News & Stories
Sponsored Events So Far in 2025
Off the Track WA have proudly agreed to sponsor 91 events between January to July 2025, with each of these competitions providing opportunities for retired racehorses. How many events do OTTWA sponsor? 10 Gold Sponsorships – two more than 2024 12 Silver Sponsorships – two more than 2024 62 Bronze Sponsorships – four more than […]
Moet De Vega | Life As A Gentleman Off the Track
Ten-year-old, Moet De Vega, retired from racing in 2022. Trained by Sean and Jake Casey, Moet De Vega (by Lope De Vega) raced a total of twenty-one starts for three wins and two seconds. Throughout his career, Moet earned just over $72,000 (including bonuses). Purchased straight off the track by Jodie Edwards, Moet was ready […]
Great Turn Out in Baldivis for Retired Racehorses
Our OTTWA Classic Clinic in Baldivis was a huge success, with so many riders bringing down their retired Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds. While we were a little delayed at the start, everyone got in and prepared for their first lesson. With Viktoria Chlapik, Krystal Wang and Hannie Byrne all set to teach their respective lessons, the […]
SPPHAWA Dual Code Spectacular and OTT Classic 2025
Kings Meadow Polo Grounds was abuzz with activity on the first weekend of May. Hosted by the Standardbred Pleasure and Performance Horse Association of Western Australia, Off the Track WA were proud to sponsor the SPPHAWA Dual Code Spectacular for Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds, along with sponsoring our own classes entitled the OTT Classic. Featuring a […]
Off the Track WA Horses at Camden Equestriad
After a tricky week leading up to the event, with Charlee’s mum sustaining an injury that left her seated on the sidelines, our Off the Track WA team of horses made their way to Equestriad. Thanks to the comradery amongst these riders, Riley assisted Charlee with preparing her two horses in the lead up to […]
Petersburg | Cool and Collected Pete
Bred in Queensland by Furlong Stud, seventeen-year-old Petersburg has well and truly settled into life off the track. After eight racing starts for one win, Petersburg retired from racing in 2014. Owned by Patricia Gordon, owner of Sandeli Equestrian Centre, Petersburg (Pete) met Eva McCaron. Looking to return to riding after twenty years after promising […]
Checking In with Batavia Bonfire
Having never raced, Batavia Bonfire entered into the OTTWA Retraining program in February of 2023. This lovely bay Standardbred gelding settled into life at the OTTWA Estate quickly and underwent his full work-up in preparation for starting his ridden career. In June of 2023, ‘Teddy’ began his retraining at Oakford Equestrian with the first comments […]
Blackwater Bay | Beautiful B Set for the Grand Stage
Winner of over two hundred thousand dollars on the track, Blackwater Bay retired from racing in early 2024. Trained by Adam Durrant, Blackwater Bay won a total of six races and placed in eight others. After retirement, Blackwater Bay retired into the care of his beloved track rider, Gabriella Dercole. “He was my favourite track […]
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 […]
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 […]
