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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.
Straight Shorts - Monday March 10 - Tentyris to miss Slipper, apprentice jockey wins Adelaide Cup, Bowman picks up Rivellino ride, unbeaten Te Akau 2YO earns a rest
Today's coverage starts with a shock Golden Slipper development after Todman Stakes winner Tentyris' campaign comes to an end. Hugh Bowman has snared a Slipper ride while apprentice Rochelle Milnes is the toast of Adelaide racing.
History repeats - Kia Ora counts on Farnan factor in Todman
Farnan’s reputation as a first-season sire on the move continues to grow with the 2020 Golden Slipper winner returning Kia Ora Stud to the stallion limelight.
253 words - How the NSW government responded to Rosehill parliamentary inquiry recommendations
The NSW government’s brief official response to the Rosehill Select Committee has included support for a review of the Thoroughbred Racing Act and for changes in ministerial diary disclosures.
Straight Shorts - Thursday March 6 - RSN sale speculation, Entain results, Rosehill response due, BlueBet continues PointsBet chase, OTI after NZ riches
In today's Straight Shorts, the future ownership of radio station RSN remains uncertain. a NSW government response to a Select Committee inquiry into the future of Rosehill is due today and BlueBet insists its offer for PointsBet is the best one for shareholders.
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.
NSW government to review Thoroughbred Racing Act as Rosehill deadline nears
The legislative structure of the Act which governs NSW racing will be reviewed as the Minns government adopts a key recommendation of the Select Committee into the sale of Rosehill.