Tim Rowe
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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.
Like father, like son - John Fung follows Hong Kong family into thoroughbred business
John Fung is the latest member of the Aquis Farm, TFI family enamoured by the thoroughbred and he’s continuing his equine education in all facets of the racing and breeding industries.
Rowe on Monday - HK Derby in for a Shock, breeding the SA way and Malaysian owner moves on NZB Kiwi pick
In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim Rowe examines the unheralded influence at stud of Melbourne Cup winner Shocking, puts a spotlight on the South Australian breeding industry and reveals two possible Bjorn Baker-trained contenders for the NZB $3.5 million Kiwi.
Inglis Classic Day 1 - Milestone result for Hawkins, Private Harry team’s Classic buy, Yiu's next Voyage Bubble?
Southern Highlands breeder Hawkins achieved his biggest sales ring result with a Wootton Bassett colt fetching $400,000 at the Inglis Classic Sale on Sunday.