Invitation for Ladies Ladies, experience the world of thoroughbred racing as you never have before. Join us for our inaugural Discover Racing for Ladies event on PeopleStart WA Oaks Day at Ascot Racecourse.Enjoy canapes and fine wines as you immerse yourself in all aspects of racing. Hear stories from female leaders in their racing field, indulge in…
Schedule Inspections from 8am Sun 19 Feb 2023 Thu 23 Feb from 12pm – Book 1 Lots 1-177 Fri 24 Feb from 10am – Book 2 Lots 178-327 The Swan Valley will come alive in February with a stunning catalogue of 327 lots confirmed for the 2023 Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale. With today’s online release of the catalogue,…
To tackle the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government released a raft of stimulus measures over the last couple of years with the aim of boosting business investments to try and keep the economy afloat. The main focus of the stimulus measures was around accelerated depreciation for businesses, with the introduction of the temporary…
The Broome Cup (2200m) boasts a total prize pool of $70,000 and is for horses aged 3 years-old & older and is run under handicap conditions. General Admission $35 (free for WAROA members) Day Members $95 (plus General Admission ticket) *Please note this is a 18 y.o plus event. Duty of Care to Raceday Patrons…
Join Broome Turf Club for the Kimberley Cup, on 30 July 2022 Time to head to the Racecourse and enjoy the first major event on Broome’s Social Calendar. For more information, visit Broome Turf Club’s website. WAROA Members – Free Entry Race Date 30/07/2022 Doors Open 11:00 am Bars Open 11:30 am Doors Close 5:00 pm…
Western Australian racing expert David Hunter has been appointed Acting Chief Racing Officer of Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA). Over the last 18 years, David has been an integral part of the organisation’s leadership team across several business areas. From Manager Thoroughbred Racing, David moved into tri-code management as Commercial Racing and Planning Manager…
WA racing will receive its biggest-ever uplift with a three-year financial commitment, which will see an extra $30 million in recurring funding by 2025. Strong revenue growth and careful financial management has allowed Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) to raise funding for all three codes of racing and provide the certainty of a three-year…
Thoroughbred breeding and racing are high-risk pursuits, which are also capital and time intensive. If there are any taxation concessions out there for breeding property owners, they should be welcomed with open arms. One such concession that is available, across all Australian states, is a full land tax exemption for properties that are used in…
Day 3 of the Ascot Maters continues on Saturday with the running of the Drummond Golf Kingston Town Classic. KINGSTON TOWN CLASSIC OVERVIEW The race is named after the Australian Racing Hall Of Fame champion, Kingston Town, who won the race in 1982. The Kingston Town Classic was first run in 1976 and won…
The Group 1 Winterbottom Stakes headlines day 2 of the Ascot Masters on Saturday. The race has been won by a host of top line sprinters going back to the races inception in 1952. Below is an overview of the race. WINTERBOTTOM STAKES OVERVIEW The Winterbottom Stakes has been staged since 1952. WA Racing Hall…
