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Yalambi Easter Jumping Classic

Set at the picturesque facilities of Yalambi Farm Stud, Off the Track WA proudly sponsored four classes at the Yalambi Easter Autumn Jumping Classic. 82 retired racehorses competed at this event, with 61 Thoroughbreds bred here in Western Australia. The combined total earnings from the racehorses who competed at this event was approximately 4 million […]

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Be Ar Devil | Yogi and Stef’s Partnership of Fun

Be Ar Devil is a 2007 Bearcat gelding who was bred in Western Australia. After a career of 17 starts for one win and approximately $12,000 in lifetime earnings with trainer, Robert Beattie, Be Ar Devil transitioned into a new off the track career. At seventeen years old, ‘Yogi’ now enjoys life off the track […]

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Off the Track Horses Take on Adelaide Equestrian Festival

The Adelaide Equestrian Festival concluded yesterday with three of our Off the Track WA sponsored horses and riders finishing safely. It was an exciting event, with plenty of action and surprise to keep everyone on their toes. Off the Track WA sponsored three Thoroughbreds from Western Australia in the Racing SA CCI3*-L: Super Maxi, Distribute […]

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Off the Track Stallion Travels East

Born from a family of horsemen and women, Eva Shore and her unnamed and unraced Thoroughbred stallion are looking to take on Sydney’s Equestriad and Melbourne International Three-Day Event. Though bred and registered in the Australian Studbook, Sachella Clifford Rose never raced and instead set his sights on an eventing career. Below are their 2025 […]

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Not An Act | From Racehorse to Equestrian Partner

Not an Act, affectionately known as Daisy, retired from racing in 2019 after 15 starts. During her career, this lovely mare by Akhenaton claimed three wins and three seconds, racing at local tracks in Belmont and Pinjarra, as well as country tracks in Narrogin and Carnarvon. Today, Daisy enjoys a fulfilling second career as an […]

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Off the Track Connections with Overpass

With the highly anticipated KIA QUOKKA later today, we took the opportunity to dive into some off-the-track horses connected to none other than the QUOKKA champ, OVERPASS.   Sired by Vancouver, Overpass shares parentage with several horses here in Western Australia who’ve found new homes and careers. While they may not have matched Overpass’s staggering […]

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Off the Track Connections with the Nullarbor

Tonight, Gloucester Park will be abuzz with excitement as the 2025 Tabtouch Nullarbor race is held. There are some wonderful Standardbreds entered, many of which have connections to horses sold through the OTTWA Retraining Programs! GEE HEZA SPORT is a Bond Racing trained mare by SportsWriter USA. The following horses are also by SportsWriter USA […]

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River Dance | A Graceful Transition from Racing to Equestrian Excellence

Born in 2012, River Dance is a gelding who has transitioned smoothly from racing to a new life with Christy Poulsen. With a career that included 36 racing starts, 8 wins, and 8 placings, River earned just under $300,000. Since retiring in 2021, River has seamlessly moved into other equestrian disciplines. Rehomed directly from racing […]

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True Detective | A New Chapter Off the Track

After an impressive career with Chris Waller Racing and Gangemi Racing, True Detective has now launched into his off-the-track career with Kerry Long. This 2016 gelding, by Shamus Award, finished his racing career with 42 starts, five wins, and 12 placings, earning over $700,000 in prize money. True Detective has made the transition from the […]

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Lovely Lascia Star shines on the National Stage

Lascia Star, proudly sponsored by Off the Track WA, has concluded her successful eastern states campaign with a fourth placing in the Small Show Hack class at the Show Horse Council of Australasia Grand National Saddle Horse and Rider Championships. Competing against the finest show horses in the country, Stella has consistently held her ground […]

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