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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.

While the Australian Turf Club has sent out its case for its members to vote on the sale of Rosehill racecourse, a host of questions remain unanswered. The Straight asked chairman Peter McGauran many of these in a detailed interview.

In today's Straight Shorts, Queensland’s Canning Downs Stud will shut its doors after more than a century in business, a new general manager has been appointed at Cambridge Stud, I Am Me will run in the $5 million Quokka and Frankie Dettori has filed for bankruptcy.

Annabel Neasham’s training career took off like a rocket, but the addition of partner Rob Archibald’s name on the stable’s door at the start of this season has allowed another burst of growth. Young and ambitious, the pair told Matt Stewart they have no plans to slow down.

There are no guarantees that the NSW government will purchase Rosehill racecourse from the Australian Turf Club for $5 billion, with premier Chris Minns confirming negotiations wouldn’t start until after the ATC vote.

In today's Straight Shorts, UK trainer William Haggas is unsure how the Sydney autumn will unfold for his three raiders, Zac Purton is likely to delay a riding return, a leading wagering executive comes to Tom Waterhouse's defence and another winner for Hello Youmzain.

The Australian Turf Club has set its terms and its price for the sale of Rosehill and has told members they risk “more painful choices under less favourable conditions” if they fail to endorse a $5 billion sale directly to the NSW government at next month’s special general meeting.