Billy Boeing | Jetting Off on His Off the Track Career
Billy Boeing is a Mr. Aviator USA gelding, born in 2015. Trained by Bradley Chinnery and driven by owner, Lorne Steer, Billy Boeing paced in 14 starts before retiring in 2019. Rehomed to Naomi Mead, Eric settled into an off-the-track lifestyle. Standing out with his chestnut coat and white markings, Eric has been well placed […]
As Tough As Steel | Staying in the Family
As Tough As Steel is a Jet Laag USA gelding from Western Australia. After 86 starts, Dusty retired from racing with trainer and owner, Darryl Stead. Accumulating a career total of over $65,000 and seven wins, Dusty was ready to explore a new lifestyle. Dusty remained in the Stead family, beginning his off the track […]
Unnamed | Nothing can stop Jethro
Although bred with the intention to race, Jethro never made it far into the pacing or harness lifestyle. Purchased direct from trainer, Brad Lynn as an unbroken Standardbred gelding, Tori Gladwell was prepared to take on the challenge of finding Jethro a job he enjoys. Having owned several Standardbred previously, Tori was keen to take […]
Larrsen | Let’s Go Larry!
By My Admiration, Larrsen was bred with the intention to race. Owned by Brett Pope, Larrsen trialed twice unsuccessfully and was retired soon after. Purchased from Tameeka Brown after spotting his advertisement on Facebook, it was love at first sight for Gemma Lee. “I have always had thoroughbreds. I love their trainability and willingness to […]
Volpe | The Peaceful Life of Ollie
Volpe by Foxwedge retired from racing in 2023. After a long and successful career of country racing, Volpe retired with 58 starts, six wins, ten placings and just over $217,000 in earnings. He’s since ventured into an off-the-track career with owner, Shenae Tilbee. Living a peaceful life in his second career, Volpe (also known as […]
Revisiting the legacy of Danzastar
Many thoroughbreds in their off-the-track careers prove to have talent in the jumping department, but none were quite as talented as Danzastar. Bred in 2003 by Arrowfield Stud, Danzastar had a pedigree worthy of a winner; unfortunately for his racing trainers that winning sparkle never translated to the racetrack. By Danzero, a Danehill son, and […]
Revisiting the legacy of Impello
Many show horse enthusiasts from Western Australia will remember Impello, a striking big Thoroughbred gelding who took the show ring by storm. Queensland bred, Impello by Irgun raced for a total of five starts before his retirement. He had no success on the racetrack and instead retired into an off-the-track home. During his career as […]
Majestic Hunter | Astro Rocket Launches into Show Jumping
Victorian bred gelding, Majestic Hunter, began his racing career in late 2019. By Skilled and out a mare by the name of China Aster, Majestic Hunter trialed three times with successful placings before his first official racing start. Trained by Rhys Radford, Majestic Hunter raced twice throughout his career before he retired in December of […]
Nuclear Weapon | Smarty Launched into New Career
Born in 2016, Nuclear Weapon by Smart Missile began his racing career in December of 2019. His career was short lived, only last two trials before the decision was made to retire the gelding from racing entirely; he never officially started. Following retirement, Nuclear Weapon remained at Gold Front Thoroughbreds. While residing at Gold Front, […]
Patrionic Star | Rocky’s Venture into Western Dressage
Stunning chestnut gelding, Patrionic Star retired from racing in January this year. By Starspangledbanner, this Glen Sparkes trained gelding concluded his racing career after 19 starts. Purchased straight from Sparkes, Patrionic Star entered into the loving home of Karen Hardy. When asked what drew Karen to purchase an off the track horse, she responded: “I’m […]