“ How To Read The Standardbred Freezebrand"

“ The Australian Freezebrand"

Australian freezebrands use the "alpha angle" symbols - with two lines of four symbols each.

As from 1/8/87 all freeze brands had an extra symbol added to denote the foal is a Standardbred. In addition, the last two digits of the year of foaling have now been included. The new freeze brand symbols read as follows:

Example:	Standardbred	State Postcode*	Year of Foaling	Registered No.
S2870001	S	2	87	0001

“ The New Zealand Freezebrand"

New Zealand use the "T.V.I." system of freeze brands which are applied as a two line brand. The top line is three symbols - two to denote the year of birth and the other (the letter "Z") to indicate the country of origin (New Zealand). The bottom line is a four symbol number.

Example:	Year of Foaling	Country	Registered No.
97Z0001	97	Z	0001

To match a Freezebrand to a Racing name in Australia , please visit

Australian Harness Racing