Thoroughbred Owner Perks

From the exclusive owners’ bar, The Vantage at Ascot, to visiting your horse at the stables and behind-the-scenes events – owning a racehorse is an experience like no other.

Then there’s prize money on top! Not to mention, if you race a Westspeed racehorse, you’re up for even more!

Take a look at some of our owners’ perks!

There’s a whole lot of benefits to being an owner … and you get the lot!

Prize money and Bonuses

Take a look at the prize money on offer as a Thoroughbred Owner.

Dollar sign Metro Saturday Ascot, Belmont
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Metro Saturday Ascot, Belmont Up to 80,000
Bonuses up to 33,000 + placings
Dollar sign Midweek & Inner Provincial Ascot, Belmont, Bunbury, Northam, Pinjarra
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Midweek & Inner Provincial Ascot, Belmont, Bunbury, Northam, Pinjarra Up to 30,000
Bonuses up to 16,500 + placings
Dollar sign Outer provincial Albany, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie
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Outer Provincial Albany, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie Up to 20,000
Bonuses up to 8,300
Dollar sign Country Broome, Carnarvon, Esperance, Mt Barker, Narrogin, York
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Country Broome, Carnarvon, Esperance, Mt Barker, Narrogin, York Up to 15,500
Bonuses up to 8,300
  • The Westspeed Incentive Scheme was established by Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) to support and promote WA Thoroughbred breeding and racing activities.

    Providing these additional earning opportunities to qualified Thoroughbreds ensures that breeding, owning and racing a Westspeed horse in WA is one of the best value for money horse ownership opportunities in Australia.

    The Scheme began in the 1999/2000 racing season and has grown to now distribute bonuses of approximately $8 million each year.

    With the enhancements announced in late 2019, it is expected to distribute more than $12 million to owners and breeders annually in 2022/23.

    As at 1 May 2021, the horses earning the highest returns through Westspeed are:

    Horse Westspeed Earnings Foaled
    COME PLAY WITH ME $295, 500 2014
    RED CAN MAN $276,990 2016
    MARKET RULER $272, 850 2015
    THE SPRUIKER $245, 100 2015
    SPECIAL REWARD $244, 425 2015