Tim Rowe

Tim Rowe

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Rowe On Monday - NZ legend Joe Yorke remembered, Japanese syndicate success a pointer to expansion, sales recruitment hots up

In his latest Rowe On Monday column, Tim Rowe reports on the loss of a New Zealand industry legend, provides an insight into Japan-based Umanity Racing's plans for Australia and details the competition between auction houses for 2026 yearlings.

Winx’s Snitzel colt to headline Inglis Easter 2026

One of the most valuable colts ever bred in Australia will go under the auctioneer's hammer next April after Inglis convinced the owners of the Snitzel son of Winx to offer him at the 2026 Easter Yearling Sale.

Billion-dollar Sunlight - Gold Coast Turf Club development gains stakeholder approval

Aquis and the Gold Coast Turf Club have received community stakeholder approval to proceed with their $1 billion joint venture to redevelop two hectares of the racetrack into apartments and a lifestyle facility.

From Royal Ascot to industry coalface - Hore-Lacy steps into Thoroughbred Breeders hot seat

Andrew Hore-Lacy spent 15 years at the Seven Network but he’s ready for the challenge of leading peak body Thoroughbred Breeders Australia during a time of considerable industry issues.

Kiwis’ geoblock windfall - overseas bookies banned, triggering $100 million Entain payment

Overseas bookmakers will no longer be able to take bets from New Zealand punters after key legislation was passed unanimously through Parliament on Wednesday.

Storm Boy to stud - Coolmore calls time on Justify colt’s international campaign

Coolmore’s high-priced colt Storm Boy will return to Australia in August to join the Hunter Valley stud’s stallion roster after two below-par performances in the northern hemisphere.

Ka Ying maybe? Changes to RV vet protocols opens door to Champions Sprint possibility

Changes to Racing Victoria’s veterinary protocols for the spring could lead to connections of Hong Kong sprinter Ka Ying Rising reconsidering their avoidance of the Champions Sprint at Flemington.
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