News & Stories
SPPHAWA Dual Code Spectacular + OTTWA Classic
As part of our partnership with the Standardbred Pleasure & Performance Horse Association of WA inc, Off the Track WA sponsor several events each year aiming to highlight and celebrate Standardbred and Thoroughbred horses. The OTTWA Classic, hosted as part of the SPPHAWA Dual Code Spectacular, brings forth the best examples of both breeds. We […]
The Spruiker | Off the Track Story
Racing his entire career under the guidance of Steve Wolfe, The Spruiker took his connections on quite the journey. First trialing in April 2020, Spruikey showed great promise. With a third placing in his first race and then a win shortly after in his fifth start, The Spruiker was looking to be one to watch […]
Selino | Off the Track Story
British bred Selino has lived quite the life. Imported across the world in 2020, Selino by Champs Elysees has travelled his fair share of miles. From Newmarket to Flemington, Rosehill to Warrnambool, even a brief stop on the Gold Coast, Selino is now West Australian based. Selino had an impressive start to his career in […]
Adelaide Equestrian Festival
Adelaide Equestrian Festival brought in huge crowds and thrilling results. Several West Australian riders travelled over, with three Off the Track WA sponsored horses competing. Racing SA CCI3*-L Distribute Isobel Stevens-Menzie travelled over to tackle this class onboard her retired Thoroughbred, Distribute, following her Capel Horse and Pony Club CCI 3* win in March. The […]
Yourtheoneforme + He’s Listed | Off the Track Story
Donna Graham is a clerk of the course working race days alongside her best friends: Jimmy and Odie. Yourtheoneforme (Jimmy) is a ten-year-old gelding by Galah who retired from racing in 2022. After 44 starts, three wins, and over $65,000 in earnings, Jimmy was ready to take his career in a new direction. He didn’t […]
WAYER International Horse Trials + Yalambi Autumn Classic
The Easter long weekend was the perfect opportunity to head out and compete on your retired racehorse. Yalambi Autumn Jumping Classic hosted four off-the-track classes, accommodating the 43 retired racehorses entered to compete. WAYER International Horse Trials locked in Good Friday to accommodate their 65cm and 80cm classes after weather forced them to postpone the […]
Celestial Honour | Off the Track Story
At 21 years young, Celestial Honour has lived an exciting life. After twelve racing starts under trainer Dixie Solly, Celestial Honour traded country racing to step into a new career. Despite Taylor Maddison listing ‘no bays or thoroughbreds’ on her wanted advertisement, fate had other plans. Having moved from racing straight into a polo career, […]
A clinic enjoyed by all
Our March clinic was well attended with lessons filling quickly and riders leaving with tired smiles. A local kangaroo even tried to join in, momentarily disrupting the morning lessons. Thankfully the horses weren’t bothered by the intruder and returned to their learning shortly after his departure. A massive thank you to our expert coaches, Krystal […]
Capel Horse and Pony Club CCI
The season’s first eventing competition burst into action this weekend, drawing an impressive field of 118 Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds. As proud sponsors of thee exclusive off-the-track classes and providers of Best Performed OTT awards across all star levels, we were thrilled to see such a strong presence of retired racehorses competing. Standout Performances by OTT […]
An encouraging start to the 2026 Clinic Season
Our first clinic of the year was a fantastic success with over 40 riders and their off the track horses attending lessons with coaches, Karen Spice and Kellie-Ann Crowe. From seasoned racehorses to newcomers like Clemenceau—who raced just four weeks ago and is already thriving in his new jumping career—it was exciting to support so […]
