Photo Credit: Club Menangle

ABOUT US

Expert Equine Rehabilitation, Pre-Training, Agistment, Racing & Stallion Station

Situated in the renowned horse haven of Cobbitty, south-west of Sydney in New South Wales, Cobbitty Equine Farm delivers world class facilities that cater for all aspects of horse racing.

Established in 2011 by Luke and Belinda McCarthy, Cobbitty Equine Farm is set on 65 glorious acres, just 55km from Sydney Airport and 24km from Badgerys Creek airport.

The McCarthy name is synonymous with harness racing, with both Luke and Belinda having being raised in the industry.

Luke is the eldest son of top trainer and driver John McCarthy, and brothers to leading American drivers Andy and Todd McCarthy.

Belinda is the daughter of Wayne and Anne Lamb who operate Golden Gait Stud, one of the most prominent breeding farms to have been established in NSW.

Predominately established for harness racing, Cobbitty Equine Farm has diversified operations with numerous property improvements to cater for all aspects of equine care, training and breeding.

The Stud side of the business continues to grow with Cobbitty Equine now the largest and most successful Stud in NSW. In 2021/22 Luke and Belinda stood 7 Stallions, and this season are expanding their Stallion base to service the New Zealand market with chilled semen.

Whilst the Stallion ranks are rising, Luke and Belinda also had an incredible year on the track taking out the 2021/22 State Trainer title as well as the Metropolitan Trainer of the year in NSW. Belinda also received the prestigious First Lady award for her achievement’s.

BIG NEWS!

The inaugural edition of the $200,000 Cobbitty Equine Classic race series will be held in 2026 at Club Menangle.

To learn more about the series, we visited Belinda McCarthy at Cobbitty Equine and took a tour of the incredible facilities where eight stallions including Confederate and Cannibal are standing this season.

Three-time Miracle Mile champion King Of Swing also makes a special appearance.

Video Credit – Club Menangle

New Stallions for 2024!

Cobbitty Equine Farm has announced the new additions to their 24/25 Stallion roster, Cannibal and Confederate.

All mares served this upcoming breeding season in Australia and New Zealand by one of our Cobbitty Equine Farm Pacing Stallions, their foals will be eligible to compete in this two-year-old race series, The Cobbitty Equine Classic in 2028.

BEHIND THE BREEDING BARN

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new interview series, Behind The Breeding Barn at Cobbitty Equine Farm where we will be diving deep into the world of harness racing breeding. With the talented Brittany Graham (Sky Racing) at the helm, we aim to highlight the incredible work of breeders, who are truly the backbone of our industry and also the exciting stallions we have on offer here at Cobbitty Equine Farm.

In each episode, we will engage in meaningful discussions, showcasing the dedication, passion, and expertise that breeders bring to the table. Our goal is not just to inform, but also to promote positivity and celebrate the achievements within our breeding community.

Join us as we explore the stories, challenges, and triumphs of these remarkable individuals, and foster a supportive environment that uplifts our industry as a whole. Stay tuned for insightful conversations that inspire and motivate!