New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing acknowledges the tragic passing of Andrew Leadbeater or ‘Ledge” as he was more commonly known. NZTR offers our sincerest condolences to everyone affected by this sudden loss.
Working alongside NZTR, OnTrack CEO Victoria McArthur and her team are available to support Leadbeater’s family, friends, and any other affected participants following their loss.
OnTrack has been developed to strengthen the mental health of our industry participants and is here to promote mental wellbeing in our industry and assist those who are in need.
“OnTrack is our industry wide mental health and suicide prevention organisation. We are part of the racing family," McArthur said.
“We were at Te Rapa yesterday and met with the barrier crew and some of the jockeys. We talked about navigating this challenging time and offered some options that can help.” She said.
"Grief can look different for everyone - Whatever you feel, is normal in an abnormal situation. We are here to help.”
If you or a mate needs support, please get in touch:
OnTrack helpline - 0800 667 224
Sarah at OnTrack - 027 342 7295 or sarah@ontrack.org.nzc
Andrew McKerrow our OnTrack Racing Chaplain - 029 771 2398
Vitae our racing employee assistance program 0508 664 981
Lifeline - 0800 543 354 Access to a trained counsellor on 1737 - Call or text 24/7
In an emergency please dial 111 if you think you or someone else is at risk.
Keeping an eye on your mates, if you are worried or just need to talk, give OnTack a call.
The following funeral arrangements have been made:
Where: Cambridge Raceway
1 Taylor St. Cambridge (Ground Level)
When: 1pm Monday 17 June
The service will also be live-streamed in the upstairs Skyline Lounge to accommodate the expected numbers.