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Swimbetweentheflags | Just Keep Swimming!
Swimbetweentheflags is a 2010 gelding by American sire, Live or Die, out of New Zealand mare, Caesar’s First. Trained by Greg and Skye Bond for the first half of his career, and then trained by Michael George, Swimbetweentheflags retired in 2018 with 99 starts, 13 wins, 13 seconds, nine thirds, and lifetime stake earnings of […]

Equine Service and Product Provider Call Out.
Off the Track WA are seeking expressions of interest from equestrian focused businesses that would like to be part of a new initiative launching in 2023. Equine related businesses are invited to support the growing number of OTTWA Passport holders. through offering discounted products and/or services. Businesses encouraged to submit their EOI include vets, farriers, […]

Two Chances & Natalie Hibbert | Returning to Adelaide International Horse Trials
Off the Track WA is excited to announce sponsorship of Two Chances and Natalie Hibbert for their 2023 Adelaide International Horse Trials campaign. Two Chances, a 2007 Partners Choice (USA) gelding was bred in Tasmania, never making it to the track. Affectionately known as Wally, Two Chances was first re-educated by Megan Daun in Tasmania, […]

Elite Jewellery | A Man of Mystery
Exceed and Excel gelding, Elite Jewellery, was born in 2007 at Whakanui Stud in New South Wales, before moving to New Zealand in 2008 as an Unnamed yearling. While in New Zealand, Elite Jewellery was purchased at the 2009 Karaka New Zealand Bloodstock sales for $350,000 by the Hong Kong Jockey Club and was flown […]

Four Needed NZ | OTTWA Retraining Program Graduate Update.
Talented Real Desire USA gelding, Four Needed NZ, has flourished in his off the track career. During his 143 starts, Four Needed NZ claimed 16 wins, 16 seconds and 20 thirds, earning a sum of $122,927 in winnings. This chestnut gelding first raced in New Zealand with Dave Anderson before being exported to the eastern […]

Biara Flyer | Winning Streaks for Alby!
Biara Flyer is a 2010 Flying Pegasus gelding who has proved to be as consistent off the track as he was on the track. Biara Flyer had 31 starts, with eight wins, one second and seven thirds. Under the guidance of several trainers, Biara Flyer earnt connections $25,180, but it was with trainer Julie Walsh […]

Regal Otara | Hard Working Reggie!
Regal Otara is a 2009 born gelding by Ambro Operative USA, bred by Susan Reeves. Regal Otara trained under Brad Chinnery for his total 17 starts, retiring in 2015 with two wins, three second and two thirds. Following his retirement, Reggie as he is affectionately known, was rehomed Sheila Greenwell. Reggie settled into life with […]

String of Smiles | Grace of Many Talents!
String of Smiles by Saxon was trained by Gary Crispin for her 26 starts. The 2008 mare out of Bay of Smiles began her racing career in 2012 and retired in 2015 after her final race in Pinjarra. Accumulating a sum of $47,469 in prize money, String of Smiles retired with four wins, two seconds […]

Schadenfreude Lou | Herbert is the Final Cut!
2008 Moysater gelding, Schadenfreude Lou, was bred by Mrs. Kath Fleming in Western Australia. From his first start in 2011, Schadenfreude Lou ran three starts to claim one second and one third. After earning a sum of $7,310 on the track, Schadenfreude Lou retired after three starts and three trials, going on to be rehomed […]

Greatwall of China | Nothing Gets in The Way of This Talented Gelding… not even gates.
Greatwall of China, a 2004 gelding by Giant’s Causeway and out of Storm Fille, retired in 2013 after a successful six years on the track. Beginning his career with Victorian based trainer, Brian Mayfield Smith, Greatwall of China then moved to Western Australia and was trained in the stables of Trevor Andrews, Peter Dellar, Michael […]