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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 […]
Revisiting the legacy of Impello
Many show horse enthusiasts from Western Australia will remember Impello, a striking big Thoroughbred gelding who took the show ring by storm. Queensland bred, Impello by Irgun raced for a total of five starts before his retirement. He had no success on the racetrack and instead retired into an off-the-track home. During his career as […]
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 […]
Dancing into State Dressage Championships
Several retired racehorses entered the State Dressage Championships hosted by Dressage WA in September. With horses entered in every level from Prelim to Medium, it was super to have retired racehorses competing at such a prestigious championship in Western Australia. Proudly sponsoring off-the-track exclusive classes, along with champion and reserve awards for each level, retired […]
