Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) has awarded Civcon WA the contract for the re-development of the Bunbury Turf Club racing and training tracks. Specialist sports turf company Evergreen Turf will be extensively supporting Civcon WA with their vast experience in building racetracks throughout Australia and McMahons will support construction of the fibre sand training track. From 31 May…
Jockey Jordan Turner is confident he can end the Ascot season on a high in tomorrow afternoon’s Quayclean Handicap (1200m), where he teams up with Charleton Eddie. The Sean and Jake Casey-trained galloper returns to the track for the first time in almost two months, following a cameo appearance in February and March. Turner, who…
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) is pleased to announce that applications for Off the Track WA (OTTWA) sponsorship is now open for equine events to be held from August 2021 and January 2022. Any equine events held in regional or metropolitan Western Australia that promote the participation of off the track thoroughbreds and standardbreds…
It’s the one race that still rankles trainer Brock Lewthwaite: Image Keeper finishing eighth on debut at Mount Barker last November. Lewthwaite’s plans for a winning start was abruptly stopped in its tracks when the son of Scandal Keeper copped interference inside the last 100m. However; since that inauspicious beginning it’s been all smooth sailing…
The WA Government has announced that the Perth and Peel post-lockdown restrictions will be significantly eased from 12.01am Saturday, May 1. The easing of restrictions will see the return of racing to pre-lockdown conditions, with a small number of measures to remain in place until 12.01am Saturday, May 8, including: Masks are not required outside…
Albany Racing Club will host ‘The Road to Jericho’ Western Australia qualifier this Monday 26 April where the winner will be guaranteed a start in the Jericho Cup at Warrnambool Racecourse in Victoria. The $100,000 race in Albany is one of several guaranteed start races hosted around the country, with all winners being sent to…
Following the WA Government’s announcement today, there will be no change to the current requirements implemented specific to the COVID-19 lockdown period enabling the maintenance of WA racing, trialling and trackwork. In order to ensure the WA thoroughbred, harness and greyhound industries are best protected in this transitional period, RWWA has deemed the current strict…
Champion jockey William Pike likes what he sees from Marocchino and says there’s no reason why they can’t continue their successful association at Ascot on Saturday. Pike holds a perfect record on the Lou Luciani-trained gelding and remains bullish they can extend their productive strike rate to a winning hat trick in the Diggers Cup…
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It’s that time of year again! As the proud sponsor of the Group 2 WAROA Lee Steere Stakes, WAROA will be hosting the traditional three course luncheon for WAROA members and guests at Ascot Racecourse. Hosted on the final day of the Melbourne Cup Week Carnival, enjoy a day of racing from the comfort of…
]AMELIA PARK – HEAVEN ON EARTH FOR HORSES AND TOURISTS It’s no secret that the South-West of our state is a tourism masterpiece. Framed by its natural coastal beauty, the soil rich Busselton – Margaret River region so famously recognised for producing some of the world’s finest wines, is also the location for another masterpiece.…
A special public memorial service and racing industry tribute to farewell the late Harvey Crossman, will be held on Friday August 7th in The Pavilion at Ascot Racecourse commencing at 10.30am, followed by refreshments. A private family funeral service will be held next Tuesday August 4th at Karrakatta Cemetery. Mr Crossman, who passed away in Hollywood Hospital on July 22nd following a brief illness,…
To all our members, Our 2020 Perth Yearling stud Tours are commencing in the coming few weeks. Spaces are limited so I will need you to contact me via email or phone call to add your name to the list. (Details Below) Bullsbrook Area – 26.01.2020 Capel Area – 30.01.2020 Serpentine Area – 04.02.2020 All…
The annual WAROA Racing Awards were held at the Hyatt on Saturday night, recognising Western Australia’s turf stars for the 2018-19 racing season. The 2018-19 award winners included: WA Thoroughbred Breeders Awards WA Thoroughbred Broodmare of the Year Galaxy Queen WA Sire of the Year Blackfriars WA Thoroughbred Breeder of the Year Peters Investments RWWA…
Known as “the richest day in horseracing”, the Dubai World Cup marks the season’s end of the Dubai World Cup Carnival. The Dubai World Cup alone carries a purse of US$12 million, but next year this amazing day will be even bigger: nine other races on the day will push up total prize money to…
The WAROA Racing Awards is the night of nights for the Western Australian racing industry. This outstanding showcase of WA turf stars includes the 2018-19 Racing Awards featuring the WA Racehorse if the Year, popular Australian comedian Darren Carr, Daren Reid and Soul City Groove plus live auctions of racing trips. Tickets: $220 per…
Every year, the racing calendar reaches a climax with the Hong Kong International Races. Held at two of the world’s most prestigious racecourses, it’s where owners, trainers and jockeys from all four corners of the planet come together for racing’s ultimate competition – and you can be right there to soak up the thrills and…
In October, all roads will lead to the Cox Plate, and we can reserve one of the limited seats for you. This is your chance to see some of Australia’s finest horses battle it out for top honours in one of our great racing events. Your trip will be hosted by Harvey Crossman, President of…
Super Summer Edition Feature – Pike Better Man Than A Jockey The Health of Racing’s Future • Life After Bart • Brittany Taylor: Living the Dream The Casey’s on Track • Time to Stand Up Racing Australia • Ascot Carnival Highlights Magic Millions Perth Yearling Sale Preview • Bill Doughty Tribute [3d-flip-book mode=”fullscreen” urlparam=”fb3d-page” id=”6288″ title=”false”]
In January 2017 the Department of Commerce advised all incorporated associations to review and where necessary update their rules (often known as the constitution) to ensure they complied with the Associations Incorporation Act 2015 with the deadline for compliance being 1/7/2019. Your Committee engaged chartered accountants, Stielow and Associates, to undertake the review which was…
Deceased and Retired Horses – Notification to Racing Australia by Lodgement of Prescribed Forms. RWWA Stewards bring to the attention of all Owners and Trainers their strict responsibility under the rules to notify Racing Australia (RA) of all Deceased and Retired horses through lodgement of the prescribed form. To ensure full compliance with the rules,…
WAROA Royal Gala Special WA Racing Awards Edition Battle Royale – Pounamu or Material Man for Top Award – Who Will be Crowned WA’s Racehorse of the Year [3d-flip-book mode=”fullscreen” urlparam=”fb3d-page” id=”6257″ title=”false”]
The WAROA Racing Awards is the night of nights on the Western Australian racing calendar. The night will include the 2017-18 racing awards, live music, entertainment from The Unusualist Raymond Crowe, live auctions of racing trips & a few special guests! Tickets: $240, tables of 10 Dress: Lounge Suit or Black Tie / Evening Wear…
Why drive or take an expensive taxi home after the WAROA Gala Ball when you can stay and relax at Hyatt Regency Perth?
Racing Australia is introducing new reforms commencing 1 August 2017. First announced in November 2016, these measures are known as the Trainer and Owner Reforms (TOR) and have been incorporated into the Australian Rules of Racing. TOR Rules The reforms will operate pursuant to the TOR Rules, which are part of the Rules of Racing.…
Saturday August 12 6.30pm – 12.30am Hyatt Regency Grand Ballroom Dress: Lounge Suit or Black Tie Evening Wear Entertainment: Tim Campbell Brad Blaze Tickets $220 AWARDS Thoroughbred Breeders WA Champion WA Broodmare Champion WA Sire WA Thoroughbred Breeder of the Year WAROA Inglis Insurance Brokers Two-year-old of the Year Amelia Park/Grand Farm Three-year-old of the…
WAROA Racing Awards 2016 CELEBRATING WOMEN IN WA RACING SATURDAY AUGUST 6 6.30pm – 1.00am Hyatt Regency Grand Ballroom ]2015 – 2016 RACING AWARDS Thoroughbred Breeders WA Champion WA Broodmare Champion WA Sire WA Thoroughbred Breeder of the Year WAROA Inglis Insurance Brokers Two-year-old of the Year Amelia Park/Grand Farm Three-year-old of the Year…
Last Sunday at Pinjarra was a successful day for 15 WAROA members, collecting a bonus after their horses were successful at the Pinjarra WAROA Bonus Day. This Sunday at Bunbury, winning WAROA members will also be eligible for the bonus. There is still four more bonus days left of the season, so if you aren’t…
WARRG representative Michael Grant gave listeners the WARRG perspective on the TAB privitisation issue on TABradio. Listen to interview:
WAROA is starting its season of bonus days starting this Sunday at Geraldton. Members have opportunity to earn bonus prize money when your horse races at one of our bonus days (up to $1,500 can be added to your winning stake) Upcoming Bonus Days Geraldton – Sunday January 31 Esperance – Saturday February 6 Pinjarra – Sunday February 28 Bunbury – Sunday March 6 Mt…
