2025 National Thoroughbred Week Launched

Media Release - Monday Sep 22

National Thoroughbred Week, the newly launched industry initiative designed to bring the public closer to the thoroughbred and our sport, is excited to confirm a truly trans-Tasman exposure, with hosts confirmed across all Australian and New Zealand regions.

Click for more information on this great initiative.

The 5-day event, scheduled for 20-24 November, will see racing stables, stud farms, and aftercare facilities open their doors, giving the public a firsthand look at the daily care, dedication, and passion behind Thoroughbred racing.

Public registrations to attend these events will open on Monday, 13 October.

The initiative aligns with Together for Racing International (TfRI), a movement designed to share best practices across racing nations to promote equine welfare, community engagement, and sustainable industry growth. It also follows the footsteps of National Racehorse Week (UK), which has made significant strides in how the industry engages with the public.

How to get involved

Opportunities to be involved and support the not-for-profit NTW to deliver a foundational blueprint for the annual event still exist. Visit www.thoroughbredweek.com.au or contact hello@thoroughbredweek.com.au

A sample of Hosts and Supporters across both countries include:

New Zealand

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing

Cambridge Stud

Haunui Farm

Rich Hill Stud

Matamata Racing Club

Byerley Park

Club Med Lodge

Elsdon Park

Rick Gold

South Australia

Racing SA

Gawler & Barossa Jockey Club

Morphettville Race Club

Victoria

Racing Victoria

Rosemont Stud

Melbourne Racing Club / MRC Foundation

Avenel Veterinary Clinic

Ciaron Maher Racing (NSW & VIC)

Swettenham Stud

Yulong Stud

Living Legends

Equine Pathways Australia

New South Wales

Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Racing

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Silverdale Farm

Bhima Thoroughbreds

Coolmore Australia

North Bloodstock

Racing Australia Equine Genetics Research Centre

Scone Equine Hospital

Kia Ora Stud

Arrowfield Stud

Cressfield

HammondCare Strathearn House

Austin Racing

Newgate Farm

Godolphin

Gooree Park

Manning Valley Race Club

Queensland

Racing Queensland

Ipswich Turf Club

Racing Hearts

Sunshine Coast Turf Club

The Industry School

Brisbane Racing Club (Eagle Farm)

Northern Territory

Racing NT

NT Institute of Equestrian Sport

Western Australia

Racing and Wagering Western Australia

Perth Racing

Julie Clements Racing

Tasmania

Armidale Stud

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