Australians are invited to step behind the scenes of the thoroughbred industry this November as National Thoroughbred Week (NTW) returns with more than 100 free events across Australia and New Zealand.
National Thoroughbred Week was launched in Victoria this morning at Malua Racing by the co-founder of NTW Vicky Leonard and Group I trainer Troy Corstens, who is President of the Australian Trainers Association.
Running from 20–30 November, National Thoroughbred Week gives the public exclusive access to racing stables, stud farms, spelling properties, veterinary and equine therapy clinics and racecourses, showcasing the people, horses and expertise behind one of Australia's most enduring and significant industries.
Following a successful inaugural campaign in 2025, which attracted more than 5,000 attendees, this year's program has expanded to include more stable and stud tours, morning trackwork, veterinary, equine therapy and retraining demonstrations, open racedays and other educational experiences celebrating the thoroughbred's journey from birth through to life after racing.
Hosted in both metropolitan and regional hubs including industry hot spots Southern Highlands, Hunter Valley and Goulburn Valley, there is a National Thoroughbred Week touch point in every state and territory, giving families, and friends a unique opportunity to book their free ticket to any one or more of these events.
National Thoroughbred Week is free to attend but requires online registration.
To view the full list of events, and to book your free ticket to one or more experiences, visit thoroughbredweek.com.au and follow @nationaltbweek.
