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 […]
Ricco Dilo | Azzy and his Big Personality
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 […]
Clarenden Regent | Chilled Out Reggie and Keira
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 | Sister Intervention Pays Off
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 | Jumping with Snoop
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 […]
Under the Gun | Tupac’s Career Change
After only four starts, Under the Gun retired from racing ready to start his off-the-track career. This Casino Prince gelding began his racing career in 2022 with Dion Luciani for his first few trials. He then moved to Michael Lane’s stables and retired finally with Coreen Maynard. Retiring in 2024, Under the Gun was rehomed […]
Lune De La Terre | Lucky Lenny Loving Life
Lune De La Terre is a Victorian bred gelding by Puissance De Lune. Bred at Gilgai Farm, the very same stud that bred Black Caviar, Lune De La Terre was snapped up quickly at the two-year old Sydney sales and sold to Western Australia. Trained by Rebecca Shanks, ‘Lenny’ raced for six starts before retiring […]
Zanzibar | Tall and Talented Zanzibar
Tall and handsome, Zanzibar by Crowded House is one of many retired racehorses in Western Australia enjoying his life after racing. Trained for twelve starts in which he won one race, Zanzibar retired from racing in 2024. Beginning his racing career in Victoria with trainers such as Danny O’brien and Jarrod Robinson, Zanzibar moved into […]
