Tim Rowe

Tim Rowe

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Rowe on Monday - Aussie breeders head Stateside, Bosma pulls right rein with Atishu and Martin’s latest star a result of Karaka mission

In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe catches up with some of the Australian contingent in the US for Kentucky's breeding stock sales, examines the Atishu gamble and reflects on Denise Martin's New Zealand purchases.

Fool's Gold? Two more New South Wales races handed black-type status

The Golden Gift for two-year-olds and The Warra at Kembla Grange appear to have been handed Group 3 status with immediate effect for the first time, but the latest changes to the New South Wales Pattern are unlikely to be recognised by international authorities.

The A$150 million stallion - share sale puts huge value on unbeaten US champion Flightline

A 2.5 percent stake in North American stallion Flightline sold for US$2.5 million at the inaugural Keeneland Championship Sale on Thursday (AEDT), while a share in Widden-bound speedster Cogburn also changed hands, days out from his racetrack farewell.

Furlong the latest marker in Siemsen’s thoroughbred journey

When Brian Siemsen saw “tension and fragmentation” when it came to sorting through equine insurance, the insurance mogul and thoroughbred investor was eager to utilise his industry experience to find a solution.

Have prize money, will travel - French trainer’s global approach could land him a Golden Eagle

Jerome Reynier is hoping Lazzat can add to the French trainer’s international bucket list with a victory in the $10 million Golden Eagle.

Status unknown for Belclare - Black cloud over Invitation win as NZ owner counts cost of Pattern debacle

The Hot Danish Stakes is the likely next target for The Invitation winner Belclare as connections attempt to win an all-important Australian black-type race with the New Zealand Group 1 winner after Saturday's win added to her prize money but not her residual value.

Out of ammunition - Militarize poised for return to the racetrack

Militarize has been retired from stud duties because of fertility issues with the multiple Group 1 winner to be gelded in preparation for a return to racing.
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