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28 August 2008

WATC Grant

RWWA wishes to announce the payment of $2.8m in grants to WATC in the 07/08 financial year. These funds have been allocated towards the redevelopment of the Ascot race track undertaken by Perth Racing in 2005. more »

18 August 2008

WA Racing Industry Workforce Planning - Track Work Rider Pilot Study

RWWA, with the assistance of human resources consulting firm Chandler McLeod, is currently undertaking a study into WA Racing industry workforce requirements, commencing with a pilot study in the critical area of track work riders. more »

14 August 2008

Another Successful Broome Season Comes to a Close

It was a record-breaking Cup day all round when the Broome Turf Club's 2008 season drew to a close last weekend. more »

 

Media Releases

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15 July 2008

Northam Race Track Inspection

RWWA Stewards and racing development staff yesterday conducted an inspection of the Northam race track surface. The inspection confirmed concerns previously raised by both the Northam Race Club and Stewards, that areas of the track surface are not in good more »

15 July 2008

Fremantle Harness Racing Club Increases Stake for 2008 McInerney Ford 4yo Classic

The FHRC Committee has reviewed the club’s schedule of feature races for the 2008-2009 season and resolved to increase the stake for the 2008 McInerney Ford 4YO Classic from $100,000 to $125,000, more »

02 July 2008

Stewards' Media Release - Greyhounds - Anabolic Steroids

There have been important developments at a national level with regard to anabolic steroids and the intended exemption of the substance Ethyloestrenol from the definition of prohibited substance which have been communicated to all licensed greyhound traine more »

 

Stewards' Inquiries

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22 August 2008

Stewards' Inquiry - Greyhounds

RWWA Stewards yesterday inquired into the circumstances surrounding the accommodation provided for greyhounds by Owner/Trainer Ms Belinda McAlpine more »

20 August 2008

Stewards' Inquiry - Harness

RWWA Stewards today concluded an inquiry into a report from the Racing Chemistry Laboratory in Perth, that the pre-race blood sample taken from the seven year old gelding CLASS MATE prior to it competing and finishing unplaced in Race 6 The William & M more »

19 August 2008

Stewards' Inquiry - Thoroughbreds

RWWA Stewards have been advised by the Chemistry Centre in Perth that the post race urine sample taken from REASSESS after it had competed and won Race 8 the Profiteer Handicap (1200m) at Belmont Park on Wednesday, 9 July 2008 contained testosterone at a l more »

 
 
 
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