Equine Welfare

Jul 1, 2021

The welfare of each and every horses begins immediately when they enter The Racing League system and finishes well after their racing career is complete. 

This value is paramount to The Racing League’s model as we believe our horses are more than just talented athletes. Our horses are a founding representation of the community we have built that love more than just racing but also the thoroughbred animal. In the wider racing community, Racing New South Wales and Racing Victoria have developed comprehensive programs that capture the commitment the industry has to go to ensuring the care of these animals.

 

Team Thoroughbred NSW (TTNSW) is the ‘heart’ of commitment to all thoroughbred horses in all stages of their life. Since inception in 2011 as the NSW Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Trust, it has continued to progress from strength to strength with three properties now located around the state called Princes Farm, Bandanora and The Grange.

 

In collaboration with Team Thoroughbred, Corrective Services NSW and RSL LifeCare have come onboard to assist in retraining retired racehorses. ‘Equine therapy’ showcases one of the many talents of the horse as those enrolled in the program form a bond with the thoroughbred. Funding is guaranteed for the Equine Welfare Fund as 2% of all prizemoney from races run in NSW goes directly to ensuring the care of thoroughbreds. With the NSW Tycoons horse, The Sherpa having already raced in NSW it is reassuring to know that his small prize money contribution has helped to support horses moving into the next phase of their lives.

 

The six pillar plan seeks to develop industry leading governance, population dynamics, racing and post-racing outcomes as well as an educative industry culture and reputation. Victoria’s Off the Track Program provides retired racehorses the chance to transition into their second career by promoting the network of Acknowledged Re-trainers across the state. For the purpose of pleasure and performance, education for the community and versatility of the thoroughbred breed, the program actively supports each horse.

 

Located 22kms outside of the Melbourne city centre is the charitable organisation, Living Legends. Known as ‘The International Home of Rest For Champion Horses’, Apache Cat, Brew, Chief De Beers, Might and Power and Rogan Josh are just some of the legends that reside at the Woodlands Homestead.

 

From this star-studded line-up of ambassadors it is clear to see the enjoyment that thoroughbreds provide to the whole community. As it is for Racing NSW and Racing Victoria, The Racing League will always endeavour to ensure that equine welfare is paramount for all horses in our system. From the time that they enter The Racing League model to well after they have finished their racing career, the care of our horses will always be the priority.

Want to see more? Head to TRL Love of the Horse

 

Equine Welfare

Jul 1, 2021

Cool Jakey was the King of Warwick Farm  on Wednesday and NSW Tycoons owners would like to package the Metropolitan track and just take it wherever Cool Jakey goes after he kept his undefeated record intact. 

It’s remarkable that ‘Jakey’, trained on track and stabled across the road with Joe Pride, is one of those athletes, albeit of the equine kind, who thrives on his home ground. 

He won on debut at Warwick Farm way back in February of 2023 and the love affair hasn’t ended, Cool Jakey has now won 4 from 4 at ‘The Farm’ and there’s plenty more wins in store for your son of Pierro.

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BOUNCE BACK FACTOR 

As Tycoons were made aware of, there’s a theory in racing that when a horse suffers from cardiac arrhythmia, “you must back it next start” and they win. 

And that was certainly the message after Cool Jakey suffered cardiac arrhythmia the previous start at Randwick, with Joe Pride telling Tycoons in the pre-race late mail, “Don’t worry about what happened last start, the horse is fine and he looks great,” how right Joe was with Cool Jakey leading all the way.

COOL JAKEY THE KING OF WARWICK FARM 050325

Cool Jakey battling to the line with Emmadella

Cool Jakey trainer Joe Pride, Brave Pride, Jockey Adam Hyeronimus and TK

Trainer Joe Pride and son Brave Pride, Jockey Adam Hyeronimus and TRL Rep TK

HIPPO FROM BARRIER TO BOX

Adam Hyeronimus was having his first sit on Cool Jakey and he rode him a treat. We joked before the race “just go to the front and improve your position” and that’s exactly what he did. 

“He jumped well and found a nice rhythm straight away, he had a nice time so I let him slide early into it at the 600metres so we did go a bit early. 

“He felt fantastic throughout the run and was doing it easily, so I did get a bit of a surprise how quickly he stopped. 

“So maybe I did go too early, but in saying that, maybe seven furlongs is his upper limit. On that effort he’ll be winning again” Jockey Adam Hyeronimus said.

JOE DELIGHTED

“That was good guys” trainer Joe Pride said, with a big smile to a large contingent of NSW Tycoons on Cool Jakey returning to scale. 

“Look it was nice to see him win on a track that wasn’t bottomless wet, it opens up a lot more opportunities for him. 

“In saying that if there was a 1400m for him in a fortnight on a Good track I would probably be reluctant to start him. We need to nurse him through it and the next month – six weeks isn’t going to be easy because it’s carnival time. 

Cool Jakey the king of Warwick Farm with NSW Tycoons

Cool Jakey in the winners circle with NSW Tycoons’ owners

WHATS NEXT – PACK YOUR BAGS

The Tycoons have been very patient with Cool Jakey and their patience has been rewarded. He is building a very nice career record which stands at only 13 starts for 5 wins and a minor placing and is now pushing the $200,000 in prize money. 

‘Jakey’ has initially pulled up well, but we all know that he is a delicate soul and has to be treated with kindness and Joe is reluctant to push him too hard too quickly. Which is fair enough. 

“We might even consider travelling him maybe to Melbourne or Brisbane for a wet track, we just need to look after him.

“He’s been a good horse for us, we will look after him and his best opportunities will come in the Winter,” Joe concluded. 

Congratulations to all NSW Tycoons and winning connections.

Go you good thing!

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