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Off the Track WA Boyd + Silva Martin Masterclass
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 | 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 […]
Brigadoon CCI + Patrons Cup Show Jumping
Off the Track WA were thrilled in October to sponsor another Patrons Cup weekend of show jumping followed by EWAP’S Brigadoon CCI event. Each event saw retired racehorses excelling in their disciplines. WASJA Patrons Cup weekend hosted 79 retired racehorses competing across three days of competition. Off the Track WA sponsored four OTT exclusive classes, […]
Retired racehorses competing at Equestrian in the Park
Grand Prix Horses RACENAME COMPETED AS SIRE DAM RETIRED FROM RACING Lost East Estees The Diamond Thief Medal of Honour Barber’s Belle 2013 Steel Business Kendlestone Park Elite Key Business Smile Swiftly 2014 Lyrical Discourse Lyrical Discourse Discorsi Harping 2014 Distribute Azarax Blackfriars Bermaise 2017 Madamchino Madamchino Maschino Madam Jewel 2019 Skater Boy Skater Boy […]
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 […]
Alfie and Ella Conclude Their Interschool Career
Apart of the Western Australian interschool team consisting of 13 horses, Thunder God travelled across the country to compete in Sydney at the 2025 Australian Interschool Equestrian Championships. Alfie arrived safely at the venue, ready to represent retired racehorses and WA with Ella McCrum. To honor the 25th anniversary of the 2000 Sydney Olympics, the […]
Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds Entered into Perth Royal Show
The following horses have been entered to compete today at the 2025 Perth Royal Show. Learn all about the retired racehorses entered into breed classes: STANDARDBREDS Racename Sire x Dam Birth Gender Racing career State Retired All the Whispers Major in Art USA x Stage Whisper 2013 Gelding 60 starts, 7 wins, $47k WA 2023 […]
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 […]
