Tim Rowe

Tim Rowe

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Wootton Bassett returns as Private Life joins Coolmore Australia roster

Coolmore will shuttle one of the world’s hottest stallions again in 2025 with a fee yet to be confirmed for Wootton Bassett, who will lead the Australian roster of 13 in 2025.

Consumer watchdog launches probe into NSW trainers’ charity event

The NSW Trainers Association is under investigation over its involvement in a fundraising lunch for a high-profile charity organisation.

Straight to stud - no overseas mission for Coolmore’s Group 1 winner Switzerland

Valuable Snitzel colt Switzerland won’t race again after a three-start autumn preparation, with Coolmore retiring him to stud as its second newcomer for 2025.

ATC starts again with a new Rosehill vote set for May 27

A member decision of the future of Rosehill racecourse has been delayed again, with the Australian Turf Club embarking on a whole new voting process, with an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held on May 27.

Rowe On Monday - Walsh's 'wise decision' to sell Amelia's Jewel, Breeders call for VOBIS changes, Group 1 result for Admire Mars

In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe speaks to the owner of retired mare Amelia's Jewel about his decision to sell, canvasses thoughts on a Racing Victoria review into the VOBIS program and provides an insight into the progeny of Admire Mars.

‘He’s a ripping colt’ - Yulong snaps up Laurie’s Group 1 winner Vinrock

I Am Invincible’s first Australian two-year-old Group 1 winner Vinrock will remain with trainer Matt Laurie after the ATC Sires’ Produce Stakes hero was bought by Yulong.

Inside Yulong - Jun Zhang on the relentless ambition of Australia’s biggest thoroughbred operation

In an exclusive interview with The Straight’s Tim Rowe, newly appointed general manager Jun Zhang has revealed Yulong has no plans to slow its growth and wants a foothold in the Hunter Valley.
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