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Beginning his racing career in 2014 with Warick Bradshaw, Main Instigator started in 24 starts before retiring in 2017. Throughout his three-year career, he accumulated five wins and three placings to earn just shy of $90,000. After retiring, Main Instigator was then placed up for rehoming to start his off the track career. Yvette Borthwick […]

Sirius Star began his racing career in late 2021. Trained by Yannick Valenti, Sirius Star started in five races before retiring. With an unsuccessful and short career, Sirius Star was ready to begin an off the track career. Purchased direct from racing connections sight unseen, ‘Teddy’ entered the loving home of Tracy Lambert. Attracted by […]

Pretty mare, Strawberry Mist, began her extensive racing career in 2020. By Trade Fair, this dappled filly raced for 47 starts with trainer and owner, Phillipa Elliot. With four wins and seven placings, Strawberry Mist retired from racing in 2024 with approximately $110,000 in lifetime earnings. Retired and ready to begin her next career, Strawberry […]

On November 30, 2025, Off the Track WA opened up our Estate gates for the first time to the general public. The weather was beautiful, and we were thrilled to see so many of you come through the gate to learn more about Off the Track WA and our initiatives. We enjoyed showing everyone around […]

Throughout 2025, OTTWA in partnership with Equestrian WA, hosted 12 clinics. These clinics are designed to educate and assist retired racehorses as they transition from a racing career into an off the track lifestyle. With three clinic types to choose from, we have catered to all experience levels: Encouragement – suited for green and freshly […]

Hotly anticipated throughout the year, Equestrian in the Park made its big comeback following a hiatus in 2024. With over 50% of the entries riding retired racehorses, Off the Track WA were eager to continue our long-standing partnership with Equestrian in the Park to support those competing. The weather was perfect, the venue beautiful, and […]

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 […]

In October, we ventured back to Baldivis to host another successful Classic Clinic. With 37 horses attending, we were thrilled to have so many different combinations join us for a day of learning. Colin Chantler took on the advanced and intermediate flatwork lessons, helping riders find connection and suppleness within their horses. With hands on […]

What a night we had on Wednesday, with Boyd and Silva delivering an insightful and incredibly encouraging and rewarding Masterclass. While it was super to have Boyd share his wealth of experience, we couldn’t be more impressed with the four Thoroughbreds who were ridden throughout the night. Even Boyd himself said that if he could […]

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 […]