News Archive
Jess Leads The Way In The Racing Industry
It is no secret that Jess Castle was born for the racing Industry. Between her schedule of retraining multiple off the track thoroughbreds, earning ribbons in showing on behalf of clients, completing a Certificate IV in Racehorse Training with Team Thoroughbred’s Training Academy and working as a Foreperson for Kristen Buchanan at Wyong, it’s no surprise that passion drives Jess’ day.
Tilly & Cosmo Shoot For The Stars
At just 21 years of age Tilly McCarroll has an equestrian CV that would turn someone twice her age green with envy. But her greatest achievement of all so far has four legs, a long tail and can clear jumps the size of a small car.
Zulu’s Grand Life On & Off The Track
Grand Zulu (Grand Lodge x Bravo Zulu) enjoyed a glittering career as a racehorse, earning $1,861,547 in prizemoney, but even more impressive is what he has achieved off the track in the years since.
School Principal’s Thrill In New Skill
Thrill Ofthe Skill was bred for a life on the racetrack. Instead, the now 7yo mare is showing her versatility off it. Since being adopted by Diane Hickey, she has become an important part of 7th Light Horse Gundagai Troop and this month completed her greatest challenge so far – a 130km trek.
Children Lining Up For Equine Assisted Learning
Line Up Girls ran his last race a little over 12 months ago and retired at Team Thoroughbred NSW’s Oxley Island facility. He was adopted by local counsellor and mental health advocate Heather Cambridge and is already helping children become the best version of themselves.
Byzantium’s Double Life
On Boxing Day, Byzantium galloped to victory at Wellington for Central Districts Trainer, Bob Howe. On 14th January he won again. In between, he was trotting gracefully around the show ring at the Thoroughbred Spring Fair under the guidance of Bob’s teenage daughter, Brooke.
Another Notch In Elsa’s Belt
Thoroughbreds are the breed of choice for talented eventer Elsa Vigneau-Ribal and she has struck gold with the latest additions to her stable.
The Rumour Too Good To Keep Secret
As Nature Strip was blasting across the line to claim victory in The TAB Everest, cheers were erupting from the loungeroom of the Chapman home in the Hunter Region. They’re not connections of Nature Strip and they’re not punters either. They were simply thrilled for Chris Waller who also trained The Rumour File, the now retired racehorse who has become a much-loved part of their family.
A New Event Beckons McCreery
As a Police Officer, Jen Lynch sees the best and worst of society but even after the roughest day her retired racehorses always put a smile on her face.
The Penzas’ New Pastime
Jockey Jeff Penza and his wife Michelle have been around horses since they were kids but their recent foray into showjumping has intensified their passion for equestrian sports and they’re doing it all on retired racehorses.
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