Family came first in the race to ignite Bruce Slade’s passion for the thoroughbred and lit the touch paper

Working for Gai Waterhouse Racing for my work placement has been such an eye-opening experience that has already

Only a few months after driving nearly seven hours to watch Winx’s fairy tale ending in her final race, 16

Hundreds of High School students have a much greater awareness of career opportunities in the Thoroughbred indus

Damon Gabbedy’s thoroughbred world has expanded to a truly global business and he’s forever grateful

Mike Fleming honed his skills with an acknowledged master of the thoroughbred trade and mentor to many young Kiw

Horse racing has been one of my biggest passions ever since I was a little kid. But being born in Bundaberg and

Ron Quinton served a successful apprenticeship with a master tutor, but it was so much more than racing advice a

Wow, what an experience I am having.

From meeting the amazing big trainer Tony McEvoy to working for h

When Despacito crossed the line first as a longshot at Sandown Park last Wednesday, it was a big moment for the

Week two of my racing stable placement for the Explorer Cadetship program has been a very exciting and tiring we

And so, it has begun.

When I first arrived at the powerhouse known as Godolphin on a Sunday afternoon,

With the first phase of the Cadetship behind them, Lauren Newman reflects on her experiences while also looking

As the Cadets get closer to taking on their first work placement, Ellie Morrison learned some valuable lessons a

As the Cadets enter their final few weeks of the Boot Camp portion of the Cadetship, they are putting the final

Tom Simpson began his career as a human physiotherapist who decided he liked horses more than humans and has ded

The Bloodstock Manager and auctioneer at Magic Millions, Clint Donovan has spent years honing his craft and taki

TDN: Can you tell us a bit about your career in the Thoroughbred industry so far, how did you get to where

TDN: Can you tell us a bit about yourself, how did you get your start in the industry?

Zoe: 

TDN: Tell us a bit about yourselves, how long have you been photographers?
...more

From learning about broodmare care to having to clock herself while galloping, Week 7 was a week full of learnin

It was a busy week for Cadet Samantha Melouney but included a day she’ll never forget thanks to Emma Guyme

TDN: Can you tell us a bit about yourself, how did you get started in the industry?

Claudia: 

Wet weather didn’t put a damper on the Cadets’ sixth week of the program with riders practicing thei

Rider Analiese Langer talks about what she learned during Week Five of the Cadetship and how one special ride on

Rider Sophia Flight isn’t just learning about the racing industry during the Explorer Cadetship but also m

The riders are finding a few challenges as they learn how trackwork is a different style of riding than they&rsq

The Cadets had an exciting week last week when getting to do everything from taking horses to the track to talki

After watching the races, you’ve decided you have a keen interest in helping horses live up to their poten

Today we talk to Trackside TV presenter Emily Murphy about how she got into racing and what a day in her life en

You’ve seen the photos of Winx or Black Caviar with their handlers as foals and now you’re hooked on

A veterinarian, Edwina Palmer spent time as a racing manager before taking the plunge to go back to vet school.

Today we talk to Lachlan Donnelly, farm manager of Misty Valley's Greenfields Lodge farm in Capel, Western Austr

TDN: Can you tell us a bit about yourself, how did you get started in the industry?

Dane: I

TDN: Can you tell us a bit about yourself, how did you get started in the industry?

CM: Bein

The starter for the Australian Turf Club, Dale Jeffs plays an important role in making sure races run fairly and

TDN: Tell us a bit about yourself, how did you get started in the industry?

TDN: Can you tell us a bit about yourself, how did you get started in the industry?

Jasmine:

This week we had a chance to sit down with Josh Rix, Nominations Manager at Spendthrift Australia based in Melbo

In 2011, Chris and his wife co-founded A1 Horse Transport, after more than 20 years of transporting their own ho

Sarah is Tony McEvoy’s travelling foreman, and is on the road with the horses whenever they go inters

Bronte has been riding since the age of three, and has followed her love of horses into a successful career at t

Umut's passion for horses led him from Turkey to Ireland and then Australia, where he is now the ...more

Matt's grandfather instilled in him a love for racing, and from a young age he has honed his skills in call

Gai Waterhouse Racing co-trainer Adrian Bott sits down with us to talk about life as a trainer in a Hall of Fame

The great thing about racing is that all careers allow you to travel the world. For example, you can spend the f

The best thing about getting started in horse racing is that you don’t need any qualifications to get star

There are many different ways to get your first job in the Thoroughbred industry.

One way is to look o

If you like watching sunrises and getting up early, racing is for you. No matter if you choose a farm job or a r

While there are some everyday tasks in racing that you will do individually, overall horse racing is very much a

If you like enforcing rules and conducting investigations, being a steward is for you. 

Stewards

While caring for racehorses may not get you the most attention of any job in the industry, it is one of the most

The saying “no foot, no horse” is one of the truest sayings you’ll hear in horse racing. It&rs

Ever since you took your first pet to the vet as a child and saw how she healed him, you’ve wanted to be a

Champion Thoroughbreds’ Racing Manager Emma Guymer sits down with us to talk about life as a racing manage

You can find jobs in the racing industry around the country – and the world – but like all industrie

You’ve watched Hugh Bowman pilot Winx to win after win and have decided you want to follow in his footstep

You’ve never been around horses before and have no idea how to handle them, YouTube videos haven’t h

While caring for racehorses may not get you the most attention of any job in the industry, it is one of the most