In this week’s edition of O’Brien on Monday, Bren takes the temperature of the industry on recent changes to the Australian Pattern, reflects on a breakthrough Golden Rose win for a New Zealand-based stallion and looks back on multiple stakes successes for Hellbent as well as Arrowfield graduates.
In this week’s O’Brien on Monday, with Tim still on leave, Bren digs into the debate over breeze-up sales prompted by an agent’s opinion piece, reflects on an emotional night for one of Australia’s most successful jockeys, examines Maurice’s strong start to the season and issues a correction he is more than happy to make.
With Tim Rowe on leave – Bren O’Brien steps in and discusses Bjorn Baker’s big weekend, a Slipper connection to Keeneland, an Aussie-flavoured feature in Japan, the state of play with State Of Rest and why a breeders’ award in Queensland has prompted calls for change.
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, Singapore and Macau owners turn their attentions to Australian and New Zealand racing, a weekend double for a Godolphin blue hen, a cause for celebration after a Group 1 win, and a sticky question for the rest of The Everest slotholders.
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, David Payne on making the best of his chance with promising filly Proxima Dea, a Queensland legend honoured and a star broodmare almost overlooked, plus a change of scenery for long-time Aquis employee Jonathan Davies.
Tim Rowe gives his impressions from the Hunter Valley after the annual stallion parades. He chatted to Andy Makiv about American sires and the festival impact on the region, plus Tim reveals unusual musical and political influences on the parades and adds a Queensland flavour to round it off.
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, a strong US market won’t stymie Australian investment, Silverdale’s early breaker program has a new poster boy, Bennett Racing makes its move on an Oaks winner and Australian-bred horses making a mark in the UK.
In this week's Rowe On Monday, Tim speaks to Sam Pritchard-Gordon about the future for Cornerstone Stud after the decision to sell the farm’s breeding stock, talks to John Thompson about ambitions for his She’s A Dealer and reflects on an honour for a country NSW trainer.
In this week’s Rowe On Monday, as a new generation of yearlings is welcomed, Tim catches up with Steve Grant on his crop for the 2027 sales, ponders whether a European star might be bound for Australia, and checks out an impressive filly in New Zealand.
Tim Rowe found himself in Malaysia this weekend for the country’s richest race, where ex-Australian horses were to the fore, the punters were back after the distractions of the World Cup, Jett Stanley was making an impression, and a tribute to a New Zealand legend was on display.
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