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23 May 2013

 Miata Farewells The Track!

Just a quick reminder to everyone that tonight is the swansong for the greatest greyhound WA has ever known the mighty “Miata” across in Melbourne at Sandown Park. The Paul Stuart trained bitch is the richest stake earner in the history of.... more »

23 May 2013

 Reinsperson Mr Garry Butler

On Wednesday 22 May 2013 Stewards concluded the inquiry into the driving tactics adopted by Garry Butler (LUCKY DIVA) in the early stages of Race 7 the Gannon’s WA Oaks (2536m Mobile) at Gloucester Park on Friday 10 May 2013. more »

23 May 2013

 Hammarquist Sets Striking Scene A Task At Carnarvon

Graeme Hammarquist admits Striking Scene faces a searching test but is confident the gelding is prepared for the challenge when he resumes at Carnarvon on Saturday. The Redoubtable four-year-old, racing first up after a... more »

22 May 2013

 Wolfe: Don’t Dismiss Weevils Mens

Top Albany trainer Steve Wolfe conceded he was disappointed by Weevils Mens ‘performance at Belmont last weekend but has cautioned supporters not to give up on the gelding. more »

20 May 2013

 Responsible Gambling Awareness Week

Responsible Gambling Awareness Week runs from 20 May to 26 May 2013. ‘Gamble Aware – When does the fun stop for you?’, is the focus of 2013 and emphasises that when it comes to gambling, balance and control is the key to making sure it... more »

20 May 2013

 Glasson Predicts Bright Future For Nova Joe

Trainer Terry Glasson predicts a bright future for Nova Joe an impressive winner of the Skyracing TV Provincial Championship Series Final (1400m) at Belmont on Saturday. The Flying Pegasus gelding led from start-to-finish for apprentice Kevin Bohorun... more »

18 May 2013

 Fernie To Continue Hot Kalgoorlie Streak

The Peter Fernie juggernaught is certain to continue at Kalgoorlie on Sunday. It’s impossible to go against the premier trainer in his current form. more »

16 May 2013

 Grading Day Change For Western Australia Day

Please be aware that the Mandurah Thursday 6 June meeting will be graded a day earlier on Friday 31 May in conjunction with the Cannington Wednesday 5 June meeting. Nomination preferences between these two meetings will be accepted. more »

16 May 2013

 McAuliffe To Bare All At Albany

Albany trainer Denis McAuliffe has a high opinion of She Bares All and is confident the promising filly will be further improved as a four-year-old. more »

15 May 2013

 WA Racing Industry Stands Behind Steward's Findings

WA racing industry peak bodies today stand by the integrity of WA's stewards' investigations into alleged race fixing. Representatives from WA's thoroughbred trainers, owners, breeders and jockey associations have met with stewards to view footage.... more »

15 May 2013

 Harrison Expects Jest Envy Her To Improve

Lark Hill trainer David Harrison is expecting an improved performance from Jest Envy Her at Northam on Thursday. Harrison is seeking atonement after the Patronize filly finished third behind Ignition at Belmont's opener two weeks back... more »

09 May 2013

 RWWA Commitment to Integrity

Racing and Wagering WA (RWWA) is committed to upholding the integrity of WA's racing industry to the highest level, and any allegations made, anonymous or otherwise that calls this into question is taken seriously. more »

08 May 2013

 Miller To Unveil New Additions At Pinjarra

Aquanita trainer Simon Miller will unveil Fundamental and Onfriar at Pinjarra on Wednesday, two recent additions to his stable. The astute horseman predicts a bright future for Fundamental who will contest the Racing 23 May Handicap (1200m)... ... more »

08 May 2013

 Frith Gains Advantage After Gannons WA Oaks Barrier Draw

An epic battle looms this Friday night with the two 'big guns' set to lock horns early after they both drew the frontline in Friday night's $150,000 Gannons WA Oaks at Gloucester Park. NSW invader Frith and locally trained filly Askmenow have drawn... more »

08 May 2013

 Kenney Pins Albany Faith On Xaarablaze

Lark Hill trainer Paige Kenney describes Xaarablaze as a loner but the six-year-old is fast winning friends with his form at Albany this season. more »

08 May 2013

 Trainer A Grainger - HAWAII FIVE O NZ

RWWA Stewards have been advised by the ChemCentre in Perth, that the pre-race blood sample taken from HAWAII FIVE O NZ prior to it competing in and finishing unplaced in Race 4 the VICE PRESIDENT”S GRADUATION MS PACE... more »

06 May 2013

 Mandurah Derby Box Draw For Friday Night Final

The Mandurah Derby was first run in 1994 when Eileen Langston prepared Cape Cuvier to victory over 530m. Since then some big names including Wits End (1995), Close To Speed (2001), Endless Storm (2007), Benno (2009) and... more »

06 May 2013

 Hendra virus: managing the risk in Western Australia

Hendra virus is a disease carried by flying foxes (fruit bats) in Australia, Papua New Guinea and surrounding islands. While the virus does not visibly harm the flying foxes, it can occasionally spread from flying foxes to horses, and... more »

06 May 2013

 Mandurah Derby Box Draw For Friday Night Final

The Mandurah Derby was first run in 1994 when Eileen Langston prepared Cape Cuvier to victory over 530m. Since then some big names including Wits End (1995), Close To Speed (2001), Endless Storm (2007), Benno (2009) and... more »

04 May 2013

 Best For Last Says Staeck

Top jockey Daniel Staeck believes his best ride this weekend could be the last. Staeck's final mount is Beach Express, a leading hope in Sunday's $100,000 Northam Stakes (1100m). Beach Express, prepared by leading trainer Adam Durrant, is well-plac... more »