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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

Ricco Dilo, a September born Standardbred gelding by Western Edition USA, never raced. Instead, Ricco Dilo remained with his owner and breeder for several years before being rehomed to Jessica Williams. Jess retrained Azzy herself, breaking him to saddle and developing him into a ridden mount. “He has a very sassy and fun personality,” Jessica […]

Bred by Clarenden Standardbreds in Victoria, Clarenden Regent was born in 2007. By Modern Art USA, this bay gelding first began his pacing career in 2011. With several wins in his first year, along with consistently placing, Clarenden Regent looked to have a promising career. It was not until 2014 that this horse moved to […]

Really True by Martec retired from racing after only five starts. From these five starts, Really True claimed two third placings to acquire $1,250 in lifetime earnings. Trained by Gary Burger, Really True retired into the care of Nikita Hillier. While Nikita wasn’t particularly interested in purchasing a new horse, her sister insisted this was […]

The Beachcomber is one of many versatile standardbreds enjoying their off the track career. Bred in 2013, this pacing gelding began his race career in 2016 for 15 starts. After three wins for lifetime earnings of $19,927, The Beachcomber retired from racing in 2017. Known as Snoop Dog, this handsome gelding was first introduced to […]