OUR STORY

Racing and horsemanship have been at the heart of the Austin family for generations. From both sides of the family, the connection to horses runs deep, with a long history of trainers, horse breakers, stud managers and horsemen, shaping the foundations of what is now Austin Racing.

Jarrod Austin was born into the racing industry. His father Brian Austin, was a respected trainer, stud owner and manager, while previous generations of the family were deeply involved in breaking, training and educating horses. On his maternal side, Jarrod’s grandfather was also a horse breaker, continuing a proud family tradition built on hard work, horsemanship and dedication to the thoroughbred industry.

Growing up in Tamworth, Jarrod learnt to ride from a young age and spent his childhood immersed in stable life. Horses were more than a profession - they were a way of life. Inspired by the generations before him, Jarrod obtained his trainers license at just 18 years of age, marking the beginning of his own journey in racing and the establishment of Austin Racing.

Brian Austin was a major influence throughout Jarrod’s early years in the industry. During the 1980s, Brian successfully balanced running his own accountancy firm full-time, while also managing a stud farm, standing stallions, breeding and preparing yearlings for sale, and operating a racing stable. His work ethic and passion for the industry because a blueprint for Jarrod’s own approach to training and business.

After training successfully at Wyong for several years, Jarrod briefly stepped away from racing to pursue other opportunities. However, the pull of the sport and the lifestyle soon brought him back to where he belonged.


In June 2011, Jarrod made the move to Warwick Farm and obtained his metropolitan trainers license. His impact was immediate, recording seven metropolitan winners in his first season, including a memorable city double. Since then, Austin Racing has continued to grow steadily, earning a reputation for achieving outstanding results with a select team of horses.

The stable has consistently performed at a high level, producing multiple stakes performers and continuing to compete successfully against larger operations. One of the stables standout performers, Looks Like Elvis delivered elite-level performances, including a placing in the G3 Shannon Stakes and a strong showing in the G1 Epsom. Another recent stable star was Terra Mater, who won the G3 Tibbie and Listed Mona Lisa Stakes. A weanling bought for $1750, who made back just under $1M, just to name a few.

In March, the family operation welcomed another important chapter with Aleesha Austin stepping into the role of Racing Manager. Having worked with horses for most of her life and grown up within the stable environment, Aleesha brings a modern and energetic approach to the business while continuing the family’s strong traditions of horsemanship, owner communication and personalised care. Her addition further strengthens Austin Racing as a passionate family-run stable, built on generations of experience and dedication to the thoroughbred industry.

Today, Austin Racing continues to build on its proud family legacy. With a strong team of gallopers and an exciting group of young horses coming through the system, the stable remains focused on giving every horse the opportunity to reach it’s full potential, while providing owners with an enjoyable and rewarding racing experience.