Tim Rowe

Tim Rowe

Total 284 Posts

Overseas punters, simulcast meetings help Hong Kong Jockey Club increase seasonal betting turnover

Wagering, field sizes and crowds are up in Hong Kong, with a range of initiatives introduced in 2024/25 credited for the turnaround after a dip the previous season.

Hutchison swings axe at RSN - Felgate and Harford among high-profile talent to leave racing broadcaster

Craig Hutchison is streamlining costs with SEN’s morning shows to be broadcast on Victoria’s racing station RSN from September 1 when a $3.25 million purchase of the industry-owned broadcaster is completed.

Godolphin’s SA Derby placegetter Lavalier heading west after $380,000 online sale

Godolphin’s latest reduction sale of its racing stock has realised more than $2 million, with high-profile Group 1 placegetter Lavalier bought by Perth interests.

Rich Hill steps in as Challenge Stakes sponsor - NZ Group 1 to be known as Proisir Plate

Westbury Stud will no longer sponsor New Zealand’s Group 1 Challenge Stakes, with the weight-for-age contest to be known as the Proisir Plate.

Fireburn’s bright - Golden Slipper winner’s first-born foal sells for $3.3 million in Japan

The decision by Golden Slipper winner Fireburn’s owners to sell as a late spring four-year-old has resulted in Northern Farm selling her first foal for $3.3 million in Japan

Yankee Rose and Mosheen progeny sought after at Japan Select Sale

Progeny of Australian Group 1 winning mares were in hot demand on the opening day of Japan’s biggest bloodstock sale, with one colt fetching in excess of A$4.3 million.

Rowe On Monday - In Flight follows a Proven path, the Middle East's influence on Europe, Aussies in Japan, Seoul winner for Pierata

In today's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe reveals how a conservative approach is paying rich dividends for a leading syndicator, examines what underpins the European bloodstock market, catches up with an Australian attending the JHRA Select Sale and reports on a Pierata winner in South Korea.
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