Tim Rowe

Total 167 Posts

Symmetry for Devil Night as he aims to avenge his great grandsire’s Golden Slipper misfortune

Things didn’t go to plan in the 1999 Golden Slipper for raging pre-post favourite Redoute’s Choice, but Yulong is hoping for better luck with the champion stallion’s great grandson Devil Night, the first colt to win a Blue Diamond at his second start this century.

Rowe On Monday - Canning Downs dispersal 'a difficult decision', Memo highlights Capitalist haul, wagering on yearling auctions, sales boom in South Africa

In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe talks to Jan Mackay about a decision to quit the breeding industry, reflects on a productive weekend for Newgate sire Capitalist, delves into the complex world of wagering on yearling sales and checks out the latest auction results from South Africa.

Prized mares declared off limits as auction houses begin chase for top-class breeding prospects

The owners of Group 1 winners Amelia’s Jewel and Orchestral are playing the long game with their elite mares but Magic Millions and Inglis are circling others who may go to market this autumn as racing and breeding prospects.

‘It doesn't actually make thoroughbred breeding business sense’ - the Super Seth gamble paying off for Waikato

After back-to-back Group 1 wins in Australia with Linebacker and Feroce, Super Seth has emerged as the great hope of New Zealand breeding, but the path to get here hasn’t been without sleepless nights for studmaster Mark Chittick.

Rowe On Monday - Costa focused on Dubai for now, China new home for Australian sires and Antique a rare gem

In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe speaks to expatriate trainer Michael Costa in Dubai, reveals the latest Australian sires to be exported and remembers the broodmare gem Antique.

Premier position - Colts and fresh investment help re-establish Victoria’s sale in auction pecking order

The Melbourne Premier Sale bucked the overall trend of the yearling market, with the diversity of the buying bench and the catalogue credited with helping Victoria’s sole live yearling auction for the year improve its metrics on 2024.

Rowe On Monday - Studs circling Rivellino, no jetlag with Feroce and Rosemont pulls right rein

In this edition of Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe finds out how many studs are chasing unbeaten juvenile Rivellino. He also chats to the British-based part-owner of Feroce and provides an insight into the early response to Henry Longfellow, a newcomer to the Australian stallion ranks in 2025.
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