Team Thoroughbred NSW Equine Welfare

Team Thoroughbred NSW is the heart of Racing NSW’s commitment to the Thoroughbred horse, operating under our motto, “For the love of the horse”. Racing NSW’s extensive equine welfare department encompasses a range of initiatives to ensure the welfare of NSW Thoroughbred racehorses.

Team Thoroughbred stars shine at Tour d’Horse

Paris Ingegneri

TOUR D’HORSE IS A FUNDRAISER FOR THE K.I.D.S. FOUNDATION THAT KEEPS CHILDREN SAFE AND CREATES A BETTER LIFE FOR THOSE LIVING WITH SERIOUS INJURIES OR BURNS Not only did the K.I.D.S. Foundation ‘Tour d’Horse’ fundraiser smash expectations raising more than $1.1 million to support Australians recovering from trauma and injury, but also showcased the remarkable […]

Ex-galloper ‘Sweeps’ into Orla’s life

Paris Ingegneri

A WYONG WINNER AND DUAL KEMBLA GRANGE PLACEGETTER, SWEEPING BROOK IS ENJOYING HIS NEW LIFE WITH STUDENT ORLA SHERIDAN HAVING RETIRED FROM RACING AFTER SEVEN STARTS When 22-year-old university student Orla Sheridan first met Sweeping Brook, known affectionately as Barney, he was fresh off the track having retired from racing in October 2023. Thanks to […]

From Track to Turf: Dixie’s Now Blossoming

Paris Ingegneri

Four years ago, Jack Archibald spotted a striking retired racehorse advertised on Instagram through Racing NSW’s Team Thoroughbred program. Drawn in by her athletic build and calm expression, he saw potential in the bay mare—formerly known as Mikkeyday—now rebranded as Dixie—as a future star on the polo field. “I loved the type of her,” Jack […]

From the Racetrack to a Fresh Start: Port George’s Journey with Team Thoroughbred

Samara Smith

Not every Thoroughbred finds their calling on the track. For horses like Port George, he found his calling in the arena. Following his retirement from racing and with some nurturing and retraining at Team Thoroughbred NSW, “dear little Port George”, as previous owner Robyn Knight referred to him, proved that life after racing can be […]

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