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The health and wellbeing of all thoroughbreds is, and has always been, at the heart of our culture at the VRC. Our love and respect for horses has fuelled our involvement in the sport of horseracing and will continue to drive our future actions.

We are, all of us, the champions for happy, healthy, thoroughbreds, and we are proud to share these stories with you. 

Equine welfare always has and always will be paramount to the VRC. The safety of the horses, along with all racing participants and racegoers, is our absolute number one priority.

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Zakki's second act

Zakki's second act

From champion racehorse to up-and-coming eventer, Zaaki finds another pathway for athletic excellence.

When Annabel Neasham first met Zaaki at the end of 2020, she had no idea of the impact the Britishborn racehorse would have on her early years as a trainer. He arrived in Australia fresh from being trained in England by Sir Michael Stoute and he debuted down under in the 2021 Group 1 Doncaster Mile.

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FACILITIES & PRACTICES

The rhythm of race day for Esti Feny

Race day for any stable with a horse running that day is a blend of excitement, meticulous preparation, and unwavering dedication. We followed Esti Feny to see what goes into a typical race day. 

FACILITIES & PRACTICES

Equine Welfare Measures

A horse’s journey doesn’t end at the finish line after a race; it continues with a series of rituals designed to ensure their wellbeing and recovery. 

FACILITIES & PRACTICES

Care on course

The Racing Victoria veterinary services team is committed to protecting equine welfare and maintaining the integrity of the sport. Each race day, General Manager of Veterinary Services Grace Forbes and her dedicated team care for the health and welfare of the equine athletes.

VETERINARY & RESEARCH

Beach benefits

From city lights to sandy beaches... dual training facilities are now becoming more common for many trainers, as they seek to offer their horses more variety in their care.