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Thoroughbred Breeders Australia announces 2026 Next Crop Committee

December 19, 2025

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) is pleased to announce the appointment of the 2026 Next Crop Committee, a national group of passionate and forward-thinking industry participants committed to supporting the next generation of Australia’s thoroughbred industry. The 2026 Committee will focus on strengthening member engagement, expanding national event offerings, and ensuring emerging voices across breeding, sales, bloodstock, racing … READ MORE

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

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

News And Media

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

Visa Victory

March 21, 2019

Back in 2017 the federal government decided to scrap the 457 visas available to the thoroughbred industry: namely, those visas … READ MORE

Strategy Review 2018

April 20, 2018

As we edge closer to the completion of the yearling sales and start contemplating the 2018 breeding season, I would … READ MORE

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