Tim Rowe

Not only a passionate West Coast man but a brilliant sports journo & great mate. One of the best gone far too soon. My thoughts are with Emma and the boys. Life’s not fair 💔 dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/9213606/…

Breeders who have fallen afoul of tighter enforcement of foal registration deadlines will be given a second chance, with Racing Australia announcing an amnesty for horses that had previously been banned from racing. thestraight.com.au/foal-reprieve-…

Coolmore rolls $30 million dice and buys Golden Slipper winner Guest House thestraight.com.au/coolmore-rolls…

Invincible Ibis given a 🍑 of a ride by @HugeBowman to win the Hong Kong Derby ahead of a gallant Numbers and fast finishing Stormy Grove. The son of Hellbent was co-bred by @rowe_tim, sold by @widdenstud to @Kilgravin as yearling then to @mark_mnracing as a 2YO #HKDerby 🇭🇰

A Victorian horseman, who operates on scale and reputation, is quietly shaping elite racing prospects for leading stables, will be one of the more interested sideline observers during the Golden Slipper. @DOBrienRacing thestraight.com.au/the-man-behind…

@T_J_Carroll They will have plenty of access to the ratings supplied by domestic and international handicappers in line with lomg standing protocols. Presumably, BTAG might say, although X race meets rating, we don't recommend upgrade because similar "grand final" race is in a fortnight.

@tmase04 BOBS not included is my guess

Can anyone tell me why Outspan, who has won $113,700 in prize money, only has $91,200 on the latest order of entry? What have I missed? Did he win some money in a restricted race?

@JustinDarcy7 @HDwyerRacing @SimonMorrish23 never misses. Strapper to the stars

Is there a country @HDwyerRacing can’t train a winner in? What a win in the Auckland Cup!

A deal which values Super Seth among the highest-priced Australasian thoroughbreds of all-time will see the emerging stallion move from Waikato Stud to Coolmore Australia in 2026. thestraight.com.au/50-million-plu…

@craigpicko 2 IMO

What would increase the value of Tentyris more ? 1) going to HK and beating Ka Ying Rising ? 2) beating a much weaker field at Royal Ascot which has been done many times

@jamesbthomas11 @rpbloodstock Only told half of it!

This week’s sales diary has already received plenty of feedback… Anon #1: “Made me laugh a lot” Anon #2: “Fantastic! A thoroughly enjoyable read” My darling wife: “God, this is a long one” See what all the, erm, fuss is about here: bit.ly/4r1YpcN | @rpbloodstock

The special edition of Straight Talk, with @streetruffian and @rowe_tim is live. Gerry Harvey reflects on 40 years of @mmsnippets, from receivership to a global event, plus market insight, land value, wagering rulings and more. + Grant & Alana Williams suspension + + punter denied payout after punters club account Listen now: thestraight.com.au/straight-talk-… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1iznZi… Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ger…

Yulong supremo Zhang Yuesheng is back in Australia and on the Gold Coast ahead of this week’s Magic Millions Yearling Sale. thestraight.com.au/zhangs-gold-co…

Full story: thestraight.com.au/horses-and-sta…

Smashing win, Invincible Ibis! 👏 Mark Newnham's leading #4YOSeries prospect is super impressive in the finale at Sha Tin, launching to a third successive triumph with @zpurton in the plate... #LoveRacing | #HKracing

🚨 #BREAKINGNEWS The Asian Racing Federation has intervened in Australia’s black type impasse, announcing that its Asian Pattern Committee will temporarily assume control of race status decisions. Full story at The Straight.

Racing NSW’s authority to impose administration on the Australian Turf Club is set to be challenged by the directors of the club’s board in a dramatic legal showdown on Monday. thestraight.com.au/atc-directors-…

🚨 #BREAKINGNEWS The Australian Turf Club is set to have a Racing NSW-appointed administrator put in charge with the racing regulator stepping in after raising financial and governance concerns earlier this year. FULL STORY: thestraight.com.au/racing-nsw-put…

@AnthonyManton @TheStraightonX @ArrowfieldStud The result made sense to me, up to 2000m given pedigree ... after the race

@TheStraightonX @ArrowfieldStud thanks for the mention guys. Richard & his team are rapt with Kim Emperor winning the G1.

ROWE ON MONDAY 🔹 Benji King’s Well Written pinhooking play 🔹 @ArrowfieldStud gets two-for-one with a tatts purchase 🔹 Key announcement looms for Sydney training fees 🔹 @AnthonyManton Malaysian joy 🔗 thestraight.com.au/rowe-on-monday…