June 2022

National Jockey Celebration Day will again be held nationally this year on Saturday 6th August as race meetings around Australia pause to observe a minute silence in honour of jockeys who have died in races and to pray for safety as the new season begins. This is perhaps even more poignant this year with the…

Racing can be a high-pressure environment. Beneath the glamour of raceday, many people in racing put in long hours, starting pre-dawn to prepare horses in the hope of success.  Racing Chaplains support people in racing with pastoral care in times of trauma, access to services, and a confidential listening ear for those who need it. …