Tim Rowe

Total 154 Posts

'A slight adjustment' - Ciaron Maher Racing cuts jobs, sharpens focus on NSW

EXCLUSIVE: A restructure at the stables of leading trainer Ciaron Maher has resulted in a reduction of the number of staff and could result in a greater focus on New South Wales as it eyes a Randwick base.

‘It happens here at Yulong’ - Upper Bloodstock's Capital return

A buyer with an insatiable appetite for potential stars and owners with a reputation for trading met in a transaction believed to be worth around $4 million which will see promising three-year-old colt Angel Capital step out in the jade green of Yulong in next week’s Australian Guineas.

Rowe on Monday - Prominent WA breeders go it alone for Magic Millions, Argentinian interest in Shaggy's sire

In this week's Rowe on Monday, Tim Rowe examines a different Magic Millions strategy for three West Australian studs, while he reveals how Kooringal Stud resident Sandbar, the sire of Randwick winner Shaggy, found his way to the Riverina farm.

Shifting sands: Phoenix void filled by Brookdale Racing

Phoenix Thoroughbreds, the successful but controversial breeding and racing empire run by Amer Abdulaziz, is winding up its Australian thoroughbred interests, with another Bahraini-backed operation, Brookdale Racing, stepping in to take its place.

Sun shines at the top for Hong Kong-bound Classic colt

Magus Equine’s Willie Leung is hoping he’s bought a Hong Kong Derby horse after spending $520,000 on a colt by The Autumn Sun on the final day of the Inglis Classic Yearling Sale.

Prolific owner Cook hoping to get Lucky with a filly by Yulong’s young shuttler

Mystery Downs’ Frank Cook enjoyed another successful day on racetracks around Australia last Saturday and the Sydneysider added to his huge team of racehorses at the Inglis Classic sale.

‘I rang the boss and said I’ve found another one’ - Dundeel colt fetches $440,000 at Inglis Classic

Connections of a newly purchased $440,000 Dundeel colt are hoping lightning can strike twice after making the significant outlay on day two of the Inglis Classic sale.
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