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.
Refractor’s Heroic New Chapter
When retired racehorse Refractor left the track and joined Racing NSW’s Team Thoroughbred program, no one could have predicted that just months later, he’d be riding into floodwaters on a rescue mission. But that’s exactly what happened when heavy rain caused devastating flooding in the Manning River region of NSW this past May. His new […]
Team Thoroughbred stars shine at Tour d’Horse
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
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
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 […]
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