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Half Yours ridden by Jamie Melham wins the Lexus Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse on November 04, 2025 in Flemington, Australia. (Photo by Reg Ryan/Racing Photos)

Homegrown glory: Victorian-bred Half Yours claims the 2025 Melbourne Cup

November 5, 2025

The Australian breeding industry was in the spotlight at Flemington yesterday as Half Yours — bred by Janice and the late Colin McKenna — stormed to victory in the 165th running of the $10 million Group 1 Lexus Melbourne Cup (3200 m) under a superbly judged ride from Jamie Melham. Bred at The Union in … READ MORE

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Vale George Smith

October 31, 2025

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of George Smith, a respected horseman whose influence on Australian bloodstock spans generations. Over a career that spanned more than seven decades, George earned a reputation for his exceptional eye for a horse and his unwavering belief that physical type, demeanour and athleticism were … READ MORE

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Vale So You Think

October 21, 2025

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) and Aushorse join the wider industry in mourning the passing of So You Think, one of the modern greats of the Australian turf and a truly elite sire. From the moment he burst onto the scene, So You Think embodied everything Australians love about the thoroughbred – athleticism, courage, and presence. … READ MORE

News And Media

TBA Announce New Pathway Into Breeding

May 19, 2023

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) is excited to launch a new program that provides a pathway into the breeding industry for … READ MORE

Finalists Annouunced For The 2023 Stud & STable Staff Awards

April 3, 2023

A man who has devoted more than 70 years to one of Australia’s most famous racing stables, a former Uber … READ MORE

Second Year Of Phase Two: Post-Mortem Of Late-Term pregnancy Loss Project Commences

March 31, 2023

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia is pleased to announce that Phase Two of the Post-Mortem of Late-Term Pregnancy Loss Project will continue … READ MORE

TBA Launch New Online Education Platform

March 28, 2023

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) has launched a new online education platform designed to allow everybody the opportunity to learn the … READ MORE

Shortlist Announced For the 2023 Stud & Stable Staff Awards

March 17, 2023

The first step in deciding the winners of the 2023 Australian Stud and Stable Staff Awards has been completed with … READ MORE

2023 Fast Track Applications Now Open

February 10, 2023

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia’s (TBA) commitment to finding the next generation of staff for the breeding industry continues with applications for … READ MORE

2022 Strategy Review

January 25, 2023

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) and Aushorse recently released its annual strategy review. This report outlines key initiatives undertaken in 2022 … READ MORE

Support For Victorian Breeders Impacted By Flooding

October 21, 2022

The Victorian flooding events of the past week have been devastating for many in the breeding community and Thoroughbred Breeders … READ MORE

Applications Open For The 2022 Nolan Scholarship

September 13, 2022

Applications for the 2022 Nolan Scholarship are now open. The Nolan Scholarship is awarded annually to a graduate of the … READ MORE

Mental Health & Wellbeing Workshops

July 25, 2022

Throughout August, Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) will be hosting a series of mental health awareness and wellbeing workshops. These free … READ MORE

Developing Our Workforce

June 27, 2022

Over the coming months, TBA will be hosting a series of one day workshops around the country offering stud workers … READ MORE

Breeders To Access RIC Loans From July 1st

May 31, 2022

From July 1st, thoroughbred breeders will have access to the loans offered by the Regional Investment Corporation. Gaining this access … READ MORE

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