Caroline Searcy's Thoroughbreds Are Go is back. This series encourages the equestrian world to take on this highly athletic and intelligent breed and to educate owners and trainers on finding the best home for thoroughbreds outside racing.
This week's episode
The final episode of Thoroughbreds Are Go for Series 1 celebrates the growing success of off-track thoroughbreds in equestrian sport, featuring passionate riders who continue to champion the breed. Inglis marketing executive Gemma Cutting shares her experiences competing at the Thoroughbred Sport Horse National Championships with veteran campaigner Sir Gwyn (Cape Cross) and emerging talent Mist Of Battle (War Decree), highlighting the adaptability, athleticism, and willingness that make thoroughbreds so well suited to life after racing. She also discusses the importance of responsible rehoming and maintaining connections between racing owners and their retired horses.
The episode also catches up with accomplished rider Emily Patterson, whose love of thoroughbreds has taken her from grassroots competition to World Cup level with the legendary Libertarian. Alongside her promising new mounts, she reflects on the patience and trust required to develop off-track thoroughbreds into successful sport horses. Rounding out the show is a visit with crowd favourite Bin Chicken (Dubleo), who is thriving in his new role as a show jumper under Vicky Cowdroy, providing another example of the rewarding and diverse opportunities available to thoroughbreds beyond the racetrack.
Other episodes
Week of May 20,2026
This week’s episode of Thoroughbreds Are Go celebrates the versatility of off-track thoroughbreds through the stories of emerging riders, elite equestrians, and life-changing industry initiatives. Young eventing talent Charlie Richardson shares how thoroughbreds have shaped his career, from six-bar jumping success to campaigning four-star eventer Remington Hill, while also highlighting the growing opportunities for the breed through competitions such as Equimillion and Thoroughbred Sport Horse classes. His insight reinforces the athleticism, stamina, and adaptability that continue to make thoroughbreds highly sought after in equestrian sport.
The episode also follows the 2026 Tour de Horse through the Hunter Valley, where racing and equestrian communities came together to raise funds for the Kids Foundation. Olympic rider Amanda Ross reflects on the emotional connection between horses and riders, the retraining of off-track thoroughbreds, and the importance of giving horses meaningful second careers. Rounding out the episode is a touching look at retired broodmare Listen Here at Cressfield, the dam of champion sires Deepfield and Shooting To Win, highlighting the ongoing commitment to welfare and lifelong care within the thoroughbred industry.
