
Jumps racing will continue in Victoria, and at the famous Warrnambool May carnival, after winning a reprieve from the state’s regulator following the release of a wide-ranging review into the sport.
An Extreme path - Nursery part of the plan for Player and Roulston’s Imaginate
Mark Player and Rob Roulston’s ambitions to find a star colt to turn into a valuable stallion under their PR Thoroughbreds brand takes a step forward with Imaginate in Saturday’s Inglis Nursery, a race won by the likes of Newgate pair Extreme Choice and Wild Ruler.
A breath of fresh air - What drove auction houses to change scoping system
Inglis, Magic Millions and New Zealand Bloodstock have confirmed they will do away with the Lane-Bain Fallon post-sale endoscopic grading system in favour of the seven-point Havemeyer scale. Tim Rowe talks to veterinary experts about the motivation behind the change.