Tim Rowe
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$3 million Home Affairs colt tops Easter opener
In an extraordinary show of faith in Coolmore’s dual Group 1-winning sprinter Home Affairs, the first-season stallion is now the sire of Australasia’s two highest-priced yearlings in 2025.
‘The horse sells himself’ - Laurie in the driver’s seat as offers flow for unbeaten Vinrock
As offers flow for arguably Australia’s most valuable available stallion prospect, Vinrock’s trainer Matt Laurie is unfazed with managing what could prove a life-changing windfall for the colt's connections.
‘Detrimental and a negative influence’ - Partington’s snap resignation prompts emergency talks between RQ and trainers
Mediation between Racing Queensland executives and the state’s Australian Trainers’ Association is under way to resolve a bitter dispute between senior figures of the two organisations.
‘Failed the vet’ - Hong Kong Jockey Club seeks to remedy ’unfair’ reputation for rejecting imports
While blame for a sale of a thoroughbred to Hong Kong falling through is often attributed to strict veterinary protocols, data from the Jockey Club shows just 1 per cent of horses have been deemed unacceptable for importation.
Less taxing - Magic Millions launches international angle for in absentia mares at National Sale
After Imperatriz set an Australasian record price of $6.6 million for a broodmare, Magic Millions has opened up a new International section of its May National Sale catalogue to attract horses to be sold in absentia at the Gold Coast.
Zhang does Private Harry deal, Field to work with small breeders, Easter on internationals’ radar and NZ stallion stats
In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe delves into the Private Harry deal, checks in with Newgate Farm's Henry Field, learns about the overseas contingent for the Easter sale, and explores some New Zealand numbers.
The anointed son - Justify’s City Of Troy to shuttle to Coolmore Australia
Coolmore will bring Cartier Horse of the Year City Of Troy, a four-time Group 1 winner in Europe, to stand at its Hunter Valley stallion operation in 2025.