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Plenti Upfront | Edna Mode Activated
Plenti Upfront is a 2012 Standardbred mare by the stallion, Orleans. Bred by Adrian Bell and trained by Steve Burton, Plenti Upfront began her pacing career in late 2014 and started in two races in 2015. After several trials and two starts, Plenti Upfront retired from pacing with $278 to her name. Following retirement, Plenti […]
Crooked Carrot | Cruising Carrot with Holmes
Crooked Carrot, by Universal Ruler, began his limited race career in early 2021. After several trials, Crooked Carrot hit the track for his first race start in late 2021, where he came in last. Carrot then went on to have two more starts in late 2022 after a brief break, before starting in his final […]
OTTWA Retraining Program | Retrainers Leading Racehorses to New Skills after Racing
Racing WA is delighted to showcase the latest team of Off the Track WA Retrainers helping racehorses prepare for new ventures in retirement. The retrainers act as a key part of the Off the Track WA (OTTWA) Retraining program, providing tailored education to each retired racehorse in preparation for new careers in their life after […]
OTTWA Interstate Competitor Sponsorship | Charlee Sets Off with a Team of Three!
Off the Track WA are proud to be sponsoring young rider, Charlee Morton-Sharp and her team of three off the track horses as they set off to compete at Melbourne International 3DE. Full brothers, Super Maxi and Ocean’s Fifteen, and new recruit, Pride of Merisi, will be travelling across the Nullarbor to compete with Charlee. […]
OTTWA Interstate Competitor Sponsorship | Out of Line and Lyall set for Adelaide!
Off the Track WA are proud to be sponsoring Riley Lyall and talented eventing thoroughbred, Out of Line, in their endeavor to compete at Adelaide Equestrian Festival 3DE. OTTWA sponsored Out of Line last year for their 2023 Eastern states and international campaign, however, the pair were unable to attend the Oceania Young Rider Championship […]
Unnamed – Ginger | Standardbred Mare on A Mission
Bred by Steve Johnson in October of 2010, this talented Standardbred mare never made it to the racetrack. Now known around the stables as ‘Ginger’, this little horse found her rightful home with Catherine Macey in 2014. Having owned Standardbreds prior, Catherine was accustomed and well acquainted with the breed. One thing Catherine had not […]
Image Keeper | Intelligent Rex Working Hard Off the Track
Image Keeper, by the stallion Scandal Keeper, retired from racing in 2022. Bred by Yarradale Stud, Image Keeper was trained by Brock Lewthwaite throughout his career of twelve starts, accumulating a total sum of $50,190 in lifetime earnings. In early 2021, Image Keeper produced a three-win streak, his first and final wins before retiring in […]
OTTWA Clinic Wrap-Up | March Classic Clinic
On the 23rd of March, OTTWA in partnership with Equestrian WA, hosted our first Classic Clinic at Serpentine Horse and Pony Club grounds. Joined by a wide variety of retired racehorses throughout the day, we were thrilled to see many horses and riders enjoying their lessons. Coaches, Colin Chantler, Wayne Brush, and Isabel Stanley joined […]
Data Lake | Spicy Dolly Prefers Popping Jumps to Racing
After a career of fifteen starts under trainer, Robin Elliot, Data Lake retired from racing in 2021. Known around the stable as ‘Dolly,’ this fiery chestnut mare by Discorsi raced for five years with limited starts to earn $6,355. Dolly was then rehomed after racing to off the track enthusiast and event videographer, Sam Langley. […]
Henrietta Lisa | From Broodmare Paddock to Hitting the Trails
Bred to pace, Henrietta Lisa by Modern Art USA, never raced. Owned and bred by Steve Johnson, this 2010 Standardbred mare never made it to the racetrack and was instead retained as a broodmare. Henrietta Lisa is the dam of two foals, both of which were bred by Mr. Johnson. In 2022, Henrietta Lisa was […]
