From November 20–24, dozens of farms and stables around Australia are opening their gates to the public for National Thoroughbred Week. It’s a chance for everyday Aussies see what happens beyond race day and on the farms - and to discover the deep care, commitment, and culture that surrounds the thoroughbred.
But here’s the thing: the people who need to hear that story the most won’t find it on their own. So we’re asking breeders, trainers, and industry workers to do one thing: Ask five mates.
Friends. Family. Colleagues. Neighbours. The ones who were curious enough to ask them a question during last week’s Melbourne Cup. Bring them to a National Thoroughbred Week event. Show them behind the scenes, up close, and invite them in.
There are 29 NSW/ACT locations participating:
SYDNEY METRO REGION
- Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Racing. (Booked out)
- Chris Waller Racing. Register here
- Brad Widdup Racing. Register here
- Pilkington Racing. Register here
- Thoroughbred Breeders Australia at Camden Careers & Jobs Expo. Register here
- Milangall Park, Central Coast. Register here
HUNTER VALLEY REGION
- Arrowfield Stud. (Booked out)
- Newgate Farm. Register here
- Cressfield. Register here
- North Bloodstock. Register here
- Scone Race Club Morning Trackwork. Register here
- Archibald Racing. Register here
- Kia Ora Stud. Register here
- Scone Equine Hospital. Register here
- Racing Australia Equine Genetics Research Centre. Register here
- Newcastle Racecourse Raceday. Register here
- Manning Valley Turf Club Raceday. Register here
- Godolphin Woodlands Park. Register here
- Gooree Park. Register here.
- Strathean House / Godolphin. (Private event)
- Coolmore. (Private event)
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS REGION
- Ciaron Maher Racing, Bong Bong Farm. Register here
- Silverdale Farm. (Booked out)
- Thenford Farm. Register here
- Grow Southern Highlands at Bong Bong Picnics. (Booked out)
- Wallaby Hill Young Event Horse Festival. Register here
CANBERRA
- Thoroughbred Park's Meet a Horse Afternoon. Register here
- Champion Thoroughbreds & Danielle Seib Racing Stable Tour. Register here
WAGGA WAGGA
- DSB Thoroughbreds. Register here
