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QTOA Chairman's Report - December 2025
Dear Members, The Queensland Thoroughbred Owners Association welcomes the Queensland Government’s release of The Next Lap: A plan for the future of Queensland racing, marking the conclusion of a long-awaited review process and the beginning of a new phase for our industry. For participants, and particularly owners, this review has been closely watched. With the Government’s response now clearly articulated, the focus must shift from consultation and review to delivery and imp
Dec 18, 2025


QTOA Chairman's Report - November 2025
Dear Members, The QTOA Board will gather with members, guests and commercial partners to celebrate the year that has been at our QTOA Owner’s Christmas celebration at the Gold Coast Turf Club’s Silks Under The Stars race meeting on Friday evening December 19. The night will provide a great way to say thanks to all our partners and members for their ongoing support as well as taking in a fantastic evening of night racing, live entertainment along with a food and beverage packa
Nov 27, 2025


QTOA Chairman's Report - October 2025
Dear Members, The Queensland racing industry recently came together to celebrate its finest achievers at the Queensland Racing Awards, an event that highlighted the exceptional talent, dedication and love for the horse that underpin our sport. On behalf of the Queensland Thoroughbred Owners Association, I extend our warmest congratulations to all award winners and nominees. Your success is a testament to the passion, commitment, and professionalism that drive excellence acros
Oct 30, 2025


QTOA Chairman's Report - September 2025
Dear Members, As the Queensland racing industry awaits the outcomes from the soon to be delivered Queensland Racing Review, the...
Sep 25, 2025


QTOA Chairman's Report - August 2025
Dear Members, The QTOA has been involved in recent industry discussions around proposed changes to the Pattern and Black Type racing....
Aug 28, 2025


QTOA Chairman's Report - July 2025
Dear Members, Representatives from the QTOA attended a key meeting with Racing Queensland and stakeholders last week to discuss...
Jul 28, 2025


Queensland finalists confirmed for QOTT Cup
The Queensland finalists for next year’s Queensland Off-The-Track Cup Final have been confirmed. The third annual Final will be held on...
Jul 28, 2025


QTOA Chairman's Report - June 2025
Dear Members, In recent weeks, the Queensland Thoroughbred Owners Association (QTOA) has been actively engaged in key advocacy matters on...
Jun 27, 2025


Danielle Hess driving retired thoroughbred Refero into new career
A retired racehorse that is similar to a ‘Formula One car’ may not sound like he has the best temperament to make the transition to the...
Jun 27, 2025


QTOA Chairman's Report: May 2025
Dear Members, The QTOA held a productive meeting with Queensland Racing Review Thoroughbred lead Kym Daily this month as we further...
May 26, 2025


QTOA Chairman's Report: April 2025
Dear Members, The QTOA will this month meet with Queensland Racing Review Chair Matt McGrath and Thoroughbred lead Kym Daly to further...
Apr 29, 2025


Former jockey jostling for success on awards stage
Lauren Abbott has tasted success with hundreds of race wins as both a jockey and a trainer but now she is in line for an accolade of a...
Apr 29, 2025


Exclusively Equine partners with QTOA
Exclusively Equine is excited to announce that they are forming a partnership with the Queensland Thoroughbred Owners Association (QTOA),...
Apr 29, 2025


QTOA Chairman's Report: March 2025
Dear Members, The Queensland Thoroughbred Owners Association (QTOA) has this week finalised our submission to the State Government’s...
Mar 27, 2025


Truck driver’s tips have QOTT Acknowledged Retrainer falling for new addition
Most people will seek advice from trainers or owners when bringing a retired racehorse into their care. But for Tamara Janus, it was a...
Mar 26, 2025


QTOA Chairman's Report: February 2025
Dear Members, Representatives of QTOA will attend a Stakeholder Engagement session Racing Queensland is conducting next month. The...
Feb 26, 2025


QTOA Chairman's Report: January 2025
Dear Members, As we embark on a new year, it represents a time of change for the Queensland Racing industry with a new Racing Minister...
Jan 30, 2025


QTOA Chairman's Report: December 2024
Dear Members, As we embark on a new year, it represents a time of change for the Queensland Racing industry with a new Racing Minister...
Nov 29, 2024


QTOA Chairman's Report: November 2024
Dear Members, The strength of the Queensland racing industry was on show for all to see this month, both on the track and in the breeding...
Nov 29, 2024


QTOA Chairman's Report: October 2024
Dear Members, The QTOA met with Racing Queensland and the Thoroughbred Breeders Queensland Association this week to discuss the current...
Oct 31, 2024
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