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New Team Announced for Thoroughbred Breeders Australia and Aushorse

August 13, 2025

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) and Aushorse have today outlined their new structure and leadership team. Following 15 years in leadership roles at the Seven Network, Andrew Hore-Lacy was appointed CEO of TBA and Aushorse earlier this year. Since commencing in June, he has worked closely with both Boards to shape a refreshed structure designed to … READ MORE

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Thoroughbred Breeders Australia Urges Racing Australia to Reconsider Foal Ban

July 8, 2025

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) has today denounced the hardline position taken by Racing Australia that has the potential to see a significant number of foals born this year banned from racing. Introduced in 2016, Part 14 of the Australian Rules of Racing (AR) have imposed strict requirements on breeders, mandating that mare returns be lodged … READ MORE

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Applications Open For TBA’s Stud Start Program

May 31, 2025

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) has opened applications for its Stud Start program, aimed at individuals with little or no experience in the breeding industry. Launched in 2023 and fully funded by TBA, Stud Start is designed for those, particularly in rural areas, looking for a career change or re-entering the workforce in the thoroughbred breeding sector. Successful applicants will participate in … READ MORE

News And Media

Political Support For Breeders

October 23, 2019

Dear Breeder, Last night Thoroughbred Breeders Australia hosted a function in Canberra with the Parliamentary Friends of Primary Producers. This … READ MORE

Speech by TBA chief executive Tom Reilly

October 23, 2019

Ladies and gentlemen, firstly let me thank you for your attendance tonight for what is an important evening for breeders. … READ MORE

Political Support For Breeders

October 23, 2019

Federal politicians from across the political divide have rallied behind thoroughbred breeding, as the industry committed to tackling any issue … READ MORE

TBA Calls For A National Task Force

October 18, 2019

The board of Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) today had a teleconference to discuss the issues raised in last night’s 7.30 … READ MORE

TBA Press Release

October 17, 2019

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) condemns in the strongest terms the treatment of horses shown in tonight’s ABC 7.30 program. “I … READ MORE

The 2019 GSSSA winners (Godolphin/Lisa Grimm)

2019 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards (GSSSA) Recognise Excellence

September 8, 2019

When David Merrick started working for Widden Stud in 1992, breeding legends such as Bletchingly and Marscay were ruling the … READ MORE

Hendra Virus

June 13, 2019

Dear Breeder, Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) and Hunter Thoroughbred Breeders Association (HTBA) is writing to notify you of a case … READ MORE

STRATEGY REVIEW 2019

June 12, 2019

As we edge closer to the completion of the yearling sales and start contemplating the 2019 breeding season, I would … READ MORE

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia Celebrates 100 Years

May 27, 2019

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) celebrated its centenary year with the announcement of the Basil Nolan Jnr scholarship at an event … READ MORE

Breeding’s Next Crop Begin Their Journey

May 21, 2019

Seventeen new Fast Track trainees began their journey into the world of thoroughbred breeding on Monday with the aim of … READ MORE

Nominations Open For 2019 Australian Stud And Stable Staff Awards

May 13, 2019

Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Award nominations are now open (Godolphin) The day after Winx won her final race, her … READ MORE

Thoroughbred Research and Development Levy – your input needed!

March 21, 2019

As you may know Thoroughbred Breeders Australia successfully lobbied the Australian Government to introduce a matched thoroughbred research and development … READ MORE

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