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Hore-Lacy appointed CEO of Thoroughbred Breeders Australia

March 19, 2025

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) and Aushorse have appointed Andrew Hore-Lacy as its next Chief Executive Officer. Following a comprehensive international search, Hore-Lacy, who currently is the head of horse racing at the Seven Network, emerged as the preeminent candidate to lead both organisations, owing to his vast experience and profound knowledge of the thoroughbred industry. … READ MORE

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2025 Stud And Stable Staff Awards Shortlist Announced

March 12, 2025

The Stud And Stable Staff Awards are excited to announce the shortlist of nominees for the 2025 edition. These individuals have been carefully selected by the shortlisting committee led by Mary Capuano for their outstanding contributions and commitment to excellence within the thoroughbred industry. In certain categories, the quality of nominations was so high that … READ MORE

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Shaping the Future: TBA’s Graduate Program Welcomes Industry Newcomers

February 11, 2025

They come from a wide array of backgrounds with degrees in finance, animal science, international relations and law with hopes they will be the future of the Australian thoroughbred and breeding industry. For the first time, Thoroughbred Breeders Australia has helped mould the next generation of industry stars by taking on university graduates in an … READ MORE

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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

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

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Applications Open for Fast Track

March 21, 2019

Thoroughbred Breeders Australia’s traineeship program Fast Track is open for its second intake. The training scheme was launched last year … READ MORE

Breeding industry mourns loss of Basil Nolan Jr

November 7, 2018

TBA Media Release Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) is deeply saddened by the tragic death of Basil Nolan Jr of Raheen … READ MORE

Prime Minister Backs Breeding Industry

October 23, 2018

TBA Media Release Prime Minister Scott Morrison has backed the thoroughbred breeding industry, declaring horse racing a crucial part of … 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

Thoroughbred industry research project ideas sought

January 24, 2018

In an exciting announcement for the Australian Thoroughbred breeding industry, a call for initial research project ideas, to be funded … READ MORE

Government visa announcement boosts breeding sector

January 16, 2018

The Federal Government’s announcement regarding enhanced access to ‘Horse Breeder’ visas today is warmly welcomed by Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA). … READ MORE

Breeding industry hits Federal Parliament

October 19, 2017

Thoroughbred breeding plays a vital role in the rural economy and Australian society: that was the message echoed by Federal … READ MORE

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