Rowe on Monday: Tumbarumba to Tokyo, Coolmore-Falcon partnership, mare sales outlook and Magic for Payne
In this week's Rowe on Monday column, Tim Rowe speaks to the breeders of a Peltzer colt destined for Japan, goes behind the scenes to reveal a Coolmore-Falcon Racing alliance, provides an insight into the 2025 market for broodmares and recaps a profitable and busy weekend for the Payne family.
‘I think as the year goes on it’ll be seen as a great outcome for the breeders’ - Turnover down nine per cent as Magic Millions comes to an end
The Magic Millions Yearling Sale on the Gold Coast concluded on Monday, with $217 million changing hands but the circumspect nature of the middle to lower end of the market was on full display during Book 2.
Analysis: Clouds on the Coast as wagering uncertainty persists
Bren O’Brien spent last week on the Gold Coast and reports that while the temperature may have come out of the bloodstock market, the uncertain conditions in the wagering industry also point to a stormy 2025.
Yeppoon breeders’ family affair - $170,000 Spirit Of Boom filly tops opening Magic Millions session
Seven horses sold for $100,000 or more during a shortened Sunday afternoon selling session as the challenging Magic Millions market was amplified in Book 2.
Friday night lights - Heavy storms force rescheduling of Magic Millions race day
The final seven races of the $14.5 million Magic Millions race day will be run on Friday night after heavy rain caused the scheduled Gold Coast meeting on Saturday to be called off after just three races.
Straight Talk Podcast - Mitsu steps in for $3.2 million filly, plus Barry Bowditch and Adrian Bott
Join Bren O'Brien and Tim Rowe as they delve into the events of day four at the Magic Millions Yearling Sale on the Gold Coast.
Sunlight in the twilight - Champion mare’s $3.2 million daughter right at home in Japan
Prominent Japanese trainer Mitsu Nakauchida launched a daring raid at the Gold Coast on Friday, securing the Home Affairs-Sunlight filly for a record $3.2 million in a marquee conclusion to Book 1 of the Magic Millions Yearling Sale.