Tim Rowe

Tim Rowe

Total 217 Posts

‘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.

‘We can’t operate at a loss year in, year out’ - closure looms for struggling Penang Turf Club

Malaysia’s oldest race club is set to hold its final meeting in May, with members to vote next month on whether to sell the land on which Penang Turf Club sits, a decision which comes after the closure of racing in Singapore and Macau.

Rowe On Monday - Slipper result adds to Rosemont celebrations, Coolmore's HK Derby connection, Yulong considers shuttle move for UK Group 1 winner

In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe recaps a bumper weekend for Rosemont, reveals a surprising Snitzel statistic in relation to the super sire's Hong Kong runners and updates Yulong's latest stallion moves.

Bella Nipotina to hold court at Chairman’s Sale - Everest winner's owners choose Inglis to sell their prized seven-year-old

After two days of deliberations, the owners of the recently retired four-time Group 1 winner Bella Nipotina have chosen Inglis as the auction house to sell their multimillion dollar mare.
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