i also have a thoroughbred that is a hard keeper. The biggest thing you can do for him is keep him grazing in the pasture through the winter months. It makes such a HUGE difference. If you don't feel like he should for some reason, this is going to be tricky. You want to feed him a diet that won't make him too energetic, but will fatten him up. I would talk with your vet for the right feed for him.
My horse eats a feed by BlueBonnett called Nature's Mix which consists of oats, corn, and some barley. I mix it with strategy to give him some extra protein and vitamins. Since he is a naturally skinny horse, i've been giving him a whole coffee can full. He gets 2 flakes hay in the morning and 2 at night with a flake of alfalfa also. Oil is a good supplement, it adds a lot of calories to their diet ans really makes their coat shine. You have to be careful with it though as it can give them some really bad diarrhea.
I honestly believe a horse stays happier and healthier if they are allowed turn out all year round. You will see tremendous improvements.

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